Bank of Italy conference links energy AI and skills

The Bank of Italy delivered a conference speech on energy, AI, and workforce skills in Africa, emphasizing infrastructure, investment, and training as mutually reinforcing priorities.

• The speech said Mission 300 had already brought electricity to around 60 million people across 40 countries, and that Mattei Plan projects are expected to provide access to nearly 9 million Africans by 2030.
• It also noted that the Mission 300 Fellowship began placing African energy professionals in government ministries and agencies in October 2025, and that the Mattei Plan and Enel Foundation agreed in June on a MoU for energy training in Africa.
• The remarks further discussed AI adoption, including the need for reliable electricity for data centers, local adaptation of AI tools, and improved digital skills in energy companies.