Rome Future Week 2026 – Materia Prima
Biotechnology is changing the world faster than we imagine.
From personalised medicine to gene therapies, from sustainable agriculture to the bioeconomy, from tackling rare diseases to new applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare, biotech is set to become one of the main drivers of scientific, economic and social development over the coming decades.
But every revolution needs people capable of leading it.
This awareness gave rise to Biotech Generation, the event curated by Technoscience – Pontine Science and Technology Park and S3 Opus, scheduled for 21 September 2026 in Rome, as part of the Rome Future Week 2026.
Presentation of the book “Eat Italian, But Do It Well”
The meeting will open with the presentation of the book
Eat Italian, But Do It Well. Chefs, doctors, nutritionists and experts
for a new food pact, curated by
Michele Pistillo and Augusto Orsini.
A collaborative essay devoted to the Mediterranean Diet, Italian food excellence and the value of food as a choice involving health, identity and responsibility.
Not simply a cookbook, but a reflection on the quality of what we bring to the table every day, the origin of products, food awareness and the relationship between scientific research, nutrition and the local area.
Starting with food, one of the most everyday and identity-defining raw materials, the discussion will expand to the new frontiers of the life sciences and the skills needed to support their development.
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It is not only important to develop new technologies, but also to train researchers, professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, investors and innovators capable of turning scientific knowledge into concrete solutions for society.
Biotech Generation aims to shine a spotlight on the future of skills in the life sciences and the opportunities opening up for younger generations.
The questions at the heart of the meeting
- What new professions will emerge in the biotech sector?
- What skills will businesses require in the coming years?
- How can scientific research, training, business and investment be connected?
- How can knowledge developed in laboratories be transformed into practical applications?
- How can Rome and Lazio become an international benchmark for biotechnology?
During the event, scientists, entrepreneurs, managers, investors, professionals and representatives of institutions will discuss the sector’s main challenges and the conditions needed to build an ecosystem capable of bringing together research, business, innovation and advanced training.
International Biotech Academy
During the meeting, the vision and objectives of theInternational Biotech Academy, the project promoted by Technoscience and S3 Opus to create a stable link between scientific research, business development, technology transfer, investment and training.
The Academy is designed to train a new generation of scientist-entrepreneurs, knowledgeable investors and professionals capable of supporting the growth of the Italian biotech industry.
The project also includes developing relationships with some of the leading international biotech ecosystems, including Boston, Basel and Dubai, through collaborative pathways and dedicated innovation tours.
The event topics
- Emerging professions in the life sciences
- Skills required by the biotech industry
- Scientific research, innovation and enterprise
- Technology transfer and industrialisation of research
- Public and private investment in the biotech sector
- Artificial intelligence and data applied to health
- Advanced training and international collaborations
- Development of the biotech ecosystem in Rome and Lazio
Participants
- Felice Paolo Arcuri,
CEO International Biotech Academy - Cinzia Ciacia,
Chief Research & Learning Officer International Biotech Academy - Aldo De Simone,
President, Pharmafuture - Stefano Di Rosa,
Technoscience General Director - Andrea Frustaci,
specialist in cardiovascular regenerative medicine - Roberto Panzarani,
Chief Partnership & Ecosystem Officer International Biotech Academy - Matteo Russo,
Scientific Director, International Biotech Academy - Davide Taschetti,
Private Banker Banca Fideuram – Gruppo Intesa San Paolo - Giovanni Zappia,
expert in cellular metabolism
Every revolution needs people capable of leading it
Biotech Generation aims to create a meeting space between those who generate knowledge, those who turn it into innovation and those who will need to acquire the skills required to build the future of the life sciences.
The event is aimed at researchers, students, professionals, companies, startups, investors, institutions and anyone wishing to understand the transformations under way in the biotech sector.