The Festival of Economics 2025

Il presidente di Confindustria: «Rischiamo la deindustrializzazione, l’ultima commissione ha preso atto degli errori fatti in passato, in particolare non mettere al centro l’industria. Ma ora serve la cura, velocissimamente, le risposte sono lente»

The president of Confindustria: 'We risk deindustrialisation, the last commission took note of the mistakes made in the past, in particular not putting industry at the centre. But now we need the cure, very quickly, the answers are slow'

Orsini: 'Europe changes pace or risks being crushed. On tariffs negotiate quickly. We need to simplify and support investments'.

Father Paolo Benanti at the Trento Festival of Economics in the panel "Artificial intelligence and mankind", together with Milan Polytechnic pro-rector Giuliano Noci and economist Massimo Lapucci, moderated by Barbara Carfagna

'Ai, train the man or productivity will not increase'

Gli Small Modular Reactors permetterebbero di ridurre i rischi di investimento e i tempi di rientro dai costi. Ma restano alcuni nodi da risolvere

Small Modular Reactors would reduce investment risks and payback time. But some knots remain to be solved

Which nuclear power for the future? The modular mini-reactor model

Analyses by Adriana Castagnoli and Sergio Fabbrini

US and Europe increasingly distant: this is how the world is experiencing a real revolution

The Minister of the Interior throws water on the fire after the clash between Salvini and the Quirinale over special anti-mafia regulations and assures: on terrorism, the Italian prevention system is among the most advanced, by 2027 another 22,000 hires in the police forces

Piantedosi admits: there was a communication deficit with the Colle on the Strait Bridge

L’economista: i mercati stanno premiando la prudenza del nostro Governo. Dalle Big Tech rischi per la democrazia

The Economist: Markets are rewarding our government's prudence. From Big Tech risks for democracy

Duties, Cottarelli: 'Trump will not go 50%, an agreement will be found in the end'

The US is experiencing incredible instability with knock-on effects on the world economy and yet domestic demand cannot be met entirely by domestic production

EU and China together stronger at the negotiating table with the US

DLA Piper study: Italy attractive to investors. Autobrennero CEO: 'Without infrastructure there is no growth'

Brenner motorway: Cattoni, we will evaluate 1 billion green bond hypothesis

Parla al Festival di Trento Daron Acemoglu, premio Nobel dell’economia 2024

Daron Acemoglu, Nobel laureate in economics 2024, speaks at the Trento Festival

Daren Acemoglu, Nobel Prize winner for economics 2024, speaks at the Trento Festival

Access to capital and rules, so Europe can meet the challenge on Ai

Preoccupati 9 cittadini su 10. La maggioranza non è disponibile a sacrificare gli standard dell’Unione per evitarli

9 out of 10 citizens are concerned. Majority unwilling to sacrifice EU standards to avoid them

Damage to businesses and the economy: households reject Trump's tariffs

The testimony of Luca Valdiserri: my son Francesco killed in the street by a girl driving drunk

When life can change in a single moment and forever

A 27 anni, Virginia Banzi è già un’ispiratrice per migliaia di ragazzi e ragazze. Diffonde contenuti sulla fisicae si batte contro la disparità di genere nelle materie scientifiche. Ma non chiamatela influencer

At 27, Virginia Banzi is already an inspiration to thousands of boys and girls. She spreads content about physics and fights against gender inequality in science subjects. But don't call her an influencer

Explaining science to young people to combat the gender gap

Musician Manuel Agnelli supports emerging talent and criticises the creative flattening of the record industry, promoting cultural and artistic change.

Manuel Agnelli and the musical revolution: support for emerging young people and criticism of the record industry

Il comico in scena alla Filarmonica parla con ironia del suo rapporto complicato con il denaro

The comedian on stage at the Philharmonic speaks ironically about his complicated relationship with money

In the show My bitcoins, the comedian talks ironically about his complicated relationship with money

Luca Ravenna and the mystery of invisible money

Tre ritratti, tre voci, tre mondi è un programma di brani diversi accomunati dal senso del ritmo

Three portraits, three voices, three worlds is a programme of different pieces united by a sense of rhythm

Gile Bae's piano makes music dance

A Trento il presidente di Confindustria intervistato dal direttore del Sole 24 Ore Fabio Tamburini: «O cambiamo passo su alcune tipologie di atteggiamenti oppure rischiamo di deindustrializzare l’Europa»

In Trento, the president of Confindustria was interviewed by the editor-in-chief of Sole 24 Ore Fabio Tamburini: 'Either we change pace on certain types of attitudes or risk deindustrialising Europe'.

Conclusion of the Festival of Economics. Nobel laureate Heckman: Trump's strategy on tariffs is without logic

Crescita e Pnrr hanno spinto l’occupazione, ma aumenta anche la distanza da colmare tra opportunità e competenze, soprattutto tra giovani e donne

Growth and NRP have boosted employment, but the gap to be bridged between opportunities and skills, especially between young people and women, is also growing

Values, skills and reforms to bridge the gap between labour supply and demand

Five realities in comparison. Resta (Bruno Kessler): 'We want to bet on young people and their energy'

From Private Research Foundations the extra weapon to conquer the future

Per il Nobel Robinson le politiche sull’immigrazione dell’amministrazione Trump potrebbero bloccare il motore della crescita americana basato sull’innovazione continua portata avanti da una società inclusiva

For Nobel Laureate Robinson, the Trump administration's immigration policies could block the engine of American growth based on continuous innovation brought about by an inclusive society

For Nobel Laureate Robinson, Trump's immigration policies could block American growth based on innovation and inclusive society

Nobel Prize winner Robinson: 'US risks economic collapse'

I giovani cercano opportunità di lavoro in aziende etiche e sostenibili, che mettono al centro le persone e l’ambiente. Necessario un patto tra istituzioni, imprese e Terzo settore 

Young people are looking for job opportunities in ethical and sustainable companies that focus on people and the environment. A pact between institutions, companies and the Third Sector is needed

Social responsibility, how companies can attract GenZ

Micheli: 'He is an alien, leave after duties'. Ponzellini: 'I defend Elon, blame bureaucracy'. Massolo: 'Cutting spending requires care'.

Musk trial: the balance of the Doge's leadership and next steps

Abete: 'Competitiveness at risk, relaunch on renewables and nuclear'. Verdi (Italcer): 'Unsustainable costs and EU rules on Ets to be reviewed'.

Reducing the energy gap to avoid losing industry

Minister Salvini at the Trento Festival: 'Guaranteeing those travelling on high-speed lines a connection that is not there today'. The system consists of placing the famous Starlink 'tablet' on the roofs of carriages and remote stations, taking the satellite signal and translating it into wifi connectivity

SBB experiments with wifi on trains with Starlink: connection on the Rome-Milan high-speed train

Dal Festival dell’Economia di Trento il titolare del Mim ricorda la spinta a Its Academy e Piano Mattei per valorizzare i giovani. Palermo (Acea): «La formazione è cruciale per gestire le nuove tecnologie».

From the Trento Festival of Economics, the owner of Mim recalls the push for Its Academy and Piano Mattei to enhance young people. Palermo (Acea): 'Training is crucial for managing new technologies'.

Valditara: 'With 4+2 a school closer to businesses and territories'

Braggiotti:« I cambiamenti sono stati marginali ma le famiglie si sono organizzate in modo più strutturato». Gallienne: «Serve preparare le generazioni future». Corsico:« Piani preparati con largo anticipo». Iñiguez de Onzoño: «Modello americano meritocratico»

Braggiotti: 'Changes have been marginal but families have organised themselves in a more structured way'. Gallienne: 'Future generations need to be prepared'. Corsico:" Plans prepared well in advance". Iñiguez de Onzoño: "American meritocratic model".

Braggiotti: 'The changes have been marginal but families have organised themselves in a more structured way'

Family offices and succession pacts, the new family capitalism

The American president 'needs a new Middle East in which the Palestinian issue is resolved' because 'that is where the Indo-European corridor that Trump looks to as an alternative to the Silk Road between China and Europe passes through'. Abdolmohammadi: 'Palestine needs a new ruling class. The West should stop stroking the beards of terrorists"

On the Middle East Trump has no diplomatic strategy but economic interests

A Trento l’incontro con gli ascoltatori - Il tour inizierà il 20 luglio alla Versiliana, previste 12 tappe - Tamburini: Cruciani e Parenzo mia croce e delizia

In Trento the meeting with listeners - The tour will start on 20 July at the Versiliana, 12 stops planned - Tamburini: Cruciani and Parenzo my cross and delight

In Trento the meeting with listeners - The tour will start on 20 July at the Versiliana - Tamburini: Cruciani and Parenzo my cross and delight

La Zanzara lands in theatres: 'It will be a Costanzo show 4.0'

La tutela dell’arte e della natura ha ricadute positive sull’economia e sul benessere sociale e sarà motore di sviluppo quando diventerà un business

The protection of art and nature has positive effects on the economy and social welfare and will be an engine of development when it becomes a business

Beauty is a heritage to be preserved because it creates value

L’intervento del ministro dell’Ambiente insieme alla ceo di Terna, Giuseppina Di Foggia. «Investire nelle reti per tenere il passo sulla transizione green»

The Environment Minister's speech together with the CEO of Terna, Giuseppina Di Foggia. "Investing in networks to keep pace with the green transition".

Pichetto Fratin: 'Decree on eligible areas in early July on renewable changes'

Il grande violinista ha accolto i ragazzi alle prove del suo concerto e la sera ha incantato il pubblico con il suono del suo Guarneri

The great violinist welcomed the youngsters to his concert rehearsals and enchanted the audience in the evening with the sound of his Guarneri

Uto Ughi engages students and fans with notes

Technology and public-private collaboration drive growth, but talent shortage remains

Innovation, Italy at the crossroads between excellence and skills shortage

Calabrò: 'Europe is the new Harvard'

Neurobiologist Mancuso's cultural revolution 'Bacteria and plants have demonstrated a great capacity for adaptation'

Studying plants to tackle the climate crisis

Stefano Accorsi, actor, director and producer, spoke on stage at the Trento Festival about his idea of economy, his projects on climate change and his most recent work inspired by the myth of Ulysses and the Odyssey

Accorsi travelling with Ulysses: resisting the sirens of social media

Brunori Sas: singer-songwriter, economist and entrepreneur 'I'm in the right place!

Nella terza giornata i ministri Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Matteo Salvini, Anna Maria Bernini, Elisabetta Casellati, Luca Ciriani e Giuseppe Valditara. Tra gli ospiti anche il sottosegretario con delega all’informazione ed editoria Alberto Barachini, Paolo Gentiloni e il vice ministro dell’economia Maurizio Leo

On the third day, ministers Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Matteo Salvini, Anna Maria Bernini, Elisabetta Casellati, Luca Ciriani and Giuseppe Valditara. Guests also included the undersecretary with responsibility for information and publishing Alberto Barachini, Paolo Gentiloni and the deputy minister for the economy Maurizio Leo

Prodi: 'Europe blocked by the right of veto, so global leadership impossible'

L’azienda specializzata in sistemi per la sicurezza globale presenta la piattaforma «Open»: un mondo virtuale pensato per attrarre neolaureati in materie Stem. A illustrare ai candidati le tante posizioni aperte ci sono avatar delle figure professionali

The global security systems specialist presents its 'Open' platform: a virtual world designed to attract recent graduates in Stem subjects. Illustrating the many open positions to candidates are avatars of the professional figures

Leonardo opens its AI Factory and recruits young people in the metaverse

AI Festival di Trento la serata di festeggiamenti per il quotidiano. Premiati i lettori che hanno portato le proprie testimonianze sul rapporto con Il Sole 24 Ore scritte in soli 160 caratteri

An evening of celebrations for the daily newspaper at the Trento Festival. Prizes were awarded to readers who brought their testimonies on their relationship with Il Sole 24 Ore written in just 160 characters

The Sun celebrates 160 years with 8 'Opinion Readers

Il presidente di Enel a Trento: accettazione sociale è passaggio ineludibile, ma l’energia dall’atomo ci serve. Obiettivo Net Zero «quasi irraggiungibile», su rinnovabili «spesi 5 trilioni di dollari in 25 anni e coprono solo il 2% dei consumi globali» 

The chairman of Enel in Trento: social acceptance is an unavoidable step, but we need energy from the atom. Net Zero target "almost unattainable", on renewables "5 trillion dollars spent in 25 years and covering only 2% of global consumption".

Scaroni: 'On nuclear power in Italy optimistic, let's create consensus'

A new vision takes shape: no longer a problem to be solved, but a condition to be designed. From political design to biotechnology, from urban regeneration to investment

Longevity: how science, cities and society are rethinking advancing age

Un processo delicato, che fallisce nel 30% dei casi. Servono competenze ad hoc per accompagnare la transizione

A delicate process, which fails in 30% of cases. Ad hoc skills are needed to accompany the transition

Managing the generational transition in family businesses requires careful planning and the use of appropriate legal and tax instruments.

Strategies for the generational handover in family businesses: tools and practical advice

The project lasted 7 years and was presented at the ongoing Festival of Economics in Trento

Ft's immersive journalism: bringing an old analogue PC back to life with Vision Pro

During the panel on America's new great powers, Italy and Europe were also discussed: the uncertainty in the United States may be the last train to recover Europe's competitiveness

Attack on universities puts US leadership at risk, an opportunity for Europe?

Il ministro del Pnrr e della Coesione attacca: «Dalle elezioni europee sono passati 11 mesi: tante riunioni ma sempre con gli stessi ordini del giorno e ancora nessun contenuto sui dossier»

The Minister of the NRP and Cohesion attacks: '11 months have passed since the European elections: many meetings but always with the same agendas and still no content on the dossiers'

Pnrr minister attacks: 'After elections still no content on files'

EU funds: Foti proposes a task force to the regions lagging furthest behind in spending

The green revolution overcomes compliance and red tape

The axe of the tariff war on the industry: 'Purchasing power is set to fall'

Povertà, concentrazione di ricchezza, immigrati e sicurezza con il ministro Piantedosi

Gardini (Confcooperative): «Ricreare comunità con protagonista un nuovo patto sociale» Bonomi: «La cooperazione si trova ad affrontare questioni centrali: salute, casa e formazione»

Gardini (Confcooperative): 'Re-creating communities with a new social pact as a protagonist' Bonomi: 'Cooperation faces central issues: health, housing and training'

'Community cooperatives, an oasis to mend the land'

Rap and theatre, helping minors in prison

Gli studenti prendono spunto dalla lotta di Lidia Poët per l’emancipazione femminile Indagine degli avvocati di Bolzano: i pregiudizi limitano ancora le prospettive professionali delle donne

Students take their cue from Lidia Poët's fight for women's emancipation Survey of Bolzano lawyers: prejudices still limit women's professional prospects

In Trento, young people raise their voice against gender inequality

In the central role of the Mediterranean Italy strong hub in synergy with the EU

Monologhi, improvvisazioni e musica alla Filarmonica. Otto attrici comiche e un conduttore danno vita a gag che ironizzano sulla vita quotidiana

Monologues, improvisations and music at the Philharmonic. Eight comic actresses and a conductor give life to gags that make fun of everyday life

Women are not funny, provocation debunked on stage

Dati criptati e sicurezza pubblica al centro del focus con il capo della Polizia Vittorio Pisani

The Dem secretary: 'If I were premier I would work for EU strategic autonomy. Early elections? I hope so, we are prepared'

Schlein: 'Golden power over banks? Interventionist government, rewards only one side'

Le tensioni sugli Usa e quelle sulla Francia, la calma sull’Italia: ecco quali debiti preocupano davvero secondo gli esperti

Tensions over the US and France, calm over Italy: here are the debts that really worry the experts

Public debt? Globally it risks being a problem

Nessuno parla di denaro, che però domina le nostre vite. Ribaltare il rapporto di potere è possibile con spese consapevoli e non solo materiali

Nobody talks about money, but it dominates our lives. Reversing the power relationship is possible with conscious and not just material spending

Happiness is bought with time, experiences, authentic relationships

Gaia enchants the audience with music and words with 'La Rosa dei venti' (The Wind Rose)

In corso la seconda giornata del Festival dell’Economia di Trento. Oggi intervengono sei ministri. I lavori sono iniziati con un incontro con il presidente della Consob Paolo Savona sulle criptovalute. Interpellato a margine dell’evento sul caso Bpm-Unicredit, il Presidente della Consob si è detto pronto a lasciare la carica se il suo operato non è gradito al Governo

The second day of the Trento Festival of Economics is underway. Six ministers are speaking today. The proceedings began with a meeting with Consob chairman Paolo Savona on cryptocurrencies. Interviewed on the sidelines of the event on the Bpm-Unicredit case, the Consob president said he was ready to leave office if his actions were not to the liking of the government

The second day of the Trento Festival of Economics is underway. Six ministers are speaking today. Work began with a meeting with Consob chairman Paolo Savona on cryptocurrencies. Interviewed on the sidelines of the event on the Bpm-Unicredit case, the Consob president said he was ready to leave office if his actions were not to the liking of the government

Zangrillo: soon in the Cdm decree with a hundred simplifications. UniCredit, Freni: Golden power that is and that remains

Il presidente della Consob, Paolo Savona, si dice pronto a lasciare la carica se non è gradito dal Governo. Savona interpellato a margine di un intervento al Festival dell’Economia di Trento sulla reazione di Bpm alla proroga di un mese dell’opus di UniCredit osserva

Consob chairman Paolo Savona says he is ready to leave office if he is not liked by the government. Savona, questioned on the sidelines of a speech at the Trento Festival of Economics on Bpm's reaction to the one-month extension of UniCredit's opus, observed

Consob, Savona: 'Ready to leave if I am not liked'

The non-profit organisation 'The Strength and the Smile' helps women suffering from cancer by setting up free beauty workshops.

When cosmetics are not just window dressing

The collaboration was created to offer travellers a recognisable food experience consistent with the values of Made in Italy

Partnership between Massari Alta Pasticceria and Areas My Chef kicks off

The Green energy innovation hub project is promoted by Siram Veolia in partnership with Trentino Sviluppo

The Green Transition, a pathway for start-ups

Antonio Tajani, vicepresidente del consiglio e ministro degli Affari esteri e della cooperazione internazionale, traccia le linee che il suo ministero sta seguendo per favorire l’internazionalizzazione delle imprese al Festival dell’Economia di Trento

Antonio Tajani, Vice-President of the Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, outlines the lines his ministry is following to foster the internationalisation of businesses at the Trento Festival of Economics

Made in Italy, Tajani: 'We must look to new markets, from India to Latin America and the Indo-Pacific'

Mario Vattani, Commissioner for Italy at Expo 2025 in Osaka: 'Events like this can contribute to the opening or growth of new markets for Italian exports'

At the Osaka Expo not only exports but also the search for new partnerships

Masciandaro: 'Politicians stay away from money. History teaches that they only make messes".

Al Festival dell’Economia di Trento l’economista ha frenato sui rischi derivanti dalla guerra dei dazi avviata dall’amministrazione Usa e ha invitato la Ue a concentrare gli investimenti sull’intelligenza artificiale

At the Trento Festival of Economics, the economist put the brakes on the risks arising from the tariff war initiated by the US administration and called on the EU to focus investments on artificial intelligence

Economist brakes on risks from tariff war urges EU to focus investment on artificial intelligence

Nobel Spence: 'With Trump less growth but it won't be a catastrophe'

With Trump's tariffs, resilience is winning

The Asian bet: from poverty alleviation to investment

Incontro organizzato dall’Associazione dei certificati. Il presidente Nicola Francia: «Questa è la chiave per la crescita dei mercati»

Meeting organised by the Certificate Association. President Nicola Francia: 'This is the key to market growth'

Lego for financial education: how Acepi talks to young people

The internationalisation of the yuan proceeds inexorably, despite non-convertibility

Academics and institutional and business leaders from three continents animate the city with high-profile debates from 22 to 25 May

Trento capital of economics: five ministers and two Nobel Prize winners on the first day

Dal 22 al 25 maggio la 20^ edizione dedicata al tema “Rischi e scelte fatali. L’Europa al bivio”

From 22 to 25 May the 20th edition dedicated to the theme 'Risks and fatal choices. Europe at the crossroads'.

Trento Economy Festival kicks off 20th edition

Primo giorno con due Nobel, accademici, economisti, imprenditori e cinque ministri. In palinsesto 650 protagonisti, eventi Fuori Festival, Economie dei territori e Incontri con l’autore

First day with two Nobel Prize winners, academics, economists, entrepreneurs and five ministers. On the programme 650 protagonists, events Fuori Festival, Economies of the Territories and Meetings with the Author

First day with two Nobel Prize winners, academics, economists, entrepreneurs and five ministers. On the programme 650 protagonists, Fuori Festival events, Economies of the Territories and Meetings with the Author

Festival of Economics 2025 kicks off on Thursday 22 May in Trento

Major events. Kick-off on 22 May of the festival with 650 major players. Young people centre stage thanks to the 'Voices of Tomorrow' call

The countdown to the Trento Festival 2025 begins

Sotto la lente al Festival dell’Economia 2025 anche l’impatto della tecnologia e dell’intelligenza artificiale sugli studi

Under the lens at the Festival of Economics 2025 also the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on studies

Professionals and reforms in the spotlight in Trento

A Trento dal 22 al 25 maggio non solo tavole rotonde ma anche musica, spettacoli, grandi divulgatori ed eventi a misura di famiglia

In Trento from 22 to 25 May not only round tables but also music, shows, great popularisers and family-friendly events

A rich Fuori Festival that focuses on young people and innovation

The president of Confindustria will speak in Trento on the last day of the Festival of Economics 2025

Orsini: why we need an economic development plan

Dal turismo all’agricoltura fino alla manifattura: imprese italiane (ed europee) tra esigenze di competitività e spinte innovative

From tourism to agriculture to manufacturing: Italian (and European) companies between competitiveness needs and innovative drives

New perspectives for Made in Italy in the global scenario

Deterrenza e diplomazia gli strumenti dibattuti. Oltre la sfera militare classica, danni dalla guerra ibrida e informatica

Deterrence and diplomacy the tools debated. Beyond the classical military sphere, damage from hybrid and cyber warfare

Between conflict and rearmament, challenge to build the new peace

The programme

Current uncertainties and crises cast shadows on the future of the financial system: appointments to understand the changing world

Banks, rates, markets: finance is the protagonist in Trento

Due i panel dedicati nell’ambito del Festival dell’Economia di Trento 2025

Two dedicated panels within the Trento 2025 Festival of Economics

Two dedicated panels as part of the Trento Festival

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