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Road Academy

How can we prepare for the global challenges reshaping work and society? With ROAD Academy, we have built an advanced training program focused on people. In this video, Gabriel Savini, Head of Governance & Process and talent Lead di ROAD, shares the vision, goals, and impact of ROAD Academy: building skills, supporting change, and fostering a culture of innovation.

11 JUNE 2026
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the District control room

Governance ROAD - Creating shared value

In this video, Gabriel Savini, Head of Governance & Process and talent Lead di ROAD, explains the role of governance within the district and the tools that enable collaboration between companies, startups, and institutions. From organizational structures and workflows to impact measurement and project monitoring tools, ROAD’s governance model is designed to turn collaboration into concrete, sustainable, and measurable innovation.

11 JUNE 2026
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PEOPLE

ROAD Challenge: imagining the professions of the future

Two teams, one challenge, one shared vision: imagining the future of work. The ROAD Challenge concluded with the award ceremony for the winning group and the launch of a new permanent lab.

2 SEPTEMBER 2025
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SMART CITY

ROAD and Balloon Tech Co. balloons to monitor infrastructure

ROAD launches a collaboration with US start-up Balloon Tech Co., which specialises in zero-emission balloons equipped with advanced sensors. The technology, used for the first time in Italy, will enable real-time monitoring of critical infrastructure.

10 JUNE 2025
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ROAD Events

RESPIRO. Air quality monitoring device presentation

On May 21, during the presentation of RESPIRO, we gathered insights from Claudio Granata, President of ROAD, and Giovanna Iannantuoni, Rector of the University of Milano-Bicocca.

Their exchange highlights the crucial role of dialogue between research, business, and institutions in driving innovation.

4 JUNE 2025
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ROAD Events

ROME STARTUP WEEK - Blue Economy

During Rome Startup Week, we interviewed Dr. Sofia Cavini, Circular Economy Specialist at Intesa Sanpaolo, to explore the role of the Blue Economy in the transition to sustainable and innovative models.

A discussion on innovation, circularity, and strategies for increasingly sustainable and integrated water resource management.

4 JUNE 2025
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ROAD events

SIOS 2025 – Connected Minds

At SIOS 2025 – Connected Minds, we interviewed Lucia Marchegiani, Full Professor of Business Organization and HRM at Roma Tre University.

The event, organized by ROAD and StartupItalia, brought together startups, companies, and institutions to explore digitalization, sustainability, and the future of work.

In the video, Marchegiani discusses how human skills can shape more inclusive and conscious organizational models.

4 JUNE 2025
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