We Make Future

JUNE 24 · 25 · 26 2026 | BOLOGNAFIERE
International B2B Trade Fair and Festival on AI, Tech, and Digital Innovation
FULL TICKET ON OFFER AT 99€+VAT
ONLY UNTIL MARCH 5
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 International Trade Fair on AI, Tech & Digital Innovation

WMF is a global platform for building the future

An accelerator of culture, education, and innovation that operates as a tool in service of society, connecting Italy and the world.

3 days, over 100 events, and a unique format that combines Expo, Education, B2B Meetings, Networking, Culture, Concerts, Shows, and Entertainment within the spaces of BolognaFiere.

People, cultures, and generations meet at WMF, where innovation and technology become bridges to build a better future.

One World, One Future!

Discover the featured initiatives and prepare for WMF 2026

BOOK YOUR STAND
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.

CALL FOR SPEAKER
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!

BUSINESS MATCH PROMO
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.

STARTUP COMPETITION
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!

AI DISTRICT
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!

First Names of WMF 2026

Corey Ching OpenAI
Karen Zhou Anthropic
Alberto Sangiovanni Vincentelli University of California, Berkeley
Marco Pavone NVIDIA
Aprajita Jain Google
Veronica La Regina
Daniele Pucci Generative Bionics
Matteo Mille Microsoft Italia
Sasha Luccioni
Nestor Maslej AI Stanford University
Enrico Mentana La7
Luigi Traldi Klarna
Corrado Formigli La7
Alicia Hanf Head of Institutional Ecosystem Partnerships
Claudio Iacopino ESA
Francesco Ubertini Cineca
Giorgio Metta IIT Italian Institute of Technology
Simone Bianco Altos Labs Bay Area Institute of Science
Alec Ross Bologna Business School
Pierre-Philippe Mathieu ESA Civil Security from Space Programme
Cecilia Sala Chora News
Federico Menna EIT Digital
Stefano Parini Sky Italia
Veronica Maffei
Stefano Massini
Federico Cabitza Università Milano-Bicocca & RedOpen SRL
Andrea Colamedici Tlon
Jakidale
Beatrice Rigillo
Alessio Marzilli
Slim Dogs
Stefano Onofri Cubbit
Veronica Gentili Glisco Marketing
Federica Brancale Marketing Freaks
Marco Maltraversi YourDigitalWeb
Giuseppe Lombardo Court of Reggio Calabria
Davide Casaleggio Casaleggio Associati
Andrea Baino Tredo
Karma B
Nadia Lauricella
Leyla Elchekhly Al Jazeera Media Network
Florin Catalin Silicon Allee
Vera Gheno
Giancarlo Vergine OverVentures
Denis Hristov Fund of Funds in Bulgaria
Giovanni Zazzerini INSME
Francesca Braga -
Madéleine Pilstrand Create Business Incubator
Valeria Lazzaroli ENIA - Ente Nazionale per L'Intelligenza Artificiale
Martina Marchiò Medici Senza Frontiere
Farnaz Behroozi Huma
Carlotta Bernardi Making Science
Marco Giacosa Gruppo San Donato
Matteo Sbarra Connexia
Fernanda Faini Pegaso University
Giacomo Pompei AgriEuro
Cosimo Accoto MIT | UNIMORE | POLLICINO AIDVISORY
Enza Bergantino Jacleroi
Angelo Del Priore HP
Antonella Ciriello Ministero della Giustizia
Susanna Camusso Senate of the Italian Republic
Marco Bacini LUM University
Debora Serracchiani Italian Chamber of Deputies
Erica Occhionero
Luisa Rizzo
Pegah Moshir Pour
Lorenzo Tondo The Guardian
Piergiorgio Marini Philip Morris Italia
Massimiliano Montefusco RDS
Piero Ingrosso Coopfond
Mara Dettmann the LEGO Group

With the support of:

"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
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."
Research Manager Human-centered AI, Stanford University
Nestor Maslej
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!"
NNT Data
Rika Nakazawa
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!"
Microsoft
Monica Orsino
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!!"
Deputy Secretary General - Camera di Commercio Italiana per la Svizzera
Marianna Valle
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
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!"
Finalist and Winner of the Startup Competition
Yalla
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"
Finalist and Winner of the Startup Competition
Cyrkl
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"
Finalist and Winner of the Startup Competition
Wallife
Wallife
Finalist and Winner
of the Startup Competition

Certified International Trade Fair

Attendees and International Delegations

from 90 Countries

Albania
Argentina
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmarck
Domenican Republica
Egypt
Estonia
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Lebanon
Lithuania
Malaysia
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
United Kingdom
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
U.S.A

Events at WMF

AI Global Summit
World Startup Fest
Creators Fest
VC e Open Innovation Fest
Music Fest
eSports & Gaming Fest
Book Fair
Web Marketing Fest
E-commerce Fest
Govtech Summit
Koders Fest
Future Show
Innovation Film Fest
Digital Tourism Fest
Research for Future
WMF Giovani
Digital Job Fair

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JUNE 24 · 25 · 26, 2026
BOLOGNAFIERE
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