On 19 May 2025, starting at 9:30 AM, the Tuscany Region, in collaboration with IRPET – Regional Institute for Economic Planning of Tuscany, will host an event at the Exhibition Hall of Palazzo Strozzi Sacrati (Piazza Duomo 10, Florence) focused on the role of multinational companies in strengthening the competitiveness of the regional production system.
Through data, analysis, and insights from institutional, academic, and economic representatives, the event will explore key themes related to foreign direct investment, integration into global value chains, and employment in Tuscany.
Agenda
9:30 – Welcome Remarks
Leonardo Marras, Regional Councillor for Economy and Tourism, Tuscany Region
9:40 – Foreign Direct Investment and Global Value Chains: The Experience of Tuscany
Laura Resmini, Professor of Economic Policy and Deputy Director of the Department of Business and Economic Law Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca.
10:20 – Multinational Companies in Tuscany: Analysis of Employment and Professional Qualifications
Natalia Faraoni, Researcher, Regional Institute for Economic Planning of Tuscany (IRPET)
10:20 – Coffee Break
11:00 – Tuscan Exporters
Giulio Papini, Economist, Bank of Italy
11:20 – Foreign Investment, Territory, and Supply Chains
Paolo Ruggeri, Coordinator of the Multinational Companies Committee, Confindustria Toscana
11:40 – Perspectives on Investment Attraction Activities
Filippo Giabbani, Head of International Investment Promotion and Policy, Tuscany Region
12:00 – Closing Remarks
Paolo Tedeschi, Director of Territorial Competitiveness and Managing Authority, Tuscany Region
To participate, please send an email to info@investintuscany.com