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Research 4 Future
Events and initiatives dedicated to researchers and the world of scientific research
13 · 14 · 15 JUNE 2024 / BOLOGNAFIERE
NUMBERS of WMF 2024
Scientific research, innovation, creativity, and sustainable future. These pillars provide the sturdy groundwork upon which our country's development is built.
Among the pillars of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) is indeed "Education and Research", a fundamental junction to strengthen research systems and their interaction with the world of business and institutions. To do this, it is necessary to focus attention on the theme through continuous dialogue among various stakeholders, thus creating added value for the country.
For this reason, the WMF hosts the Research 4 Future event, featuring initiatives, calls, awards, and activities entirely dedicated to the world of research and its operators. Also at WMF2024, scheduled for June 13th, 14th, and 15th, 2024, dedicated stages, educational events, roundtable discussions, research presentations, and other moments dedicated to Italian and international scientific research will be held.
Discover the calls and apply to participate, or fill out the form to collaborate in organizing the event as a sponsor or partner.
Next edition guests
Anahita Moghaddam
Founder
Neural Beings
Marco Pietrucci
Head of Innovation
Terna
Anna Caponi
Research Fellow | UX/UI Designer
Università di Siena, Sunlink, Insula Net
Alessandro Martucci
AGILE PLANNING & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
SACE
Clelia Marano
CUSTOMER INSIGHT & PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
SACE
Monika Bielskyte
Founder
Protopia futures
Fabio Piacenti
Presidente
Eures
Giorgio Casoni
Research Fellow | Advanced Design Unit
UNIBO
Eleonora Barelli
Project Manager
IFAB
Andrea Cattabriga
Technologist, Researcher & Strategic Designer
University of Bologna
Valentina Passeri
PostDoc Researcher
CNR - IBBR
Tomas De Zanetti
CEO & Founder
we-go srl
Anatola Araba
Founder
Reimagine Story Lab
Marco Carletti
Senior AI Researcher | CVML specialist | PhD in CS
EVS Embedded Vision Systems
Lorenzo Di Ciaccio
Chairman e Fondatore
Pedius srl & Ridaje srl
Moojan Asghari
Founder
Women in AI
Alessandro Aralla
Senior Marketing Manager & Sustainability Lead
Accenture Song
Bruno Lepri
Head of Mobile and Social Computing Lab | Chief Scientific Officer, Co-director of ELLIS Unit Trento
Fondazione Bruno Kessler | Ipazia S.p.a
Agnieszka Oleksyn - Wajda
Attorney-at-law, Head of the Institute of Sustainability Łazarski University,
Łazarski University, Warsaw
Tiziano Innocenti
Direttore Unità di Metodologia della Ricerca
Fondazione GIMBE
Irene Di Deo
Ricercatrice Senior Osservatorio Artificial Intelligence, Osservatori Digital Innovation
Politecnico di Milano
Martina Cavallucci
Data scientist
IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori"
Chiara Pennuti
Junior Manufacturing Engineer
Isar Aerospace SE
Francesco Saverio Nucci
Chief Innovation Evangelist
Uninettuno
Susanne Kahlich
Founder & CEO
SINGE GmbH
Gabriele Venturi
Founder
@ PandasAI
Eva Alessi
Sustainability Manager
WWF
Sara Savelli
Campaining Supervisor
WWF Italia
Federico Semeraro
Chair Elect European Resuscitation Council - Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
European Resuscitation Council
Amit Prabhu
AI Consultant, Author, Speaker
NA
Weza Bombo Joao
Founder and Chairman of the Africa Association + Sustainability Consultant at Ernst & Young
EY Sustainability
Emanuele Frontoni
Professore Ordinario di informatica e Co-Director
Università di Macerata-VRAI Vision
Raffaele Pugliese
Scientific Research Coordinator
NeMO Lab, ASST Niguarda
Jacopo Perfetti
Prompt Designer & Co-founder
PromptDesign.it
Gina Portella
Coordinatrice della Divisione Medica
EMERGENCY
Rolando Bricchi
IT director
EMERGENCY ONG ONLUS
Luca Marton
Socio Paper Eco Srl e CER Italy
To Be Plus
Michele Pio Di Pasquale
Creative Technologist | Consultant | Teacher | Communicator
Andrea D'Onofrio
Western Europe Data & AI Lead
Microsoft
Marco Merola
Giornalista e fondatore
Adaptation.it
Alessandro Bruno
Senior Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Computer Science
Università IULM
Adhiraj Dogra
Regional Product Lead
Google
Stefano Besana
Partner | Human Capital
Deloitte Consulting
Pauldy Otermans
COO and Head of Research AI in Education at OIAI by Otermans Institute
OIAI | Otermans Institute
Luana Lo Piccolo
Global AI Governance & Legal Strategist | Expert in Responsible AI
Enrica Sabatini
Co-founder
Camelot SB
Artur Mosiak
Regional Senior Product Lead, Privacy Measurement
Google
Regina Nkenchor
Founder & Executive Director
OpenKids Africa
Francesca Barisani
Chief of Outreach
EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative
Mohab Fekry
Staff Software Engineer
Google
JEAN-GABRIEL GANASCIA
Emeritus Professor
Sorbonne University
Lisa Lanzarini
Vicepresidente di CampuStore - CEO e Founder di IFE Academy
CampuStore - IFE Academy
Paolo Martinelli
Presidente
Archilabò
Laura Marchetti
YouTube Ads Product Lead @Google
Google
Daniele Panfilo
CEO e Co-Founder
Aindo
Simona Vultaggio
Manager - Education & Connects Solutions
SACEMain events of Research 4 Future
EducationDiscover the preview of the Research 4 Future program: among the dedicated stages, you can find EduTech, AI for Health, Climate Change, Tech Research, Google Innovation, Marketing Automation, and many more!
Expo AreaIn the Expo Area of the WMF research centres and international realities belonging to the field of scientific research exhibit. You will be able to see the state-of-the-art of Italian and international research and get in touch with the representatives of the main sector realities.
Digital Job PlacementThe WMF web-app will feature a recruitment service for participants to facilitate matching between digital professionals seeking employment and companies with open job positions.
Discover the preview of the Research 4 Future program: among the dedicated stages, you can find EduTech, AI for Health, Climate Change, Tech Research, Google Innovation, Marketing Automation, and many more!
In the Expo Area of the WMF research centres and international realities belonging to the field of scientific research exhibit. You will be able to see the state-of-the-art of Italian and international research and get in touch with the representatives of the main sector realities.
The WMF web-app will feature a recruitment service for participants to facilitate matching between digital professionals seeking employment and companies with open job positions.
Other initiatives about Research and Innovation
Guests from the world of Research
Every year on the Mainstage of the WMF, excellence from the international scientific research community takes the spotlight, such as Federico Faggin, Inventor of the Intel 4004 Microprocessor, Luciano Floridi, Jerry Kaplan, David Hanson, as well as Agnieszka Wykowska and Giorgio Metta from the Italian Institute of Technology, Pierre Philippe Mathieu from the European Space Agency (ESA), Bojan Jerbić from the University of Zagreb, and more.
Stage Research4Future
In past editions, there have been numerous speeches from the world of research, with the participation of professionals and industry operators as well as major national and international research institutes. Among them, collaborations with major research centers such as CINECA, INFN, INGV, Garr, IFAB Foundation, GIMBE Foundation, IIT, ASI, ESA, and the participation of, among others, former Minister of Education Patrizio Bianchi, Francesco Ubertini, Nino Cartabellotta, and Sanzio Bassini. Even at WMF2024, both on the dedicated stage and the Mainstage, ample space will be dedicated to the world of research, and numerous speakers will present their R&D work.
Research 4 Future Program
AI for Future
The AI for Future stage, part of the WMF's AI Global Summit event and sponsored by Globant, will offer talks on the application and future of artificial intelligence by leading Italian and international experts in the field.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
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Innovation Showcase
This stage, powered by SAP on the 13th of June, showcases products and services presented by startups, SMEs, and companies offering innovative solutions to corporate needs and, generally, the market.Powered by
Google Innovations
The stage presents the latest trends and innovations in the Google ecosystem. Featuring international speakers and experts in the field, we will explore the dynamics of YouTube, Analytics, Performance Max, and GitHub/Scripts to harness the full potential of Google platforms for your digital success.This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
Future of Open Innovation & VC
Embark on a journey to explore the characteristics of a global community of innovators committed to co-designing inclusive prosperity and a better future. Through immersion in diverse ecosystems and approaches, participants will gain valuable insights into the dynamics of open innovation and collaboration on a global scale. Together, we will cultivate a community of changemakers dedicated to shaping a more equitable and sustainable world for generations to comeAI Marketing
The AI Marketing stage, part of WMF's AI Global Summit and sponsored by Get Response, offers talks on the application of marketing in the field of artificial intelligence and insights on AI from top Italian and international industry experts.This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
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Prophets of AI
In this stage, speeches and interventions by some of the most respected international experts in Artificial Intelligence will alternate.
Thanks to the partnership between Search On Media Group and WMF with Prophets of AI - a leading American entity for connecting with experts in the AI field - this stage will feature brilliant minds who have made significant contributions to the advancement of artificial intelligence, robotics, and consciousness fields, coming from diverse backgrounds such as computer science, art, finance, and informatics.
Masterclass
The WMF proposes a Masterclass dedicated to the deepening of some hot topics for the AI & Digital-Tech sector through which it will be possible to understand the strategic use of Artificial Intelligence. The Masterclass will last two hours, in which it will be possible to relate with some of the leading experts in the field and are intended for a maximum of 25 people, to ensure the best possible interaction with the speakers.E-Commerce
The stage, within the E-commerce Fest and sponsored by Connecteed, is dedicated to the main strategies for optimizing online sales: the biggest innovations in the world of digital marketing and the most interesting integrations will be presented by leading industry profiles.This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
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Advertising
The stage, powered by SMConnect, is the ideal place to discover new trends and best practices in digital advertising. Industry experts will provide insightful insights into the latest technologies and tools to help companies optimize their advertising campaigns and increase their ROI.This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
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Brand
The stage hosts prominent speakers that will offer their insights into the world of branding: through informative and vertical interventions, the strategic role of brands in the digital age, their relationship with consumers, impact on the social context, vertical platforms, communities, and much more will be thoroughly explored.This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
SEO
On this stage, powered by SM CONNECT, industry experts will address the most technical and advanced areas of SEO. Presentations and case studies will delve into tools and strategies that continuously shape the entire digital sector.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
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Social Media Strategies
The stage, powered by SMStrategies, offers informative speeches dedicated to fundamental strategies for measuring and optimizing performance on social media. You will delve into the most effective techniques to maximize the impact of your online activities, optimizing your social media presence to achieve your business goals.This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
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Mainstage
This is the biggest stage of the WMF that brings together all the themes of the Festival, where tech experts and innovators share their ideas and visions.
Inspirational talks, interviews, and debates will take place on the Mainstage to explore the latest technological developments and different aspects of innovation and its ethical, social and economic implications.
Not only creative insights and reflections on the Future but also moments of show and entertainment with concerts, live performances, the Startup Competition Final and award ceremonies with the WMF Awards.
Book Presentation
The stage, part of the Book Fair at WMF, is dedicated to talks, book presentations, and interviews on the major developments in the publishing sector. Authors will discuss topics related to digital, sustainability, innovation, and social impact.Powered by
Tech Policies and Communities
This stage is part of GovTech Summit: the event on innovation in global policies, a meeting point to explore the synergies between technology, governance, and innovation.Powered by
WorkTech Policies
This stage is part of the GovTech Summit: the event on innovation in global policies, a meeting point to explore the synergies between technology, governance, and innovation.
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AI Tools & Services
In this stage, speakers will examine how the corporate use of artificial intelligence can automate processes and improve overall performanceAll speeches within the room are branded
Influencer Marketing
The stage, powered by SMStrategies, explores the world of digital influencers, delving into winning strategies for collaborating with influencers and identifying the best partnership opportunities, as well as creating engaging content that captures the attention of the target audience.This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
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Italy, EU and Global Diplomacy
This stage is part of the GovTech Summit: the event on innovation in global policies, a meeting point to explore the synergies between technology, governance, and innovation.Powered by
Content Creators
The stage, part of WMF's Creators Fest, is where the world of Content Creators comes to life with interviews, sketches, panels, talks, and meetings with the protagonists of the content creation world and their communities.
Startup Stage
Every year at the WMF, all the players in the innovation ecosystem come together: meet the founders of the selected startups, who will be able to present their project to an international audience of potential investors, partners and media, and join the WMF's international network, thus accelerating the opportunities for success.Edutech
The Edutech Stage provides a comprehensive overview of the latest frontiers in educational technology. Through a series of engaging and informative speeches, industry experts will explore the potentials, challenges, and innovative applications that are transforming the way we learn and teachEthics & AI
The stage dedicated to Ethics and Artificial Intelligence explores the latest trends, innovative applications, and future perspectives in the field of AI and ethics. Experts from around the world converge to discuss the ethical challenges and opportunities offered by AI, promoting collaboration and innovation, presenting a crossroads of ideas and perspectives that shape the future of ethics and AI in the digital age.Digital Tools & Services
Xrs, chatbots, NLP, and many other revolutionary technologies will be at the heart of our speakers' interventions in this internship, such as augmented reality, virtual reality and chatbots, and how companies can use them to improve customer experience and engagement.
All talks within the room are branded.
Work, HR & Digital Skills
The stage dedicated to the world of work delves into the challenges and opportunities in the realm of human resources and digital skills. Experts and HR managers from various national and international backgrounds will share valuable insights on emerging trends and possible future scenarios in the workplace context.Climate Change
On this stage, researchers, consultants, and non-profit organizations will take turns presenting the state of the art and the major implications of climate change, focusing on existing solutions and key trends at both national and global levelsData Analytics
The stage, sponsored by Exelab, is dedicated to web data measurement, collection, and analysis processes aimed at optimizing their utilization. The speeches will examine the new tools in the field and the latest trends to improve campaign reporting.This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
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Knowledge Share
Voices and testimonies of innovation will take center stage at the Open Stage by Netval and Knowledge Share at WMF! On June 14th, 2024, get ready to dive into deep tech and technology transfer.
Not only will Netval and KS be present as partners, with an Expo Area featuring 40 of the most promising startups from the KS 2.0 platform and the national innovation landscape, but they will also bring best practices and industry professional viewpoints!
We'll delve into deep tech topics with a focus on the world of Start-Ups and Technology Transfer. But it won't be just theory: on stage, authoritative experts and pioneers will share experiences and concrete examples of the disruptive potential of deep tech in shaping our future.
Netval and Knowledge Share are not just present; they are the engines driving this extraordinary journey into innovation. Join us as we transform the event into an unforgettable experience, creating deep connections and opening the doors to a world of possibilities.
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this revolution: mark June 14th on your calendars and get ready to be transported to the forefront of global innovation.
Come discover the future with us at the Open Stage by Netval and Knowledge Share at WMF.
For more information about Associazione Netval: Who We Are - Netval
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Marketing Automation
The stage offers a series of presentations by various speakers on the topic of Marketing Automation, aimed at illustrating how it transforms the way companies interact with their customers, enabling personalized and timely communication.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
Social Inclusion
During this stage, we will discuss with experts, academics, and activists how to promote the growth of a more inclusive environment by eliminating structural prejudices and recognizing, instead, the true value of diversity.Augmented & Virtual Reality
The stage, featuring prominent international speakers in the field, will explore the latest trends, innovative applications and future prospects of Augmented and Virtual Reality, delving into how these technologies are transforming industries such as gaming, education, design and more.
Tech 4 Business
On this stage the speakers will examine how companies can leverage recent technological developments to improve operations, efficiency and innovation.
Generative AI
The proposed stage, sponsored by Telematic International University Uninettuno, provides the opportunity to immerse oneself, through various speeches, in the world of Generative AI, a rapidly growing field that combines artificial intelligence and creativity.This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
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Future of Entrepreneurship
In this stage you will be inspired by stories of entrepreneurial successes, by the efficient and creative use of today's digital tools, and by visions of the future!Open stage 11 - Pad 30
WMF Off
The stage hosts round tables, debates, and the Festival's community coming together to discuss topics that have always been close to the heart of WMF. Discussions will therefore alternate between newsletters, new digital scenarios, and trends in the technology sector.
Digital Commerce & Marketing Services
In this stage, speakers will discuss strategies and tools to help companies succeed in e-commerce, including tips for increasing sales, optimizing user experience, and using effective marketing techniques.All speeches within the room are branded
Digital Strategy
The stage will offer case studies and working models, marketing and communication with informative and vertical talks to develop successful digital strategies and explore the most effective planning to tackle the challenges of the contemporary market.This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
Machine Learning
The stage offers insightful and focused talks on the latest trends in computer programming. Participants will have the opportunity to delve deep into the vast universe of software development, gaining essential skills to tackle complex challenges and craft innovative solutions.Human Rights
The stage explores, with the participation of leading international speakers, the crucial issues that define the global human rights agenda. We will delve into current issues, new challenges and best practices for promoting and defending human rights around the world, providing a global and interdisciplinary perspective on a critically important topic.Content Marketing
In this stage, industry experts will discuss strategy and creativity. A place where the brightest minds converge to share ideas and inspire innovation.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.
AI for Health
The AI for Health stage, powered by the GIMBE Foundation, offers a unique opportunity to explore the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. You will be involved in the study of best practices and winning strategies for using artificial intelligence to improve people's health and well-being.Powered by
Sustainability & Tech
The stage offers, through interventions by various international and non-international speakers, insights into the theme of sustainability and technology. Participants will focus on how technological innovation can currently drive the transition towards a more sustainable world.
TikTok
This stage, sponsored by TikTok Italy, explores the creative and technical dynamics of the platform. Training sessions, case studies and best practices to better elaborate strategies on TikTok.Sponsored by
Tech for No Profit
The stage dedicated to the Third Sector: non-profit organizations, institutions, volunteers, and experts offer informative speeches on the latest innovations and trends aimed at promoting actions to support a more equitable and inclusive society.UX & UI
The UX & UI stage, powered by Architecta, will immerse you in the world of user experience and user interface. Those who follow this stage will have the opportunity to explore and deepen best practices for designing engaging and intuitive digital experiences.Powered by
Impact to Business
The program of this open stage will help you understand how to co-design a sustainable, inclusive and scalable model of prosperity and increase the positive impact of initiatives born to respond locally to global challenges on your community and the environment around you.Coding Front-end
The Frontend Coding stage offers in-depth and focused talks on the latest trends and practices in frontend development. Here, participants will have the opportunity to explore key aspects of user interface design and implementation in detail, gaining essential skills to tackle complex challenges and develop innovative, cutting-edge solutions.
Back-End & Cloud
The stage provides comprehensive and targeted discussions on the latest trends and strategies in backend development and cloud computing. Attendees will delve deep into crucial aspects of server-side programming and cloud infrastructure, acquiring vital skills to address intricate challenges and engineer innovative solutions tailored to modern computing environments.E-Sports & Gaming
This stage hosts discussions on the present and future of the gaming and eSports businessTourism
The stage provides training sessions on innovations in the tourism sector and digital integrations to optimize offerings in an international marketCybersecurity
On this stage, experts address the increasingly fundamental topic of Cybersecurity with informative and specialized speeches.Space Economy
On this stage, there will be talks dedicated to the opportunities and challenges in the space economy. Here, industry experts and innovators will share ideas and strategies to maximize the commercial and technological potential of space and discuss the future of the sector.
Video Marketing
On this stage, the world of video marketing will be explored through expert interventions that explain how to use videos to promote a product, a service, or an idea, increasing engagement and involving the target audience.Environmental Transformation
This stage is part of the GovTech Summit: the event on innovation in global policies, a meeting point to explore the synergies between technology, governance, and innovation.Powered by
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