The first of two days that the University of Naples Federico II, one of the oldest in Europe, organised in New York at the Tata Center, has come to an end. Present at the inaugural event were many prominent personalities from institutions, the world of research and business. There were also numerous former students whose presence testified to how the prestigious university continues to represent a strong bridge to the world of work on an international level. Matteo Lorito, Rector of the University of Naples Federico II, recalled how the conference was part of the celebrations for the 800th anniversary of its foundation. "Celebrating eight centuries also means starting the new eight of the Federico II. At Cornell Tech we have found a slice of the future that we are embracing," he said. In the same vein, Fabrizio Di Michele, Consul General of Italy in New York: "These two days are not just a way to celebrate the important milestone of 800 years, but an opportunity to look forward, to the future. There is no better place to do this than New York'. After recalling the numerous departments of excellence that the University boasts, the Consul General emphasised that among the most important challenges facing Italian academia is that of "connecting our talents, but also the world of research and innovation to the labour market. On this we can learn a lot from the United States'.
The director of the Italian Cultural Institute in New York, Fabio Finotti, then dwelt on the vision that has always animated the university: "Frederick II founded this university, intending it to be a place where 'civil servants' could be educated, as a beacon of free thought, accessible to everyone, regardless of their background, with a great departure from what was happening in the medieval world". The keynote speech by Maurizio Massari (Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations) was dedicated to the theme of multilateralism. The diplomat, recalling the upcoming 2025 celebrations for the UN's 80th anniversary, reiterated how, despite the criticism, the Glass Palace remains the only global platform where 193 countries can meet to discuss issues of national interest. "We must save the foundations of multilateralism," he stressed. The segment devoted to the topic of technology transfer and open innovation included a talk by Lisa Jackson, Apple's Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, with Giorgio Ventre, Director of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at the Federico II University.
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