AI Global Summit

The international reference event for Artificial Intelligence

13 · 14 · 15 JUNE 2024 / BOLOGNAFIERE

NUMBERS OF WMF 2024

+130

Institutional Guests

+60.7B

Total Participation in Deals

13.630

Fundings Rounds

1.300B

Investment Portfolio

214B

AUM

+700

Exhibitors

+3.000

Startups and Investors

+70.000

Attendees

+90

Countries

+90

Stages

+1.000

Speakers

+50

Bands and DJs

+130

Institutional Guests

+60.7B

Total Participation in Deals

13.630

Fundings Rounds

1.300B

Investment Portfolio

214B

AUM

+700

Exhibitors

+3.000

Startups and Investors

+70.000

Attendees

+90

Countries

+90

Stages

On the occasion of the WMF - We Make Future, held for the first time at BolognaFiere from June 13 to 15, 2024, the AI Global Summit took place, the international reference event for Artificial Intelligence.

During the three-day event, which hosts industry experts and organizations from around the world, there are educational sessions on AI and its ethical and business applications. On the Mainstage, special guests, experts, and companies from around the world share their experiences and perspectives on AI development. Meanwhile, in the Expo Area, innovative tools and software, technological prototypes, and advanced robotics are showcased, with ample space dedicated to B2B meetings and business activities.

There are also institutional panels and working groups on AI regulation, as well as awards for the best startups with technological and innovative projects that use AI in industrial or research contexts.

The AI Global Summit is part of the WMF for AI initiatives aimed at spreading culture, skills, and education on Artificial Intelligence with the goal of promoting a conscious use of new technological tools that ensures a positive impact on regions, businesses, institutions, and society as a whole.

Discover the AI Global Summit 2024!

Speakers of the AI Global Summit 2024

Giorgio Taverniti

SEO

Co-Founder, Head of SEO & AI Tech

Search On Media Group

Paolo Dello Vicario

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

CEO

ByTek

Jacopo Perfetti

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Co-founder

Oblique.ai and PromptDesign.it

Rosa Grimaldi

INSTITUTIONS

Delegata del Sindaco alla Promozione Economica, Impatto del Tecnopolo, ICC e attrattività internazionale

Emma Redmond

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Associate General Counsel e Head of Privacy EU Data Protection ad

Open AI

Peter Fleischer

DATA PROTECTION & AI

Senior Privacy Counsel

Google

CARI MILLER

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Founder / Principle Researcher 

Center for Inclusive Change

Monika Bielskyte

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Founder

Protopia Future

Abran Maldonado

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Open AI Ambassador, co-founder of

Create Labs

Simone Bianco

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Principal Investigator and Director of Computational Biology

Altos Labs Bay Area Institute of Science

Alec Ross

INNOVATION

Distinguished Adjunct Professor

Bologna Business School

Shalini Kurapati

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Co-founder and CEO

Clearbox AI

Francesco Ubertini

OPEN INNOVATION

President

CINECA

Anahita Moghaddam

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Founder

Neural Beings

Paul Rotzer

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Founder & CEO 

Marketing AI Institute

Sergio Barile

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Professore Economia e Gestione delle Imprese

Università di Roma “La Sapienza”

Alessio Pomaro

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Head of AI

Search On Media Group

Gianluca Sgueo

INSTITUTIONS

Professor of Digital Democracy

Sciences Po Paris

Guido Scorza

INSTITUTIONS

Member

Italian Data Protection Authority

Ganascia Jean-Gabriel

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Emeritus Professor

Sorbonne University

Nestor Maslej

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Research Manager

Human-Centered AI - Stanford University

Gianluca Misuraca

INSTITUTIONS

Founder

Inspiring Futures

Brando Benifei

INSTITUTIONS

Member

European Parliament

Francesco Billari

INSTITUTIONS

Rettore

Università Bocconi

Noa Segre

OPEN INNOVATION

Head of Value Creation

Digital Magics

Antonio Pescapè

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Ordinario di Ingegneria Informatica

Università di Napoli

Matthew Chavira

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

CEO

Prophets of AI

Emanuele Mercanti

DEV

Machine Learning Engineer

Daniele Pucci

RESEARCH

Head of Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)

Massimo Chiriatti

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Chief Technical & Innovation Officer

Lenovo

Monica Orsino

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Sn. Learning & Development Manager

Microsoft

Francesco Profumo

OPEN INNOVATION

Professore del Politecnico di Torino

Giorgio Taverniti

SEO

Co-Founder, Head of SEO & AI Tech

Search On Media Group

Paolo Dello Vicario

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

CEO

ByTek

Jacopo Perfetti

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Co-founder

Oblique.ai and PromptDesign.it

Rosa Grimaldi

INSTITUTIONS

Delegata del Sindaco alla Promozione Economica, Impatto del Tecnopolo, ICC e attrattività internazionale

Emma Redmond

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Associate General Counsel e Head of Privacy EU Data Protection ad

Open AI

Peter Fleischer

DATA PROTECTION & AI

Senior Privacy Counsel

Google

CARI MILLER

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Founder / Principle Researcher 

Center for Inclusive Change

Monika Bielskyte

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Founder

Protopia Future

Main Events and Initiatives

MAINSTAGE

On the Main Stage of the WMF, we listened to internationally renowned speakers and representatives from major brands who are ahead of the curve, showcasing innovative products and market research.

EDUCATION

Between the Mainstage and Training Stages, we met experts from around the world some of the brightest minds in the AI landscape who shared their knowledge and experiences, offering high-level training.

AI DISTRICT & SHOWCASE

The Expo Area hosted the AI District, where international companies and startups in AI, Big Data, and Quantum Computing showcased their work, providing a unique opportunity to explore the latest innovations firsthand.

B2B MEETINGS

B2B meetings with companies from all over the world fostered networking with market players and thousands of professionals who came to Bologna, Italy, for the WMF - We Make Future.

AI JOB PLACEMENT

Participants also had access to a dedicated recruiting service, facilitating job matching in the AI sector. Companies with open positions conducted interviews with professionals seeking employment opportunities.

Data Protection & AI

Big Tech and institutions in dialogue on the Mainstage of WMF

On June 15th, on the Mainstage of WMF, we attended an exceptional panel where representatives from big tech companies like OpenAI and Google discussed innovation, security, technological development, and personal data protection with Italian and European institutions.