Annual Women's Economic Forum - Italy
The Women Economic Forum (WEF) and G100 are a global event platform that connects thought leaders and doers from around the world, facilitating conversations and actions that promote women's economic empowerment with a focus on inclusivity and innovation. These events offer a unique opportunity to discuss and engage with crucial issues such as gender equality and women's empowerment.
After a very successful first Italian edition in 2023, the WEF returns to Italy for its second edition, continuing to bring together prominent figures from around the world, including institutional leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, and professionals. The event features a series of plenary sessions and roundtables on various topics of collective interest, creating an inspiring environment to support and empower women in every aspect of life.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
10:30–11:30 am Institutional Greetings
Luigi Gubitosi, President of Luiss University
Monica Lucarelli, Councilor for Security Policies, Productive Activities, and Equal Opportunities, Municipality of Rome
First Lady Laura Mattarella, President of the Honorary Committee, WEF
Welcome Remarks
Paola Severino, President, Luiss School of Law
Franco Parasassi, President, Fondazione Roma
Marilena Citelli Francese, President, Women Economic Forum, Italy
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Leading the Way: Women in the Fabric of the Economy and Society
Chair
Chiara Corazza G20 EMPOWER Representative to France, G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) Member, ESCP Affiliate Professor
Speakers
Paola Angeletti, Chief Sustainability Officer, Intesa San Paolo
Fabienne Arata, Country Manager for France, LinkedIn
Emiliana De Blasio, Advisor to the Rector for Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability, Luiss University
Alessandra Perrazzelli, Deputy Governor, Bank of Italy
Barbara Sessa, Senior Vice President/Digital Consumer Products Europe, Mastercard
Selena Souah, Board Member, Aspen Institute France
Delegate Presentation
Diah Yusuf G100 Global Chair for Business Accelerator
Datin Hajah Hartini Osman, G100 Global Chair of Philanthropy, Business & Poverty Eradication
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm AI - Cybersecurity: From Threat to Development Opportunities
Introduction
Paola Severino, President, Luiss School of Law
Final presentations of the AIdeathon with Students: A Content Creation Challenge Leveraging Generative AI for Social Good
Coordinators
Irene Finocchi, Rector’s Advisor for Digital Transformation, Luiss University
Daniela Carosio Vice President, BVTECH
Mentors
Emilio Coppa, Alessio Martino, Giorgio Piccardo Luiss University
Jury
Barbara Caputo, Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin and President of Focoos AI
Floriana Ferrara, CSR Manager – Social Impact Programs & Master Inventor, IBM
Irene Finocchi, Rector’s Advisor for Digital Transformation, Luiss University
Giusella Finocchiaro, Professor of Private Law and Internet Law at the University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum) and Founder of Giusella Finocchiaro Studio Legale in Milan and Bologna
Paolo Inverardi, Specialist in Software Engineering and Rector, Gran Sasso Science Institute
Cristina Posa, Partner, RSM Italy Forensic Investigations & Intelligence
Cosimo Comella, Professor of Machine Language and Logic, Luiss University
Lino Gambella, Head of Cloud and Enterprise Security, BVTECH
Roberto Magnifico, Partner and Board Member, Zest Innovation
Awards for the Winning Group
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Panel
Chair
Barbara Caputo, Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin and President of Focoos AI
Speakers
Floriana Ferrara, CSR Manager – Social Impact Programs & Master Inventor, IBM
Irene Finocchi, Full Professor of Computer Science, Luiss University
Giusella Finocchiaro, Full Professor of Private Law and Internet Law at the Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, and Founder of Giusella Finocchiaro Studio Legale in Milan and Bologna
Paola Inverardi, Specialist in Software Engineering and Rector, Gran Sasso Science Institute
Cristina Posa Partner, RSM Italy Forensic Investigations & Intelligence
Thursday, November 21, 2024
10:00 am – 11:30 am Climate Justice: Bridging the Gap between Policy and Action
Chair
Valeria Termini, Full Professor of Economics at Roma Tre University and participant in the UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy and SDG Action
Speakers
Monica de Virgiliis, Chairwoman, Snam
Raffaella Giugni, General Secretary, Foundation Marevivo
Cécile Maurisset, Associate Partner, Do Well Do Good
Sofia Ranchordas, Associate Professor of Regulatory Innovation, Luiss University
We Build – Video projection on the desertification emergency
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Preparing for Longevity: How to Improve the Health Span (Starting at a Young Age)
Chair
P. Alberto Carrara, President of the International Institute of Neurobioethics, IINBE
Speakers
Erica Alessandri, Board Member, Technogym
Donella Bossi Pucci, Co-Chair of Gomitolo Rosa and Board Member of the European School of Oncology, Milan
Anna Maria Colao, Vice President, Atena Donna Committee/Endocrinology – Federico II University, Naples
Antonella Santuccione Chada, CEO, Women's Brain Foundation
Maria Rita Testa, Associate Professor of Demography, Luiss University
Lectio Magistralis: The Ovary and the Secrets to Longevity
Vittorio Sebastiano, Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford School of Medicine
Lecture
Enza Lo Re, Head of the Neurology Service at IRCCS ISMETT – UPMC and Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Feeding the Future: Strategies and Innovation for a Resilient Food System
Chair
Sharon Cittone G100 Global Chair, Food Innovation / Founder and CEO - Edible Planet Ventures
Speakers
Simona Caselli, President of Granlatte Coop, Head of European Affairs at Legacoop Agroalimentare
Barbara De Donno, Professor of Comparative Law and Advisor to the Rector for Internationalization in the Area of Law and the ENGAGE.EU Alliance, Luiss University
Gladys Morales, Global Innovation Director, IFAD
Julia Sotera, Marketing Director for EMEA, Tetra Pak
Friday, November 22, 2024
10:00 am – 12:30 pm Space for Life
Chair
Elena Grifoni Winters, Professor of Space Policy and Governance, Gran Sasso Science Institute
Speakers
Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation Programmes and Head of ESRIN, ESA
Anthea Comellini, European Space Agency Astronaut
Milena Lerario, CEO of e-GEOS
Raffaella Luglini, Chief Sustainability Officer, Leonardo
Aldo Sandulli, Full Professor of Administrative Law, Luiss University
Final Presentations - Ideathon with students: Rocke@ for Life
Coordinators
Elisabetta Tati, Assistant Professor of Administrative Law and Researcher for the “Roma Open Lab” Project, Luiss University
Andrea Capurso, PhD in International Law, Luiss University
Supervisor
Aldo Sandulli, Full Professor of Administrative Law, Luiss University
with the support of the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) association
Jury
Elena Grifoni Winters, Professor of Space Policy and Governance, Gran Sasso Science Institute
Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation Programmes and Head of ESRIN, ESA
Anthea Comellini, European Space Agency Astronaut
Milena Lerario, CEO of e-GEOS
Raffaella Luglini, Chief Sustainability Officer, Leonardo
12:30 pm Via videoconference: From Earth to the Stars: My Journey as a NASA Astrophysicist
Gioia Rau, Astrophysicist
12:45 pm Awards for the Winning Group
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Preparing for the Future: How Education Can Support an Inclusive and Sustainable Democracy
Chair
Ersilia Vaudo, Astrophysicist at the European Space Agency and President of the Il Cielo Itinerante Association
Emma McCoy Vice President and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education), London School of Economics & Political Science
Livia De Giovanni, Deputy Rector for Teaching and Quality, Luiss University
Staffan De Mistura, Professor at Sciences Po, UN Under-Secretary-General, and Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara
Chiara Sbarigia, President of Cinecittà and APA (Audiovisual Producers Association)
Patrizia Torchia, Journalist, La7
Chiara Moenter Co-Founder of SDG 18 & Journalist covering Sustainability and Space Topics
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Delegate Presentations
Paola Della Chiesa, Events Management and Business Style, International Academy Tourism & Hospitality at Cernobbio (IATH)
Carolina Maldonado, Media Planner
Mexican Delegation: Diversity in Action
Daniel Salcido, President of Latin America at Axalta and Board Member of WEF
Valentina Alazraky, Mexican journalist, writer, and Board Member of WEF
Blanca Estela Perez, G100 Country Chair for Human Resources and President of the Diversity Commission of the Business Coordinating Council
Concepción Valadez G100 Country Chair for Communication, Mexico's representative for the Foundation at the UN, and Board Member of WEF Colombia
Patricia Gonzalez G100 Global Chair of Human Resources, Vice President of the American Society of Mexico, Dean Partner at PwC, and Board Member of WEF