Torino hosts summit on the future of Italy's space economy

The OGR Torino hosted ‘Torino Spazio Futuro – Space Horizons: The New Space Economy’, an initiative organized by the National Association of Young Innovators (ANGI) with support from Fondazione CRT. The event brought together representatives from institutions, businesses, and research sectors to discuss the future of the Italian space industry.

A central component of the meeting was the presentation of the ‘Torino Spazio Futuro’ Position Paper. This document outlines proposals to enhance the sector's competitiveness, encourage investment, and leverage national expertise. Discussions focused on emerging business models, new space infrastructures, satellite applications, and the role of startups in the space economy.

Gabriele Ferrieri, President of ANGI, emphasized that the space economy offers significant growth and innovation opportunities for Italy, noting that the country possesses highly relevant industrial and scientific skills. Andrea Tronzano, Piedmont Region's Assessor for Budget and Finance, highlighted the strategic importance of the aerospace supply chain for the economic development of Turin and the Piedmont region.