🇮🇹 2025 Italian Symposium - London 🇮🇹

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Day 1 - Panel 1 at the 2025 Italian Symposium featuring Gelsomina Vigliotti for "Economic Strategy &amp; Innovation: Financing Italy’s Future"Gelsomina Vigliotti is an Italian economist who serves as Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). Before her appointment, she held various roles at the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance, where she was responsible for international financial relations and represented Italy in key economic forums, including the G7 and G20. She has extensive experience in financial policy, European economic governance, and international development finance. Carlo Cottarelli is an Italian economist and public official known for his work on fiscal policy and public finance. He served as Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2008 to 2013, where he focused on global fiscal monitoring and policy advice. In 2013, he was appointed by the Italian government as the Commissioner for the Spending Review, tasked with identifying strategies to reduce public expenditure. In 2018, following a period of political deadlock, he was briefly designated by the President of Italy to form a technocratic government, though this did not come to fruition. Cottarelli is widely recognized for his expertise in public debt management and economic reform and has authored several books and articles on fiscal sustainability. He is also an active commentator on Italian economic affairs and teaches at various universities.

Day 1 - Panel 1 - Economic Strategy & Innovation: Financing Italy’s Future w/ LSESU Italian Society

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Ciao /Full Name , Thank you for registering for "Economic Strategy &amp; Innovation: Financing Italy’s Future" with Gelsomina Vigliotti &amp; Giovanni Tria at the LSE. Time: 11th March - 6:15 PMLocation: Alumni Theatre, CKK Building, LSE See you there!United Italian Societies

Ciao /Full Name , Thank you for registering for our panel with Giovanna Pancheri and Stefania Battistini at the LSE. Time: 12th March - 2:15 PMLocation: Yangtzee Theatre, CBG - Second Floor, LSE See you there!United Italian Societies

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Day 2 - Panel 1 at the 2025 Italian Symposium featuring Giovanna Pancheri and Stefania Battistini Giovanna Pancheri is an Italian journalist and foreign correspondent known for her extensive coverage of international affairs. She has worked for Sky TG24, reporting from key global locations, including the United States and Brussels, where she covered European Union institutions, US politics, and major geopolitical events. With a background in political journalism, she has conducted in-depth analyses of transatlantic relations, global crises, and electoral processes. She is also the author of books on contemporary political issues, providing insights into the challenges of modern democracy and international diplomacy.Stefania Battistini is an Italian journalist known for her work as a correspondent for RAI, Italy’s national public broadcasting company. She has reported extensively on international conflicts and geopolitical crises, particularly covering war zones and humanitarian emergencies. Her investigative journalism has focused on Eastern Europe and the Middle East, bringing attention to the human impact of conflicts. Throughout her career, she has provided in-depth analysis and frontline reporting, earning recognition for her ability to narrate complex global events with clarity and depth.

Day 2 - Panel 1 - The World on Edge: geopolitics in an age of uncertainty w/ LSESU Italian Society

Ciao /Full Name , Thank you for registering for our panel with Giovanna Pancheri and Stefania Battistini at the LSE. Time: 12th March - 2:15 PMLocation: MAR.2.08, Marshall Building, LSE See you there!United Italian Societies

Day 3 - Panel 1 at the 2025 Italian Symposium featuring Roberto Bonanzinga and Matteo Berlucchi Roberto Bonanzinga is an Italian venture capitalist and entrepreneur known for his contributions to the European tech and startup ecosystem. He co-founded InReach Ventures, a firm that leverages AI-driven technology to identify and invest in early-stage startups across Europe. With a background in venture capital, he has been actively involved in supporting high-growth technology companies, focusing on innovative business models and scalable digital solutions. Prior to InReach Ventures, he held key roles in other investment firms and has been a board member and advisor for numerous startups, helping them navigate growth and international expansion.Matteo Berlucchi is an Italian entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Healthily, an AI-powered self-care platform that helps users manage their health with medically verified information. Under his leadership, Healthily raised $40 million in funding to expand its AI capabilities and global reach, securing partnerships with insurers and healthcare organizations. With a background in digital innovation and AI-driven consumer solutions, Berlucchi has led multiple tech ventures, focusing on scalable digital health and personalized healthcare technologies.

Day 3 - Panel 1 - AI Applications in Venture Capital & Digital Health w/ LBS Italian Club

Ciao /Full Name , Thank you for registering for our panel with Roberto Bonanzinga and Matteo Berlucchi at LBS. Time: 13th March - 3:45 PMLocation: Sammy Ofer Centre, London Business School See you there!United Italian Societies

Day 3 - Panel 2 at the 2025 Italian Symposium featuring Francesco Simoneschi.Francesco Simoneschi is an Italian entrepreneur and technology innovator, best known as the co-founder and CEO of TrueLayer, a leading fintech company specializing in open banking solutions. With a strong background in software development and product innovation, he has been instrumental in shaping the open banking ecosystem, enabling seamless financial data access and payments across Europe. Before TrueLayer, he co-founded several startups in the tech and data sectors, focusing on API-driven business models. His career reflects a deep commitment to fostering innovation in financial services and empowering businesses through scalable, developer-friendly solutions.

Day 3 - Panel 2 - FinTech Frontiers: Open Banking & Italy’s Digital Economy w/ UCL Italian Society

Ciao /Full Name , Thank you for registering for our panel with Francesco Simoneschi at UCL. Time: 13th March - 6:15 PMLocation: E28 Harrie Massey LT in Gordon Street, UCL See you there!United Italian Societies

Day 4 - Panel 1 at the 2025 Italian Symposium featuring his excellency Inigo Lambertini, the Italian Ambassador to the UK. Join us at the Italian Embassy in London!

Day 4 - Panel 1 - Diplomacy & Innovation: Forging International Bridges

Ciao /Full Name , Thank you for registering for our panel at the Italian Embassy in London Time: 14th March - 3:30 PMLocation: Italian Embassy in London See you there!United Italian Societies

Day 4 - Panel 1 at the 2025 Italian Symposium featuring Giovanni Daprà and Francesco SimoneschiFrancesco Simoneschi is CEO and co-founder of TrueLayel who is transforming financial services through open banking. TrueLayer is one of the most influential fintech companies in Europe, pioneering seamless, secure, and instant payments powered by open banking technology. With backing from top investors like Stripe, Tencent, and Tiger Global, TrueLayer has raised significant funding and achieved a valuation exceeding $1 billion, solidifying its status as a fintech unicorn. Its platform processes billions of dollars in payments annually for major clients across e-commerce, wealth management, and digital banking, including Revolut, Cazoo, and Nutmeg.Giovanni Daprà is the CEO and co-founder of Moneyfarm, a leading digital wealth management platform transforming personal investing through technology-driven solutions. Since its inception in 2011, Moneyfarm has raised approximately $186 million across multiple funding rounds, with notable investors including Allianz X, M&amp;G Investments, and Poste Italiane. In January 2022, the company secured a £44.1 million (approximately $59.5 million) investment in a Series D funding round led by M&amp;G and Poste Italiane. This round valued Moneyfarm between £300 million and £350 million (approximately $472 million). Under Daprà's leadership, Moneyfarm has expanded its services across the UK, Italy, and Germany, managing assets exceeding £2.2 billion (approximately $2.9 billion) for over 80,000 customers.

Day 4 - Panel 2 - Investing in the Future: WealthTech and Open Banking w/ Imperial & UCL Ita Socs


Ciao /Full Name , Thank you for registering for our panel with Giovanni Daprà at Imperial College London. See you there!United Italian Societies

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