On Thursday, July 9, the Royal Castle will host an international conference featuring the Government’s Special Envoy Davide La Cecilia, Regional President Alberto Cirio, alongside institutional, research, and business representatives, to explore cooperation prospects in the country’s reconstruction.

On Thursday, July 9, the Royal Castle of Govone will serve as a meeting point for institutions, academia, and businesses to reflect on the prospects of Ukraine’s reconstruction and the role that international cooperation will play in the coming years.

The event, scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM, is promoted by the Center for Research on the Cultural Landscape of Langhe Roero Monferrato. It will feature the participation of Ambassador Davide La Cecilia, the Italian Government’s Special Envoy for the reconstruction of Ukraine at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, alongside the President of the Piedmont Region Alberto Cirio, Regional Councilor for Infrastructure Marco Gabusi, and the President of the Province of Cuneo Luca Robaldo.

The conference will open with institutional welcomes, followed by presentations from experts addressing reconstruction from technological, energy, and cultural heritage preservation perspectives. Announced speakers include Sergio Olivero, Head of Finance & Business Innovation at the Energy Center of the Polytechnic University of Turin, Lorenzo Cittera, CEO of Ilsat BD, and Angelo Chiesa, CEO of Italveco Energy.

Of particular significance will be the presence of the delegation from the Odesa Archaeological Museum, represented by Director Yuri Maslov and Head Igor Pistrul, testifying to the collaborative relationship built in recent months between Piedmont and one of the Ukrainian city’s primary cultural institutions.

The proceedings will be introduced by Roberto Cerrato, President of the Center for Research on the Cultural Landscape of Langhe Roero Monferrato and general coordinator of the initiative.

Indeed, this meeting represents a further development of the strategic cooperation agreement signed in January 2026 between the Odesa Archaeological Museum, the Royal Castle of Govone, Ilsat BD, and Italveco Energy. The agreement aims to foster the exchange of expertise and good museum practices, the enhancement of archaeological heritage, scientific research, and the development of joint international projects, with a specific focus on the energy efficiency of cultural facilities.

The choice of the Royal Castle of Govone, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Savoy Residences, lends further significance to the initiative. It aims to strengthen collaborative relations with Ukraine through a discussion on the prospects of reconstruction and the protection of historical and cultural heritage, backing institutional support with a network of scientific and entrepreneurial expertise.