AGP Executive Report

Space Policy: San Marino became the 76th Artemis Accords signatory, signing in Rimini on Sept. 25 with NASA and U.S. officials present, joining a fast-growing coalition focused on peaceful, transparent lunar exploration. Privacy & Surveillance: A new explainer takes aim at Flock license-plate cameras, warning that the tech goes beyond stolen-car alerts by building searchable records that raise privacy and overreach concerns. Health Tech: Xenix Medical won FDA 510(k) clearance to add NanoACTIV surface technology to its Riva modular pedicle screw system, extending osteogenic surface benefits across more implant types. Infrastructure Risk: Aterio flags grid-power delays for Oracle’s Wisconsin data center campus, saying meaningful load may not arrive until mid-2028. EU Travel Rules: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is rolling out for many UK and other non-EU travelers, requiring biometric registration and ending passport stamping. Local Community: A San Marino-area preschool fair in San Marino is set for Oct. 10, bringing nearly 20 schools together for side-by-side comparisons.

Artemis Accords: San Marino signed NASA’s Artemis Accords in Rimini, becoming the 76th signatory and joining a fast-growing coalition focused on transparent, peaceful lunar exploration. Local Tech & Privacy: An explainer revisits Flock license-plate camera systems, raising fresh concerns about how much vehicle data can be collected, stored, and linked to people. Medical Innovation: Xenix Medical won FDA 510(k) clearance to add NanoACTIV Surface Technology to the Riva modular pedicle screw system, expanding osteogenic surface tech beyond 3D-printed implants. Infrastructure Risk: Aterio flags grid-power constraints that could delay Oracle’s Wisconsin data center campus buildout, with meaningful load unlikely before mid-2028. EU Travel Tech: The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is rolling out for many UK travelers, requiring biometric registration and ending passport stamping. San Marino Community: Cal State LA students toured The Huntington in San Marino, blending research-library, art, and botanical science in an on-site visit.

Artemis Accords: San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords, signing in Rimini with NASA and U.S. officials present—part of a fast-growing coalition focused on peaceful, transparent lunar exploration. Space Policy Momentum: NASA highlighted that participation has surged to 76 countries, with commitments spanning emergency assistance, open science, and avoiding harmful interference as more missions gear up for the Moon. Biotech & Medical Tech: Xenix Medical won FDA 510(k) clearance to add NanoACTIV Surface Technology to the screw shanks of its Riva posterior fixation system, extending osteogenic surface benefits across more titanium implant types. Infrastructure Risk Watch: Aterio flagged grid-power constraints as a key risk to Oracle’s Wisconsin data center delivery timeline, pointing to permitting and utility interconnection approval delays. Privacy & Surveillance: An explainer digs into Flock cameras—how they go beyond license-plate scanning and raise concerns about privacy and searchable vehicle movement records. Local Community Tech/Science Events: The Huntington’s Halloween “Strange Science” returns for its 10th year in San Marino, with after-hours activities and tickets on sale Oct. 1.

Space Policy: San Marino became the 76th Artemis Accords signatory, signing in Rimini alongside NASA and U.S. officials—part of a fast run of new members that expands shared rules for lunar exploration, transparency, emergency help, and open science. Biotech/Medical Devices: Xenix Medical won FDA 510(k) clearance to add NanoACTIV™ surface technology to the screw shanks of its Riva® modular pedicle screw system, extending osteogenic surface benefits across more implant types. Infrastructure & Power: Aterio warns Oracle’s Wisconsin data center project faces delivery risk tied to grid power—permits are in hand, but a new high-voltage interconnection approval process is resetting after scope changes. Cybercrime & Justice: The UN’s Abu Dhabi Crime Congress adopted a digital-age blueprint targeting cybercrime, fraud, and “crime as a service,” pushing justice digitalization and AI with safeguards. Travel Tech: The EU Entry/Exit System is rolling out biometric checks for many UK travelers, replacing passport stamps and bringing queue concerns. San Marino Legal: A San Marino lawyer says her father was indicted for slander after authorities allegedly refused to examine a key document in a long-running Banca di San Marino dispute.

Space Policy: San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords in Rimini, with Minister Rossano Fabbri signing alongside NASA and U.S. officials—part of a fast run of new country joins that’s pushing shared rules for lunar exploration, including transparency, emergency help, open science, and protecting historic sites. Tech & Safety: AGV unveiled the Pista GP R3 full-carbon racing helmet, adding its Sphera “Release Layer System” aimed at reducing rotational forces in crashes, with the brand claiming a major concussion-risk reduction and debuting the tech at recent Misano MotoGP events. Digital Justice: The UN’s Abu Dhabi Crime Congress adopted the Abu Dhabi Declaration, backing a global blueprint to tackle cybercrime, “crime as a service,” and fraud, while calling for safer digital justice systems and AI with human oversight. Local Legal Watch: A San Marino lawyer says her father has been indicted for slander after a long-running dispute tied to Banca di San Marino documents.

Space Policy: San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords in Rimini, signing with NASA and U.S. officials present—coming just a day after Côte d’Ivoire joined as the 75th, and part of a fast run of new signatories across the past month. Cybercrime & Justice: The UN’s Abu Dhabi Crime Congress adopted the Abu Dhabi Declaration, pushing a global blueprint to tackle digital-age crime, including “crime as a service,” and calling for safer justice digitalization with AI safeguards. Local Governance: South Pasadena is revising its noise rules, moving from subjective complaints to enforceable decibel limits with new daytime/nighttime standards after field measurements showed frequent exceedances. Legal Affairs (San Marino): A San Marino lawyer’s Brussels-linked case update says her father has been indicted for slander, after a long dispute over documents tied to alleged bank-related claims. Tech & Safety (Motorsport): AGV unveiled the Pista GP R3 helmet with its new Release Layer System aimed at reducing rotational forces and concussion risk.

Space Policy: NASA says the Artemis Accords now have 76 signatories after welcoming Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, and San Marino—part of a push toward lunar return and partner-led exploration. Local Tech & Governance: South Pasadena is debating a shift from subjective noise rules to enforceable decibel limits, using field measurements and comparing standards with nearby cities including San Marino. Cybercrime & Justice: The UN’s Abu Dhabi Crime Congress adopted the Abu Dhabi Declaration, calling for safeguards as countries digitalize justice systems and use AI to tackle cybercrime and “crime as a service.” San Marino Legal Watch: A San Marino lawyer says her father was indicted for slander after a long-running dispute tied to Banca di San Marino documents was treated as never examined on the merits. Sports Tech Angle: NASA’s Artemis news also intersects with San Marino’s presence in international sport—Belarus’ UEFA Nations League kit update lists San Marino as an opponent.

Cybercrime Policy: The UN’s 15th Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi adopted the “Abu Dhabi Declaration,” a global blueprint targeting cybercrime, fraud, and “crime as a service,” with commitments to digitalise justice systems and use AI under safeguards like human oversight and data protection. Space & Diplomacy: San Marino officially signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 76th signatory, with NASA highlighting Moon-base plans and inviting payload and CubeSat participation. Helmet Safety Tech: AGV unveiled the Pista GP R3 with its new Sphera tech (Release Layer System), claiming reduced concussion risk and debuting it during MotoGP action at Misano. Legal/Finance Watch: A San Marino lawyer says her father has been indicted for slander after a long-running dispute tied to a claimed €6.6 million debt and alleged documents never examined on the merits. EU Relations: Andorra and San Marino’s foreign ministers discussed progress toward EU association agreements, including how both countries are moving toward participation in an extended internal market.

Space Policy: San Marino became the 76th signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords in Rimini, with Minister Rossano Fabbri signing on behalf of the country—positioning the microstate for Moon-focused cooperation via payloads, tech demos, and CubeSats. Public Safety & Tech: The UN’s Abu Dhabi crime congress (Day Two) zeroed in on practical responses to cyber-enabled fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, and the responsible use of digital tools and AI. Health & Compliance Tech: A new roundup targets regulated eCommerce for kratom, vapes, and functional mushrooms, highlighting how payment rules and platform bans (including Shopify’s reported vape restrictions) push brands toward specialist developers. Sports Tech & Data: Hearts winger Sabah Kerjota credits data-driven recruitment and analytics at Jamestown for his rise from Italy’s lower tiers to an Albanian national call-up. Safety Gear: AGV unveiled the Pista GP R3 helmet with its Sphera release-layer system, claiming reduced concussion risk for oblique impacts. Local Tech/Science Education: Cal State LA students visited The Huntington in San Marino for research-library, art, and botanical learning.

Space Policy: San Marino became the 76th signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords in Rimini, with Minister Rossano Fabbri signing and NASA highlighting future lunar cooperation via science payloads, tech demos, and CubeSats. Legal & Finance: A San Marino lawyer says a long-running dispute tied to Banca di San Marino hinged on a key document never examined on the merits; now her father, Livio Bacciocchi, has been indicted for slander after attempts to review the debt framework failed. Health & Food Systems: Ireland’s minister used a UN FAO One Health conference in Rome to push for stronger plant health funding and antimicrobial resistance financing, plus a One Health knowledge and intelligence hub. Safety Tech (Motorsport): AGV unveiled the Pista GP R3 helmet with its Sphera system aimed at reducing rotational forces in oblique impacts, designed to lower concussion risk. Local STEM/Community: Cal State LA students visited The Huntington in San Marino for a research-library, art, and botanical gardens day trip.

Space Policy: San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords in Rimini, with NASA and U.S. officials present; Minister Rossano Fabbri signed and said the country backs peaceful, transparent lunar exploration. Safety Tech: AGV unveiled the Pista GP R3 helmet, adding its Sphera Release Layer System aimed at reducing concussion risk from oblique impacts, with the new tech shown in MotoGP track action. Health & Research: At the FAO One Health conference in Rome, Ireland’s Martin Heydon pushed for stronger plant health funding and better antimicrobial resistance financing—topics that connect directly to broader agrifood research priorities. Local STEM & Learning: Cal State LA students took an off-campus trip to The Huntington in San Marino, mixing art, gardens, and a major research library experience. Sports Data: Footballer Sabah Kerjota credits data-driven recruitment and “number-crunching” at Hearts, highlighting how analytics is shaping modern player pathways.

Space Policy: San Marino officially became the 76th signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords in Rimini, with Minister Rossano Fabbri signing alongside U.S. and NASA officials—positioning the country for future lunar cooperation via scientific payloads, tech demos, and CubeSats. Safety Tech: AGV unveiled the Pista GP R3 helmet, adding its Sphera system (Release Layer System) aimed at reducing concussion risk from oblique impacts, and the new lid is already being used by riders at Misano. EU Tech & Travel Systems: The EU allowed several Schengen countries to pause full rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) while facial and fingerprint scan tech is improved, after reports of long passport queues and missed flights. Local STEM & Community: Cal State LA students took an Eagles Off Campus trip to The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino—mixing research, art, and plant science in one day. Sports Tech Culture: Belarus launched a new UEFA Nations League kit campaign with Adidas, and San Marino is listed among its group opponents.

Space Policy: San Marino became the 76th signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords in Rimini, with Industry Minister Rossano Fabbri signing on behalf of the country—an opening for future lunar science payloads, tech demos, and CubeSats. Safety Tech (Motorsport): AGV unveiled the Pista GP R3 helmet, adding its Sphera Release Layer System aimed at reducing concussion risk from oblique impacts; the new lid is already being used by MotoGP/Moto2/Moto3 riders at Misano. Travel Tech (EU Borders): The EU let at least nine Schengen countries pause full rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) while facial and fingerprint scan tech is improved, after reports of long passport queues and missed flights. Aviation Finance: A private aviation operator says stronger implementation of the Cape Town Convention in Nigeria is boosting aircraft financing and leasing, including for aircraft registered in places like San Marino. Local STEM/Community: Cal State LA students took an off-campus trip to The Huntington in San Marino, mixing museum galleries and botanical research spaces.

Helmet Safety Tech: AGV unveiled the Pista GP R3, adding its Sphera “Release Layer System” with micro-sphere elements aimed at reducing rotational forces in oblique crashes—claiming up to a sixfold reduction in concussion risk—while keeping the carbon-fiber, race-focused Pista GP design. EU Border Tech Delays: Nine Schengen countries can pause full rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) until tech for facial and fingerprint scans is ready, after queues and missed-flight complaints during earlier partial implementation. EU Relations (Andorra–San Marino): Andorra’s foreign minister met San Marino’s Constantinos Kombos at the UN, discussing progress on EU association agreements and the “extended internal market” framework, including financial services access. Agrifood One Health: Ireland’s Martin Heydon spoke at the FAO on One Health in agrifood systems, pushing for stronger plant health funding and AMR financing, plus a knowledge-and-intelligence hub to streamline reporting. Aviation Finance & Registration: A private aviation operator said stronger Cape Town Convention implementation in Nigeria is improving confidence for aircraft financiers and lessors, while noting ongoing concerns around repossession enforcement and certification.

Helmet Safety Tech: AGV unveiled the Pista GP R3, adding its Sphera “Release Layer System” with micro-sphere tech aimed at reducing rotational forces in oblique impacts—claiming up to a sixfold concussion risk reduction—built for the latest FIM FRHPhe-02 racing standard. Border Tech Rollout: The EU allowed at least nine Schengen countries to pause full rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) while facial and fingerprint scan tech is brought up to speed, after earlier queues and travel disruptions. Aviation Finance & Law: A private aviation operator says stronger Cape Town Convention implementation in Nigeria is improving protection for aircraft financiers and lessors, while also calling for clearer rules around aircraft ownership vs charter operations and faster certification. Agrifood One Health: Ireland’s agriculture minister highlighted plant health funding and antimicrobial resistance financing at a UN FAO One Health conference in Rome, pushing for a research-driven, cross-border approach. Local Tech Culture (San Marino tie-in): A global arable-land map ranks San Marino among countries with high arable land share (33.1%), using World Bank land classification data.

Helmet Safety Tech: AGV unveiled the Pista GP R3 with its Sphera system, using a release-layer design and micro-sphere-like elements to reduce rotational forces in oblique impacts, aiming to cut concussion risk by six times and debuting the tech at Misano. EU Border Tech: Nine Schengen countries can pause full rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) through 2026 while facial and fingerprint scan tech is improved, after queues and missed flights sparked complaints. Aviation Finance & Regulation: A private aviation operator says stronger Cape Town Convention implementation in Nigeria is boosting aircraft financing and leasing, while calling for clearer rules on ownership vs charter and faster certification. Agrifood Health & AMR: Ireland’s agriculture minister highlighted One Health at a FAO conference, pushing for real funding for plant health and keeping antimicrobial resistance financing in step with the cross-border threat. Local Tech Culture (San Marino link): A global arable-land map from World Bank data ranks San Marino among countries with notable arable-land share (33.1%). Community & Science Curiosity: Pasadena Humane’s pig “Honey” found a new home after an online public appeal.