THE CONFERENCE

IX NOVA World Conference

Accelerating the Development of Italian Productivity: the Key Engines of Growth

The conference represents a unique opportunity for Italian MBA students and alumni to meet and discuss opportunities and challenges for Italy within the global economy 

The conference is hosted by the MBA students of one or more of the top US business schools. This year Columbia Business School and NYU Stern School of Business have the privilege to organize the event in New York City 

The Conference represents an unrivalled opportunity for sponsoring companies, which can present their recruiting opportunities and set up one-to-one on-site interviews 

AGENDA

November 22nd – Columbia Business School

  9.15 am Welcome and Conference Opening
10.30 am Panel 1 The current Italian technological leadership and the challenges of the next 10 years
12.00 pm Panel 2 Meritocracy as driver of productivity and competitive advantage in organizations

  1.15 pm Lunch Break
  2.45 pm Companies’ Presentations and Recruiting Activities
  8.00 pm Gala Dinner 

November 23nd – NYU Stern 

10.15 am Welcome
10.30 am Panel 3 Beyond financial support: the role of banks and specialized investors in sustaining productivity
12.00 am Panel 4 A public policy roadmap for enhancing productivity in the Italian economy Conference
13.15 pm Closing 

SPEAKERS (not exhaustive list)

Gabriele Galateri di Genola, CHAIRMAN TELECOM ITALIA
Roger Abravanel, FORMER McKINSEY ITALY CEO
Alessandro Pansa, COO FINMECCANICA AND FINANCE PROFESSOR LUISS ROMA
Carlo Scognamiglio Pasini, FORMER ITALIAN DEFENCE MINISTER

Paolo Pellegrini,
Fabio Cane,
Stefano Aversa,

ORGANIZING TEAM 

Myriam Galletti       CBS [email protected]
Davide Schiavotto   CBS [email protected]
Dario Cacciatore     CBS [email protected]
Vito Giurazza           NYU [email protected]
Angelo Di Rocco      NYU [email protected]
Luca Bucelli              NYU [email protected]