Trieste – “Scientific and technological research is a perfect example of the strengths of the relationship between Italy and the United States, and in this context Friuli Venezia Giulia, the first Italian region for companies that have introduced advanced innovations in the last three years and only Italian region defined ‘great innovator’ together with Piedmont, has already done a lot, and many other opportunities are to be seized”. This was stated by the President of Friuli Venezia Giulia Debora Serracchiani at the opening of the “Driving Change for Us and Italian innovation systems” Innovation Forum, organized by the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in collaboration with the Area Science Park and with the sponsorship of the US Consulate General. The United States are also represented in the panel with the US Ambassador to Italy John R. Phillips. (9Colonne)