We Make Future

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

JUNE 24 · 25 · 26 2026
BOLOGNAFIERE

99€+VAT instead of 549€
only by 5/03
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

A business, education, and innovation accelerator connecting companies, AI and digital agencies, software houses, startups & scaleups, institutions, and investors from 90 countries.

With 70,000 sqm of exhibition space, over 700 exhibitors, 2,800 B2B meetings, more than 100 side events dedicated to business and open innovation, and 90 training rooms.

Hosted at BolognaFiere, WMF brings together the 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
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 28 Dgtl
Stefano Parini Sky Italia
Veronica Maffei
Stefano Massini
Federico Cabitza Università Milano-Bicocca & RedOpen SRL
Andrea Colamedici Tlon
Jakidale
Beatrice Rigillo
Michele Basile
Alessio Marzilli
Slim Dogs
Stefano Onofri Cubbit
Veronica Gentili Glisco Marketing
Federica Brancale Marketing Freaks
Marco Maltraversi YourDigitalWeb
Guido Scorza
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
Denis Hristov Fund of Funds in Bulgaria
Giancarlo Vergine OverVentures
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
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
Antonella Ciriello Ministry of Justice
Susanna Camusso Senate of the Italian Republic
Marco Bacini LUM University
Debora Serracchiani Italian Chamber of Deputies
WMF is a Certified International Trade Fair

With the support of:

Our Patronages

Challenge / Industry

1 . IndustryTech & Robotics

Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Automation, Physical AI & Industrial Robotics

2 . Space Industry

Space Infrastructure & Software, Earth Observation & Space Data, In-Orbit Services & Sustainability, AI for EO

3 . Food & Agriculture

Agritech, Food Innovation, Food Safety, Sustainable Supply Chain, AI & Agricultural Robotics

4 . AI - Digital Business & Media

Digital Marketing & AI-Driven Agencies, Dev Agencies, AdTech & MarTech Platforms, TV, Radio & Media Platforms, Journalism, Creator Economy, Community Platforms & Engagement Tools, Data Economy & Attention-Based Business Models

5 . Rights & Cybersecurity

Legal Tech, Ethical & Responsible AI, Data Protection & Privacy, Cybersecurity & Cyber Defense, Digital Rights & Accessibility

6 . Entertainment & Cultural Industry

Music, Sports, e-Sports & Gaming, Cinema, Performing Arts & Digital Culture, AI & Creativity

7 . GovTech & Public Services

GovTech, Civic Tech, Digitalization-AI and Services for Public Administration, Digital Public Services, Participation and Transparency

8 . Health & Life Sciences

Wealth & AI/Digital Health, MedTech & Devices, Biotech & Pharma Innovation, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Active Aging, Medical & Assistive Robotics

9 . e-Commerce & Retail

E-commerce & New Commerce, Retail Tech & Store Innovation, Marketing & Promotion Tech, Logistica & Delivery, Software & Platform Solutions, Customer Experience & Loyalty, Robotics for Logistics

10 . Education & Work

Digital Education & EdTech, Skills Development & Lifelong Learning, Work Organization & New Work Models, HR Tech & Talent Management, AI Agents & Generative Learning Technologies, Educational & Training Robotics

11 . CleanTech & Energy

CleanTech, ClimateTech, Renewable Energy, Circular Economy, AI for Environmental Modeling

12 . FinTech, InsurTech & Blockchain

FinTech & InsurTech, Digital Payments & Embedded Finance, Blockchain & Crypto Assets, Digital Identity & Trust Infrastructure, RegTech & Compliance, Alternative Finance & Crowdfunding

13 . Smart Cities & Mobility

Smart Cities/Village & Intelligent Infrastructure, Mobility, Autonomous & Shared Systems, Urban Resilience, Digital Twins & Urban Data Platforms

14 . Tourism & Culture Heritage

Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism, Tourism Promotion, OTA (Online Travel Agencies), Hospitality & HoReCa, Cultural Heritage Enhancement, Small Towns & Rural Areas, Local Identities & Traditions, AI for Tourism.

Some of the main topics of

WMF2026

Artificial Intelligence
Quantum Computing
Sustainability
Smart City
Robotica
Startup
Blockchain
Big Data
Machine Learning
Coding
VR
Aerospace
Entrepreneurship
Digital Marketing
SEO
VC
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

Koders Fest
Govtech Summit
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
Future Show
Innovation Film Fest
Digital Tourism Fest
Research for Future
WMF Giovani
Digital Job Fair

Events and Initiatives in the Exhibition Area

"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
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JUNE 24 · 25 · 26, 2026
BOLOGNAFIERE
WMF - We Make Future

FULL TICKET ON OFFER AT 99€+VAT ONLY UNTIL MARCH 5

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