Date: 15th-17th Nov 2024 – see agenda for timing

Location: Live Event - HBS+MIT Boston, MA - USA

Registration link:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/novambaassociation/1241383

The Conference

ITALY: AT THE CROSSROADS BETWEEN LEGACY AND INNOVATION

Navigate the dynamic interplay of tradition and modernity in Italy's sports, business, fashion, and automotive industries. Discover how Italian excellence is evolving to meet global challenges and opportunities. Join industry leaders and visionaries in shaping the future of Italian innovation on the world stage.

The Themes

THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS

What are the challenges and opportunities associated with exporting soccer and Formula 1 to the United States? How can one e!ectively invest in and grow a sports franchise? In what ways can media and storytelling be utilized to amplify the power and reach of a sport?

UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF ITALIAN COMPANIES THROUGH M&A

Can M&A increase competitiveness of Italian SMEs? How is the future of acquisitions shaping up in Italy, ranging from private equity firms to search funds?

ITALIAN FASHION LUXURY, NAVIGATING THE TENSION BETWEEN LEGACY AND VANGUARD

How can Italian luxury brands stay relevant in an ever-changing fashion landscape, preserving their craftsmanship, quality, and deep-rooted heritage and simultaneously embracing modernity, sustainability, and tech advancements?

HOW AUTOMOTIVE LEADERS ARE EMBRACING THE INDUSTRY CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE

As the automotive field undergoes drastic innovation, how can Italian heritage be preserved and navigate new market trends?

CLIMATE TECH OPPORTUNITIES IN A LOW CARBON WORLD

What are the key opportunities and challenges in the climate tech sector today both in Italy and globally? How is climate tech evolving and what does it mean to innovate in this space? What unique demands and rewards come with being an entrepreneur in the climate tech field?                    

Agenda

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2024 Italian Consulate in Boston

  • 06:00 pm Aperitivo reception kick-off

        07:00 pm Welcome speeches by NOVA-MBA President, Console and Prof. Gaudenzi

SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2024 - MIT Samberg Conference Center

  • 08:00 am Welcome breakfast  and registration

    09:00 am Welcome speech by Chairs

    09:15 am Panel - M&A

    Keynote: Andrea Pignataro
    Speakers: Carlo Croff, Francesco Canzonieri, Monica Mandelli, Sandro Mina
    Moderator: Guglielmo Croff Turri  

    11:00 am Coffee break

    11:30 am Panel - Business of sports

    Keynote: Stefano Domenicali
    Speakers: Giorgio Furlani, Luca Bassi
    Moderator: Anita Elberse  

    01:00 pm Lunch break

    02:00 pm Panel - Fashion & Luxury

    Speakers: Alberto Candellero, Graziano De Boni, Xavier Rougeaux
    Moderator: Sofia Cattaneo  

    03:00 pm Panel -  Climate Tech

    Speakers: Aldo UvaClara AndreolettiMarco Ferrara
    Moderator: Marco Duso  

    04:00 pm Coffee break

    04:30 pm Fireside chat – Automotive

    Speaker: Corrado Lanzone
    Moderator: Stefano Longo  

    05:30 pm End of 1st day of conference


  • 07:30 pm Standing reception - Harvard Faculty Club

         Speeches by NOVA-MBA Chairman and Deloitte


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8:30 pm Gala dinner



SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2024 - MIT Samberg Conference Center

  • 09:00 am Welcome breakfast  

    09:45 am Keynote by Gabriel Grego

    10:30 am Final remarks

    10:40 am Activities:

    Lab visits (10:40-12:00)
    Networking mixer (11:00-12:00) 

    12:00 noon End of event


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Confirmed Speakers and Moderators

Clara Andreoletti

President and CEO at Eni Next

Luca Bassi

MD AT BAIN CAPITAL

Paola Maria Caburlotto

Equity Partner at Chaberton Partners

Alberto Candellero

PRESIDENT AND CEO AT DOLCE & GABBANA AMERICAS

Francesco Canzonieri

CEO AT NEXTALIA

Carlo Croff

SENIOR PARTNER AT CHIOMENTI STUDIO LEGALE

Graziano de Boni

CEO at Diane von Furstenberg

Stefano Domenicali

CEO at Formula One Group

Marco Duso

EY Italy and EMEIA sustainability leader

Anita Elberse

LINCOLN FILENE PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AT HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

Marco Ferrara

Co-Founder, Chief Digital Officer At Form Energy Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Giorgio Furlani

CEO AT AC MILAN

Paolo Gaudenzi

Science and Technology Counselor - General Consulate of Italy in Boston

Gabriel Grego

Founder at Quintessential Capital

Corrado Lanzone

VP AT ZOOX

Monica Mandelli

HEAD OF AMERICAS EX-US, GLOBAL CLIENT SOLUTIONS AT KKR

Arnaldo Minuti

Console Generale d'Italia a Boston

Sandro Mina

MD AND COFOUNDER AT RELAY INVESTMENTS

Andrea Pignataro

CEO AT ION GROUP

Xavier Rougeaux

CEO AT VALEXTRA

Tommaso Stefani

Chairman at NOVA-MBA Association

Francesco Tronci

President at NOVA-MBA Association

Aldo Uva

NUOS

Organizing Team

Lorenzo Lucidi

MBA CANDIDATE AT HBS

CHAIR / PMO

Margherita Ricotti

MBA CANDIDATE AT MIT SLOAN

CHAIR / PMO

Guglielmo Croff Turri

MBA CANDIDATE AT HBS

FUNDRAISING

Stefano Longo

MBA CANDIDATE AT HBS

SCHOOL LOGISTICS

Alessandro Fumi

MBA CANDIDATE AT MIT SLOAN

SCHOOL LOGISTICS

Sofia Cattaneo

MBA CANDIDATE AT HBS

EXTERNAL EVENTS

Benedetta Bellomo

MBA CANDIDATE AT MIT SLOAN

MARKETING

Andrea Conti

MBA CANDIDATE AT HBS

MARKETING

Partners