The first Vero Project Global Summit, hosted in Brescia from 17 to 19 March, was not just an event: it was a point of synthesis.

Entrepreneurs, CEOs, technology partners and international associations discussed what defines competitiveness today: execution, integration and the ability to scale without losing control. From the strategic keynotes to the round tables, a clear message emerged: in an age of uncertainty, the winners are not those who grow the most, but those who grow the best.

The audience reflected the quality of the event: international delegations from France, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, South Africa, India, Australia and the Czech Republic, confirming that transformation is a global agenda, not a local one.

The contribution of institutions and academia was fundamental, with the participation of SDA Bocconi School of Management, the University of Brescia, the University of Bari and LIUC – Università Cattaneo, which enriched the debate on strategy, skills and industrial transformation. Special thanks go to our guests from Microsoft and Hexagon Manufacturing, whose contributions made clear that data and artificial intelligence generate value only when embedded in solid, well-governed operational architectures.

The Summit also showcased the ecosystem of trade associations: CEFAMOL and ISTMA with their pan-European vision of tooling, and CONFAPI and UCISAP with their authoritative Italian perspective on standards, supply chains and competitiveness.

Through the testimonials of companies such as Zero Clamp, Gruppo Parpas, Ergotech and Meusburger, a key concept emerged: no company can face this phase alone. The ecosystem is not an option; it is a necessity.

In the audience, the presence of market leaders confirmed the central role of the ecosystem: for the CNC sector, Fagor Automation together with leading technology players such as Heidenhain and Fanuc Italia; alongside them, the machine tool world, represented by CHETO. Different experiences, united by the same need: to turn complexity and volatility into operational control and competitive advantage.

The message that emerged is clear: no company competes alone. What is needed is integration, solid partnerships and a common language between strategy and execution.
One Vision. One Ecosystem. Not a slogan, but a shared commitment. The Global Summit has set out the framework. Now the journey continues.