The Bank of Italy announced a scientific roundtable in Rome on 24 October 2025 on “The Digital Economy Amid Rising International Tensions”, organised in partnership with the George Washington University Competition and Innovation Lab. The event will convene academics, policymakers and experts to discuss how heightened international frictions and persistent technological interdependence are reshaping the digital economy. The programme includes opening remarks by Andrea Brandolini, Director General for Economics, Statistics and Research at the Bank of Italy, three scientific sessions on AI supply chains and global interdependence, digital trade fragmentation, and lawfare in the digital space, and a keynote address by Paul Nemitz (College of Europe and former European Commission lead director for GDPR reform and related files). Places are limited, and attendance requests must be submitted by 20 October 2025 with affiliation and organisation details.
Bank of Italy 2025-09-29
Bank of Italy to host Rome scientific roundtable on the digital economy amid rising international tensions
The Bank of Italy will host a scientific roundtable in Rome on 24 October 2025, focusing on "The Digital Economy Amid Rising International Tensions," in collaboration with the George Washington University Competition and Innovation Lab. The event will feature discussions on AI supply chains, digital trade fragmentation, and lawfare, with a keynote by Paul Nemitz.