La Made in Italy Academy, established at the University of International Studies of Rome as part of the activities of the Made in Italy Research Center (MADEINT), offers a training program aimed at exploring the structural and systemic characteristics of the Made in Italy universe, as well as the global challenges and strategic opportunities in light of current geopolitical, technological, and economic transformations. Challenges, scenarios, and sectors will be the three main analytical perspectives through which the meetings will develop.
The Academy stands out for its presence of university professors, business managers, business consultants, analysts, and representatives from the institutional world, supporting the Italian manufacturing sector and ensuring a better representation of the complexity of the Made in Italy system.
Information
The first edition of the Made in Italy Academy is organised within the activities of the MADEINT Research Center at the 'Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma – UNINT.
The course lasts one year (academic year).
It will start in the month of November 2025 to end in June 2026.
The calendar provides for an average monthly appointment, subject to changes.
The total is 9 training sessions for a total of 26 hours of training (18 hours of teaching + 8 hours of final project work)*.
Each monthly appointment is expected to last 2 hours, approximately from 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM.
The meetings will take place both at the University of International Studies of Rome and at external locations.
*In the case of external auditors (professionals), the completion of the final project work is not foreseen.
Program
The Academy develops through eight educational areas defined below:
- Geopolitics and internationalization strategies;
- emerging technologies and digital transformation in the Made in Italy sectors;
- international trade, entry strategies and competitive positioning of Made in Italy;
- fashion, culture and the identity heritage of Made in Italy;
- retail strategy and consumer behavior;
- agri-food marketing and promotion of typical Italian products;
- sustainable innovation and competitiveness in Italian production chains;
- heritage management & marketing.
Calendar of the 1st edition
November 27, 2025, 14:00–16:00 PM | Session I
Launch of the Made in Italy Academy at the Center for American Studies
Made in Italy in a time of uncertainty: geopolitics, trade, and new international growth strategies.
Francesca Alicata, Head of External Relations Simest
Vincenzo Carbone, Professor of International Tax Law and Customs Discipline at UNINT
Roberto Corciulo, President IC&Partners
December 12, 2025, 16:00–18:00 PM | Session II
Artificial intelligence and Made in Italy: impacts, prospects, and markets.
Stefano Da Empoli, president of the Institute for Competitiveness (I-Com)
Luca Gatto, Adjunct Professor Luiss Business School
January 23, 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM | Session III
Country Focus
The United States and Made in Italy: dynamics and new commercial strategies in a time of geopolitical tensions.
In collaboration with IC&Partners
February 13, 2025, 14:00–16:00 PM | Session IV
The roots and future of "Made in Italy." Italian fashion: history, culture, and modernity.
Mary Josephine Muzzarelli, Professor Alma Mater Studiorum, former full professor of Medieval History at the University of Bologna
Session V
Omnichannel retail in the luxury industry: strategies, innovation, and sustainability.
Nicola Antonelli, Chief Marketing Officer at Luisa Via Roma
March 27, 2026, 14:00–17:00 PM | Session VI
The wine world is in transition between new consumption habits and emerging markets.
Francesco Domini, CEO of Liv Wine
April 10, 2026, 14:00–16:00 PM | Session VII
Innovation, sustainability, and competitive dynamics in the Italian olive oil market.
Anna Cane, President of ASSITOL (Italian Association of the Olive Oil Industry)
Michael Librandi, President of FOA (Associated Oil Mills)
May 22, 2026, 14:00–16:00 PM | Session VIII
Country Focus
The Indian market and Made in Italy: relaunch strategies and development prospects.
In collaboration with IC&Partners
June 25, 2026, 14:00–16:00 PM | Session IX
The Academy's closing event on the theme of heritage management.
Recipients
The MIA is designed to integrate the university courses of the UNINT master's students enrolled in training courses focused on Made in Italy but also students enrolled in the third year of degree courses three-year UNINT and UNINT master's degree courses, as well as the students enrolled in similar study programs at other universities (third year of undergraduate and graduate degree courses), interested in acquiring specialized knowledge on economic and managerial aspects of the Made in Italy system.
Given the high level of specialization offered, however, the Academy is also aimed at those who, having completed their university studies, wish to delve deeper into aspects inherent to the Italian productive and economic fabric.
Furthermore, as part of UNINT's collaborations with trade associations and stakeholders in the manufacturing and consulting sector (e.g., Federitaly, IC&Partners, CIM), selected professionals with bachelor's or master's degrees may be admitted. They will be able to attend the training program as auditors, fostering active dialogue between the academic world and the Made in Italy professional sector.
Lessons for participants are delivered (and participation is required) in in-person At the University of International Studies of Rome (Via delle Sette Chiese, 139, 00147 – Rome). Some lessons may be held at external locations in Rome. For auditors only, who are part of the group of selected professionals, remote learning will also be available, unless otherwise agreed upon in the case of external locations.
Selection criteria and application procedures
The first edition of the MIA includes a maximum of 50 participants (40 for UNINT students and 10 external participants). Therefore, given the limited number of places, admission to the Academy is subject to passing a selection process based on qualifications.
When examining the qualifications presented by students, the selection committee will primarily evaluate the candidate's grade point average (GPA) achieved throughout their academic career and the number of credits earned in the 2024/25 academic year. Candidates are therefore invited to submit transcripts of exams taken and to communicate their weighted GPA. If the candidate is not currently attending a university course, they must submit the GPA of the last degree course attended and indicate their final degree grade.
A maximum of 50 professionals selected from among the members of the University's partner trade associations, as part of specific collaboration agreements with UNINT, will also participate as auditors.
To apply for participation, candidates (participants and listeners) can fill out the registration form available at the following link: link.
The deadline for submitting applications isDecember 1, 2025.
For any information send an e-mail to the address mia@unint.eu
Final exam and certificate of participation
For participants:
At the end of the Academy, participants will be asked to give a presentation on a topic covered during the seminar series. The presentations will be held during two final review sessions. A committee (consisting of ) will divide students into groups of 3/4 and assign each group a topic. Students will prepare a 15-minute presentation and answer questions from the commission. In evaluating the presentation, the commission will consider both the presentation style (presentation structure, clarity) and the level of depth demonstrated by the students in the group on the topic. If the evaluation process is successful, participants who have attended at least 80% of the classes (at least 7 sessions) may request a final attendance certificate, which is equivalent to 4 University Training Credits (CFU). For students enrolled in the UNINT Master's Degree in International Economics and Management, CFU may be recognized as laboratory work or as additional credits. The nine days and the work on the final paper amount to a total of approximately 150 hours of study. MIA members who have attended 80% of the sessions in person (at least 7 meetings) may decide not to take the final exam and still request a certificate attesting to their participation in the Academy seminar series.
For listeners (professionals):
At the end of the Academy, listeners who attended 80% of the sessions in person (at least 7 meetings) or who participated remotely in 80% of the sessions held via streaming will be able to request a certificate of participation.
Participation fee
Participation It's free for UNINT students:
- regularly enrolled in the third year of UNINT three-year degree courses;
- regularly enrolled in UNINT master's degree courses.
- that they have had access to the path of excellence starting from the 2024/25 academic year;
- regularly registered with the Master's Degree in Sustainability Management for Luxury and Fashion, and in Export and International Marketing Manager for Made in Italy from UNINT.
For external participants (and those not included in the above-mentioned categories) and for listeners, a participation fee of 199 euros.
In both cases, the payment must be made to the bank account with IBAN IT55J0569603211000032000X91 in the name of the University of International Studies of Rome (UNINT), indicating the following parameters in the reason for payment: Name Surname Tax Code and MIA under the "Course" heading.
For any information send an e-mail to the address mia@unint.eu
Scientific direction
Giada Mainolfi, Associate Professor at UNINT and Scientific Director at MADEINT.
