Italy and France to host Knowledge Europe Forum in Naples

The Italy-France Forum 2026 for the Knowledge Europe will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the University of Naples Federico II. The event focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation in higher education, research, and innovation.

This initiative builds upon the 2021 Quirinale Treaty and a July 2025 Memorandum of Understanding between the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research. It also follows commitments made during the bilateral Antibes Summit in June 2026 regarding European competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and technological sovereignty.

The forum will bring together institutional representatives, universities, and research bodies to discuss three strategic priorities: the future of European universities, the development of STEM skills and talent attraction, and enhanced Italy-France cooperation within the European Research Area.