“Italia. Pensiero, futuro” is a series of events curated by the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of London, Francesco Bongarrà, and journalist Massimo Sebastiani.

Italy’s vibrancy and diversity are not only reflected in its art, landscapes, and cuisine. Since the post-war period and particularly in recent years, the country’s renowned creativity and dynamism have taken new directions (from research in neurobiology to AI) while also finding ways to revitalise the glories of its more or less recent past (from classical antiquity to political laboratories).

To introduce this perhaps lesser-known Italy to an international audience, ICI London has organised a series of events – a true collection of “gems,” each represented by individuals whose ideas, passion, and research make Italy a key player in thought and innovation.

Each month, a guest will take part in a talk-show-style discussion, reflecting on a word that summarises the essence of their work and responding to questions from Director Francesco Bongarrà, Massimo Sebastiani, and the audience.

The second event will feature Veronica De Romanis, a Professor of European economic policy issues at Stanford University (The Breyer Center for Overseas Studies) in Florence and at Libera Università degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (Luiss) in Rome, specifically in the Department of Political Science, School of Government, and MBA Program. She is also a a member of the
“Osservatorio per i Conti Pubblici” at Cattolica University in Milan.

The series is supported by Intesa Sanpaolo and DLA Piper Studio Legale Tributario Associato.