Italian Democratic Party Launches Summit to Tackle Energy Transition Challenges
A comprehensive plan to navigate the energy transition through renewable sources, cost reduction, and support for businesses and families is at the heart of a new initiative launched by Italy’s Democratic Party (PD). The PD is hosting the “Ignite the Future” summit in Milan to foster dialogue and collaboration on this critical issue.
The PD recognizes the urgent need for a robust industrial policy focused on technological and digital development, a sector currently lacking in Italy, according to party officials. The summit, scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM on January 28th, aims to address these shortcomings through a day of study and discussion with key stakeholders from the business world, associations, and government institutions.
Milan Summit to Gather Industry Leaders and Policymakers
The “Ignite the Future” summit will be held at the Social Innovation Academy, located within the Cascina Triulza – Area Mind Milano innovation district (Rho-Fiera Milano) at Via Cristina Belgioioso 171. A diverse group of parliamentarians will be in attendance, including Silvia Roggiani, Vinicio Peluffo, Antonio Misiani, Alberto Pandolfo, Marco Simiani, Simona Bonafé, and Antonella Forattini.
Concluding remarks will be delivered by Annalisa Corrado, a European Parliamentarian and Head of Ecological Conversion, Climate, Green Economy and Agenda 2030 within the PD National Secretariat. Andrea Orlando, Coordinator of the PD’s Forum on Industrial Policies, and Chiara Braga, President of the PD Group of the Chamber of Deputies, will also provide closing statements.
Extensive List of Participants Signals Broad Support
The summit has attracted significant participation from across Italy’s energy and industrial landscape. Confirmed attendees include top executives and representatives from major companies and organizations, demonstrating widespread interest in shaping the future of Italy’s energy sector.
Among those participating are Anna Maria Barrile, Director General of Utilitalia; Andrea Bigai, President of the EBS Association; Giorgio Boneschi, Director General of Elettricità Futura; Marta Bucci, Director General of Proxigas; Gianluca Bufo, CEO of Iren; Antonello Cammisecra, CEO of ContourGlobal; Giacomo Cantarella, President of AssoEsco; and Flavio Cattaneo, CEO of ENEL.
Further representation comes from Alberto Cazzulani, President of Power Energia; Stefano Ciafani, President of Legambiente; Paolo Cuccia of TERNA; Michele De Censi, CEO of SORGENIA; Angelo Massimo Deldossi, Vice President of ANCE; Fabrizio Fabbri, CEO of Ansaldo Energia; Mauro Fabris, Director of Institutional Relations and Regulated Market for Renexia; Cristiano Fini, President of CIA; Simone Gamberini, President of LEGACOOP; Edoardo Garrone, President of ERG Group; Nicola Gherardi, representing the National Council of Confagricoltura; Antonello Giunta, CEO of FS Energy; Letizia Magaldi, Executive Vice President of Magaldi Green Energy and President of the Kyoto Club; Stefano Masini, National Head of Environment at Coldiretti; Edoardo Ranzini, Coordinator of CONFIMI Industry Lombardy; a representative from ENI’s Industrial Transformation team; Tommaso Sabato, Chief Regulated Officer of ACEA; and Lorenzo Zanotti, National Vice President of CNA.
This broad coalition underscores the importance of a collaborative approach to the renewable energy transition and the need for policies that protect both consumers and businesses during this period of change. The PD’s initiative signals a commitment to proactively addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
