The program for the Data Center Symposium 2026 has now been finalized, confirming the participation of leading representatives from institutions, the energy sector, industry, and local administrations for a day of discussion focused on the strategic role of data centers in Italy’s digital and economic development. Organized by IDA – Italian Datacenter Association, the event will take place on October 8 in Rome at the Hotel Parco dei Principi and will provide a unique opportunity for dialogue between policymakers and industry stakeholders on topics including regulation, investment, energy, and engagement with local communities.
During the event, IDA will also present its new IDA 2026 Market Research Report, providing an up-to-date picture of the Italian data center industry and its growth prospects. Below is the full programme of the event.
PROGRAMME
1:00 PM | Light Lunch & Registration
2:00 PM | Welcome Address
Barbara Carfagna
2:15 PM | Institutional Remarks
Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister for the Environment and Energy Security
Adolfo Urso, Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy
Antonello Aurigemma, President of the Regional Council of Lazio
Luca Beltramino, President of IDA
3:30 PM | Panel Discussion: “The National and European Legislative Framework for the Data Center Sector”
Laura D’Aprile, Head of the DISS Department, MASE
Giorgio Maria Tosi Beleffi, Cabinet Office Executive, MIMIT
Nicola Zingaretti, Head of the Democratic Party Delegation to the European Parliament
Salvatore Deidda, Chair of the Transport Committee of the Chamber of Deputies
Giulia Pastorella, Vice President of Azione and Member of the Chamber of Deputies Transport Committee
Lorenzo Basso, Vice Chair of the Senate’s 8th Committee
Silvia Fregolent, Vice Chair of the Senate’s 9th Committee
4:15 PM | Keynote Address
Livio de Santoli, Member of the ARERA Board
4:20 PM | Panel Discussion: “Investment, Competitiveness and Italy’s Attractiveness”
Andrea Maria Felici, Director of DEE, MASE
Giovanni Savini, Director of UMASI, MIMIT
Fabio Bulgarelli, Director of Electricity System Planning and Regulatory Affairs, Terna
Luca Squeri, Energy Lead for Forza Italia and Member of the Chamber of Deputies Production Activities Committee
Marco Osnato, Chair of the Finance Committee
Mario Turco, Senator and Vice President of the Five Star Movement
Vinicio Peluffo, Vice Chair of the Chamber of Deputies Production Activities Committee
Massimiliano De Toma, Member of Parliament and Energy Advisor to the FdI Parliamentary Group
5:00 PM | Panel Discussion: “Data Centers and Local Communities: Informing to Enable Shared Development”
Stefano Locatelli, Vice President of ANCI
Massimo Sertori, Regional Minister for Energy Resources, Local Authorities and Mountain Areas, Lombardy Region
Matteo Marnati, Regional Minister for Environment, Artificial Intelligence and Energy, Piedmont Region
Alessandro Piva, Director, Data Center Observatory, Politecnico di Milano
Giulio Calamita, Mayor of Colleferro
Stefano Ventura, Mayor of Corsico
Giovanni Palli, President of the Province of Pavia
Fabrizio Santantonio, President of the Province of Lodi
6:00 PM | IDA Closing Remarks
