"MADE IN TOMORROW": Research, Innovation, Knowledge
14-18 May, Triennale di Milano

This event focused on the central role of science and technology in the development of Italy and was aimed at increasing the awareness of opinion leaders, educational and business sections, and also the general public, about research and its applications. The Conference included a round table discussion, forums conducted by leading national experts in the various related disciplines, and a rich programme of cultural and entertainment activities.
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Solar Energy, a Resource for Sustainable Development
20 April 2007, fiera di Verona, Verona

The objective of this conference was to provide an analysis of the market and prospects for photovoltaic energy to all professionals in the energy industry. The Head of Business Department of Intesa Sanpaolo, Sebastiano Strumia, participated in the round table discussion on "Industry and the Environment".

Business and Enterprise Convention
29-30 March 2007, Villa Foscarini Rossi di Stra, Venice

Two days of discussion by entrepreneurs and institutions on nanotechnology, alternative energy, urbanisation, industrial districts, and financing to support innovation.
Intesa Sanpaolo, main sponsor of the event, participated in the convention with its own display area for promoting, in particular, its financing products and solutions for the sectors of research, innovation, energy, and tourism.
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"Energy: Toward a Sustainable Future"
27-28 March, Centro Congressi Frentani, Rome

Italian enterprises and the energy challenge: research, resources, and innovative solutions for sustainability.
Intesa Sanpaolo participated as top sponsor in this third annual conference dedicated to the major energy issues and organized by La Repubblica and Somedia.
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Forum on energy efficiency
19-20 March 2007, Atahotel Villa Pamphili, Rome

The Kyoto Protocol standards, which are soon to come into force, set limits for all sectors. This event assessed how to transform such limitations into opportunities for the national and international markets.
Intesa Sanpaolo was present with its services to support businesses investing in a sustainable future.
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Unindustria Treviso, Doing Business in a Changing World - "Learning to Finance Innovation"
2 March 2007, Unindustria Treviso, Palazzo Giacomelli, 13 Piazza Garibaldi, Treviso



20th International Energy Conference "Rome 2007"
Round Table Discussion on "Energy Security and Italy's Foreign Policy: The European Perspective"
13 February 2007, International Conference Hall at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rome

Intesa Sanpaolo was among the main sponsors of the conference.
For more information, go to www.wec-italia.org

Dixet Genova Grow Up
12 February 2007, 5 p.m., Confindustria building, Genoa

In order to promote the development of the high-tech industry and of the knowledge economy, Dixet, in collaboration with Confindustria Genova, launched a highly innovative programme entitled "Genova Grow Up", including a series of meetings that presented "innovative" Genoa businesses that operate in the high-tech sector.
For more information, go to www.dixet.it