"Italy on the Move" returns during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025

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Italy on the Move, a side event of the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025, will showcase Italy as a leading competitive hub for investments in biotech, healthcare, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. The event, hosted by The Italian Trade Agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will take place on January 15th, 2025, at INNOVIT in San Francisco.

The event will feature notable speakers including Italian Ambassador H.E. Mariangela Zappia and include a panel discussion on Transatlantic Partnerships in Life Sciences. Five Italian startups - Aavantgarde, Butterfly Decisions, Cellply, Medlea, and Sibylla Biotech - will present pitch presentations. The event highlights Italy's €270 Billion life sciences sector and aims to foster innovation and collaboration between Italian and American stakeholders.

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What: The eighth edition of "Italy on the Move," a side event of the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025, will be hosted by The Italian Trade Agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, where guests can discuss partnerships and collaborations between Italy and the U.S., and attend pitch presentations from some of the most innovative Italian startups on the market. The event will showcase Italy as a leading competitive hub for investments in biotech, healthcare, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals, and include experts discussing private and public/institutional financial opportunities.

Who: The event will feature opening remarks from the Ambassador of Italy to the U.S. H.E. Mariangela Zappia, the Consul General of Italy in San Francisco Sergio Strozzi, and Erica Di Giovancarlo, ITA's Trade Commissioner in New York and Executive Director of the U.S. Network. Keynote remarks will be provided by Mauro Battocchi, the Director General for the Promotion of Italy at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The event will also include a panel discussion, "Navigating Transatlantic Partnerships in Life Sciences," moderated by Audrey Greenberg, Founder of the Center for Breakthrough Medicines and CEO and Founder of AG Capital Advisors.

Panelists include leading life sciences executives:

• Frederick Beddingfield - CEO, Rubedo Life Sciences
• Fulvio Renoldi Bracco - CEO, Bracco Imaging
• Elcin Barker Ergun - CEO and Member of the Board, Menarini Group
• Karthic Jayaraman - Partner and Co-Head of Global Healthcare, TPG Capital
• Pierluigi Paracchi - CEO, Co-Founder and Chairman, Genenta Science (Nasdaq: GNTA)
• Maria Cristina Porta - General Director, ENEA Tech and Biomedical
• Riccardo Zagaria - CEO, DOC Pharma

In addition, five key Italian startups will provide pitch presentations, specifically Aavantgarde, Butterfly Decisions, Cellply, Medlea, and Sibylla Biotech.

Why: Italy is a leading competitive hub for investments in biotech, healthcare, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals with a €270 Billion life sciences sector. "Italy on the Move" will foster innovation and collaboration between Italian and American counterparts, bringing together key Life Sciences stakeholders while exploring how to navigate Transatlantic Partnerships in Life Sciences. Guests can expand their investment opportunities and portfolios while participating in a networking event with an Italian Aperitivo Spritz.

Who Should Attend: Investors, executives, and stakeholders in the life sciences, biotech, healthcare, medical devices, and pharmaceutical sectors.

When: Wednesday, January 15^th, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT.

Where: The event will be hosted at INNOVIT Italian Innovation & Culture Hub 710 Sansome St., San Francisco, CA 94111.

Media Contact:

Peter Collins
p.collins@togorun.com
908-499-1200

/PRNewswire/ -- Jan. 13, 2025/

SOURCE Italian Trade Agency

FAQ

When and where is the Italy on the Move 2025 event taking place?

The event is taking place on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT at INNOVIT Italian Innovation & Culture Hub in San Francisco.

Which startups will be presenting at Italy on the Move 2025?

Five Italian startups will present: Aavantgarde, Butterfly Decisions, Cellply, Medlea, and Sibylla Biotech.

What is the size of Italy's life sciences sector highlighted at the event?

Italy's life sciences sector is valued at €270 Billion, as highlighted during the event.

Who are the key speakers at Italy on the Move 2025?

Key speakers include Ambassador H.E. Mariangela Zappia, Consul General Sergio Strozzi, ITA's Trade Commissioner Erica Di Giovancarlo, and Mauro Battocchi from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.