• Seventeenth annual event of MIX, Milan Internet eXchang;
• Connectivity, digital transformation and Pnrr projects were the main topics of discussion at the two-day event;
• Talotta, MIX president: “Unique moment to talk about innovation and the future.”

A moment of discussion between institutions and industry on issues related to the country’s digital development. This was the main aim of the 17th edition of the Salotto, the annual event of MIX – Milan Internet eXchange, held on November 14 and 15 at Allianz MiCo in Milan. During the most well-attended edition ever, more than 1,000 Telco operators representing more than 400 companies in the sector discussed some of the current issues for the sector, such as infrastructure, cloud and an important focus on education..

To open the two days, Alessandro Talotta, MIX Executive President & Chairman, had outlined the goals and central themes of the discussion, with a particular emphasis on the importance of connectivity, digital transformation, and projects related to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).

“The Salotto 2023 edition was a chance to talk about innovation and future. As MIX we are very happy with the outcome both in terms of participation and content.

Participants had the opportunity to discuss about technology and sustainability. It was an important moment to face the coming months with greater awareness and commitment.” – emphasizes Alessandro Talotta, Executive President & Chairman MIX. Among the news of 2023, the education section, aimed at secondary school students with an IT address, to encourage the connection between the world of school and work, and the one dedicated to the associations of Telco world, to offer participating companies an opportunity for direct contact.

A central theme is also sustainability, on which Telco operators have been paying attention since many years. From reducing energy consumption to create sustainable datacenters, to using renewable energy and carefully disposing of waste, these are the best practices of a sustainable datacenter. There were two discussion panels between institutions and the TELCO industry. “Broadband Everywhere,” moderated by Enrico Pagliarini of Radio 24/Il Sole 24 Ore, which was attended by Giorgio Bergesio, Vice President of 9th Industry Committee of Senato, Maria Teresa Ferrigno, EVP Wholesale Market, Guido Garrone, CEO Eolo, Stefano Mazzitelli, Business Market Manager Open Fiber, Giulia Pastorella, Vice President Azione and digital expert, Daniele Peli, CEO Intred and Giovanni Zorzoni, AIIP President, and “Sustainability” moderated by Layla Pavone, Entrepreneur Expert in Digital and Technological Innovation – University Professor – Honorary President IAB Italy, which was attended by Jorge Álvarez, CEO Retelit, Federico Mollicone, President of the Culture Commission of the Chamber of Deputies and member of the Innovation Intergroup, Alessandro Morelli, Undersecretary at DIPE, Francesca Petriacci, TIM Chief Network, Operations & Wholesale Office Operations Area Centro and Sherif Rizkalla, CEO Italy & Switzerland Stack Emea. As usual, technical roundtables were held in the afternoon of both days.

The more than 1,000 attendees at Salotto 2023 had the opportunity to visit the booths of sponsoring companies and participate in a rich session of hundreds of one-on-one meetings. The Salotto, was again confirmed for 2023 as the B2B reference event for the sector professionals.