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?

Agenda

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2024

  • Guests and speakers arriving in Boston
  • Starting from 6:30 PM EST Cocktail reception at the Italian Consulate in Boston
  • NOVA-MBA Association Kick-off 
  • Opening keynote

SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2024

  • Welcome breakfast Opening keynote Panels
  • Lunch
  • Panels
  • Networking session
  • Closing keynote
  • Gala dinner at the Harvard Faculty Club

SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2024

  • Welcome breakfast
  • Opening keynote
  • MIT Labs visit
  • Networking session
  • From 2:00 PM EST Departures


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Confirmed Speakers and Moderators

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

Maria Francesca Carli

DIRECTOR BDT & MSD PARTNERS AND BOARD MEMBER IMA GROUP

Carlo Croff

SENIOR PARTNER AT CHIOMENTI STUDIO LEGALE

Stefano Domenicali

CEO at Formula One Group

Anita Elberse

LINCOLN FILENE PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AT HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

Giorgio Furlani

CEO AT AC MILAN

Corrado Lanzone

VP AT ZOOX

Monica Mandelli

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

Sandro Mina

MD AND COFOUNDER AT RELAY INVESTMENTS

Andrea Pignataro

CEO AT ION GROUP

Xavier Rougeaux

CEO AT VALEXTRA

Aldo Uva

FORMER CEO AT CSM INGREDIENTS

Lowie Vermeersch

CEO at Granstudio

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