Made in Italy Innovation Forum: Ugo Ghilardi on innovation in the textile industry

The textile sector is one of the key pillars of Made in Italy, now facing important challenges related to innovation, sustainability and the transformation of production processes.

In this interview, Ugo Ghilardi, CEO of Itema S.p.A. and member of the Board of Directors of Fondazione MICS, shares his perspective on the future of the industry, focusing on the strategic role of technological innovation and collaboration between industry and research.

The discussion highlights how the competitiveness of Made in Italy increasingly depends on the ability to integrate expertise, develop sustainable solutions and address change with a long-term vision.

The interview was recorded during the Made in Italy Innovation Forum, promoted and organised by Fondazione MICS – Made in Italy Circolare e Sostenibile, an important opportunity for dialogue between companies, institutions and the research community on key topics such as innovation and sustainability.