The Embassy of Italy in Berlin celebrated Italian Research Day in the World with two initiatives: the meeting of the States General of Italian Research in Germany, dedicated to the presence, role, and prospects of the Italian scientific community, and a focus on quantum technologies entitled “Quantum Research, Industry and the Arts.” The event was organized in collaboration with the SIGN associations in Berlin and FAI in Cologne.
Approximately 15,000 Italian students, 5,800 researchers, and 350 professors live in Germany, “a human and strategic asset of extraordinary importance,” as Ambassador Fabrizio Bucci noted, emphasizing the importance of coordination and dialogue with institutions.
The States General meeting, aimed at strengthening scientific and educational cooperation between Italy and Germany, was divided into two sessions: the first on “The Italy-Germany Research and Cooperation Ecosystem,” with presentations by Mara Thiene, Matteo Alvaro, Francesca Toma, and Marzia Traverso, moderated by Vito Gironda; the second on “Scientific Fields, Innovation, and Cultural Enhancement,” moderated by Gianaurelio Cuniberti, with contributions from Giorgio Metta, Paolo Pavan, Tommaso Calarco, Claudia Crocini, and Elisa Ferrando May.
In his opening remarks, the Ambassador emphasized the strategic value of research in a global context where competitiveness and development depend on the ability to generate knowledge, attract talent, and turn scientific excellence into economic and social impact.
The event “Quantum: Research, Industry, and the Arts” featured three leading figures in the field: Christiane Koch (Freie Universität Berlin), Fabio Sciarrino (La Sapienza), and Bettina Kames (LAS Art Foundation). Quantum technologies are at the heart of new European programs, including the “Quantum Europe” strategy adopted in 2025 and the future Quantum Act planned for 2026–2027.
On April 22, Italy celebrated the ninth Italian Research Day in the World, created in memory of Rita Levi-Montalcini. The 2026 edition focused on four topics: multilateral scientific cooperation with the Trieste Research Center; the legacy of Professor Antonino Zichichi; Italian exploration of the Poles in the centenary of Umberto Nobile’s expedition, and Italy’s candidacy to host the Einstein Telescope at the SOS Enattos site.
