Astana. Previewed at the Rector’s Building of La Sapienza University in Rome, the achievements of Lazio’s research on energy that will be featured in the Italian Pavilion at the Astana EXPO 2017. 4 research projects, the so-called avatars (out of 12 Italians) selected by an ad hoc National Scientific Committee (chaired by the General Section Commissioner for the Italian Pavilion and composed, among others, by representatives of MAECI and MISE). There are, more specifically, 12 informative and scenic stations (4 from Lazio), consisting of plexiglass slabs on which the full-length figures of 12 Italian characters (scientists, entrepreneurs, etc.) will be projected and when the visitor approaches them, the projections begin to tell their experience and illustrate their innovative projects. The projects have been proposed to the Lazio Region by universities and research centres in Lazio. There will also be “totems” – interactive stations within the Italian pavilion that will contain other research projects and best practices on the energy theme proposed by the Italian Regions including Lazio (which will present 12 experiences). (9Colonne)