EXECUTIVE INNOVATION BREAKFAST WITH FINCANTIERI: Dual-use technologies, naval operations and the future of maritime security

Join Fincantieri for an intimate Executive Innovation Breakfast hosted at Mind the Bridge premises, within the broader program of activities at the Silicon Valley Innovation Hub. The session will bring together a curated group of founders, dual-use technology innovators, defense tech investors and sector experts for a focused conversation on how emerging technologies can translate into deployable operational capabilities across maritime security, defense and strategic resilience.

Agenda

• 8:30 AM — Coffee, networking and seating

• 9:00 AM — Opening remarks and introduction from Fincantieri

• 9:15 AM — Roundtable breakfast discussion on maritime innovation and dual-use integration

• 10:15 AM — Informal wrap-up and networking

Fincantieri Executive Participants

• Paolo Cerioli — Chief Innovation and Information Technology Officer

• Enrico Della Gatta — VP Defence Market Business Intelligence

• Paolo D’Auria — SVP Business Development

• Salvatore Emilio Bonaccorso — Head of Open Innovation Ecosystems and Hubs

Attendance & Approval

Attendance is limited and curated to preserve a focused, high-quality discussion. Participation is subject to approval to ensure a balanced mix of founders, investors, experts and corporate perspectives. Early registration is encouraged.