Opportunities and Challenges for Italy–US Cooperation on Energy, Security and Emerging Technologies
The third edition of the Bilateral Dialogue on Opportunities and Challenges for Italy–US Cooperation on Energy, Security and Emerging Technologies, organized by WEC Italy and WEC US with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. and in collaboration with the Atlantic Council, took place on October 29–30, 2025, at the Embassy’s headquarters.
Over two days, more than 70 representatives from institutions, think tanks, and leading companies from both countries gathered for a high-level exchange that reaffirmed the Dialogue as a structured platform for energy and industrial diplomacy.
Discussions focused on the key themes of transatlantic relations and Italy’s role in Europe, highlighting shared perspectives on energy security, innovative technological value chains, and global infrastructure development. The second day explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping energy systems, infrastructure, and technology investments.
Once again, the Bilateral Dialogue proved to be a valuable forum for cooperation among institutions, industry, and academia — strengthening the partnership between Italy and the United States in addressing the global challenges of the energy transition and technological innovation
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The initiative was attended by prominent institutional, business, and academic figures, including the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Marco Peronaci; Marco Margheri (Chairman WEC Italy), Jarrod Agen (Executive Director, National Energy Dominance Council), Stefano Besseghini (Chairman ARERA), Jovita Neliupsiene (Ambassador of the EU to the United States), Jean Paul Allain (US DOE, Associate Director for Fusion Energy Sciences - FES, Department of Energy Office of Science).
Among the attendees:
Jean Paul Allain, U.S. DOE — FES • Clara Andreoletti, Eni Next • Jarrod Agen, National Energy Dominance Council (U.S.) • Kaush Arha, Forum on International & Interregional Connectivity • Matt Armstrong, Baker Hughes • Trent Bauserman, Commonwealth Fusion Systems • Gracelin Baskaran, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) • Houda Ben Jannet, OMEC • Stefano Besseghini, ARERA • Guido Bortoni, CESI • Romano Borchiellini, Politecnico di Torino - Energy Center • David Chiaramonti, CEM Biofuture Platform • Corrado Clini, Ambiente d’Italia • Alberto Comito, Embassy of Italy in Washington DC • Ruggero Corrias, Newcleo • Victoria Coates, Heritage Foundation • Luca Dal Fabbro, Utilitalia • Mario Di Carlo, Studio Ristuccia Tufarelli & Partners • Federico Dubini, Enea Capital • Frank Fannon, Fannon Global Advisors • Piero Gattoni, Consorzio Italiano Biogas • Luke Hartauer, Rio Tinto • Douglas C. Hengel, USLNG Association • Andrew Holland, Fusion Industry Association • Shaylyn Hynes, Venture Global • Olga Khakova, Global Energy Center Atlantic Council • Marcus Krembs, Enel North America • Seth Levey, Glencore • Domenico Maggi, Snam • Igor Malgieri, Edison • Piero Martin, DTT Project • Marco Margheri, WEC Italy • Helaina Matza, TechMet • Brigham A. McCown, Hudson Institute • Mark W. Menezes, U.S. Energy Association • Charles Moran, National Nuclear Security Administration • Demetrios Papathanasiou, World Bank • H.E. Marco Peronaci, Ambassador of Italy to the United States • Mary Prentice, Liberty University • Abigail Remler, Special Competitive Studies Project • Adrienne Schweer, Oklo • Morgan Scott, EPRI (WEC USA Host) • Zachary Scott, Green Carbon • Jeremy Shapiro, ECFR • Cole Simons, GE Vernova • Paolo Storti, WEC Italy • Massimiliano Tacconelli, Walter Tosto • Brendan Williams, PBF Energy.
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