Italy’s Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Sen. Alessio Butti, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

Italy’s Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Sen. Alessio Butti, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) has announced that Alessio Butti will participate in its 5th Session in Lake Como from April 22–24, 2026, contributing key insights from Italy’s national digital transformation agenda. As Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Butti represents a central governmental voice in shaping policies around advanced technologies, including robotics, industrial automation, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. His participation highlights Italy’s growing role in Europe’s innovation landscape, particularly as Physical AI and autonomous systems move toward real-world deployment, raising critical issues around industrial policy, workforce development, and technological sovereignty. At the Congress, he is expected to contribute to discussions on innovation strategies, responsible AI deployment, supply-chain resilience, digital infrastructure, and Europe’s position in global technology value chains, reinforcing Italy’s role as a bridge between European policy priorities and industrial capabilities.

(PRESS RELEASE)GENEVA, Switzerland, 31-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — The World Technology Congress (WTC), an international non‑profit association headquartered in Switzerland, is pleased to announce that Sen. Alessio Butti, Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Italy, will take part in the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress, held from 22-24 April 2026 at Villa Carminati Di Resta in Lake Como.

As Undersecretary responsible for Technological Innovation, Sen. Butti represents a key institutional voice in Italy’s national digital transformation strategy, bringing critical governmental insight to WTC’s science‑driven dialogue on frontier technologies. 

Italy’s Strategic Role in Europe’s Technological Landscape

Italy has emerged as a pivotal contributor to Europe’s innovation agenda, with national policy increasingly focused on advanced manufacturing, robotics, industrial automation, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. Undersecretary Butti’s participation underscores Italy’s commitment to shaping Europe’s competitive position as Physical AI, intelligent machines, and embedded autonomous systems advance from prototype environments into operational deployment. 

Physical AI, representing the convergence of robotics, embodied intelligence, sensing, and integrated autonomy, poses structural questions for industrial policy, skills development, supply‑chain resilience, and technology governance across the EU. Italy’s long-standing industrial base, strong engineering institutions, and deep manufacturing expertise make it a natural leader in understanding how these technologies should be applied, regulated, and integrated into Europe’s economic fabric. 

A Platform for Evidence‑Based Dialogue

The 5th Session convenes senior representatives from the European Commission, global research institutes, ministers from several countries, and leaders in robotics, intelligent systems, and Physical AI. 

Sen. Butti’s contribution will help inform discussions on:

• National innovation and industrial modernisation strategies
• Responsible deployment of Physical AI across strategic sectors
• Technological sovereignty and Europe’s semiconductor and component needs
• Cross‑border cooperation on digital public infrastructure
• Building workforce and educational models for embodied intelligence
• Strengthening Europe’s role in next‑generation robotics value chains 

His engagement provides the Congress with a crucial national perspective from the host country, reinforcing Italy’s role as a bridge between European regulatory priorities, industrial capabilities, and international scientific advancement. 

Leadership Statement from WTC

“We are honoured to welcome Undersecretary Alessio Butti to speak at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress,” said Dominika Haberova, Chairperson of WTC. “Italy holds a strategically important position in Europe’s technological landscape, and Undersecretary Butti’s participation ensures that Italian perspectives on innovation, industrial transition, and Physical AI governance are represented at the highest level. His contribution will meaningfully advance the shared European effort to introduce emerging technologies responsibly and with long‑term societal benefit.”

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A central Italian government voice to join European and global leaders in addressing the technological, economic, and governance implications of next‑generation intelligent systems

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