{"id":16448,"date":"2026-04-29T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambwashingtondc.esteri.it\/?p=16448"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:40:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T14:40:53","slug":"the-embassy-of-italy-in-the-us-and-krach-institute-for-tech-diplomacy-at-purdue-convene-u-s-italy-dialogue-to-accelerate-trusted-technology-and-advance-freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambwashingtondc.esteri.it\/en\/news\/dall_ambasciata\/2026\/04\/the-embassy-of-italy-in-the-us-and-krach-institute-for-tech-diplomacy-at-purdue-convene-u-s-italy-dialogue-to-accelerate-trusted-technology-and-advance-freedom\/","title":{"rendered":"The Embassy of Italy in the US and Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Convene U.S.-Italy Dialogue to Accelerate Trusted Technology and Advance Freedom"},"content":{"rendered":"

U.S.-Italy Dialogue advances transatlantic alignment on building and deploying secure, reliable, and trusted technologies<\/em><\/p>\n

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 29, 2026 \u2013 <\/strong>On April 28, 2026, the Embassy of Italy in the US and the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue<\/a>, in partnership with Serics Foundation, convened senior leaders from government, industry, and academia for: \u201cTrusted Technologies for Democracies<\/em> U.S.-Italy Dialogue\u201d, a focused effort to strengthen allied innovation and ensure technology advances freedom.<\/p>\n

In his opening remarks, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, H.E. Marco Peronaci<\/strong>, noted that \u201cno democracy can secure the technological future alone. By acting together, trusted partners can generate the scale needed to reduce dangerous dependencies and strengthen democratic leadership.\u201d He also added that \u201cthis meeting represents an invaluable opportunity to deepen coordination \u2013 aligning priorities on standards, investment, and real-world deployment\u201d.<\/p>\n

Keynote speakers included Michael Kratsios<\/strong>, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; Dr. Dar\u00edo Gil<\/strong>, Under Secretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy; Joseph Jewell<\/strong>, Assistant Secretary of War for Science and Technology; Amb.<\/strong> Armando Varricchio<\/strong>, Special Envoy for Innovation and New Technologies of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Roberto Viola<\/strong>, Director General for Communications, Networks, Content and Technology, at the European Commission.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cTechnology is the central arena of competition between freedom and authoritarianism,\u201d said Keith Krach, <\/strong>Chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue. \u201c<\/strong>When trusted nations and companies align, we create a force multiplier that is impossible to match. This Dialogue is about turning that alignment into action \u2013 securing our technology supply chains, accelerating innovation, and ensuring that the technologies shaping the future are built on trust, not coercion.\u201d<\/p>\n

As emerging technologies reshape global power, the Dialogue brought the United States and Italy together with a clear goal: to act with urgency and unity to build and deploy trusted technologies that strengthen national security, protect critical supply chains, and reflect our shared democratic values.<\/p>\n

\u201cTrusted technology is how democracies stay strong \u2013 economically, politically, and in our national security,\u201d said Michelle Giuda, <\/strong>CEO of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue and former Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs. \u201cThis Dialogue is about getting the U.S. and our allies moving faster together \u2013 so we can scale what works, reduce risk, and make sure the next generation of technology reflects our values.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor SERICS, trusted technology and cybersecurity are inseparable. Security is what protects innovation, safeguards critical infrastructures, and enables democratic systems to adopt technology with confidence\u201d, said Prof. Alessandro Armando<\/strong>, Chairman of the SERICS Scientific Committee.<\/p>\n

During the event, Prof. Roberto Baldoni<\/strong>, Janice DeGarmo<\/strong> and Len Khodorkovsky<\/strong> presented the white paper entitled \u201cTechnology must advance freedom\u201d, highlighting how trusted technology is the best response democracies can give to the challenges posed by authoritarian regimes.<\/p>\n

The day culminated in a high-level panel hosted by the Ambassador of Italy at Villa Firenze, with a keynote speech by Sean Cairncross<\/strong>, the U.S. National Cyber Director. Hon. Giorgio Mul\u00e8<\/strong>, Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Italy, and Senator Maria Stella Gelmini<\/strong>, President of the Italian Parliament intergroup “Friends of America”, also joined the meeting, underscoring the importance attached by Italian institutions to advancing the bilateral dialogue also in this sector.<\/p>\n

Policymakers, experts, academics, and industry leaders had the opportunity to continue the high-level conversation to strengthen transatlantic dialogue and cooperation on common challenges.<\/p>\n

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