Science, research and innovation performance of the EU 2026

Course of Economics of Innovation, Culture and Creativity

Data

26/10/2026

Orario

11:00 - 13:00

Dove

Aula Rogers, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano

The DG research of the European Commission published a few days ago a report with title “Science, research and innovation performance of the EU 2026”.

The sizeable report presents a multiplicity of analyses on how and where innovation takes place in the European Union, as well as valuable suggestions for more effective innovation policies.

The report will be presented in person by Dr. Nicola Dotti, one of the authors of the report and an alumnus of Politecnico di Milano.

After the presentation, several notable experts will discuss the main challenges evidenced in the report from different angles in a round-table.

Programme:

Opening remarks

Roberta Capello, Politecnico di Milano, DABC Director

Science, research and innovation performance of the EU 2026

Presentation of the report: Nicola Francesco Dotti, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation

Round-table: which innovation policies for theEuropean Union and its territories?

Moderator: Ugo Fratesi, Politecnico di Milano

Panellists:

  • Marco Alderighi, Università degli Studi di Milano
  • Jessica Catalano, CSIL Milano
  • Donato Iacobucci, Università Politecnica delle Marche
  • Camilla Lenzi, Politecnico di Milano
  • Francesco Quatraro, Università di Torino
  • Dario Sciunnach, Regione Lombardia (invited)

Closing remarks

Alberto Guadagnini, Politecnico di Milano, Vice Rector for Research