We Make Future
International Trade Fair and Festival on Tech and Digital Innovation
JUNE 15·16·17, 2023 / RIMINI EXPO CENTRE
JUNE 15·16·17, 2023 / RIMINI EXPO CENTRE
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
is the guest of honor of WMF 2023
WMF 2023 in NUMBERS
Sir Tim Berners-Lee is the special guest that will be live on the Mainstage of the eleventh edition of WMF - We Make Future, International Trade Fair and Festival on Tech and Digital Innovation, scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from June 15 to 17, 2023.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee OM, KBE, FRS, FREng, FRSA. Named one of Time Magazine’s ‘100 Most Important People of the 20th Century,’ he is the co-founder and CTO of Inrupt, which uses pioneering Solid technology to put individuals in control of their data and give organizations new opportunities to create value for customers in an open marketplace of innovation.
In 1989 while at CERN, Sir Tim invented the World Wide Web. Sir Tim is the Founder and Director of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) which makes technical standards for the Web and the World Wide Web Foundation whose mission is that the World Wide Web serves humanity.
He co-founded and is President of the Open Data Institute in London and is a Professor of Computer Science at Oxford University, and an Emeritus Professor Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 2013, Sir Tim, along with Vinton Cerf, Robert Kahn, Louis Pouzin and Marc Andreesen, was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for "ground-breaking innovation in engineering that has been of global benefit to humanity."
In April 2017, Sir Tim was awarded the Turing Prize, considered the "Nobel Prize of Computing”. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Science and the National Academy of Science. He has been the recipient of several honorary degrees and awards, most recently the Seoul Peace Prize in 2022 for his work promoting data sovereignty and leading the movement to “decentralize” the web.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee OM, KBE, FRS, FREng, FRSA. Named one of Time Magazine’s ‘100 Most Important People of the 20th Century,’ he is the co-founder and CTO of Inrupt, which uses pioneering Solid technology to put individuals in control of their data and give organizations new opportunities to create value for customers in an open marketplace of innovation.
In 1989 while at CERN, Sir Tim invented the World Wide Web. Sir Tim is the Founder and Director of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) which makes technical standards for the Web and the World Wide Web Foundation whose mission is that the World Wide Web serves humanity.
He co-founded and is President of the Open Data Institute in London and is a Professor of Computer Science at Oxford University, and an Emeritus Professor Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 2013, Sir Tim, along with Vinton Cerf, Robert Kahn, Louis Pouzin and Marc Andreesen, was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for "ground-breaking innovation in engineering that has been of global benefit to humanity."
In April 2017, Sir Tim was awarded the Turing Prize, considered the "Nobel Prize of Computing”. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Science and the National Academy of Science. He has been the recipient of several honorary degrees and awards, most recently the Seoul Peace Prize in 2022 for his work promoting data sovereignty and leading the movement to “decentralize” the web.
WMF - We Make Future
Not just a summit, not only a festival
3 days, 100 events, 8 pavilions, making for one unique experience: an all-encompassing event on digital, technological, and social innovation, wrapped up in amazingly good vibes.
Join the 36,000 attendees, startups, investors, institutions, and companies from 50 countries, explore the endless possibilities of digital innovation, expand your network, learn, upskill, and grow your business.
You will experience the unique format of the WMF and enjoy live shows, concerts, and great entertainment together with high-quality education on the main topics of digital innovation, thanks to its 77 vertical stages, and +600 speeches from internationally acknowledged speakers.
Visit the B2B meeting areas, match your interests and meet your next partners, or enter the Startup District, with more than 1.000 startups, and international investors, and dive into the robotics and new technology trends.
Explore the exhibition floor, hosting more than 300 exhibitors in the last edition, and discover all the newness in services and digital solutions, or attend the great international Startup Competition, in which WMF and its partners have already awarded more than 3.3 million euros in prize value.
Get acquainted with the global innovation ecosystem, attend institutional panels held by governmental organizations, and enter the conversation about political approaches.
Look for a new, exciting professional project or your next co-worker with the Digital Job Placement, where companies meet professionals, and freelancers can find their ideal job match.
Relax while enjoying the WMF side events, a great opportunity to network within an informal and friendly environment.
Finally, end your journey on the Mainstage, where +5.000 people onsite - and over 6 million live stream users - will join and listen to international culture icons, activists, and scientists giving their invaluable contributions on the many ways technology can support in creating practical solutions regarding sustainability, social impact, human rights, accessibility, and more.
WMF is not a summit, it is not quite a festival, it is rather an accelerator for culture, education, and innovation, operating as a tool for the entire society.
"We are not an event, we are a tool for society. We are not just a fair, we are a pathway for acceleration. We are not simply a festival, we are activists. We are a platform for building the future. Together."
Cosmano Lombardo - CEO of Search On Media Group and creator of WMF
Join us at WMF 2023 on June 15, 16, and 17 in Rimini (Italy)
Together #WeMakeFuture!
Currently open calls
Startup Competition
The call for the Startup Competition is still up! You will have the chance to compete for huge prizes, and connect with top market players and investors. Are you ready for a quantum leap for your startup? Hurry up, you have until April 2nd to apply!
First stages announced
Already announced the first 15 stages that will be holding our guests (already announced the first 130 speakers): cultural icons, innovators, researchers, and top experts will be joining us from all over the world. More to come soon!
World Startup Fest
The leading international event for startups, scaleups, and investors celebrating innovation-forward entrepreneurship inside a dedicated pavilion. Want to know more about it?
Book your stand
An exhibition floor available in a physical and/or virtual format, with fully customizable options. You will be able to showcase your product to leading players in the tech and digital industry. Get in touch to explore all the stand solutions available.
International Roadshow
A network of worldwide events bound to strengthen the connections between startup ecosystems and bring global innovators together. Next stop: Prague, Czech Republic on April 19! Want to explore the project or host a WMF event in your city?
Some of the events of WMF 2023
Open Innovation
Future Tech & Digital Economy
Culture & Youth
Some of the main topics of WMF2023
AI
Robotics
Startups
Sustainability
Entrepreneurship
Agritech
Smart City
Blockchain
VR
Metaverse
VC
Digital Marketing
SEO
Internationalisation
Edutech
Tourism
Social Media Marketing
Healthcare
Creators
Publishing
Advertising
Culture
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Attendees and International Delegations
from 49 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
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International Trade Fair and Festival on Tech and Digital Innovation
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