Seminar "it-ER International Talents Emilia-Romagna"

"Attractiveness" is becoming a key term for local policies on a European level. Following the global phenomena such as the financial crisis or migration, the ability of territories to position themselves with respect to various types of flows, attracting and retaining strategic resources, is taking on an increasingly important role.

In this context, Emilia-Romagna has several characteristics that make it one of the most advanced areas and with excellent potential in terms of attractiveness: it is one of the Italian regions with the highest level of competitiveness, thanks to a production system projected towards international markets and with a high rate of entrepreneurship, a strong manufacturing sector and a great push towards innovation. Furthermore, the regional university system consists of 6 universities, which are among the most attractive for Italian students. In fact, in recent years Emilia-Romagna ranks among the top positions in Italy, confirming the attractiveness of its universities.

To this goal, ART-ER Territory Research Attractiveness, on behalf of the Regional Government of Emilia-Romagna, is developing initiatives aimed at attract and retain scientists and students in the region, in the interests of the members and actors of the regional innovation ecosystem, such as Companies, Universities, Research Centers, Clust-ER Associations, Technopoles and the Higher Technology Network.

Within these iniatives, the IT-ER - International Talents in Emilia-Romagna programme has been developed, aimed at promoting working, study and research opportunities for internationals, as well as collaboration among regional innovation ecosystem actors and Emilia-Romagna expats living abroad.

Speakers: Eleonora Sette and Elena Carrea, ART-ER