April 17, 2026

Motor Valley: An Ecosystem that Generates Value”: insights from the Bologna event

The event “Motor Valley: An Ecosystem that Generates Value”, held on April 17 in Bologna at the headquarters of the Emilia-Romagna Region, brought together key representatives from institutions, industry, and academia to discuss the present and future of one of Italy’s most distinctive industrial ecosystems.

The initiative was organized in conjunction with the presentation of a research study carried out by Nomisma, focusing on the impact generated by Motor Valley companies along the national supply chain. The study provided an in-depth analysis of the economic, industrial, and social value produced by this ecosystem, highlighting its relevance in terms of industrial policy, international attractiveness, tourism, and the development of advanced competencies.

The event featured contributions from prominent speakers, including Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy; Michele de Pascale, President of the Emilia-Romagna Region; Vincenzo Colla, Vice President of the Region; Roberta Frisoni, Regional Minister for Tourism, Trade and Sport; Andrea Pontremoli, President of Motor Valley Association; and Prof. Lucio Poma, Chief Economist at Nomisma.

A central theme emerging from the discussion was the strategic role of education in supporting the evolution of the automotive sector. In his speech, Andrea Pontremoli emphasized how the strength of the Motor Valley lies in its ability to act as an integrated ecosystem, where institutions, companies, and academic actors collaborate to develop the competencies required by future mobility.

Within this framework, MUNER – Motor Valley University of Emilia-Romagna was highlighted as a model of innovative higher education, representing a concrete example of how regional synergies can translate into advanced training paths aligned with industry needs.