in collaboration with
EUROPEAN CONFERENCE PROGRAM
11 FEBRUARY 2016
SPAZIO EUROPA
Via IV NOVEMBRE 149, 00187 ROMA
Role, Strength, Impact of European Networks in Realizing the Political
Priorities of President Juncker
According to the priorities communicated by President Juncker, this European conference aims to
focalize its attention to the role of European networks and their methods to cooperate in the
realization of European policies and priorities for the 2020 objectives. European networks are
usually composed by associations, public bodies and small and medium sized enterprises.
Representatives of European networks have been invited to discuss how they operate and
promote European policies and how this could represent an advantage for the democratic
participation of citizens to the aim of creating more Europe and more unity in Europe. In this sense,
the presence of political-institutional members is particularly precious in informing and defining how
European Institutions support the European networks and how European policies benefit from the
activity of the European networks. The conference is also a chance to involve associations with
the aim of stimulating networking and the creation of new European networks. Our conference will
give result especially to three priorities :
1.Jobs, Growth, Investment
2. Justice and Fundamental Rights
3. Digital Single Market
It is also an opportunity to know how platforms and networks can be funded. The conference, in
cooperation with ALL LADIES LEAGUE, will be closed by a representative of the Indian network to
get a perspective at International Level.
h.14,30
VIDEO SPEECH THE STATE OF THE UNION, PRESIDENT JUCKER
INSTITUTIONAL OPENING
E.DALMONTE , Acting HEAD of the Representation in Italy of European Commission
GIULIA NARDUOLO, Member of Italian Parliament
How can European networks promote entrepreneurship and job creation responding
adequately to the priority of the European Commission?
Moderated by Ines Caloisi (Tia Formazione)
CCBI (http://www.ccitabel.com/ccib/it/) MARTA BRONZO, Head European Desk
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP PLATFORM, Grazia Rendo (chairwoman Italy)
(www.womenentrepreneurshiplatform.org)
WES (http://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/promoting-entrepreneurship/we-work-for/women/supportnetworks/index_en.htm) MARIA LUSTRI’ (MISE)
ACROSSLIMITS (www.acrosslimits.com ) MARYROSE FRANCICA (MALTA)
OECON
(www.oecon.org)
APOSTOLINA
TSALTAMAPSI,
M.B.A.-
E.U.
Female
Entrepreneurship Ambassador, GREECE
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How to finance networks and platforms through European Funding Programs,
SASSU, Italy, Europe for Citizens and Creative Europe, Italian National Contact Point
°°°°°°°°°°
European field of competence, shared values and fundamental rights: How
networks can foster European cooperation, innovative training, creativity and active
citizenship in educational projects.
Moderated by Fabio Boccio (Tia Formazione)
EARLALL (www.earlall.eu) JUGATX ORTIZ, coordinator
EURODESK (www.eurodesk.eu) RAMON MAGI, President
AMESCI, (www.amesci.org) ENRICO MARIA BORRELLI
ETN (http://www.educationtrainingnetwork.com/wordpress/) Luciano Marino (Italy)
IFA/HAPPY AGEING Marco Magheri (Italy)www.ifa-fiv.org e www.happyageing.it
PACIFIC STREAM (http://www.pacificstreamenterprise.co.uk) Roy Jones (GREAT BRITAIN)
17.30 CLOSING REMARKS
Indian perspective:what is the vision of a big network such as ALL LADIES LEAGUE at
national and international level? What are the challenges?
Catherine Cullen (ALL LADIES LEAGUE http://www.aall.in)
h.18-18,30 CLOSURE COFFEE-TEA NETWORKING
With the cooperation of
SPEAKERS
FABIO BOCCIO, TIA FORMAZIONE
After his doctorate in Indian ancient languages, Mr Boccio has been working as a teacher of Italian and
language coach for foreign managers working in different Italian companies. Since 2008, he has been
working as teacher coordinator and together with his staff has taken part in several European educational
projects where he acted as project designer and project manager. He has written and managed different lifelong learning projects such as Grundtvig, Leonardo and Erasmus+, where the aim was to create solid
networks for cooperation all around Europe, with an intensive focus on Iceland, and to implement
innovative methods and approaches of teaching foreign languages, with a special interest in migrant
integration and building courses and trainings where language is being taught through the arts. From 2010,
he has been taking part as educator in several International Language Fairs such as Alphe and ICEF. Since
2011 he is coordinator of the teacher training institute STUDIOITALIA ITA-LAB, a body authorized by the
Lazio region for the training of teachers. The training center is monitored by the University for Foreigners of
Siena, as a training institution for the exams DITALS levels I and level II. He is an associate member of TIA
Formazione.
ENRICO MARIA BORRELLI, AMESCI
Social Entrepreneur and journalist, expert in young policies and consultant of training projects for territorial
development, member of National Consult of Civil Service, consultant of many regional and national law
proposals. Spokesman of Association of Non violent objectors, President of CESC (Campania Region,
Coordination of Civil Service Organizations), Authour of Manuals and online training courses for operators
of third sector and youth workers, in 1996 he founded AMESCI, national association of social promotion,
where he is President. In 2015 he created a european network addressed to young people whose name is
AIM (Amesci International Movement). President of NAPOLI BUONA, an association of entrepreneurs and
professionals, that promotes common good.
MARTA BRONZO, CCBI
Marta Bronzo isDeputySecretary General of the Belgian-ItalianChamber of Commerce (CCBI) and Head of
the EuropeanGrants and TendersDepartment. Sheisresponsible for allactivitiesassociated with the drafting
of EU projects and tenders for CCBI, namely: mapping of fundingopportunitieswithin COSME, ERAMSUS+
and EUROPAID programmes, definition of internationalconsortia, structuring and draftingprojectideas,
negotiation and contractdefinition with EU. Shemanages EU projects and tenders in the field of Education
and Training, Entrepreneurship and technicalassistance to EU in Palestine. Within the previous EU
financialframework 2007-2013 shewasselected by the EuropeanCommissionasexpert to evaluateEducation
and Training projects. Shehasdeliveredclasses and presentationsat the ItalianMinistry of Internal Affairs, the
EuropeanCommission, the EuropeanAssociation of International Education, the World Meeting of the
ItalianChambers of Commerce Abroad, the GermanAcademic Exchange Service, Chambers of Commerce in
Canada, Argentina, and India, and for several public and private organisations in Belgium and Italy.
Sheholds a Master in International Business Administration and a post-graduate Master in EuropeanStudies
(IMES).
INES CALOISI, TIA FORMAZIONE
President, founder and coordinator of TIA Formazione (www.tiaformazione.org), mentor of Cherie Blair
Foundation and President of Ceprao network (http://www.ceprao.eu/it/) . Member of International
platform CAREER SHARING www.careersharing.com .
CATHERINE CULLEN, ALL LADIES LEAGUE
Catherine Cullen is Chapter Chairperson for France of the All
was Deputy Mayor for Culture for the City of Lille, France,
Culture Committee of United Cities and Local Governments
Advisor. She is also an independent international consultant
subject she teaches at Sciences Po Lille.
Ladies League (ALL). From 2001 to2014, she
and, until December 2015 President of the
(UCLG), where she is presently its Special
on culture and sustainable development, a
EMILIO DALMONTE, REPRESENTATION IN ITALY OF EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Acting HEAD of the Representation in Italy of the European Commission
MARYROSE FRANCICA, ACROSS LIMITS
Across Limits is a dynamic Maltese technology research and consulting SME with its roots firmly derived
from the innovation and ICT sectors. In fact, its core business, is still centered around the areas of Internetbased solutions for business and social purposes. Our mission statement is: “Innovation for solving
tomorrow’s challenges”. Across Limits has been participating and helping organizations to benefit from EU
funded projects since 2001 when it was established as a limited liability company. In the last years, Across
Limits has diversified and is now made up of three main divisions, namely Technology, European Projects,
and Tenders and Education. Our expertise varies from technology and innovation research projects to
development, digitalization, eLearning, banking and logistics. We offer consultancy, training, mentoring,
project proposal writing, project management and much more. MARIROSE FRANCICA is in charge of
European Projects within Across Limits. Maryrose has entrepreneurship at heart and a love for educational
or social projects. Shehas a wide network of contacts throughout Europe and beyond, and networking is as
part of her as is breathing. The ENVISION project aims at motivating small businesses in Europe to innovate
their business models. In the current economic environment, business model innovation could accelerate the
revenue growth of the SMEs. ENVISION groups together nine partners and their European wide networks
to support business model innovation in 20millionEuropeanSMEs. ENVISION has received funding from
the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program and Across Limits is the partner in
charge of outreach to the companies across Europe.
ROY JONES, PACIFICSTREAM
Director of Pacificstream and Basecamp Liverpool. He has been involved with design education since 1971.
His posts have included: Principal, Southport College of Art and Design, Head of Department School of
Arts, Media and Design and Assistant Development Director, St Helens College. Recent major projects have
included, coordinator of an incubator unit for arts graduates, business development for the creative
industries at JMU, Design Initiative and Music Development Agency in Liverpool. He has also worked for
the British Council on the development of the creative industries in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia and is an advisor
for the Setting-up-Scheme in Greater Manchester for DI and the Arts Council of England.
He has a wide range of contacts in the USA, Far East, the Gulf Region and mainland Europe. He is currently
involved with the development of EU projects, including, language training on smart phones, virtual
incubation and ethical fashion. He is currently working on urban agriculture projects with Liverpool City
Council
and manages a business incubator for the creative industries in Liverpool.
MARIA LUSTRI’, WES
Maria LUSTRI' graduate in Political Science, work at the Ministry of Economic Development on the specific
area of fundingenterprises and industriesas policy officer for audit on co-financedoperations.
Since 1998 involved in promoting female entrepreneurship within the framework of the Law 215/92
"Positive action for Female Entrepreneurship" and still interested in actions to support and increase female
business creation.
Member of the Scientific Committee of the 2nd Report for Female Entrepreneurship ", UNIONCAMERE
2009-2011
- Italian REPRESENTATIVE in WES the EUROPEAN NETWORK TO PROMOTE WOMEN'S
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (advisory network of the EU Commission DG for Internal Market, Industry,
Entrepreneurship and SMEs).
Member of the "COMITATO UNICO DI GARANZIA" of the Italian MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPPMENT.
Member of FLYWIB (FLYING COLORS: WOMEN in BUSINESS)
MARCO MAGHERI
Marco Magheri is CEO of Italian Alliance for Healthy Ageing "Happy Ageing", born in 2014 to answer to
European Commission goal for Healthy Ageing in Europe. The Alliance was created from scientific
societies, health istitutions and unions for avocacy of elder people. Since 2015 Happy Ageing is the italian
member of International Federation of Ageing (www.ifa-fiv.org), who has General Consultative Status at the
United Nations and its agencies including the World Health Organization. Before, Marco Magheri worked in
press office of Ministry of health and as Chief communication officer of "Bambino Gesù" children hospital in
Vaticano. He was italian member of european group of experts in media relations in healthcare. Is deputy
General secretary of Italian Association for Public communication and teacher of protocol, Public marketing,
and crisis communication.
RAMON G.M.MAGI, EURODESK
Since 1983 He hasbeenworking for developingyouthpotentials, with particular focus both ontransnational
educational mobilityactions for youngpeople (interculturaleducation, exchanges, voluntaryexperiences,
vocational and educational trainingactivities) and on youthactiveparticipation'sprocesses to shapepresent
and futuresociety (youth information, counselling and leadership atlocal, national and Europeanlevels).Over
the last 30 years, He hasbeenmainlyworking for public and private organizationsoperating in the fields of
youth information, counselling and mobility; planning projects,managingprograms and training
stakeholders of the youth policy sectoratlocal, nationaland Europeanlevels. Iam an experiencedprofessional
in youth policy at large.Elected to the post of Vice-President, first, and Secretary General, later, ofCIGRI
(Youth ItalianCommittee for International Relationships, independentorganizationrecognizedatnational and
internationallevels to operate as de facto National YOUTH European National Youth Committees, 19901992) and asMember of the Board of InternalAuditors of YFEC (Youth Forum of the EuropeanCommunities,
1992-1993); I havebeenelectedasTreasurer, first, and Chairperson, later, of ICYE (International Culture
andYouth Exchange, 1997-2007).
He developed the Eurodesk (EU structuredevoted to empoweryouththrough informationand counselling)
project in Italy. Since 1997, I am holding the post of Chairperson ofEurodeskItaly (no profit bodygoverned
by public law), whichis in charge of managingand developingservices, activities and the nation-wide
network of Eurodesk’slocalrelays.
LUCIANO MARINO, ETN
Entrepreneur, trainer and network builder. He has a degree in Political Sciencesand Masters in Economics of
Tourism and International Marketing. He soonunderstood the potential of training in mobility, recognizing
the decisive roleplayed by training and learning opportunities offered to young people and adults.This
awareness led him to create ETN (Education and Training Network). Overthe years he has gained
experience in marketing, education, internationalizationprocesses for educational institutions, Cross
Cultural Management, localdevelopment of rural areas and storytelling as a form of communication. ETN is
Education and Training Network is a leading global consultancy, studentplacement and mobility service
provider.With 20 years of experience and agencies based in 5 European countries, ETNworks with
thousands of partners and students annually to facilitateopportunities for advancement within the education
industry.
Our mission is to provide quality training and learning experiences in order toincrease beneficiaries’ career
prospects and personal prosperity. Managing areassuch as Erasmus Plus European projects,
Agents/Educators workshops andconsultancy for higher education and study abroad, ETN represents the
followingagencies: Training Vision (UK), Berlink (Germany), Tribeka (Spain), BulgariaGateway (Bulgaria)
and Sistema Turismo (Italy), as well as Travel Vision (Italy)and Learning Vision (UK) that specialise in
Experience Travel and StudentRecruitment.As a rapidly growing independent organisation, it is through
our multilingual andhighly qualified team, and the strong partnerships we hold worldwide that weare able
to anticipate market trends and provide cutting edge, innovative servicesto meet the needs of students,
institutions and businesses alike. ETNunderstands that education is quickly internationalising and has to
adapt to theglobalised nature of the employment market and as such we are here to assistyou in achieving
your aspirations, wherever they may be.
GIULIA NARDUOLO, CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES
Giulia Narduolo (1984) Member of ItalianParliament (Chamber of Deputies), Education and Culture
committee. Graduated in 2012 in Foreignlanguagesat Ca' FoscariUniversity of Venice. Whenshewaselected
in 2013, shewasvolunteering for a Civic Service programme. Hermainfields of interest include education,
culture, youthpolicies, volunteering. One of herobjectivesis to foster a Europeandimension of small
municipalities in ruralareas.
JUGATX ORTIZ, EARLALL
EuropeanAssociation of Regional and Local Authorities for Lifelong Learning. As Business Manager, under
the chairmanship of the BasqueGovernment, sheisresponsible for building andcoordinating a
solidcooperation of regional and localauthorities in the field of lifelonglearningthroughexchanges of
goodpractices, participation in projects and creation of alliances. In thatfunctionshecontributes to the work of
technicalgroupsspecialized on thematicissues:lifelongguidance, mobility, e-learning, ageingpopulation and
youthpolicies."
GRAZIA RENDO
Grazia Rendo from last April 2015 is WEP’ Chairwoman, Women entrepreneurship Platform, based in
Brussels, holding more than 40 Women entrepreneurs Associations in Europe. The WEP is supported by
Members of the European Parliament, Seldia and Deloitte Group.WEP’s main objective is to reinforce and
increase the power of women entrepreneurs., giving greater visibility in the economic and political
scene.In the future, WEP would like to launch “ The European Women entrepreneurs’ day” at the European
Parliament. Grazia Rendo has been an Entrepreneur Ambassador with Women Ambassadors Italy (WAI),
a DG Industry Program of the European Commission and is a highly respected member of Business
Entrepreneurship Women In Network (BE-WIN, a Network of Italian Mentors composed by 31 successful
entrepreneurs ; In September 2013, Grazia Rendo was amongst the Promoters of Women Entrepreneurship
Portal Offices in Brussels. Since December 2011 she has been amongst the European Mentors with the
Mentoring network program created by DG Industry to enforce female entrepreneurship.In 2009, Grazia
Rendo was one of the promoters of INTERCULTURAL EURO-MEDITERRANEAN CENTER for UNESCO,
Head Offices in Greece, to promote Cultural Cooperation among people in the Mediterranean areas; in Italy
with other leading women she created ” WE “ association to promote the follow up on the young
entrepreneurs In 2003 ,she was member of an Italian Ministry of Culture team, ,whose goal was to promote
Italian museums to people with disabilities. Grazia Rendo is the sole administrator of Orchidea s.r.l., a
movie and television production company promoting young talents. Her first Film, “Cobalt Blue Night”
distributed in Italy, received a Platinum Award in Houston Film Festival.
RITA SASSU
Rita Sassu is National Contact Point for the Europe for Citizens Programme and Project Officer at the
Creative Europe Desk – Culture Office, established in the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and
Activities. Within the same Ministry, she is also involved in the implementation of the European Heritage
Label and the European Capital of Culture EU Actions, as well as the Italian Capital of Culture national
initiative.
She accomplished her PhD in Classical Archaeology and she is member of the Editorial Board of the
scientific Journals “Mediterraneo Antico” and “Thiasos. Journal of Classical Archaeology and Ancient
Architecture”.
She participated, as a speaker, in more than 100 conferences and events concerning European policies,
economics, culture and citizenship.
She is the author of circa 70 publications, including scientific monographs, essays, articles, contributions and
reviews on European topics as well as archaeology and ancient history.
APOSTOLINA TSALTAMAPSI, OECON
Apostolina Tsaltampasiis the CEO of OECON GROUP, position sheholdssince the company'sestablishment
in 2003. Sheholds a Master'sdegree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Macedonia;
aswellsheiscertified
by
national
and
internationalbodies
in
consulting
service
fields,
suchasInvestmentAdvice by the SEC and by the International organization CIPE on Associations'
Organizational Management. Ms. Tsaltampasihasgreatexperience and expertiseasshehasparticipated and
led to success some of the mostsuccessfulprojects of OECON GROUP. Sheisalso a highlyexperienced speaker
and frequent collaborator in business and tradepublications. Shehaswrittenarticles for variousnewspapers
and magazinesworldwide. Shehasaswellgiveninterviewson TV and radio broadcasts of national and Europewide range. Ms. Tsaltampasiwasawarded in 2010 with the title of FemaleEntrepreneurship Ambassador by
the EuropeanCommission for herdynamicactivity in the promotion of femaleentrepreneurship;
sheoperatesas the Coordinator for the National Ambassador Network. Furthermorewasawarded in 2014
with the title of WomenMotivator in Mediterranean. Furthermore Ms. Tsaltampasiactivelysupports the
Women'sEntrepreneurshipas Vice President of the Association of WomenEntrepreneursGreece (S.E.G.E.)
from 2008. Further more she supports the Women's Entrepreneurship also from the position of the Executive
Secretary of the Inter-Balkan Network of Female Entrepreneurship and the Coordination for the
Development of Women Entrepreneurs Network Black Sea-Atlanta.
TIA FORMAZIONE (www.tiaformazione.org)
Since 2011 TIA’s aim is to develop a point of convergence between different organizations focused on
European themes. In the purpose of generating debates able to inspire changing process, TIA promotes
several educational and informative events in a European perspective and training courses as: European
project management, Entrepreneurship, European journalism, Gender
equality
themes and non
discrimination actions, gender mainstreaming, promotion of Human rights, European Active Citizenship. In
this venture, the organization is assisted by high level experts in European fields inside its managing board
and scientific committee as well as external professionals who carry high positions in public bodies and
private entities. TIA encourages citizens and young people toward European topics and supports its
objectives informing on European policies and Programs’ opportunities, raising awareness on European
problems and issues, developing new professional profiles looking at European horizon. TIA is particularly
involved in promoting an entrepreneurial approach.
TIA develops relations with Italian and European
institutions, organizes projects and promotes events in Italy and in Europe. TIA is part of European networks
and platforms. TIA is part and leader of European projects (ERASMUS PLUS, CREATIVE EUROPE,
EUROPE FOR CITIZENS, EUROPE AID).
ALL LADIES LEAGUE (www.aall.in)
ALL is the world’s largest All-inclusive international women’s chamber and a movement for the Welfare,
Wealth, and Wellbeing of ALL. ALL (our all-inclusive acronym) is the only global network in the world to
have free membership with the only requirement being for each woman to bring in abundant positive
energy and a will to do. The only golden rule is a “zero negativity” policy. For the balance, we delight in
diversity and encourage each one to lead with one’s own passion and pursuits. The acronym ALL stands for
our mind set and culture of loving outreach to ALL to foster local and global cultural shifts toward seeing
ALL as One. ALL is a labour of love to connect up women of the world in a spirit of sisterhood so that we
can co-create a culture of sharing and caring in ALL walks of life. ALL is a worldwide web of women’s
leadership in all spheres of life, across all strata of society, encompassing all cultures and faiths, and
spanning all fields of industry and enterprise. With over 375+ chapters across the world, ALL is creating
multiple channels of communication and collaboration to enable greater leadership by women so that they
can express their unique vision and energy in all fields, bringing more balance and harmony in all walks of
life and also actualizing in the process women’s capacity to create and influence. ALL is the fastest growing
worldwide web of women to focus on enhancement of women’s leadership in ALL fields through their
Inclusion, Inspiration and Innovation. With hundreds of chapters across the world from Mumbai to
Morocco, women in the ALL network collaborate in diverse ways, be it for personal networking, expanding
customer base, incubating start-ups, hiring for their companies, doing programs in sector-specific areas, or
even catching a movie with a fun group, rallying resources for a crisis, and last but not the least even
generating credible references for marriages of kith and kin! This real time exchange occurs across hundreds
of whatsapp groups, monthly meets, and chapter initiatives and it keeps expanding and spiralling as new
women keep joining by referral of members. The impact is in terms of more confidence, many more
connections, and multiple possibilities of collaboration.