From 14 to 16 April 2026 he returned to Boston for his third edition Science, Technology and Business (STB) Days, an initiative promoted by the General Consulate of Italy, strategic to promote Italy in the United States, leveraging on the three fundamental pillars of Education, Research and Innovation.
The Consul General of Italy in Boston Arnaldo Minuti points out that in one of the most advanced ecosystems in the world, New England, the event will bring together scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, investors and institutions for three days, with the aim of facing the great contemporary challenges and strengthening synergies between Italy and the United States. The program, articulated and dynamic, with a multidisciplinary approach, includes round tables, meetings, fireside chat and networking sessions, favouring a direct comparison between leading players of the two ecosystems.
The STB Days 2026 will address four macro-areas considered crucial for the future of humanity and the planet: life sciences, environment and energy, artificial intelligence and data science, materials and new manufacturing technologies, says the Councillor for Science and Technology Paolo Gaudenzi. These will include transversal themes such as art, architecture, design and sustainability, to analyse the impact of innovation on development models and daily life.
The debate is part of the UN Agenda 2030 objectives, with a focus on concrete solutions for sustainable and inclusive growth. There will be no shortage of insights into digital transformation, sustainable development and new manufacturing borders, with particular attention to entrepreneurship and innovation.
The event will develop in three thematic days:
April 14 – Education: the spotlight will be on “Careers,” a mentoring and networking event now in its fourth edition, designed to connect students and young researchers with companies, universities, and institutions. Leading universities such as Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, Boston University, Boston College, and Tufts will be involved, alongside companies and consulting firms active in New England.
April 15 – Research, on the occasion of the National Research Day: the scientific core of the event, featuring the Science Forum structured into sessions dedicated to life sciences, energy and environment, AI/data science, advanced materials, and space. The goal is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and highlight the excellence of Italian and Italian-American research.
April 16 – Innovation Day: a focus on startups, venture capital, and large companies through the Business Forum. The program includes parallel sessions on industrial cooperation, innovation, and investment, as well as a Startup Competition where young companies will present their projects to international investors. The day will conclude with a networking dinner.
Among the protagonists already confirmed are important names of the international academic and scientific panorama, including Maurizio Fava (Harvard), Imma De Vivo (Harvard), Christopher Di Giovanni (Harvard), Emilio Baglietto (MIT), Raffaele Ferrari (MIT) and Admir Masic (MIT).
From Italy, among others, Isabella Saggio (Sapienza), Roberto Baldoni (Italian Embassy in Washington), Bianca Maria Colosimo (Politecnico di Milano), Achille Spinelli (Provincia Autonoma di Trento).
Present also representatives of the business and design world such as Francesco Greco (Fincantieri), Marco Vitali and Federica Sanches. (Lombardini 22)
On the industrial front, large Italian groups such as ENEL and Angelini will participate together with important industrial groups such as Sanofi and international consultancy companies such as BIP.
In parallel to the days STB Days will be held the exhibition “In Praise of Diversity – A Journey into Italian Ecosystems”, curated by Isabella Saggio and hosted at the General Consulate of Italy in Boston.
The exhibition proposes an immersive journey into Italian biodiversity, crossing terrestrial, marine and urban ecosystems. The project, developed by researchers at the National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC) and the Sapienza University of Rome, combines scientific rigour and artistic expression to offer a new perspective on biodiversity.
The inauguration of the exhibition, scheduled for April 14 at 4 pm, to which will take part Prof. Lino Fiorentino President of the NBFC will coincide with the official opening of the STB Days, underlining the strong link between research, innovation and culture.
Networking will be the distinctive element of Science, Technology and Business (STB) Days: interactive sessions, one-to-one meetings and thematic tables will be designed to foster the emergence of concrete collaborations between scientists, entrepreneurs and investors. Particular attention will be paid to innovative business models, data-driven strategies and access to funding.
Partner of the initiative will be the Italian Heritage Month Committee of Massachusetts, flanked by realities like 42N, Bocconi Alumni Boston Chapter and Italian Trade Agency USA.
Boston’s choice confirms the international vocation of the event: the city is today one of the leading global poles for life sciences, clean energy, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. In this context, STB Days are a privileged bridge between two highly innovative ecosystems.
Science, Technology and Business Days 2026 is designed not only as a showcase for Italian excellence, but as a laboratory for ideas and projects for the future, able to generate concrete and lasting impact in the global panorama of innovation.
