“Italia. Pensiero, futuro” is a series of events curated by the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of London, Francesco Bongarrà, and journalist Massimo Sebastiani.
Italy’s vibrancy and diversity are not only reflected in its art, landscapes, and cuisine. Since the post-war period and particularly in recent years, the country’s renowned creativity and dynamism have taken new directions (from research in neurobiology to AI) while also finding ways to revitalise the glories of its more or less recent past (from classical antiquity to political laboratories).
To introduce this perhaps lesser-known Italy to an international audience, ICI London has organised a series of events – a true collection of “gems,” each represented by individuals whose ideas, passion, and research make Italy a key player in thought and innovation.
Each month, a guest will take part in a talk-show-style discussion, reflecting on a word that summarises the essence of their work and responding to questions from Director Francesco Bongarrà, Massimo Sebastiani, and the audience.
The second event will feature Veronica De Romanis, a Professor of European economic policy issues at Stanford University (The Breyer Center for Overseas Studies) in Florence and at Libera Università degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (Luiss) in Rome, specifically in the Department of Political Science, School of Government, and MBA Program. She is also a a member of the
“Osservatorio per i Conti Pubblici” at Cattolica University in Milan.
Wednesday, 18 June at 6:30 pm, at ICI London. Book your place HERE
The series is supported by Intesa Sanpaolo and DLA Piper Studio Legale Tributario Associato.
Veronica De Romanis studied economics at La Sapienza University in Rome, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics with honors, and at Columbia University in New York, where she completed her MA and MPhil in Economics as part of her PhD coursework. She currently teaches on European economic policy issues at Stanford University (The Breyer Center for Overseas Studies) in Florence and at Libera Università degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (Luiss) in Rome, specifically in the Department of Political Science, School of Government, and MBA Program. Additionally, she serves as a member of the “Osservatorio per i Conti Pubblici” at Cattolica University in Milan. From January 2023 until December 2024, she acted as an advisor to the Minister of Economy and Finance on the reform of European economic governance. For over twelve years, she was a member of the Council of Economic Advisors at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, concentrating on macroeconomics and public finance, and she managed interactions with Eurostat, the European Commission, the OECD, and the IMF. From 2015 to 2023, she served as an Independent Director on the Board of Cementir Holding in Rome, where she was the President of the Risks Committee and a member of both the Compensation Committee and the Sustainability Committee. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Istituto Affari Internazionali and the International Committee of the Board of WE Women Empower the World. She is listed on “100esperte.it” and was awarded the Profilo Donna Prize in July 2019. Moreover, she contributes as a columnist for La Stampa, Il Foglio, and Policy Brief
at the LUISS School of Government. She has published several books, including “l Metodo Merkel” (2009, Marsilio Editori), “Il Caso Germania” (2013, Marsilio Editori), “L’Austerità fa Crescere” (2017, Marsilio Editori), and “Il Pasto Gratis” (2024, Mondadori).