First of all, I would like to thank the European Commission, the Italian Ministry of Industry, and Unioncamere for their invitation to participate in this seminar which undoubtedly provides an excellent opportunity for exchanging experiences and viewpoints among Member States. ###>Ces rencontres contribuent largement à la recherche de solutions susceptibles d'améliorer le contexte de nos P.M.E. et de les aider à être plus compétitives.