We Make Future

JUNE 24 · 25 · 26 2026 | BOLOGNAFIERE

International B2B Trade Fair and Festival on Innovation: AI, Tech, and Digital Marketing

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The Biggest Tech Event

JUNE 24 · 25 · 26 2026
BOLOGNAFIERE

99€+VAT instead of 549€
only by 5/03

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NUMBERS OF WMF 2025

+700

Exhibitors

+3.000

Startups and Investors

+73.000

Attendees

+90

Countries

+90

Stages

+1.000

Speakers

+350

Institutions

+72.8B

Total Participation in Deals

1.800

Exits

1.500B

Investment Portfolio

304B

AUM

+50

Bands and DJs

The Largest Exhibition and Festival AI, Tech & Digital Innovation

WMF is a global platform for building the future

WMF brings together the best of global innovation. A hub for Business, Education, Culture, and Creativity that connects companies, AI and digital agencies, software houses, startups & scale-ups, institutions, and investors from 90 countries.

With 70,000 sqm of exhibition space, over 700 exhibitors, 14 Districts,2,800 B2B meetings, more than 100 events including Side Events dedicated to Business Matching and open innovation, 90 Training Rooms, Concerts, Awards, and much more.

Within the spaces of BolognaFiere, WMF brings together the very best of global innovation.

Companies, innovators, and decision-makers meet artificial intelligence, technology, and digital tools to build the future.

Discover the featured initiatives and prepare for WMF 2026

BOOK YOUR STAND

Participate as an exhibitor in the next edition of WMF: enter the international exhibition area dedicated to Innovation: present your solutions, meet clients, investors, and stakeholders from over 90 countries.

Book your Stand

CALL FOR SPEAKER

The second phase of the Call for Speakers is officially open: more than 90 educational stages and over 1,000 speakers from all over the world in the last edition.

Apply by March 12th!

Apply

BUSINESS MATCH PROMO

Pre-arranged B2B meetings and a strategic presence at the fair: grow your business by meeting clients and investors. Offer valid until February 27th.

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STARTUP COMPETITION

The largest international startup competition is open: over €2 million in prizes, side events, and B2B meetings with VCs and international investors. Apply by 03/12!

Apply

AI DISTRICT

The exhibition district where companies, startups, and Big Tech present solutions, software, and technologies in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Meet clients, partners, and investors, and join the most innovative realities!

Exhibit

First Names of WMF 2026

Alberto Sangiovanni Vincentelli University of California, Berkeley

Michiel Scheffer European Innovation Council | European Commission

Giorgio Metta IIT Italian Institute of Technology

Federico Cabitza Università Milano-Bicocca & RedOpen SRL

Giuseppe Lombardo Court of Reggio Calabria

Leyla Elchekhly Al Jazeera Media Network

Madéleine Pilstrand Create Business Incubator

Valeria Lazzaroli ENIA - Ente Nazionale per L'Intelligenza Artificiale

Cosimo Accoto MIT | UNIMORE | POLLICINO AIDVISORY

Susanna Camusso Senate of the Italian Republic

Debora Serracchiani Italian Chamber of Deputies

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WMF is a Certified International Trade Fair

With the support of:

Our Patronages

Some of the main topics of

WMF2026

Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing

Sustainability

Smart City

Robotica

Startup

Blockchain

Big Data

Machine Learning

Coding

Aerospace

Entrepreneurship

Digital Marketing

SEO

internationalization

Edutech

Tourism

Social Media Marketing

Work

Healthtech

Creator Economy

Publishing

Impact

Advertising

Culture

Agritech

Fintech

International Delegations

WMF2026

Albania

Argentina

Austria

Belgium

Brazil

Bulgaria

Canada

China

Croatia

Czechia

Egypt

Estonia

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Guatemala

Hong Kong

India

Italy

Jordan

Luxembourg

Mongolia

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Romania

Serbia

Singapore

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Turkey

USA

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

Events at WMF

Events and Initiatives in the Exhibition Area

The Best of WMF 2025: What a Journey

"What better to say about WMF 2023 than this: I left more energized and pumped up than when I arrived! It was my honour to speak to such engaged, attentive audiences, to be asked such thoughtful questions, and to interact with the best and brightest of so many generations in one fabulous, three-day festival of ideas, business, and just plain fun!"

Jerry Kaplan

AI expert and tablet inventor

"I was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak at this year’s WMF and discuss trends in AI. It is so important to bring different stakeholders together and critically discuss the ways in which we as a society want to engage with new and emerging technologies. The WMF does just that."

Nestor Maslej

Research Manager Human-centered AI, Stanford University

"We Make Future featured a dazzling and delightful array of innovation, powered by creativity, technology, and a shared vision towards an extraordinary future together as a global community. The organization was exceptional, the content was absolutely superb - from the main stage, the salons, and open stages around the beautiful venue. I cannot wait for 2024!"

Rika Nakazawa

NNT Data

"The We Make Future 2023 in Rimini was a blast! This festival celebrates the boundless power of digital connectivity, fuels the flames of innovation, unearths the true potential of Marketing solutions, and empowers visionaries to shape our future. This year I had the honor of presenting a keynote on AI and decoding the future of Digital experiences. The organization was impeccable, the convergence of great minds between exhibitors, attendees and speakers was second to none and the variety of topics and initiatives make this a must-attend event for anyone looking for cutting-edge insights and an electrifying atmosphere!"

Monica Orsino

Microsoft

"Attending the We Make Future Festival as an exhibitor and coordinator of the Swiss-Italian Area was truly inspiring. The startups and their innovative technologies were showcased and the networking opportunities were exceptional, leaving me motivated and excited about the future of the Tech industry. Highly recommended!!"

Marianna Valle

Deputy Secretary General - Camera di Commercio Italiana per la Svizzera

"We're grateful for the opportunity to participate in the We Make Future Festival and Trade Fair. The event provided us with a platform to showcase our innovative solutions and introduced us to a vibrant community passionately striving to shape the future of tech and digital innovation. Thanks, WMF, for giving us the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn from other tech enthusiasts! The festival is a must-attend for startups seeking to stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly digital world!"

Tadeas Marek

CEO Boost.space

"We could not be prouder to have represented Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East at the biggest Startup event in the world, WMF - We Make Future, having been selected out of hundreds of startups from around the world and emerging as the top winner!"

Yalla

Finalist and Winner
of the Startup Competition

"We were selected as one of 6 finalists out of 3000 applicants in the Startup Competition, an achievement that fills us with pride.[...] We want to express our gratitude to the jury and everyone involved in organising this prestigious event. We are always open to new collaborations and ideas that can help build a more sustainable future"

Cyrkl

Finalist and Winner
of the Startup Competition

"We would like to extend our gratitude to the WMF - We Make Future team
as well as congratulate all the exceptional start-ups who participated and inspired us throughout the contest"