WMF 2023

MAINSTAGE

15 · 16 · 17 JUNE 2023 / RIMINI EXPO CENTRE
Talk
Concerts
Final
Startup Competition
Awards
Round Table
Keynote
Interviews
DJ set
Performances
Panel

From June 15-17 at WMF - International Fair and Festival on Technological and Digital Innovation, speakers and guests from around the World rocked the Mainstage.

On the Mainstage there were talks, panels and round tables on future trends, shows and entertainment, preview presentations of innovative products and services, but also interviews and reflections on innovative topics with high social impact: the Mainstage is all this and much more!

Among the most important events were also concerts and live sets, including those of Dardust and Dargen D'Amico, who kicked off this edition of WMF, and performances by Samuel, N.A.I.P. and Lucariello.

The Startup Competition Final was also held on the Mainstage, where the 6 finalist startups competed to win the more than €2mln in total prize money.

The Mainstage is the iconic gathering place for the WMF Community. Within it during the three-day event all the stakeholders who contribute to building a shared, inclusive and sustainable tomorrow come together.

Check out below the great guests and some of the main events that took place on the WMF 2023 Mainstage.

15 JUNE

First Day

Opening Ceremony

CO-HOSTING

Some guests of June 15

Events and Topics of the first day

The Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony

The first day brought together the whole community on the Mainstage to kick off the 11th edition of the WMF! We started a new journey of co-construction that, during the three days brought participants, speakers, students, sponsors, startups, NPOs and institutions to work together sharing ideas, creativity and skills to make a better Future.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

As every year, plenty of space was given to Artificial Intelligence in all its declinations: we explored its applications in biomedicine, big data, robotics, without neglecting the impact of AI on the labor market and the social and existential implications of it. With us, among others, Jerry Kaplan, David Hanson, Agnieszka Wykowska.

Digital Tech & Social Impact

Digital Tech & Social Impact

On the WMF Mainstage during the first day, we talked about the impact of new technologies and the digital on the individual and society. World-renowned sociologist Manuel Castells, Cineca President Francesco Ubertini, UIL General Secretary Pierpaolo Bombardieri, among others, shared their vision with us.

Creator Economy

Creator Economy

We discussed the topic of the Creator Economy, about how this market works today and the revolution that has occurred in the entertainment landscape. We did this together with Luca Leoni, CEO of Showreel Media Group, and talked with some of the most established creators in the contemporary scene, such as Camihawke or Pow3r.

Open Innovation

Open Innovation

There were also panels and speeches in the field of Open Innovation: we found out how the sector is evolving and how institutions are moving, through plans to attract startups, innovative companies or Tech Transfer projects, without forgetting the new business prospects made possible by AI.

The Concerts of June 15

Dardust live on MainstageWMF 2023 | June 15 | Electronic Set - Left Emisphere

Dardust live on Mainstage

WMF 2023 | June 15 | Electronic Set - Left Emisphere
Dargen D'Amico live on MainstageWMF 2023 | June 15 | Live Concert

Dargen D'Amico live on Mainstage

WMF 2023 | June 15 | Live Concert

Rewatch the first day of the Mainstage - June 15

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16 JUNE

Second Day

CO-HOSTING

Some guests of June 16

Events and Topics of the second day

The inventor of the World Wide Web at the WMF

The inventor of the World Wide Web at the WMF

The second day of WMF featured the outstanding participation of the inventor of the World Wide Web! The man who started the epochal revolution we know, fundamental to the growth of digital technology and its resulting applications: Sir Tim Berners-Lee.

Startup Competition: the Final

Startup Competition: the Final

The top 6 innovative startups, selected from more than 1,000 applications received in response to the Startup Competition call, competed on the Mainstage at WMF 2023 to win the prizes provided by Startup Competition partners.

AI & Social Impact

AI & Social Impact

Challenges for the near future will involve processing ever increasing masses of data, but also building new scenarios for complex systems such as climate or smart cities. We talked about this with Rika Nakazawa, Monica Orsino, Walter Riviera, Stefano Quintarelli, and Diego Bettoni, among others.

Sustainability

Sustainability

Climate change and biodiversity loss are at the center of the debate. The future of the planet cannot ignore a sustainable approach, linked to digitization and the ethical use of advanced technologies. Alessandra Prampolini, General Director WWF Italy presented the Living Planet Report.

Future of Mobility

Future of Mobility

What are the limits of human aviation? What would happen if humans could fly? Among the discussion topics of the second day was the future of mobility: Sam Rogers showed the vision of Gravity Industries, aimed at opening a new era of human flight.

The Concerts of June 16

Samuel live on MainstageWMF 2023 | June 16 | DJ SET

Samuel live on Mainstage

WMF 2023 | June 16 | DJ SET
N.A.I.P. live on MainstageWMF 2023 | June 16 | Live Concert

N.A.I.P. live on Mainstage

WMF 2023 | June 16 | Live Concert

Rewatch the second day of the Mainstage - June 16

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17 JUNE

Third Day

CO-HOSTING

Some guests of June 17

Events and topics of the third day

New Media

New Media

Does the future lie with the new media? What will be the future of mainstream media? Will they be able to keep up with innovation? We took stock together with some of the most influential protagonists of this revolution, among them Fiamma Goretti, Francesca Milano, Francesco Cancellato, Bianca Arrighini and Alessio Balbi.

Legality & Social Responsability

Legality & Social Responsability

One of the most important issues covered on the Mainstage is definitely legality and the fight against Mafias. Prosecutor at the Court of Catanzaro Nicola Gratteri, DIA Deputy Director Nicola Altiero, Luisa Impastato and Antonio Nicaso shared their experiences with us.

The Creator's profession

The Creator's profession

Alessandro Masala, founder of Breaking Italy, discussed with Favij and Jakidale the evolution of digital platforms, particularly YouTube and the profession of the content creator. Roccotnl and LolloBarollo shared their experience as creators born in the TikTok generation.

International report

International report

We covered the issue of inequality and unfair distribution of wealth thanks to Chiara Putaturo who presented an accurate report from Oxfam. Nestor Maslej from Stanford University, on the other hand, presented the AI Index, the most comprehensive report in AI that informs key policy makers, researchers and practitioners in the field.

Scaleup for Future

Scaleup for Future

WMF's landmark panel, Scaleup for Future: Eggtronic, Nect and Unobravo shared their experiences on the WMF 2023 Mainstage. Three major international scale-ups that have conquered the market in just a few years with their innovative ideas in technology and society.

Performance, show and concerts of June 17

MAINSTAGE AND POOL STAGE
Lucariello live on MainstageWMF 2023 | June 17 | Live Concert

Lucariello live on Mainstage

WMF 2023 | June 17 | Live Concert
Gravity Show on Pool StageWMF 2023 | June 17 | Human Flying Show

Gravity Show on Pool Stage

WMF 2023 | June 17 | Human Flying Show
Bertallot live on Pool StageWMF 2023 | June 17 | DJ SET

Bertallot live on Pool Stage

WMF 2023 | June 17 | DJ SET

Rewatch the third day of the Mainstage - June 17

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