ITALIAN AND SPANISH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS | Shaping The Future of Life Sciences in Europe

📅 Tuesday the 20th October 2026 🕒 5:30 - 7:30 PM📍 Consulate General of Italy in Madrid, C/ de Agustín de Betancourt, 3, Chamberí, Madrid (Spain)🗣️ Language: English__🌍 Initiative part of Italian Tech Alliance's international activities - aimed at promoting and strengthening the Italian innovation ecosystem in global markets and fostering cross-country collaboration. 🤝 The initiative is co-organized with the Italian Trade Agency - ICE and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 💡The objective is to showcase Italian innovation excellence to international investors and stakeholders, with a vertical focus on Life Sciences.The afternoon will feature in-depth panel discussions and a pitching session with selected startups operating in these sectors, followed by a networking session designed to foster direct connections and synergies between the two countries.📋 AGENDA - work in progress:6:00 PM | WELCOME REMARKS Ambassador of Italy to Spain Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi - Italian Embassy in Madrid Sergio Strozzi - Head of the Technological Innovation and Startups Office at the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Marina Ruiz De Ojeda -  ICE - Italian Trade Agency Madrid 6:10 PM | Comparison of the Italian and Spanish Ecosystems Presentation - The data on Italian and Spanish Ecosystem Fabio Mondini de Focatiis - Founding Partner and CEO, Growth Capital 6:25 PM |  PANEL  | Parallel Paths, Shared Horizons: A Comparative Look at the Spanish and Italian Life Sciences Ecosystems Paola Pozzi - Partner, Sofinnova Telethon Strategy (ITA) Salvatore Cappadona - Criteria Bio Ventures (SPAIN) Marisol Quintero  - Columbus VC (SPAIN) Paola Bovolenta - Centro de Biología Molecular (SPAIN)Moderator : Francesco Cerruti - Director General, Italian Tech Alliance 6:55 PM | PITCHING SESSION - LIFE SCIENCES STARTUPS Gabriele Grecchi - CEO,  CaSRevolution Valentina Garonzi - CEO Diamante Elena Paola Lanati  - CEO Lion Health Antonio D’angelo - CEO Medicud 7:25 PM | NETWORKING COCKTAIL Nell'ambito delle attività internazionali di Italian Tech Alliance, volte a valorizzare e consolidare la presenza dell’ecosistema italiano sui mercati internazionali e a creare opportunità di collaborazione tra i Paesi, il 20 ottobre 2026 saremo a Madrid presso l'Italian Consulate in Madrid. L’obiettivo è presentare l’eccellenza dell’innovazione italiana a investitori e stakeholder internazionali, con un focus verticale su Life Sciences Sarà un pomeriggio di confronto attraverso panel di approfondimento e una sessione di pitching con alcune startup selezionate attive in questi ambiti, per poi concludersi con un momento di networking volto a favorire connessioni dirette e sinergie tra i due Paesi.