Events

Discover all the events organized by NODES, the Spokes, and its ecosystem, and participate from North to South.

Meeting
2. Green technologies and sustainable industries
EVENT POSTPONED - ROUND GRIP Spoke 2 - 8th stop at the University of Eastern Piedmont to discover innovative solutions for waste-to-energy!
We look forward to seeing you at the next round of Round GRIP meetings, at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Largo Donegani 2, 28100 Novara. The new date will be announced shortly A Focus on Upcycling and New Solutions for Waste Utilisation During the event, the research activities of Research Module 2 (RM2) of the GRIP project will be explored. This is an unmissable opportunity to explore concrete sustainability strategies and exchange views with experts in the field.   A rich and interactive programme The final programme is being finalised. Provisional programme: Accreditation Institutional greetings The NODES Ecosystem and the Spoke 2 The RM2: introduction The RM2: the context and critical issues The companies Working tables Follow-up of the working tables Closing and networking aperitif   Let's build a sustainable future together The event is a moment of exchange and networking for companies, researchers and professionals interested in green technologies. We will conclude with a networking aperitif, to encourage informal discussions and the emergence of new collaborations.   Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference. We are waiting for you!
Conferences
7. Secondary agroindustry
From Research to Business: Sustainable Strategies for Public Health
A seminar on sustainability in Pavia: an integrated approach for the future of the planet On June 20, 2025, at Simbiosi – Innovation Center Giulio Natta in Giussago (PV), an unmissable event will be held for those interested in the sustainable future of our society.   The seminar, open both in presence (with mandatory registration by June 9 at this link) and online without the need for registration, it will offer an in-depth overview of sustainability through an integrated approach that embraces the entire supply chain, from industry to health.   During the day we will talk about: sustainable technologies for efficient use of environmental resources; circular economy strategies and waste valorization; extraction of bioactive molecules with nutraceutical and therapeutic potential, also in the fight against malnutrition. The program also includes a guided tour of Simbiosi, a unique opportunity to discover green technologies already in operation, immersed in a natural environment consistent with the values ​​of innovation and environmental responsibility. Simbiosi was born from agro-environmental research projects and today presents itself as a point of reference in the application of sustainable solutions for industry, public services and the real estate sector.   With the concept of "Environment Producers", it promotes the conscious use of natural resources, the reduction of emissions, the valorization of waste and the protection of biodiversity. An event not to be missed for those who want to be a protagonist of the ecological transition.   Register by June 9th to participate in person! Or follow the event online, without the need to register.
Conferenze
3. Industria del turismo e cultura
Archivi e memoria, fonti e patrimonio culturale: esperienze di ricerca e valorizzazione a confronto
Il convegno di studi Archivi e memoria, fonti e patrimonio culturale: esperienze di ricerca e valorizzazione a confronto, è organizzato dall’Università di Torino (Dipartimento di Lingue e Letterature Straniere e Culture Moderne, Dipartimento di Studi Umanistici e Dipartimento di Studi Storici) nelle giornate di giovedì 19 giugno presso la Sala Lauree Terracini nella sede di Palazzo Nuovo (via Sant’Ottavio, 20; dalle ore 9:00 alle 18:00) e di venerdì 20 giugno presso la Sala Lauree del Complesso Aldo Moro (via Giuseppe Verdi, 41; dalle ore 9:00 alle 18:00).   L’evento intende far dialogare le studiose e gli studiosi che, da prospettive differenti, si confrontano con la dimensione e lo spazio dell’archivio e i rappresentanti degli enti che hanno come obiettivo la conservazione e la salvaguardia di fondi archivistici di diversa natura.   Le fonti d’archivio rappresentano, infatti, un oggetto di ricerca trasversale a diverse discipline (storia, storia dell’arte, linguistica, musicologia, demo-antropologia, sociologia, etnologia ecc.) e costituiscono una materia di enorme rilevanza per la conoscenza e la valorizzazione del territorio e del suo patrimonio culturale. In un’ottica interdisciplinare, dunque, la discussione si concentrerà sulle diverse pratiche atte alla promozione degli archivi, attraverso la riflessione su temi quali la memoria storica e orale, la valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale e popolare e le pratiche di restituzione dei materiali alle comunità, nella prospettiva museale e del turismo sostenibile.   Il convegno si svilupperà a partire dal confronto fra le esperienze legate ad alcuni archivi che, per il loro valore molteplice, si prestano a essere oggetti di ricerca interdisciplinare: l’archivio della Fondazione Istituto Piemontese “Antonio Gramsci”, che raccoglie oltre 200 fondi archivistici contenenti materiali di natura differente, connessi in prevalenza alla storia del movimento operaio e associazionistico torinese, ma anche gli archivi personali appartenuti a singoli studiosi; l’archivio della Fondazione Nuto Revelli, che conserva e valorizza più di mille ore di registrazioni, di recente restaurate e digitalizzate, oltre a più di 50 metri lineari di fotografie, lettere, testimonianze sulla Seconda guerra mondiale, sulla Lotta di liberazione dal nazifascismo, sugli Alpini in Russia, sul mondo contadino; l’archivio del CREO (Centro di Ricerca Etnomusica e storia Orale), che accoglie registrazioni sul campo che riguardano il canto e la musica tradizionale orale, il canto politico e sociale; il Sistema informatico ABACVM (Archivio Beni e Attività Culturali Valdesi e Metodisti), una piattaforma digitale sviluppata per catalogare, diffondere e valorizzare online il patrimonio culturale metodista e valdese.   Oltre a offrire l’occasione di far conoscere i diversi archivi e le loro specificità alla comunità scientifica, l’evento consentirà di dare visibilità agli enti impegnati nella conservazione di tali materiali, con l’obiettivo di proporre nuove visioni e prospettive finalizzate alla loro tutela, promozione e restituzione. Il convegno presenterà gli sviluppi della ricerca condotta da numerosi membri appartenenti a NODES - Spoke 3 Industria del Turismo e Cultura provenienti dai diversi atenei del Nord-Ovest coinvolti nel progetto (UniTo, UniVDA, UPO, UnInsubria).   Le due giornate si articoleranno attraverso quattro sessioni tematiche, ognuna aperta da una relazione su invito: la prima dedicata alle fonti d'archivio nella prospettiva della ricerca storica, aperta dall’intervento di Alessandro Casellato (Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia) dal titolo Archivi orali e ricerca storica: un ventaglio di opportunità; la seconda rivolta allo studio degli archivi per la ricerca linguistica, introdotta dalla relazione di Silvia Calamai (Università degli Studi di Siena) dal titolo Perché la linguistica non può ignorare gli archivi orali del passato?; la terza dedicata agli archivi del patrimonio popolare e della memoria orale per l’indagine di tipo etnografico e antropologico, aperta dall’intervento a due di Piercarlo Grimaldi (Università degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche di Pollenzo) e Davide Porporato (Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”) dal titolo Dall’oralità al digitale: i Granai della Memoria; la quarta infine rivolta alle esperienze di valorizzazione delle fonti d’archivio per la promozione del territorio, aperta dall’intervento a due di Stefania Cerutti e Stefania Benetti (Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”) dal titolo Catalizzatore di innovazione: TOEP come archivio digitale per progetti creativi.   La partecipazione al convegno è libera e gratuita.  
Incontri
4. Montagna digitale e sostenibile
NODES per la montagna digitale e sostenibile
A meno di sei mesi dalla conclusione, vengono presentati i risultati del progetto NODES (Nord Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile), l’ecosistema di innovazione del Nord-Ovest. L'incontro si terrà ad Aosta, al Nuovo Polo Universitario, il 10 giugno 2025.   La locandina con il programma completo è visionabile tra gli allegati.   Per iscriversi compilare il form a questo link
Workshop
5. Industry for health and Silver Economy
Clone of Spring Roadshow: Enterprise and Innovation - The spring of Health and Silver Economy
An opportunity to discover the Industrial PoCs of Spoke 5.   Innovation in the health sector and silver economy is the heart of the Spring Roadshow of Spoke 5, a significant event that will take place on 14th April, 2025, in Vercelli, at the Rector's Palace. This initiative represents an opportunity to explore the concrete results of projects funded through the cascade fundings calls of the NODES project, which promotes innovative solutions to improve the quality of life and support the development of new technologies in the healthcare field.   The event aims to highlight best practices and industrial applications of Proof of Concept (PoC) made by selected companies, offering an opportunity for networking and discussion between companies, researchers and sector stakeholders.    Event schedule: The day will begin with a moment of welcome and networking, followed by institutional greetings and the presentation of the first results of the flagship INNDIANA and TINCARE.   Then, the context of cascading call will be introduced, highlighting the opportunities available to enterprises.  The heart of the event will be dedicated to the pitches of funded companies, with in 4 minutes will present the results achieved so far in the health and silver economy. The meeting will conclude with a discussion session among the participants, encouraging the exchange of ideas and new collaborations.    Details of the event: Date: April 14th, 2025  Ora: 9.30 am - 12.00 pm Place: Rector's Palace, Conference Room (Via del Duomo, 6, Vercelli)
Meeting
1. Aerospace and sustainable mobility
Spoke 1 and its firms at We Make Future 2025
NODES Spoke 1, along with Piemonte Innova and companies funded by cascading calls, is participating in We Make Future (WMF) 2025. This international festival is dedicated to digital and social innovation and is hosted annually in Italy. WMF brings together technology, business, culture, and education to promote a more sustainable future. The event offers opportunities for startups, companies, students, professionals and institutions: startups can present their projects and meet investors, mature companies will find opportunities for networking and technological upgrading, new possibilities start collaborations and support innovation projects to start collaborations and innovative projects.
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7. Secondary agroindustry
Spoke 7 at We Make Future 2025
NODES Spoke 7 will be the protagonist at WMF 2025, the international fair dedicated to innovation, technology and the future, within the Innovation Area. We will be present at the collective stand “Ecosistema dell’Innovazione Piemontese”, coordinated by the AGRIFOOD and ICT hubs. An opportunity for international visibility for 6 Spoke 7 entities, which will have the chance to talk about their projects, network and meet investors, innovators, companies and startups from all over Europe.
Conferences
3. Culture and tourism industry
AI in the textile sector: opportunities, critical issues, regulation
he University of Insubria, leader of Spoke 3, has organized in collaboration with the Como Lecco Chamber of Commerce and the patronage of: Confindustria Como, Confartigianato Imprese Como, the Italian Association of Textile Designers and the Como Aldo Galli Academy a conference entitled "AI in the textile sector: opportunities, critical issues, regulation".   The event will be held on June 4, 2025 from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Como Lecco Chamber of Commerce, Via Parini 16 - Sala Auditorium G. Scacchi and is open to all.   Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the world of fashion and in particular the textile industry. The conference aims to highlight how these events are developing with particular reference to two sectors: intellectual property and sustainability.   The conference will focus on three key themes: 1. the digitalization of archives in the textile/fashion sector and their use to renew creativity in the company 2. artificial intelligence as a driver of creativity in the fashion sector 3. artificial intelligence as a tool to promote sustainability in the fashion sector.   Each theme will be addressed in the light of practical experiences that have emerged in the corporate world, with attention to the legal issues that emerge in each context.   The conference focuses on the dialectic between territory, companies and universities created with the NODES project and addresses a very important theme that emerged during the project, namely the impact of the regulatory framework on companies that will have to deal with the new challenges arising from digitalization and sustainability.   The focus of the meeting will be to compare the needs and problems of companies in the sector with the answers that legal experts will be able to provide. In this way, the interdisciplinary dialogue and the relationship with the university will be strengthened, which presents itself to the territory as a place where answers to the challenges arising from the green and digital transitions can be found.   Sign up here
Workshop
3. Culture and tourism industry
2° Workshop “New Frontiers in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence”
On May 29 and 30, 2025, the Aula Magna of the University of Valle D'Aosta will host the workshop entitled: “New Frontiers in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence”.   Following the considerable interest that all aspects of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data are recently obtaining, and the specific relevance of the topic also within the NODES project, the 2025 edition of the workshop will focus on the topics of digital mountains, smart working and sustainable tourism and on how Big Data and Artificial Intelligence can provide innovative and effective tools to address these challenges.   Big Data allows to analyze large volumes of information, revealing patterns and trends that would otherwise be hidden, while Artificial Intelligence adds a level of understanding and prediction through advanced algorithms. For example, in the mountain area, the analysis of Big Data allows to monitor and manage natural resources, weather forecasts and tourist flows in real time, optimizing environmental management and reducing the ecological impact.   AI can improve the efficiency of smart working in mountain areas, promoting connectivity and energy resource management, allowing a more balanced and sustainable life in remote contexts. In sustainable tourism, Big Data and AI can allow to personalize visitors' experiences, manage the capacity of tourist destinations and promote ecological practices, contributing to a balance between economic development and environmental preservation.   During the workshop, scholars, academics and researchers, practitioners, representatives of civil and productive society will speak with in-depth seminars on the topic, in the presence of authoritative representatives of the main public and territorial institutions, also protagonists of a round table with the aim of creating a proactive institutional framework.   The event is open to all.
Meeting
HubNodes
NODES’ Tech Sharing Days: Two Days in Turin Dedicated to Innovation, Regional Development, and Businesses
Academic research and its impact on business development and the Northwest region will take center stage at the event, thanks to the Academic PoCs.   On May 27 and 28, 2025, the NODES’ Tech Sharing Days will take place at the Politecnico di Torino—an event entirely dedicated to sustainable innovation and technology transfer, where academic research meets the business world, creating new opportunities for the Northwest. Over the course of the two days, more than 60 Academic Proofs of Concept (PoCs) will be showcased, developed within the NODES – Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile project and funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research through PNRR – NextGenerationEU resources. The projects—led by researchers from eight universities and ecosystem partners—span a wide range of sectors: from sustainable mobility to green technologies, from healthcare to tourism, as well as mountain innovation and agri-food. Their common goal: to transform applied research into concrete, market-ready solutions. Research teams will have access to a large exhibition area set up in the courtyard of the Politecnico, where they will display prototypes, materials, and results, engaging directly with investors, stakeholders, and businesses. The event will also feature thematic pitch sessions, where each PoC will be presented in a 5-minute pitch to a professional audience. Researchers will have the opportunity to present the outcomes of their PoCs through various pitch sessions and exhibition spaces located in the main courtyard. Attendees will be able to explore prototypes up close, engage with the researchers, and connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders to foster potential future collaborations. The program also includes two strategic roundtables: On Tuesday, May 27, 2025: Innovation and Technology Transfer as a Driver of Business Growth On Wednesday, May 28, 2025: Connections Between Sustainability, Innovation, and Regional Development, with a focus on key sectors of the Northwest.   Organized by the NODES Ecosystem together with Politecnico di Torino, lead partner of the project, the Tech Sharing Days represent a crucial moment for exchange, openness, and collaboration. A unique opportunity to discover emerging innovations, foster synergies between research and business, and contribute to the sustainable development of the territory. The event will also feature informal networking moments, including light lunches and refreshments based on local products, highlighting the gastronomic excellence of the NODES Ecosystem. Discover the projects     Register for the event  
Workshop
1. Aerospace and sustainable mobility
Doing Business in Space Workshop
In light of the major paradigm shifts currently underway in the aerospace sector, Spoke 1 Aerospace and Sustainable Mobility is organizing a workshop to discuss new findings, theories, and models that analyze New Space from economic, managerial, and policy perspectives. This will help define the current state of the sector, which is undergoing rapid change and high levels of innovation. The workshop will feature specialized researchers and lecturers from top international universities.  
Conferences
3. Culture and tourism industry
Narrative landscapes. Biella between language, history, aesthetics
On Friday 16 May 2025 and Saturday 17 May 2025, at Città Studi in Biella (corso G. Pella, 2 Biella), the conference will be held: "Narrative landscapes. The Biella area between language, history, aesthetics and media" promoted within the NODES - Digital and Sustainable North West project of the PNRR, in particular by Spoke 3 (Spoke 3 Tourism and Culture Industry) and aimed at enhancing a territory rich in potential such as that of Biella. The conference will explore landscape narratives in an interdisciplinary way and with a view to promoting an emblematic territory for the relationship between a heterogeneous natural environment and a complex cultural and economic history. The initiative will investigate, from a historical and contemporary perspective, the different forms of narration of the Biella landscape and the great variety of media they employ, taking them as opportunities for understanding, interpreting and promoting the Biella area for sustainable development in an ecological and social sense. Involving scholars from the University of Turin and other universities, as well as stakeholders in the area, the two-day event will range from interventions on language, history, aesthetics, media, geography and anthropology, addressing both the academic community and citizens. On the evening of Friday 16 May, the presentation and free screening of the documentary film E noi zitti? Graffiti sparsi sulle Pettinature Rivetti di Biella (2024) by Maurizio Pellegrini will take place. The conference is promoted by the Departments of Management “Valter Cantino”, Foreign Languages ​​and Literatures and Modern Cultures, Historical Studies and Humanistic Studies of UniTo.  
Conferences
3. Culture and tourism industry
Spoke 3 presents: Art Tuesdays 2025 - The Protection of Cultural Heritage
As part of the Doctoral Course in Law and Human Sciences, the Department of Law, Economics and Cultures (DiDEC) and the Department of Human Sciences and Innovation for the Territory (DiSUIT) of the University of Insubria, leader of Spoke 3, have organized in collaboration with the Research Center on the History of Contemporary Art (Crisac) of the University of Insubria a series of 4 meetings on the protection of cultural heritage entitled: "Art Tuesdays 2025". The conferences, sponsored by the Civic Museums of Como, will take place from April 29, 2025 to June 10, 2025 at the Pinacoteca Civica di Como, in via Armando Diaz 84. The Spoke 3 Tourism and Culture Industry aims at economic, social and territorial development through research and innovation actions in the tourism and culture industry. The cycle of events will offer the public and university students a reflection on the complexity and importance of art and its regulation in the legal field. The involvement of the Civic Museums of Como aims to improve educational processes, enrich the cultural life of citizens and create synergies aimed at supporting the economy of the cultural and tourism sector. A journey through the centuries to discover how humanity has protected – or sometimes neglected – its cultural heritage. This series of meetings explores the evolution of the concept of heritage, the strategies adopted for its conservation, and the contemporary challenges related to the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage. From ancient Rome, where the value of historical memory was already being discussed, to modern international conventions and digital technologies applied to conservation, emblematic cases and crucial moments that have marked the history of cultural protection will be analyzed. An opportunity to reflect on the importance of heritage as a common legacy and collective responsibility. The meetings are open to the public. To learn about the topics covered during the conferences, consult the posters    
Meeting
5. Industry for health and Silver Economy
Spring Roadshow: Enterprise and Innovation - The spring of Health and Silver Economy
An opportunity to discover the Industrial PoCs of Spoke 5.   Innovation in the health sector and silver economy is the heart of the Spring Roadshow of Spoke 5, a significant event that will take place on 14th April, 2025, in Vercelli, at the Rector's Palace. This initiative represents an opportunity to explore the concrete results of projects funded through the cascade fundings calls of the NODES project, which promotes innovative solutions to improve the quality of life and support the development of new technologies in the healthcare field.   The event aims to highlight best practices and industrial applications of Proof of Concept (PoC) made by selected companies, offering an opportunity for networking and discussion between companies, researchers and sector stakeholders.    Event schedule: The day will begin with a moment of welcome and networking, followed by institutional greetings and the presentation of the first results of the flagship INNDIANA and TINCARE.   Then, the context of cascading call will be introduced, highlighting the opportunities available to enterprises.  The heart of the event will be dedicated to the pitches of funded companies, with in 4 minutes will present the results achieved so far in the health and silver economy. The meeting will conclude with a discussion session among the participants, encouraging the exchange of ideas and new collaborations.    Details of the event: Date: April 14th, 2025  Ora: 9.30 am - 12.00 pm Place: Rector's Palace, Conference Room (Via del Duomo, 6, Vercelli)
Incontri
4. Montagna digitale e sostenibile
IV Spoke 4 Stakeholder Committee
Programma: Saluti e apertura dei lavori 14.00 - 14.15 Presentazione degli stakeholders 14.15 - 14.20 Descrizione del progetto e risultati conseguiti 14.20 - 14.40 Network of Coworking Spaces 14.40 - 15.00 Reactivation of wood value chain for construction and innovation in modular systems for energy and seismic retrofit 15.00 - 15.20 Sessioni parallele 15.20 - 16.00 Flagship project 1 “SMART WEST” Flagship project 2 “SUMMER” Flagship project 3 “INTERFACE” Coffee break 16.00 - 16.15 Restituzione dei lavori 16.15 - 16.30 Programmazione evento di giugno 16.30 - 17.00 Chiusura dei lavori 17.00 La locandina è presente tra gli allegati