Southern Italian universities launch Summit 2030 for internal area development

The RISE Interuniversity Network of Southern Internal Areas, led by the University of Sannio, has announced the Summit Aree Interne 2030. Scheduled for October 29 and 30 in Benevento, the event will bring together ten universities from Southern Italy to address development strategies for inland regions.

Key topics for discussion include the administrative capacity of small municipalities, essential services, infrastructure, human capital, and digital innovation. The summit aims to gather scientific contributions and shared priorities to inform European programming following 2027.

The participating institutions include the universities of Molise, Chieti-Pescara, Foggia, Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Salerno, Basilicata, Calabria, Catania, and Sassari. The program will feature thematic workshops on governance, social capital, and digital innovation, followed by a session to translate findings into concrete policies.