THE CONFERENCE

The Italian economic miracle of the ‘50s and ‘60s not only turned a poor agricultural country into one of the main global powers, but also proved to the world how industrialization and business creation are the main drivers for long-term social impact. Entrepreneurship was at the very core of such economic miracle, and we believe that it also represents the foundation for the future Italian renaissance. Therefore, the XIX NOVA Conference will focus on the theme of Entrepreneurship in Italy. 

THE TOPIC

Triggering a new Italian economic miracle by reawakening the country’s entrepreneurial spirit, promoting venture creation and development, and unleashing a broad cultural change 

After setting the tone on Friday night, the three panels on Saturday will dig deeper into the topic, analyzing the theme of Italian entrepreneurship from three different perspectives: startups, corporates, and investors. Finally, in order to create a strong link between theory and practice, on Sunday morning it will take place the first Italian New Venture Challenge, in which prominent early-stage Italian startups will pitch their business ideas to a panel of angel investors. 

AGENDA

Friday - FCA Motor Village Marylebone

·      18:00 Kick-off reception

·      19:15 Welcome speech and agenda presentation

·      21:15 End of the day

Saturday - Chicago Booth London Campus

·      08:00 Welcome breakfast and registration 

·      09:00 Booth introduction & Executive Interview 

·      09:45 1st Keynote

·      10:15 1st Panel: Italian disruptors

·      11:15 Coffee break and networking

·      11:15 2nd Keynote

·      12:15 2nd Panel: Corporate Intrapreneurship

·      13:15 Lunch

·      14:00 3rd Keynote

·      14:30 3rd Panel: Financing Italy

·      15:30 Closing speech

- Guild Hall

·      19:00 Gala Event

·      20:00 NOVA remarks & 4th Keynote

·      23:00 End of the day

Sunday - Chicago Booth London Campus

·      09:00 Welcome breakfast

·      10:00 Startup competition and interviewing sessions

·      12:15 Closing speeches 

13:00 End of the event