Massimiliano Margarone

Leading the strategic growth of CTI Liguria, fostering collaboration among professionals, industry, academia and institutions to promote innovation, digital transformation and technological excellence. Also responsible for the Association's communication strategy, strengthening its visibility, outreach and engagement through institutional and digital communication.

Member of the Executive Committee with responsibility for international relations with Vietnam. I foster institutional partnerships and cooperation opportunities between Italy and Vietnam in the fields of blue economy, sustainability, innovation and international R&D projects, facilitating collaboration between academia, industry, public institutions and private stakeholders.

Coordinate communication between the Order of Engineers of Genoa and the National Council of Engineers (CNI), supporting the dissemination of institutional initiatives and technical activities.

Represent the Order of Engineers of Genoa within the Italian Information Engineering Committee (C3i), contributing to national initiatives on ICT, digital innovation and the engineering profession.

Coordinate the National Cloud Working Group at C3i, promoting best practices and national initiatives on cloud computing, digital sovereignty, Artificial Intelligence and secure digital infrastructures.

Coordinate the ICT Commission of the Order of Engineers of Genoa, promoting conferences, technical seminars and professional training on digital innovation and emerging technologies. Contribute to the dissemination of technical knowledge through publications, institutional communication and initiatives fostering collaboration between engineers, academia, industry and public institutions.

As Co-Founder, I lead business development, international growth and strategic innovation, transforming emerging technologies into scalable business opportunities. I oversee sales strategy, R&D initiatives and international partnerships, with a particular focus on autonomous systems, including drones and quadruped robots for security, inspection and advanced field services. The company designs and delivers high-value digital solutions that combine Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Blockchain and user-centered

Promoting economic cooperation between Liguria and Vietnam by fostering business development, institutional partnerships and innovation-driven collaborations. I facilitate relationships between Italian and Vietnamese stakeholders, coordinate activities with the ICHAM regional network, and lead events and communication initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment opportunities.

Driving the international growth of Auleum by connecting an iconic Italian luxury food brand with distributors, importers and premium retail channels across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Through tailored market-entry strategies and strategic partnerships, I contribute to expanding the global presence of Auleum's gold-infused extra virgin olive oil.

As Co-Founder, I contribute to SPX Innova's long-term vision by creating strategic partnerships and identifying new business opportunities. Leveraging my experience in digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence, internationalization and innovation, I help connect the company with clients, partners and innovation ecosystems, supporting its growth and market expansion.

Specialized in Open Innovation, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence governance and AI Act compliance, with extensive experience in Industry 4.0 and the design of advanced ICT solutions. I support public and private organizations in the conception, development and management of European R&D projects, while fostering the internationalization of hi-tech companies and research & innovation initiatives in Vietnam and across the ASEAN region through strategic partnerships, technology transfer, and ins

Contributed to the growth and positioning of CTI Liguria by promoting collaboration between professionals, companies and institutions, supporting initiatives on digital innovation, AI, and technology transfer. Responsible for the Association's communication activities, enhancing its public presence, stakeholder engagement and dissemination of knowledge.

Coordinator of the ICT Commission at the Order of Engineers of Savona. Promoted the role and values of ICT Professional Engineers through technical dissemination, collaboration with institutions and initiatives supporting digital innovation and the engineering profession.

Represent the Order of Engineers of Savona within the Italian Information Engineering Committee (C3i), contributing to national initiatives on ICT, digital innovation and the engineering profession.

Coordinated international expert teams and strategic working groups within T&D Europe, the European association representing leading grid technology companies such as ABB, Siemens, Siemens Energy, Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, GE Vernova and Eaton. Led the PROMOTioN, GRID+ and eHighway2050 Task Forces and served on the Advisory Boards of Market4RES and Grid4EU, contributing to the development of Europe's future smart grids, HVDC technologies, renewable energy integration and energy transition strategi

Contributed to the strategic growth of C3I, fostering national initiatives in Information Engineering, digital innovation and professional development.

As Co-Founder and CEO, I led the company's strategic growth, business development and daily operations, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and delivering innovative ICT solutions. I managed client relationships, project execution and business strategy, driving innovation from concept to market while ensuring sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Led a Work Package within the European FP7-ICT Vital Mind project, developing user-centered digital solutions for cognitive training, healthy ageing and independent living. Contributed to research on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience and accessibility, designing inclusive interfaces for blind and visually impaired users and developing web-based applications and front-end solutions. The project combined cognitive stimulation, usability and assistive technologies to improve the quality of life

Conducted multidisciplinary research in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience and interactive systems, developing innovative digital solutions for mobile computing, e-tourism, digital learning, accessibility, assistive technologies for people with disabilities, cultural heritage and geospatial applications. Acted as researcher, software engineer, lecturer and project manager across more than ten R&D projects, producing internationally recognized scientific publications, including two journal art

Conducted R&D activities in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and usability engineering, developing user-centered solutions for mobile applications in tourism, e-learning and assistive technologies for people with disabilities, as well as interactive systems for cultural heritage enhancement, educat

Developed a multidisciplinary background in Microelectronics Engineering, with specialization in VLSI design, semiconductor devices, digital electronics, digital signal processing (DSP), computer architectures, neural networks and low-power asynchronous integrated circuits. The study program combin