Gian Mario Maggio

Gian Mario has a background in digital technologies and digital transformation. He holds a Ph.D. from University College Dublin and is co-author of over 100 publications, 2 patents and numerous contributions to international standards (e.g. IEEE 802.15.4a). He has extensive international experience, gained in both Europe and the US, in academic (e.g. University of California San Diego), industrial (e.g. STMicroelectronics) and research (e.g. FBK) contexts.

Gian Mario has in-depth knowledge of European research and innovation policies and programmes (e.g. Digital Europe), acquired through direct experience at European institutions (e.g. European Cooperation in Science and Technology) in Brussels. He has also held management positions at EIT Digital and EIT Manufacturing, contributing to the development of European programmes for the promotion of research and innovation in industry. He is currently Chief Strategy Officer for European Affairs at Fondazione Bruno Kessler, where he coordinates European positioning and cooperation strategies.