September 6-7-8, 2024 50th edition

Intelligence on the World, Europe, and Italy

Studies and Position Papers

The "Cernobbio Forum"

Its international scope is the most significant aspect of the Forum that TEHA organizes each year in September at Villa d’Este in Cernobbio. The event, held each year since 1975, is entitled "Intelligence on the World, Europe, and Italy" although it is commonly referred to as "Cernobbio Forum", due to its traditional location. The Forum brings together an array of speakers of the highest level from the world of politics, academia, government and business, from across the globe.

The format

The Forum is a three-day event:

  • Day One is normally dedicated to major global issues of a predominantly economic, geopolitical and scientific/technological nature.
  • Day Two focuses on Europe and enjoys the presence of officials and representatives of all major European institutions who take part in discussions around the most pressing issues facing the European Union.
  • And finally, Day Three is dedicated to Italy with the presence of representatives of the Italian government, officials and numerous leading figures from the world of business and finance.

As per tradition, the event will take place behind closed doors. 


A phygital event: between Cernobbio and remote hubs in Italy and abroad

As in recent years, the event will be phygital (part physical, part digital) with a central hub in the established venue at Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, which will be connected with several hubs in other locations in Italy, Europe and the rest of the world.

In partnership with Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and with the ICE Agency, we will offer to the entire network of Italian diplomats and businesses abroad the opportunity to follow the proceedings and stay updated on global, European, and Italian scenarios.

At the same time, China will host a live streaming hub in Shanghai that will also develop local offline contents to take advantage of the time zone difference. This will be made possible thanks to the contribution of Generali, the Beijing Club for International Dialogue, and the Chinese private equity firm ClearVue Partners.

Finally, in Italy, there will be other physical and digital hubs: in Puglia, thanks to the collaboration of Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata and Exprivia; in Padua, thanks to the collaboration of Cherry Bank; and across Italy, thanks to the collaboration of SACE, the Italian insurance-financial group owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and specialized in supporting businesses, which will open the Forum to Italian SMEs.


The protagonists

The Forum will be participated by several Heads of State and Government, among which: the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, via video conference; the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni; the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev; and the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán.

We are very proud that, once again this year, the US Congress has identified us as the ideal observatory for deepening transatlantic ties between Italy and the United States. In addition to the presence of Senator Lindsey Graham and the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson, we will have the honor of hosting two additional Senators and one member of the US House of Representatives. 


Research Papers

As always, during the Forum, studies and research papers produced by The European House – Ambrosetti will be presented. This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in the lead-up to the Forum:
  • A comparative analysis of the principal macroeconomic indicators of the leading economies, as re-elaborated by TEHA on the basis of forecasts from 20 international financial institutes
  • AI 4 Italy: from theory to practice. Towards an Industrial plan for Generative AI in Italy - produced in collaboration with Microsoft
  • Optimization and Energy Autonomy in the Era of Generative AI - produced in collaboration with Siram Veolia
  • Peace through security: the strategic role of digital technologies - produced in collaboration with Leonardo
  • Urban Sustainability. Decarbonization, Electrification, and Innovation: Opportunities and Solutions for Future-Fit Cities - produced in collaboration with A2A
  • SPARKLING (Smart, Proactive, Agile, Revolutionary, Kinetic, Leader, Innovative, New, Green) Goal: Future-Proof Italian SMEs and Supply Chains. Innovation, Sustainability, and Export are the transformations that will drive the competitiveness of Made in Italy globally – produced in collaboration with SACE, the Italian insurance and financial group owned by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance and specialized in supporting businesses
  • The new nuclear power in Italy for citizens and businesses. The role for decarbonization, energy security and competitiveness - produced in collaboration with Edison and Ansaldo Nucleare
  • The role of electricity distribution for a safe energy transition. Achievements and a new season of major investments in grids for decarbonization, safety and quality of electricity service - produced in collaboration with ENEL
  • Italy 5.0: Innovation and the Skills of the Future for the Age of Artificial Intelligence in Italy and the EU - produced in collaboration with Philip Morris Italia
  • 9th edition- Global Attractiveness Index: the thermometer of a country’s attractiveness - produced in collaboration with Amazon Italia, Philip Morris Italia, Toyota Material Handling
  • Calling the diaspora home. Maximizing the socioeconomic impact of ancestry based tourism on Italy and its cross border communities – produced in collaboration with NIAF (National Italian American Foundation)
  • Strategic study on development opportunities for Italian companies in the USA - produced in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC and Italian Trade Agency (ICE)
  • Zero Recidivism. Education, training, and work in prison: from project experiences to systemic actions – produced in collaboration with the CNEL (National Council for Economics and Labour)
  • The assessment of the impacts of TEHA Forum “Intelligence on the World, Europe, and Italy” - produced by TEHA
  • How to create shared and measurable value tackling current challenges: a renewed approach to Urban Regeneration - by the Business & Policy Impact area of TEHA
  • Relaunching productivity: Which industrial policy for Italy and Europe? - produced as part of the activities of TEHA Club
  • Observatory on the Recovery and Resilience Plan. Three years after its launch - produced as part of the activities of TEHA Club
  • Russia’s war in Ukraine. Impact on global energy and agrifood security and prospects for peace - produced as part of the activities of TEHA Club
  • Observatory on Women’s Empowerment. A Roadmap to Empowerment: Prioritizing economic security, safety, and wellbeing - produced as part of the activities of TEHA Club with the support of ABB, BGY International Services - Gruppo SACBO, Edison, Generali Italia, Molitoria Umbra, Philip Morris Italia
  • TEHA Lettera Club “Impact of the 2024 European Elections on the EU Agenda”
  • TEHA Club Economic Indicator – Third 2024 survey on Italy’s economic prospects, on employment and business investment.

Intelligence on the World, Europe, and Italy

An annual event of international scope and prestige. Heads of state and government, top representatives of European institutions, ministers, Nobel prize winners, businessmen, managers and experts from around the world have been meeting every year since 1975 to discuss current issues of major impact for the world economy and society as a whole.

Valerio De Molli
Managing Partner & CEO of The European House - Ambrosetti and TEHA Group

valerio.de.molli@ambrosetti.eu