That celebrates its 10th anniversary this year 115 years of history with special event dedicated to the theme "The future of water, a guarantee of development at the service of the country“. The celebration, which will be held at the Salone delle Fontane in Eur in Rome, will see the participation of important institutional figures, including the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, the Minister of the Environment Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, the mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri and other distinguished guests.
During the evening there will be the issues related to water resources were explored in depth and its crucial role in the economic and social development of the country, with particular attention to climate change and the need to modernize infrastructure.
The history of Acea: from the origins to today
That born in the 1909 following a popular referendum that sanctioned the creation of the company, closely linked to the city of Rome and its urban development. Over the years, the company has grown to become one of the main industrial groups in Italy and the first national water operator. Today thecompany manages essential services for millions of citizens, not only in Italy but also in Latin America, and occupies a prominent position at European level, being the second water operator on the continent.
La its evolution has been characterized by investments in advanced technologies and a vision oriented towards sustainability and innovation, with the aim of providing quality energy, water and environmental services. The celebration of 115 years therefore represents an opportunity to retrace the fundamental stages of a journey that has seen Acea grow together with the country, establishing itself as a pillar of economic and social development.
The event: a focus on the future of water
Il central theme of the evening it will be the rfundamental role of water in socio-economic development, with particular attention to risks related to climate change, such as drought, and the fragmentation of water services. The experts present will also discuss the need to modernize water infrastructure, many of which are now obsolete, to ensure sustainable and safe management of a resource that is becoming more strategic every day.
In an era of energy and water transition, Acea is committed to being a leading player in promoting innovative solutions to address the challenges of the future, as CEO Fabrizio Palermo underlined: “Today more than ever, water is a central resource for the growth of infrastructure and for the well-being of the population.”
Guests and institutional interventions
The evening will see the participation of numerous representatives of the government and institutions, as well as leading figures in the academic and industrial world. Among the main speakers, there will be that of Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, who will address the issue of sustainable water management and environmental policies.
The mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, will underline the historical link between ACEA and the capital, highlighting the company's role in urban development and the provision of essential services to citizens. Barbara Marinali, President of Acea, and the CEO Fabrizio Palermo, will illustrate the group's future strategies, with particular attention to investments in infrastructure and the digitalisation of water and energy services.
Then there will be a comparison on the topic of climate change and its effects on water resources among the Nobel Prize in Physics George Parisi e Andrea Rinaldo, winner of the “Stockholm Water Prize”, considered the Nobel Prize of water. The two experts will discuss the impacts of climate change on water resources and the challenges that the world will face in the coming decades. The contribution of Parisi and Rinaldo will highlight how science and research can offer concrete solutions to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis, especially in the water resources sector.
The evening will close with a speech by Father Paul Benanti, advisor to Pope Francis for artificial intelligence and the ethics of technology. Benanti will explore the link between technological innovation and ethical responsibility, highlighting how new technologies, including artificial intelligence, can be put to the service of sustainability and social justice. His speech will offer an ethical perspective on how Acea and other large companies can use innovation to improve the quality of life and protect vital resources such as water.
The tribute to 115 years of Acea
The evening, hosted by Daniela Ferolla, will be enriched by theperformance of the Choir of the Rome Opera House, directed by Maestro Ciro Visco, who will accompany the celebratory moments. In addition, the new Acea logo, created specifically for the 115th anniversary, and the video documentary “Acea always by your side for 115 years” was screened. documentary will tell the story of the company through images and photographs, intertwined with that of Italy, highlighting Acea's contribution to the progress and modernization of the country.
To broaden the scope of the event and engage a wider audience, Acea has hashtag #Acea115 launched on their social channels. Through this hashtag, it will be possible to follow the evening's news in real time, share content and interact with the public present at the event and with users from
“Water, energy, environment are key words and constants in the history of Acea have marked the development of an industrial group that from the early 900s to today has always faced great technological challenges with the aim of serving vast territories and millions of citizens. As 115 years ago, the world is going through great changes with Artificial Intelligence and robotics that will increasingly influence the management of services and infrastructures. The theme that we have chosen this evening is water because we are convinced that in the coming years, also in light of the ongoing climate changes, it will represent for the whole of Europe not only a social priority, but a central issue linked to the growth of infrastructures. Today the Group is present in numerous Italian regions, serves ten million inhabitants in Italy and as many in Latin America, has undertaken an ambitious process made of research and investments to continue to grow in our business sectors" commented the CEO of Acea, Fabrizio Palermo.
“The history of Acea, made by the men and women who in over a century of commitment and dedication, have contributed to building a company close to the territories and communities, from today – declared the president Barbara Marinali – will restart with the same spirit of service towards citizens. In fact, 115 years after its birth, Acea has become a large Group committed to the protection of water resources, the development of the circular economy and technological innovation, with the aim of creating a corporate culture at the service of communities, cities and territories in continuous evolution”.
