The New Tech-Oriented Generation of Craftsmen: From Artisans to Makers Riccardo Luna (Makers Faire European Edition), Tony DeRose (Pixar), Francesca Mazzocchi (CNA), moderated by Mike Senese (Make Magazine) -------------------- "We are the Makers" - Manufacturing and Design 2.0 Organized by: Mind the Bridge Foundation with the support of the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco. After a long recession, Italy and Europe are back on the world economic scene with new policies to attract FDI and platforms to promote the new waves of innovations: the Makers Faire, European Edition and the recently launched Startup Europe Partnership, a EU supported, pan-European initiative promoting linkages between the best European startups and large corporations. We will also showcase a selection of some of the best new Italian companies in the arena of the New Manufacturing (artisanal manufacturers and makers). An action oriented investors' day bringing together the best of Italian technology and innovation A HALF DAY EVENT - Presenting in Silicon Valley the Startup Europe Partnership and the new investment opportunities back in the Old World. - Attracting entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and mentors from EU and the US. - Featuring a showcase of the new tech oriented generation of European Makers. www.mindthebridge.org