MIX Salotto: Over 400 Telco Companies Gather to Discuss the Country’s Digital Future

• Seventeenth edition of the MIX (Milan Internet Exchange) annual event;
• Connectivity, digital transformation and NRRP projects were the main topics of this two-day event;
• Talotta, MIX President: “A unique moment to talk about innovation and future.

Milan, 15 November – A moment of dialogue between institutions and industry on topics related to the digital development of the country. This was the main purpose of the seventeenth edition of MIX Salotto, the MIX (Milan Internet Exchange) annual event, held on November 14 and 15 at Allianz MiCo in Milan.

During the most attended edition ever, over 1000 Telco operators representing more than 400 companies in the sector discussed current industry issues such as infrastructure, cloud, and a significant focus on education. Alessandro Talotta, Executive President & Chairman of MIX, opened the two days by outlining the objectives 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 (PNRR).

Opening the two days, Talotta outlined the goals and central themes of the discussion, with a particular emphasis on the importance of connectivity, digital transformation and projects related to National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).

“The 2023 edition of Salotto was a unique moment to talk about innovation and the future. We are very pleased with the results in terms of both participation and content. Participants were able to discuss technology and sustainability. It was an important moment to face the coming months with greater awareness and commitment” emphasizes Alessandro Talotta.

Among the novelties in 2023, there is the education section, aimed at students in secondary schools with a focus on computer science, to facilitate the meeting between the world of education and work. There is also a section dedicated to Telco industry reference associations, providing participating companies with an opportunity for direct contact.

 Sustainability is also a central theme, to which Telco operators have been attentive for some time. From reducing energy consumption to creating sustainable data centers, using renewable energy, and carefully disposing of waste, these are the best practices of a sustainable data center.

Two panel discussions took place between institutions and Telco industry. “Broadband Everywhere,” moderated by Enrico Pagliarini of Radio 24/Il Sole 24 Ore, included participants such as Giorgio Bergesio, Vice President of the 9th Industry Committee of the Senate, Maria Teresa Ferrigno, TIM Wholesale Market Manager, Guido Garrone, CEO of Eolo, Stefano Mazzitelli, Director of the Business Market at Open Fiber, Giulia Pastorella, Vice President of Azione and digital expert, Daniele Peli, CEO of Intred, and Giovanni Zorzoni, President of AIIP. The second panel, “Sustainability,” moderated by Layla Pavone, Digital and Technological Innovation Entrepreneur – University Professor – Honorary President of IAB Italy, included participants Jorge Álvarez, CEO of Retelit, Federico Mollicone, President of the Culture Committee of the Chamber and member of the Innovation Inter-Group, Alessandro Morelli, Undersecretary for DIPE, Francesca Petriacci, TIM Operations Area Centro Manager, and Sherif Rizkalla, CEO Italy & Switzerland Stack Emea.

As usual, technical sessions were held in the afternoons of both days.

The over 1000 attendees at Salotto 2023 had the opportunity to visit the stands of sponsor companies and participate in a rich session of hundreds of one-to-one meetings. Salotto has once again confirmed itself as the B2B event of reference for industry operators in 2023.