The Bank of Italy and the European Investment Bank are organizing a conference in Rome on 2 July 2026 on finance for innovation and artificial intelligence as drivers of development. The event is framed around two main issues: the conditions needed to expand the adoption of artificial intelligence in the productive system, and ways to increase the role of private capital, particularly from insurance companies and pension funds, in financing innovation. The conference will bring together representatives from public institutions, academia, businesses and the financial industry. The programme includes sessions on the artificial intelligence value chain and its effects on the Italian and European productive system, the link between artificial intelligence and business growth, the use of private capital to finance innovation, and the opportunities and obstacles for insurance companies, pension funds and retail investors. Opening remarks by Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta, European Investment Bank Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Treasury Director General Riccardo Barbieri Hermitte will be streamed live on the Bank of Italy's YouTube channel from 10:00 a.m. CEST.
Bank of Italy2026-06-30
Bank of Italy and European Investment Bank organize conference on artificial intelligence adoption and private capital for innovation
The Bank of Italy and the European Investment Bank are holding a conference in Rome on 2 July 2026 on finance for innovation and artificial intelligence. Discussions will focus on conditions for wider artificial intelligence adoption and on mobilizing private capital, especially from insurers and pension funds, to support innovation. Opening remarks by senior Bank of Italy, European Investment Bank and Treasury officials will be streamed live.