No borders for Innovation: the Cities of the Future are here

Event description

Open innovation is no longer a choice but a necessity and nowadays it should not have boundaries. For this reason the Cities of the Future are working with strategic partners to implement their services to become virtuous and increasingly Smart Models.

Startups are growing but they often face challenges that prevent them from realising their full potential, and it is thanks to new partners that this allows them to grow and grow, aiming and innovating services as well as new models for improving the quality of life of citizens, companies and institutions.

Welcome remarks: 
Sabato Franco Sorrentino, First Councilor for Economic and Trade Affairs Embassy of Italy in London 

On stage start-ups that will pitch in 2 minutes each

Speakers:
Orlando Festa, Head of Digital Experience & Performance UK BNP Paribas Real Estate
Chris Moore, Technology Specialist DBT - Department for Business and Trade
Michella Botto, Investment Manager Exceptional Ventures
Stefano Bruzzi, Head of Innovation Network Development Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center
Milly Hewetson, Inward Investment Manager Sustainability London & Partners
Louis Bedwell, Managing Director Mission Ventures
Kaan Akın, VP of New Markets Tenity

Moderator:
Alessandro Allocca, Journalist

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