Categoria: Innovation

On June 25, 2025, the Pre-Conference Industry Day (dedicated to the Motorsport Industry) of the KM Conference 2025, organized by the International Institute for Applied Knowledge Management (IIAKM) and promoted by ISACA, was held at the University of Siena.
An event that saw the world of the motorsport industry relate to the world of research and application on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in a context in which professors, researchers and protagonists of the sector from all over the world were present (in person and remotely); it was explaored how motorsport generates innovation, manages and transfers knowledge to other fields of application.

Riccardo Paterni leads the Industry Day
The day was presided over by Riccardo Paterni, Manager of RPM, as Chair of the Industry Day.
His speech, entitled “The Motorsport Industry as a Unique Powerhouse of Consistent Innovation and Knowledge Transfer” (see links below), kicked off a day full of ideas and reflections on the strategic value of motorsport as an innovation ecosystem applicable to multiple sectors.

The protagonists of the RPM network
The RPM network had a strong and qualified presence, with contributions from several members who brought concrete experiences:

• Alessandro Fabbri (Novac): supercapacitors and new energy frontiers.
• Luca Buscherini (System Electronics): artificial intelligence and edge computing in motorsport.
• Lorenzo Baldassarri (MindUP Enhancement Psychology®): human performance and applied knowledge.
• Laura Tancredi (Automotive Women Association): inclusion and female leadership in the sector.
• Samit Satish Naik (Synergy Pathways on the Merin case study): innovation and international technology transfer.
• Emanuele Canova (Cube Controls): the convergence between sim racing and real competitions.

Contributions from automotive and tech world protagonists
To complete the panel of speakers, two important international companies:

• Omar Morando (EY Advisory) spoke about cybersecurity in motorsport and automotive, underlining the growing importance of data protection in competitive performance.
• Luca Cecati (Stellantis) addressed the topic of software engineering between mass market and motorsport, highlighting the synergies between the two areas.

An event with a high collaborative value
The comparison between the industrial and academic worlds actively involved the public, with questions and ideas that confirm how knowledge management and innovation are today fundamental levers also in motorsport.
All the participants in the presentations received a parchment of thanks officially signed by the organizing institute and by the person presiding over the day.
To crown the day, the International Institute for Applied Knowledge Management awarded two recognitions:

• Excellence in Leadership Award to RPM (Italian Motorsport Network), for the leadership demonstrated in organizing the event and the contribution to the diffusion of the culture of knowledge in the transfer of knowledge.
• Excellence in Leadership Award to Riccardo Paterni, recognized as “Distinguished Colleague and Outstanding Leader”, for his leading role in the success of the Industry Day and in promoting the value of motorsport as an ecosystem of innovation.

The event was also important to generate interest in the Motorsport Industry from universities and organizations that understood the pragmatic planning and potential of the sector to generate innovation in various fields; from this contacts were born that will lead to further developments for the RPM network.

More pictures about the event available at this link.

From MindUP Enhancement Psychology ® website: “We supported two of our riders on the occasion of the second CIV test in the SuperSport 600 NG category: Andrea Giombini and Antonio Sorrentino. Our talent development project in the motorcycle context continues and expands by integrating the work with our partner DBTrainer and (specifically for Giombini) also with Luca Andreucci’s Motart. All these methods create synergies by placing the athlete at the center in a personalized and objective way based on the interpolation of data following an innovative methodology.”

“Yari Montella’s path of rapid growth and learning in SBK  continues and it is a pleasure to observe and concretely support all this from behind the scenes of a gritty, competent, passionate and exciting Barni Racing Team as always!”

(some more pictures at this link)

It has been fun a privilege to attend the on April 24th and 25th the Grand Prix de France Historique with the Racing & Classics team managed by Gigi Taverna. The team manages a F1s and F3s that fuel motorsport passion in very competitive and involving ways. Stay tuned for developments…

On March 5, at the Italian Embassy in London, RPM Italia participated in the international press conference of Autopromotec to officially present the 2025 edition of Motorsport Club, the event that connects Italian and British excellence in the High-Performance Engineering sector.
Organized by Global Marketing Architecture (GMA) and powered by RPM, Motorsport Club will return to Bologna on May 22, 2025 within the international framework of Autopromotec 2025 (May 21-24).

Topics and protagonists of the event

During the London event, which represented a key stage of the international roadshow of Autopromotec, the topics discussed were innovation, the global market and technological synergies between Italy and the United Kingdom. Also taking the stage, together with authoritative representatives of the sector, were Riccardo Paterni, Co-Founder, Vice President Business Development and Network Manager of RPM, and Matteo Costariol, Founder of GMA. The event was made possible thanks to the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, ITA – Italian Trade Agency, and the Italian Embassy in London, who supported the initiative by recognizing the strategic potential of the dialogue between the United Kingdom and Italy in the industrial field.

An opportunity to strengthen international collaboration

The London conference was an opportunity to enhance the spirit with which Motorsport Club was born, that is, to promote new technological and commercial collaborations between Italy and the United Kingdom, strongly active in innovation applied to automotive and advanced engineering.
In fact, a shared vision emerged between the players of the two countries, guided by the intention to build a competitive ecosystem, capable of generating value through the exchange of know-how and the co-creation of cutting-edge solutions.

The slides shown during the presentation are available at the attachment at this link.

The first issue of the printed version of the magazine “Emilia Romagna Economy” features an interview to Riccardo Paterni regarding the “Vision behind RPM Italia“; RPM is an Italian Motorsport formal network composed by around 30 companies nationwide.

At this link RPM website.

Cesare Fiorio ‘s biography by his son Cristiano Fiorio . These are the kind of timeless books on motorsport which life lessons are concrete and practical well beyond Motorsport itself from knowledge transfer technical and managerial perspectives…

Happy Holidays everyone from Cortina D’Ampezzo ! This is the time for family, a consistent reference throughout the year, no matter how busy we are or where we travel!

Accelerating inclusiveness: Women in Automotive and Motorsport
On November 28th, at the Autopromotec headquarters, a special self-financing dinner organized by AWA was held, an extraordinary moment dedicated to supporting professional paths for women in the automotive and motorsport sectors.

Thanks to the participation of many supporters, we have taken an important step towards a great goal: breaking down gender barriers in a constantly evolving sector. During the evening, we shared important stories, illustrated the opportunities that AWA offers and presented future plans to promote inclusiveness and female empowerment.

In the picture AWA board committee together with the race driver Manuela Gosner

From October 24th through October 27th, Bologna Trade Shows area hosted ‘Auto e Moto d’Epoca’: the largest European fair dedicated to vintage vehicles which also saw among the exhibitors PISTAL RACING S.R.L. and LaMmeccanica4M, two companies that are part of RPM and which represented the network in this important context. Also present at the event were Riccardo Paterni for RPM Italia and Zanetti Monica for AWA – Automotive Women Association .

An important fair for the sector and for the network For years, ‘Auto e moto d’Epoca’ has been an important international event that brings together enthusiasts and professionals, testifying to an increasingly marked interest in the world of vintage vehicles.

The growth of the segment is also of strategic importance for RPM, which aims to position itself as a reference in this expanding niche relevant also to vintage racing. To confirm this commitment and the relevance that is recognized by the network by professionals, Riccardo Paterni was invited to moderate the event “Restoration and speed: technical culture and training for vintage racing mechanics”, included in the context of the fair. Unfortunately, the meeting was canceled due to the tragic flood that hit Bologna. We are certain that in any case the event will be organized again, such is its importance in the context of the supply chain.

The expansion strategy in the vintage segment and a relevant visit RPM’s participation to ‘Auto e Moto d’Epoca’ is part of the project to strengthen the network in the vintage vehicle niche. In this regard, the meetings that took place during October with David Castelhano , a well known vintage professional from the USA introduced by Monica Zanetti, who visited the Motor Valley and met RPM members, was also significant. A valuable exchange of insights  in terms of experience and knowledge, which consolidates the network development process in the vintage segment, creating a bridge between tradition and innovation in the automotive world. Stay tuned for developments.