A Golden Opportunity for Sardinia's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: The CIIRCLE Value Chain Workshop
A major event is about to shine a spotlight on the economic future of Sardinia, and every entrepreneur, innovator, and stakeholder
A major event is about to shine a spotlight on the economic future of Sardinia, and every entrepreneur, innovator, and stakeholder in the region should mark it on their calendar. We're talking about the CIIRCLE Cross-border Workshop for the Value Chains of the Sardinia Region, a crucial appointment for understanding and making the most of local and global value chains.
The event will be held on October 27, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
What is CIIRCLE and Why Does It Matter?
This workshop is part of the larger CIIRCLE project, co-financed by the European Union under the Interreg Marittimo-IT FR-Maritime program. The project aims to analyze and strengthen the value chains within the Sardinia Region.
Understanding and mapping Value Chains is fundamental in a globalized economy. Leveraging global (and local) value chains is key to regional development and innovation.
A High-Level Program with International Experts
The event's agenda features prominent institutional and academic figures:
- Institutional Greetings: The event will open with greetings from Dr. Giuseppe Luigi Chessa, Director of Promocamera (Special Agency of the Sassari Chamber of Commerce), Dr. Cristiano Erriu, General Secretary of the Cagliari - Oristano Chamber of Commerce, and Dr. Michele De Francesco from the Regional Planning Center of the Autonomous Region of Sardinia.
- Presenting the CIIRCLE Project: The project's goals will be presented by the Lead Partner, the Liguria Region.
- Focus on Global Value Chains: The highlight will be the speech on "Global (and Local) Value Chains and Regional Development" by Prof. Riccardo Crescenzi, Full Professor of Economic Geography at the London School of Economics. Prof. Crescenzi is recognized as one of the most cited researchers worldwide (in 2020 according to the Stanford/Elsevier ranking) and an international expert on the economic impact of global value chains and regional development. This is an unmissable opportunity to learn about the best global strategies.
- Sardinian Value Chains: Dr. Luca Spissu from the Regional Planning Center of the Autonomous Region of Sardinia will present the specific Value Chains identified for the region within the project.
- Stakeholder Mapping and Conclusions: The conclusion will focus on mapping stakeholders, emphasizing the actors who can make a difference.
Why Should You Participate?
This workshop is an essential knowledge and networking platform for anyone operating in Sardinia:
- Strategic Knowledge: Understanding how local players fit into global and regional economic dynamics is the first step toward sustainable growth.
- Global Vision, Local Action: Hearing from a leading academic like Prof. Crescenzi offers insights and strategies directly applicable to the Sardinian context.
- Qualified Networking: The event brings together regional institutions, Chambers of Commerce, and specialists, creating the ideal environment for new collaborations and synergies.
Cooperation is at the heart of the Mediterranean, and integration into value chains is key to making our entrepreneurial ecosystem more competitive and resilient.
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity for growth and discussion.
The event will be held in Italian.
