PRISM Impresa Sociale is pleased to announce the conference: “New International Balances, Cohesion, Development Traps: What Europe and What Sicily Now?”, which will take place on June 28, 2024, in Palermo, at the Presidency Conference Room, Via Generale Magliocco 46.
This event represents a valuable opportunity to delve into the challenges and opportunities tied to regional development and European cohesion, with a particular focus on Sicily.
Conference Programme
The event will begin at 9:00 AM with institutional greetings from: Hon. Renato Schifani, President of the Sicilian Region, Prof. Costantino Visconti, Director of DEMS, University of Palermo. Followed by the opening presentation by Dr. Margherita Rizza from the Department of Extra-Regional Affairs.
Throughout the day, distinguished experts and academics will speak on key topics relevant to both the European Union and Sicily. Among the speakers:
- Prof. Gaetano Armao, University of Palermo
New perspectives on EU economic, social and territorial cohesion - Prof. Roberto Cellini, University of Catania
Regional convergence and cohesion policies in the EU - Dr. Jorge Nuñez Ferrer, CPMR
Development traps in a changing Europe: a central challenge - Dr. Nino Lo Bianco, BIP
The digital revolution as the foundation for emerging professions - Dr. Andrea Ciaffi, EU policy expert
Southern Italy, the Mediterranean, and insularity: Sicily’s European dimension - Dr. Alessandro Melillo, PRISM Impresa Sociale
Development tools and interregional cooperation in Europe and the Mediterranean - Dr. Antonello Mineo, Mechatronics Hub
Prospects, risks, and needs of the regional production system in a European perspective - Dr. Francesco Cocco, Adriatic-Ionian Euroregion
The Mediterranean as Europe’s “other center”
The event will be moderated by Marina Turco and Dario Matranga.
Launch of the Master’s in EU Project Design
During the seminar, Prof. Gaetano Armao will also present the newly launched
First-Level Master’s Degree in EU Project Design and European Professions at the University of Palermo — a key initiative for training new professionals ready to operate within the European framework.
Logistics
Date: June 28, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue: Presidency Conference Room, Via Generale Magliocco 46, Palermo
Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in this important event dedicated to discussion and exchange on the future of regional development and European cohesion.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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