Telecommunications of the Future
“Telecoms, Satellites, AI, Data Center and Cloud: the assets for Digital Italy”
May 13, 2026
Palazzo Wedekind
Rome
Provisional agenda
The order of the speeches is subject to change and additions
2:00 p.m.
Participants registration and welcome coffee
2:30 p.m. Introduction
Speech “NRRP, expertise and rising material costs: lessons learned and mistakes to avoid in future major telecommunications projects”
Panel “Data Center, Cloud and the Energy Crisis: Strategies for Italy”
- Andrea Casu, IX Commission (Transport, Post and Telecommunications), Chamber of Deputies
- Lorenzo Basso, 8ª Commission (Environment, Ecological Transition, Energy, Public Works, Communications, Technological Innovation), Senate
- Giulia Pastorella, IX Commission (Transport, Post and Telecommunications), Chamber of Deputies
- Francesco Torselli, European Parliament
Speech
- Roberto Viola, Director General of DG CONNECT, European Commission
“Telecommunications networks: strategic assets for Defence”
Speech
- Gen.B Davide Pilatti, Deputy Head of the Connectivity and Multidomain C2 Area, 6th Cyber, IT and Telecommunications Department, Defence General Staff
Panel
- Enrico Borghi, 3ª Commission (Foreign Affairs and Defence), Senate – Member, COPASIR
- Antonino Iaria, IX Commission (Transport, Post and Telecommunications), Chamber of Deputies
- Antonio Nicita, 5ª Commission (Economic Planning, the Budget), Senate
Interview “Fibre, Edge and AI: digital infrastructure as an enabling platform for Italy’s competitiveness“
Interview
Interview “Policies for the telecommunications networks of the future and strategies for European digital independence”
Speech
Speech “Defence, security and infrastructure: the network as a strategic front line”
- Federico Protto, President & CEO, Cellnex Italy and CEO, Cluster Alpine (Italy & Switzerland)
Speech
Panel “Satellite connectivity and submarine cables as strategic assets for telecommunications”
- Giuseppe Codispoti, Q/V Program Manager, Telecommunications and Navigation Division, ASI
- Tommaso Ghidini, Head of the Mechanical Department, ESA
- Ambrogio Michetti, Chief Revenue and Corporate Officer, Sparkle
- Luca Petronzio, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, SVP Technology & Innovation, Telespazio
Speech “AI Act: artificial intelligence as an enabler for the development of new digital services”
Speech
- Salvatore Deidda, President, IX Commission (Transport, Post and Telecommunications), Chamber of Deputies
Interview
- Alessio Butti, Undersecretary, Presidency of the Council of Ministers for technological innovation, Italy
* To be confirmed
6:15 p.m.
Cocktail Deluxe
