Italy’s Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Sen. Alessio Butti, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI
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.”