A day of discussion on research, innovation and territorial impact
The program was divided into four thematic sessions that addressed the main areas of development of Smart Bay Santa Teresa:
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Strategic development and territorial collaborations, with contributions from local governments, Civil Defense and regional innovation actors.
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Environmental protection and community value, with speeches devoted to marine governance, sustainability, and spillovers to coastal territories.
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Technologies, infrastructures and monitoring networks, presenting tools, data and models useful for scientific research and continuous observation of the marine ecosystem.
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Education, skills and future prospects., dedicated to educational applications, career paths and the role of the younger generation in the Blue Economy.
A broad, multidisciplinary network
Representatives from numerous national and international entities attended, including municipalities on the La Spezia coast, regional civil defense, European research networks, national institutes, universities, technology companies, industry professionals, and sea chain operators.
Their participation confirmed the collaborative nature of the Santa Teresa Smart Bay, designed as an open platform, capable of integrating diverse expertise and generating shared value for research, the environment, and local communities.
The role of ISIG
ISIG contributed to the planning and management of the conference, taking care of the organization of the sessions, the participatory platform, and the documentation of the interventions. Thanks to its support, the conference enhanced the dialogue between institutions, research and the community, facilitating the exchange of experiences and the identification of shared trajectories for the future of the sea.
An open workshop on the future of the sea
The conference highlighted the growing role of the Santa Teresa Smart Bay as an ecosystem of innovation, a meeting point between science, technology and spatial development.
The collaborations activated and the perspectives that emerged during the day reinforce the commitment to sustainable management of the sea, based on reliable data, advanced technologies and participatory processes.
Learn more at the official event page:
Smart Bay Santa Teresa
