Third Italy-US Bilateral Dialogue

Third Italy-US Bilateral Dialogue

Opportunities and Challenges for Italy–US Cooperation on Energy, Security and Emerging Technologies

The third edition of the Bilateral Dialogue on Opportunities and Challenges for Italy–US Cooperation on Energy, Security and Emerging Technologies, organized by WEC Italy and WEC US with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. and in collaboration with the Atlantic Council, took place on October 29–30, 2025, at the Embassy’s headquarters.

Over two days, more than 70 representatives from institutions, think tanks, and leading companies from both countries gathered for a high-level exchange that reaffirmed the Dialogue as a structured platform for energy and industrial diplomacy.

Discussions focused on the key themes of transatlantic relations and Italy’s role in Europe, highlighting shared perspectives on energy security, innovative technological value chains, and global infrastructure development. The second day explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping energy systems, infrastructure, and technology investments.

Once again, the Bilateral Dialogue proved to be a valuable forum for cooperation among institutions, industry, and academia — strengthening the partnership between Italy and the United States in addressing the global challenges of the energy transition and technological innovation

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Participants

The initiative was attended by prominent institutional, business, and academic figures, including:

• Marco Peronaci, Ambassador of Italy to the United States
• Marco Margheri, Chairman, World Energy Council Italy 
• Jarrod Agen, Executive Director, National Energy Dominance Council
• Stefano Besseghini, Chairman, ARERA
• Jovita Neliupsiene, Ambassador of the EU to the United States
• Jean Paul Allain, Associate Director for Fusion Energy Sciences, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science

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