AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Business Boost: Confcommercio Milano says “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is driving a sustained jump in international footfall in Milan, with pedestrian traffic at key filming spots up 18% and about 1.5M tourists expected in the summer quarter. SME Growth & Skills: Microsoft’s Southern Europe AI message is clear: the next phase isn’t just adopting tools, it’s building skills and an ecosystem across universities, startups and public digital infrastructure. Digital Identity Rollout: Italy is moving ahead with an “IT Wallet” framework to prepare for the eIDAS rollout, a move that could affect how small firms handle digital services and customer onboarding. Tech for Cities: A new report highlights sodium-ion batteries as a lower-cost option for city EVs and backup power, pointing to broader supply-chain potential than lithium. Entrepreneurship Education: MIT’s Trust Center launches “Dear Dreamer,” an AI-powered, free entrepreneurship platform for middle and high school students. Tourism & Micro-Enterprises: A study-linked “tourist effect” around Milan’s fashion landmarks shows how pop culture can translate into real demand for local shops and services.
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