UniTS will take part in WIRED Digital Day in Monfalcone, an event dedicated to the cutting-edge of research, development and technological innovation.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday 4th February 2026 at Teatro Comunale ‘Marlena Bonezzi’ in Monfalcone, from 9:00 to 16:45, with free admission upon registration. Programme: Wired Digital Day.

Opening with remarks from UniTS Rector Donata Vianelli, the day features discussions between experts, international and national leaders and leading regional players, highlighting the strategic role of Friuli Venezia Giulia as an integrated innovation ecosystem, supported by three universities, more than 50 research centres and over 10,000 international researchers.

Topics will range from the energy transition to deep tech, from quantum computing to the life sciences, with a focus on the Porto Vivo project, set to transform part of Porto Vecchio (the Old Port of Trieste) into a hub for innovation and start-ups.

For UniTS, Angelo Bassi, Full Professor of Theoretical Physics, is giving a talk on ‘Quantum technologies in Italy: from research to industry’, while Anna Gregorio, Professor of Physics and Strategy Manager at space-tech spin-off PicoSaTs joins the section dedicated to success stories in Italian tech-transfer.