Introduction: The conference will begin with an insightful introduction by Matteo Bianchi, Vice-President of the European Council of Regions   

Speakers: The conference will feature a diverse panel of prominent figures, with speakers from both Italy and other EU countries.

• Daniele Scalea (Director of the Machiavelli Center)
• Alessandro Amadori (University Professor and Policy Advisor to the Minister of Education)
• Matteo Bianchi (Former Mayor of Varese, Now Vice-President of the European Council of Regions)
• David Engels (Intellectual, Historian, and Political Analyst)

• Lorenzo Bernasconi, Fellow at the Machiavelli Center

• Guillermo Graíño, Fellow at the Disenso Foundation

• Agnieszka Kolek, Head of Cultural Engagement at MCC Brussels

Moderators: The conference will be moderated by Marco Malaguti  from the Machiavelli Center and the journalist Max Ferrari.

This conference promises to offer a thought-provoking analysis of the concept of identity and its pivotal role in shaping Europe’s future. We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring afternoon of discussion.