Open Mind Summit 2024 – Gitex: Innovation and Made in Italy Take Center Stage in Dubai

On Monday, October 14, 2024, as part of GITEX 2024 Dubai, the largest and most inclusive technology and start-up event in the world, the Dubai Hub for Made in Italy by Italiacamp hosted the Open Mind Summit. The event, organised by Confindustria Bergamo, Confindustria Varese, and Confindustria Emilia Area Centro, explored new business and innovation opportunities related to Made in Italy in the Gulf countries.

During the Summit, the “Open Mind” program was presented, featuring a series of trips and meetings to discover innovative ecosystems and technological, digital, organisational, governance, and sustainability excellence. This initiative is aimed at entrepreneurs and managers interested in exploring new trends, market scenarios, and the latest innovations.

The Summit also provided an important networking opportunity, marking the inauguration of the Dubai Chapter of LIUC Alumni, the network of graduates from LIUC University.

Speakers included:

• Valerio Soldani, Director of ITA – Italian Trade Agency in Dubai
• Mohammed Al Dahbashi, Managing Partner of Mohammed Al Dahbashi Advocates LLC, ADG Legal
• Anna Gervasoni, newly elected Rector of LIUC University
• Luca Cremona, President of LIUC Alumni
• Giacomo Biraghi, Confindustria Bergamo Services
• Leo Cisotta, General Manager of Italiacamp EMEA
• Gloria Puliga, Project Manager at IPCube, LIUC University