Canada’s Trade Commissioner in Milan, Simone Grassi, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI
GENEVA, Switzerland, 1-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — The World Technology Congress (WTC), an international non-profit association headquartered in Switzerland, is pleased to announce that Simone Grassi, Trade Commissioner at the Consulate of Canada in Milan, 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 Trade Commissioner responsible for advancing Canadian business interests in Italy and the broader region, Simone Grassi brings critical transatlantic insights to WTC’s science-driven dialogue on frontier technologies.
Canada’s Strategic Role in Europe’s Technological Landscape
Canada has established itself as a global leader in AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing, with strong export capabilities in autonomous systems, industrial automation, and semiconductor technologies. Trade Commissioner Grassi’s participation underscores Canada’s commitment to deepening EU-Canada collaboration on Physical AI deployment, supply chain integration, and standards harmonization.
Physical AI, the convergence of robotics, embodied intelligence, sensing, and integrated autonomy, presents transformative opportunities for transatlantic trade, industrial resilience, and joint innovation frameworks. Canada’s expertise in ethical AI governance, critical minerals supply, and high-tech manufacturing positions it as a vital partner for Europe in addressing deployment challenges, regulatory alignment, and next-generation robotics value chains.
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.
Simone Grassi’s contribution will help inform discussions on:
Transatlantic innovation partnerships and trade frameworks
Physical AI deployment in strategic manufacturing sectors
Semiconductor supply chains and critical technology dependencies
Cross-border standards for digital infrastructure and autonomy
Skills development for embodied intelligence ecosystems
Strengthening global leadership in robotics and automation
His engagement provides the Congress with a crucial North American perspective, reinforcing Canada’s role as a bridge between European priorities, North American innovation strengths, and international technological advancement.
Leadership Statement from WTC
“We are honoured to welcome Trade Commissioner Simone Grassi to speak at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress,” said Dominika Haberova, Chairperson of WTC. “Canada’s leadership in AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing complements Europe’s industrial strengths perfectly. Commissioner Grassi’s participation ensures that transatlantic perspectives on Physical AI governance, trade integration, and responsible deployment enrich our shared global dialogue for long-term economic and societal benefit.”