THE CONFERENCE

IX NOVA World Conference

Accelerating the Development of Italian Productivity: the Key Engines of Growth

The conference represents a unique opportunity for Italian MBA students and alumni to meet and discuss opportunities and challenges for Italy within the global economy 

The conference is hosted by the MBA students of one or more of the top US business schools. This year Columbia Business School and NYU Stern School of Business have the privilege to organize the event in New York City 

The Conference represents an unrivalled opportunity for sponsoring companies, which can present their recruiting opportunities and set up one-to-one on-site interviews 

AGENDA

November 22nd – Columbia Business School

  9.15 am Welcome and Conference Opening
10.30 am Panel 1 The current Italian technological leadership and the challenges of the next 10 years
12.00 pm Panel 2 Meritocracy as driver of productivity and competitive advantage in organizations

  1.15 pm Lunch Break
  2.45 pm Companies’ Presentations and Recruiting Activities
  8.00 pm Gala Dinner 

November 23nd – NYU Stern 

10.15 am Welcome
10.30 am Panel 3 Beyond financial support: the role of banks and specialized investors in sustaining productivity
12.00 am Panel 4 A public policy roadmap for enhancing productivity in the Italian economy Conference
13.15 pm Closing 

SPEAKERS (not exhaustive list)

R. Abravanel
S. Aversa
G. Galateri di Genola
A. Pansa
C. Scognamiglio

ORGANIZING TEAM 

Myriam Galletti         CBS  
Davide Schiavotto    CBS  
Dario Cacciatore      CBS  
Vito Giurazza           NYU  
Angelo Di Rocco      NYU  
Luca Bucelli             NYU