Brussels – The Italian EU presidency semester focuses on growth, employment and technological innovation. And Techitaly 2014 is the showcase for Italy’s high-tech sectors: life sciences, green technologies, technologies for the protection and use of cultural heritage. The festival will take place between September and December with a series of thematic sessions and the participation of industry, research and European institutions representatives. The event’s objective is to facilitate communication among operators in the hope of developing partnerships at the EU level and boost industrial and technological competitiveness. The inaugural session of the festival, scheduled for tomorrow at the European Parliament, will focus on “TechItaly 2014: Investing in innovation as the engine of growth in Europe.” The event will see the participation of ICE Agency President Riccardo M. Monti. (9Colonne)
