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Unione Industriali Napoli Centenary: Art Prize and Events

award · 2026-05-05

The Unione Industriali Napoli celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2017 with a series of events aimed at highlighting the relationship between Naples and its industries. Three main conferences are planned: on February 28 at the San Giovanni a Teduccio university complex on the Fourth Industrial Revolution; on April 27 at Città della Scienza on infrastructure; and the main event on June 21-22 at Teatro San Carlo, with the President of the Republic invited, focusing on the role of Naples and Southern Italy in social and economic development. A prize of €5,000 is offered for young artists to create an image for the centenary communication plan, with an exhibition and a deadline of January 27. Confindustria supports the initiatives.

Key facts

  • Unione Industriali Napoli turns 100 in 2017.
  • Three major conferences: Feb 28, Apr 27, Jun 21-22.
  • Main event at Teatro San Carlo with President of the Republic invited.
  • Prize of €5,000 for young artists.
  • Deadline for art competition: January 27.
  • Apple opening a European training hub for mobile app development in Naples.
  • Confindustria promotes the centenary initiatives.
  • Exhibition event for the winning artist.

Entities

Institutions

  • Unione Industriali Napoli
  • Confindustria
  • Apple
  • Teatro San Carlo
  • Città della Scienza
  • Università di Napoli (San Giovanni a Teduccio)

Locations

  • Naples
  • Italy

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