19 June 2025
Palazzo Isola Nova
Innovation in the Maritime Industry
The Isola Nova business center in Venice, a city that symbolizes the relationship between humanity and water, will host a series of events dedicated to the Blue Economy. An opportunity to explore sustainable development models, innovative technologies, and new strategies to enhance marine resources through a responsible approach.
17:30
Welcome
Welcome and opening of the evening
The event opens at Palazzo Isola Nova. A first moment to enter into the theme of the evening — between strategies and opportunities — and begin to connect with the energy of the context.
18:00
Talk
Visions from the world
Short, inspirational talks from practitioners and innovators who are transforming the industry.
19:30
Networking and Aperitif
Connections and informal conversations
A convivial occasion to delve deeper into the themes that emerged, exchange ideas with the speakers and meet new people over a good aperitif.
SPEAKERS
Roberto Perocchio
Roberto Perocchio holds a degree in Law and manages two real estate companies as well as the tourist port Marina del Cavallino, near Venice. He is President of Assomarinas and has been a board member of Confindustria Nautica since 1990. Since 1991, he has been part of IMG (Icomia Marinas Group), which he chaired from 2009 to 2017. Since 2016, he has served on the board of Federturismo-Confindustria. From 2005 to 2016, he was CEO of Venezia Terminal Passeggeri.
Guglielmo La Via
Guglielmo La Via is a passionate boating and sea enthusiast, born and raised among boats. He holds a degree in Economics and spent over a decade working at Privilege Yard, his family’s shipyard in Civitavecchia, before moving on to new challenges following its closure. Remaining true to his vocation for the nautical world, he founded Navia, an innovative startup that designs and produces sustainable, smart, and accessible boats. Together with his partners, Guglielmo aims to revolutionize recreational boating by reducing environmental impact and offering a new, nature-friendly sailing experience.
MODERATOR
Emil Abirascid
Emil Abirascid, journalist, founder and editor of Startupbusiness, the first magazine dedicated to Italy’s startup and innovation ecosystem. Co-founder of Designtech, the innovation hub bridging design and technology. Advisor to Austrian Business Agency, Emil Banca, Fondazione Symbola, and Fondazione Quadrans. Lecturer at Domus Academy.
OVERVIEW
Blue Economy
A new model of economic development that enhances marine resources without compromising their balance. Thanks to technological innovations, circular economy models, and public-private synergies, this approach is transforming key sectors such as:
- Nautical and sustainable mobility – new solutions for efficient and ecological boats
- Water resources management – technologies for the intelligent recovery and reuse of water
- Marine Renewable Energy – Sustainable Harnessing of Waves, Currents and Tides
- Biotechnology and innovative materials – development of eco-friendly solutions for industry
The events organized by Stella33 will provide a platform to discuss strategies, opportunities, and challenges—connecting companies, startups, and professionals with industry experts.
A dialogue between innovation and business, with experts engaging in a dynamic and exclusive format.
LOCATION
Palazzo Isola Nova
Isola Nova del Tronchetto 27-34, 30135 – Venezia
Palazzo Isola Nova is the new business village in the heart of Venice, connecting people, ideas and projects in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment. Perfect for entrepreneurs, freelancers, startuppers, creative thinkers and digital nomads, it represents the ideal solution for those looking for flexible offices in Venice.
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With the patronage of the Chamber of Commerce of Venice Rovigo
