On November 20, 2025, at the MAUTO – National Automobile Museum of Turin, Mesap Innovation Cluster welcomed its members and regional stakeholders for the annual assembly and celebration of its 15th anniversary.
The event was open to institutions, companies, and innovation actors from across Piedmont. This year’s theme was a “technological horoscope for 2025”, a journey through the key innovations and rising sectors that will shape the near future, structured around the four natural elements—Air, Earth, Fire, and Water.
High-level keynote speakers guided the audience through frontier topics:
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Prof. Luciano Scaltrito (Politecnico di Torino) addressed the challenges and opportunities of the microelectronics industry.
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Maria Antonietta Perino (Thales Alenia Space) took participants beyond the atmosphere to explore how space innovation can serve sustainability on Earth.
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Marco Scarrone (Edison Next) presented pioneering solutions for water management in the context of the circular economy.
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Davide Damosso (Environment Park) showcased the future role of hydrogen as a renewable energy vector.
In this inspiring framework, Mesap also introduced the CURIOST INTERREG CENTRAL EUROPE project, highlighting its goals to support SMEs in adopting sustainable practices, developing circular business models, and innovating in strategic sectors such as mechanics, plastics, packaging, and construction. The project’s presentation underlined its importance as a European initiative helping regional firms embrace the challenges of sustainability and circular transformation.
The event concluded with a presentation of new opportunities and calls for companies, further reinforcing the collaborative innovation ecosystem in the region.