| 18/11/2013 | |||||
 08:30 - 09:20 | Registration and networking | ||||
| 09:20 - 09:30 | Chair’s Opening Remarks John Thornhill, Deputy Editor, Financial Times | ||||
| 09:30 - 10:10 | Opening Keynote and Interview: The path to economic recovery How does the
new administration intend to reignite economic growth without resorting to
budget deficit spending? How will it maintain political stability in uncertain
times? And what measures is it planning to take to spark competition, encourage
entrepreneurship, and dismantle a notoriously unwieldy bureaucracy? | ||||
| 10:10 - 11:00 | Panel Discussion: The future of business in Italy Which industrial, fiscal and social policy changes and measures are needed to boost economic and business recovery? How can the Italian government support industries in order to ensure job creation, long-term growth and competitiveness? What are the main challenges and opportunities for businesses looking to expand or establish operations in Italy? | ||||
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Morning break | ||||
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Keynote Interview: Maintaining investor confidence in Italy Is the worst now over? How can Italy protect itself from fluctuations in financial markets? How do investors look at the country and what factors and reforms will improve its position within the global investment community? Interview conducted by: Rachel Sanderson, Milan Correspondent, Financial Times Andrea C. Bonomi, Senior Partner, Investindustrial Luigi De Vecchi, Chairman of Continental Europe for Corporate and Investment Banking, Citi Alessandro Profumo, Chairman, Banca Monte deiPaschi di Siena | ||||
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Panel Discussion: Opportunities in transport and infrastructure
What barriers need to be removed to ease the integration of
the Italian transport and infrastructure system at the EU level? What initiatives are being put into place by government and
independent authorities to promote innovation and unlock the potential of
private finances? | ||||
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Lunch and networking | ||||
| 14:30 - 15:40 | Panel Discussion: Telecoms and the Digital Agenda
How will the recent Commission proposal for regulation shape
the communications industry, and what role does this sector play in stimulating
economic growth? What is the role of | ||||
| 15:40 - 16:30 | Panel Discussion: Is Italy going in the right direction? Deep political schisms and rivalries have been a dominating characteristic of the Italian political landscape for decades. Is this beginning to change? Can Italy’s political parties now resolve their differences and move the country towards much-needed economic and political stability? What steps must be taken to preserve government unity? | ||||
| 16:30 - 16:40 | Chair’s concluding remarks John Thornhill, Deputy Editor, Financial Times | ||||
| 16:40 | Drinks reception and summit conclusion | ||||
