During October 2026, Dr. Florian Kongoli visited Italy, where he held a series of meetings with distinguished academics, researchers and leaders of European scientific institutions, strengthening international scientific connections and exchanging views on science, technology and artificial intelligence.

During his visit to Turin, Italy, Dr. Florian Kongoli met with several prominent personalities from the European scientific and engineering community. These encounters provided opportunities for professional exchanges, discussions on emerging technologies and the development of international scientific collaboration.

Meeting with Prof. Marco Mezzalama, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turin

Dr. Kongoli met with Prof. Marco Mezzalama, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turin (Accademia delle Scienze di Torino), at his office in Turin. They enjoyed a discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) and other topics of mutual interest.

Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN, with Prof. Marco Mezzalama, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turin

Dr. Kongoli also visited the Academy of Sciences of Turin, one of Italy's historic scientific institutions, dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN, at the Academy of Sciences of Turin, Turin, Italy

Meeting with Prof. Giuseppe Lacidogna

Dr. Kongoli met with Prof. Giuseppe Lacidogna of the Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering (DISEG) at Politecnico di Torino, and Fellow of the Engineering Division of the European Academy of Sciences.

The meeting took place at the Galleria Subalpina, a historic 19th-century covered shopping arcade in central Turin, designed by architect Pietro Carrera and inaugurated in 1874.

Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN, with Prof. Giuseppe Lacidogna at the Galleria Subalpina, Turin

Meeting with Prof. Dr. Ehrenfried Zschech

Dr. Kongoli also met with Prof. Dr. Ehrenfried Zschech, Head of the Department of Microelectronic Materials and Nanoanalysis at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems in Dresden, Germany, and former President of the Federation of European Materials Societies.

Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN, with Prof. Dr. Ehrenfried Zschech

Meeting with Prof. Norbert Babscan

Another meeting brought Dr. Kongoli together with Prof. Norbert Babscan, Vice President of the Hungarian Academy of Engineering. The meeting provided another opportunity to exchange views and strengthen professional connections within the international engineering community.

Dr. Florian Kongoli with Prof. Norbert Babscan, Vice President of the Hungarian Academy of Engineering

A Beautiful Morning in Venice

On October 30, 2026, Dr. Kongoli also enjoyed a beautiful morning in Venice, Italy, during his visit to the historic city.

A beautiful morning in Venice, Italy – October 30, 2026

These encounters reflect Dr. Kongoli's continued engagement with leading academics, researchers and scientific institutions across Europe. They also underscore the importance of international dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration in advancing science, engineering and technological innovation.