On Friday, November 7, 2025, SISSA will celebrate the opening of the new academic year — the 47th since its foundation. The inaugural ceremony will take place starting at 11:00 a.m. in the “Paolo Budinich” Main Lecture Hall.
The event will open with institutional greetings and a welcome address by SISSA Director Andrea Romanino. This will be followed by remarks from representatives of the SISSA community: Cristina Cortelli, speaking on behalf of the administrative staff, and Salvatore Di Marco, representing the student body.
A highlight of the ceremony will be the lectio magistralis titled “Quantum Computing: Translating Scientific Breakthroughs into an Industrial Revolution”, delivered by Niccolò Somaschi, CEO of Quandela.
The ceremony will also include an award presentation recognizing the achievements of SISSA students and staff. The event will conclude with a musical performance by the “Giuseppe Tartini” Conservatory of Trieste.
The ceremony will be moderated by science communicator Davide Montesarchio.
A simultaneous translation service will be available, and a buffet will be offered to participants at the end of the event.