Conferenza stampa finale NODES: il 23 marzo al Castello del Valentino la presentazione dei risultati dell'Ecosistema
Monday, 23 March 2026, at 11:00 AM, the Castello del Valentino in Turin, home to the Politecnico di Torino, will host the final press conference of NODES - Nord Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile (North-West Digital and Sustainable), the Innovation Ecosystem funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research under the PNRR – Next Generation EU programme.
The event marks the conclusion of the programme’s three-year journey and will provide an opportunity to publicly present its main achievements, the impact generated across territories, and the future outlook for the continuation of the activities initiated.
During the conference, key data and initiatives that have defined the NODES experience will be presented. With over €112 million in funding, the programme has involved 33 partners, including universities, research centres, and institutions, supported more than 300 companies, and activated over 500 research and innovation projects.
Over the past three years, NODES has built an effective platform for collaboration between research, industry, and territories, contributing to the development of new technologies, the strengthening of skills, and the creation of innovative entrepreneurial initiatives.
The press conference, moderated by Valeria Ciardiello, will feature contributions from, among others:
- Claudia Porchietto, Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Piedmont Region
- Stefano P. Corgnati, President of NODES HUB and Rector of the Politecnico di Torino
- Fabrizio Cobis, Italian Ministry of University and Research – Directorate General for Research
- the Rectors – or their delegates – of the universities coordinating the Ecosystem
The event will also be attended by representatives of the Ecosystem partners – universities, research centres, companies, and institutions – along with the key figures who have contributed to the development of the programme’s activities.
The press conference will be accompanied by the presentation of the main contents of the NODES Final Report, a document that retraces the Ecosystem’s journey and highlights its results, impacts, and future perspectives.
NODES FINAL CONFERENCE
TURIN
Monday, 23 March 2026 – 11:00 AM
Castello del Valentino - Politecnico di Torino
Salone d'Onore, Sala delle Colonne
The event is open to journalists, partners, stakeholders, and all members of the NODES Ecosystem.
