Within the WMF - International Fair and Festival on Technological and Digital Innovation - the 2024 edition of the World Startup Fest took place: the international reference event for innovative SMEs, startups, scaleups, and investors.
In 2024, the World Startup Fest welcomed over 3,000 innovation stakeholdersfrom 90 countries. The opportunities to meet a global community committed to defining the future of innovation are increasing year by year.
During the World Startup Fest, a wide range of events and initiatives are organized to connect the best of global innovation and offer founders and investors continuous opportunities for B2B meetings, networking, growth, and visibility.
Discover below the opportunities reserved for startups and investors, and the events of the World Startup Fest 2024!
This year at WMF, the final of the Startup Competition was held again, attracting applications from all over the world. The six finalist startups competed on the Mainstage, indicating which of the 12 Future Challenges identified by WMF they are addressing.
The Expo Area of the WMF hosts the Startup District: the exhibition area dedicated to Italian and international startups. It features entities from over 90 countries, international delegations, and dedicated showcases.
Founders have the opportunity to conduct B2B meetings with investors and both Italian and international delegations.
Educational Stages of World Startup Fest 2024
The World Startup Fest is a platform to share ideas, learn from others' experiences, and discover the latest trends in the world of innovation: a series of sessions and debates involving key figures from programs dedicated to startups and open innovation stakeholders.
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.
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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 come
AI 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 performance
All 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.
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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 teach
Ethics & 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 levels
Data 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.
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.
All talks within the room are branded
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 business
Tourism
The stage provides training sessions on innovations in the tourism sector and digital integrations to optimize offerings in an international market
Cybersecurity
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.
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Mainstage
Co-Hosting
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman
WMF - We Make Future
Veronica Maffei
Tv Journalist
Karma B
Drag Artists
Mainstage
Live Set
Disco Club Paradiso
Band
Mainstage
Opening Ceremony WMF 2024
WMF 2024
Fatoumata Diawara
Singer & Performer
Giorgio Taverniti
Head of SEO
Search On Media Group
RAI - Pubblica Utilità
Mainstage
Opening and Welcome
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman
WMF - We Make Future
Mainstage
Saluti Istituzionali
Stefano Bonaccini
President of Emilia-Romagna region
Matteo Lepore
Mayor of the Municipality of Bologna
Antonio Bruzzone
General Director
Bologna Fiere
Mainstage
Institutional greetings
Adolfo Urso
Minister
Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy
Mainstage
From soccer voice to an influencer: the evolution of Fabio Caressa (Title Soon Online)
Fabio Caressa
Sports journalist and broadcaster
Mainstage
Music for Culture and Inclusion
Fatoumata Diawara
Singer & Performer
Mainstage
Live Performance
Karma B
Drag Artists
Mainstage
AI factories: towards Europe's digital future
Francesco Ubertini
President and Professor
Cineca and University of Bologna
Mainstage
Generazione Stem: social e divulgazione
Quantum Girl, appassionata di arte e narrazione, ha trovato nella fisica una nuova dimensione. Consapevole del divario di genere nelle STEM, ha deciso di utilizzare i social network per rendere la scienza accessibile e affascinante per tutti, in particolare per le ragazze. Con contenuti creativi e coinvolgenti, condivide la sua esperienza, curiosità scientifiche e l'importanza di promuovere la cultura scientifica. Il suo obiettivo è ispirare altre ragazze a seguire i loro sogni e a non sentirsi escluse da un mondo che ha bisogno di voci diverse e di una rappresentanza equa di genere
Quantum Girl
Content Creator
Mainstage
Live Set
Kenobit
Musician & Content Creator
Mainstage
English
Human Centered AI: the AI Index by Stanford University
The AI Index, led by a diverse team of some of the world’s leading AI thought leaders, is a comprehensive initiative that tracks and measures the progress of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. This presentation provides an overview of the latest trends in AI as told by the 2024 AI Index report. This talk will cover AI from a wide range of perspectives, including trends in technical performance, the economy, policy, ethics and public opinion. Learn about AI from the very same report that has informed some of the world’s leading policymakers, researchers and CEOs.
Nestor Maslej
Research Manager Human-centered AI
Stanford University
Mainstage
English
From Concept to Camera: Insights from a CEO into the future of AI & Film
Pinar Demirdag
Co-founder & CEO
Cuebric
Mainstage
Timeless Passion: Between History and the Soccer Future (Title Soon Online)
Marco Tardelli
Former Football Player - 1982 World Champion
Mainstage
L'innovazione nell'imprenditoria: viaggio dagli US a Bologna
Joe Zadeh
Investor, Former Head of Product & Experiences
Airbnb
Mainstage
AI Symphony per la sfida climatica
Giuseppe Borghi
Head of the Φ-lab Division
ESA - European Space Agency
Mainstage
Closing Session
Session 1 Day 3
Startup Stage
Briefing Innovation Ecosystem
Giuseppe Oppedisano
Chief Innovation Officer
Search On Media Group - We Make Future
Startup Stage
English
Opening
Presentation of the day's program by the WMF team
Giuseppe Oppedisano
Chief Innovation Officer
Search On Media Group - We Make Future
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Coopetition for Regeneration: Collaborating to Reduce our Footprint
Explore the concept of "coopetition" as a powerful driver for collective action and discover how partnerships can accelerate progress towards a more sustainable future.
Martina Fondi
Partner, Business Developer & Head of Forestry
Treedom
Andrea Zuanetti
CEO
Up2You Srl SB
Virginia Castellucci
Head of Sustainability
3Bee
Uros Lekic
Founder and GP
TenNine VC and TenNine PRO
Innovation Showcase
Soul Kitchen's strategic choice for scalable growth: GROW with SAP for scaleups
Ivano Fossati
VP - Head of Cloud ERP
SAP Italia
Andrea Cova
CEO
Soul-K
Startup Stage
English
Innovate From Italy
Let's start here: this panel discussion will help you identify what opportunities should be seized by Italian startups, SMEs and companies and what conditions can make Italy increasingly attractive to those who will choose to innovate from our country.
Lucia Chierchia
Managing Partner
GELLIFY
Massimo Carnelos
Head of Innovation
Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Giovanni Zazzerini
Secretary General
INSME
Joe Zadeh
Former Head of Product & Experiences
Airbnb
Innovation Showcase
Performya: From Google Analytics Activation to True Data-Driven Omnichannel
In a rapidly changing market, Performya turns your marketing into a true Omnichannel Data-Driven Engine in one click. Today there can be no other useful marketing choice.Get a unified and reliable view of all your online and offline activities with one intuitive analytics hub.Performya offers a tailored approach to marketing, with optimized, pre-configured solutions for every industry.Find out now with concrete data how Performya helped other companies overcome challenges and achieve their goals!Because it’s gonna be yours next.
Alessandro Carrieri
Marketing Advisor & Professor
Performya Founder & CMO
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Future of cities and communities: are cities a platform for technological and social innovation?
Cities are living organisms, and their prosperity is based on their resilience and in their ability to adapt to changes, and emerging technologies can be used as allies in urban planning.
Daniele Alberti
Head of Global Open Innovation
Planet Smart City - Smartcorehub.com
Carlo Tursi
CEO
UrbanV
Marco Pietrucci
Head of Innovation
Terna
Francesca Blanc
Researcher - Urban & Regional Planner
LINKS Foundation
Abdul Hadhi
Family Office Manager
Lamar Holding W.L.L
Startup Stage
English
Invitalia for Innovation
Massimo Calzoni
Promotion Manager, support services and coordinator of the Invitalia Startup System
INVITALIA
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Italian innovative ecosystem: facts and figures
Presentation of the Quarterly Venture Capital Investments Observatory in Italy
Fabio Massimo Mondini de Focatiis
Founder
Growth Capital Srl
Innovation Showcase
English
Horizon Europe in a nutshell.
A strong chance of getting a grant for your innovative project, especially for women-led startups and startups established in "emerging" countries or regions as innovators.
Edoardo Lucini
Advisor
Inspiralia
Sanjay Kakkar
CEO
Tensive SRL
Ángel González
Health team manager
Inspiralia
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Investing in Italy
Italy is home to a growing startup ecosystem, with active involvement from both the public and private sectors.
Francesco Cerruti
Direttore Generale
Italian Tech Alliance
Gianluca Dettori
Chairman, Partner
Primo Ventures
Giuseppe Donvito
Partner
P101 Venture
Antonella Grassigli
Co-Founder and CEO
Doorway SB
Startup Stage
English
Future of Cities & Communities : Pitch session selected startups
Smart City, Smart Community, IOT, Mobility, Energy Prosumer Market, Energy Storage, Efficiency & Management, Renewables & Alternative Fuels, Platform Economy, Big Data & Analytics, Environmental Sensors, Digital Twins, Smart Home & Buildings.
Volvero
Latitudo 40
INPOI
Mine Crime
Ganiga Innovation
Kabreet
Hiryo
BNDL
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Investing across Europe
Investing in startups across Europe can be an exciting venture.
Francesco Cerruti
Direttore Generale
Italian Tech Alliance
Celeste Mastria
VC Investor
360 Capital
Andrea Gennarini
Managing Partner
2100 Ventures
Davide Fioranelli
CEO
Lumen Ventures
Nico Valenti Gatto
Director @ Bocconi for innovation
Bocconi for innovation
Innovation Showcase
Turning Passion into Profit: The Counterintuitive Method for Creating Successful Businesses
We will discover together how entrepreneurship can be fueled by your passion and how this can become the driving force for launching and growing a successful business. Through innovative strategies and unconventional practices, we will explore the path to entrepreneurial success, breaking patterns and challenging conventions. If you are ready to turn your passion into a profitable business, this talk is exactly what you need!
Alessio Boceda
Co-founder @Startup Geeks
Mainstage
Live set
Sarafine
Songwriter and performer
Startup Stage
The strategic choice of Soul Kitchen for scalable growth: GROW with SAP for scaleups
Ivano Fossati
VP - Head of Cloud ERP
SAP Italia
Andrea Cova
CEO
Soul-K
Mainstage
Opening Session
Session 2 Day 1
Mainstage
English
Innovation and AI: how Europe and Italy can compete and win against the US and China
Since 20 years, Alec Ross has held a leading place in the competition between states to imagine and invent the future. Following experience as a start-up entrepreneur and adviser to Barack Obama, he comes to Bologna with a perspective on how the next 20 years of innovation in Italy can unleash higher levels of inclusive prosperity.
Alec Ross
Distinguished Adjunct Professor
Bologna Business School
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Awards: Innovative Country of the Year
Stefan Zwicky
Swiss Business Hub Italy
Switzerland Global Enterprise
Mainstage
English
Investment in innovation: a global perspective
Pablo García
Head of Finance
Telefónica's Wayra Corporate Venture Capital
Zach Coelius
Managing Partner
Coelius Capital
Giuseppe Oppedisano
Head of Innovation
Search On Media Group
Shaun Sanders
Managing Partner
VentureCraft, Inc.
Alicia Hanf
Head of Institutional Partnerships
LG NOVA Ecosystem, LG Electronics
Mainstage
Innovation and Future in Global Dialogue (Title Soon Online)
Alan Friedman
Journalist & Writer
Mainstage
AI & Digital Work: prospettive sul futuro del mercato del lavoro
Pierpaolo Bombardieri
UIL
General Secretary
Mainstage
Un Futuro di Inclusione e Speranza: L'Innovazione Sociale nell'Accoglienza dei Rifugiati
Mimmo Lucano
Former Mayor of Riace
Mainstage
Il privilegio abile
Elisa Paganelli
Music Therapist and Trainer
Arturo Mariani
Speaker and Trainer
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Quantum Computing for Earth Observation
The objective of the round table, and subsequently the call, is to promote and implement applications of Quantum Computing and/or Quantum Machine Learning in the field of Earth Observation. The aim is to develop innovative solutions that can be useful for the scientific sector and, consequently, for society as a whole, creating new job and business opportunities.
Alessandro Sebastianelli
Research Fellow on Quantum Computing for Earth Observation
European Space Agency
Massimo Panella
Director of Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications (DIET)
University of Rome "La Sapienza"
Amer Delilbasic
Doctoral Researcher
Jülich Research Center
Sara Marzella
HPC and QC specialist
Cineca
Andrea Ceschini
PhD Student | CEO & Co-Founder
Sapienza University of Rome | GRID+ s.r.l.
Mainstage
Macro mafia, crypto bosses and quantum challenge to journalism
Over the past few years, mafias have scaled up their trafficking by making themselves invisible to prosecutors and media attention. However, new investigative journalism networks are emerging and developing innovative ways to unmask the globalized clans.
Floriana Bulfon
Journalist - Investigations and organized crime, cyber, terrorism
Mainstage
Quando il cinema parla di legalità: le eredità e il futuro della lotta contro le mafie
Artificial Intelligence for the Tourism Sector, Mobile Apps, QR Codes, IOT & Big Data, Augmented Reality, Smart luggage, Sharing & Rentals, Booking & search, Revenue Management, Channel Managers.Tech for events, eSports, Digital fitness, Fan engagement, Player engagement, Data for events, Team& Coach success, Ticketing, Broadcasting & Streaming. Sustainable Materials & Production, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Efficiency of Supply Chain, Phygital Stores, SaaS marketplaces, In store marketing & analytics, Cashierless checkout, Bots & chatbots, Fraud prevention solutions, Last mile delivery, Guest wi-fi.
Pick-Roll App
Crono
Billd
Partseeker
Ticketoo
Cloov
Aeromond
Boatscribe
elevit
Innovation Showcase
English
From Startup Studio to Success STARTUP BAKERY
Startup Studio and SaaS for the participatory construction of the sustainability report: an alliance to allow founders, companies and professional investors to express their potential that involved an important industrial partner.
Angelo Cavallini
Co-founder & COO
Startup Bakery
Massimo Ferri
CEO & Co-Founder
EsgMax
Valentina Ubaldi
Head of HR mobility and ESG solutions
Zucchetti spa
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Innovation Procurement and EU funds
The panel aims to introduce startups to the procurement landscape and to up-to-date information on EU funding programs.These topics are both essential for accessing new markets, expanding their operational horizons and offering companies numerous opportunities to develop new products and services using space technologies or applications in non-space environments.
Beatrice Sigurtà
Researcher
Teseas
Damir Haskovic
Department Lead
MINDS & SPARKS GmbH
Mainstage
International Ecosystem Roundtable
Ott Velsberg
Government Chief Data Officer
Republic of Estonia
Eduardo Sanchez
Head of Dept. at Funding and Investor Relations of ICEX
Spain
Valery Tsepkalo
Former Ambassador; Founder and CEO
United States; Belarus Hi-Tech Park.
Innovation Showcase
Why We Are YUS, Your Unique Spot in the world. Because uniqueness makes truly the difference!
During the talk, the Yus Generation® Project will be presented in the words of the direct creator Dr. Federico Ferrari.
He will discuss on how the idea of people's uniqueness was born, how to bring it out and how to develop it. And at the end he will talk about the future he and his team imagine. A tomorrow that speaks of awareness, mastery of one's abilities, personal and job satisfaction, and the importance - as Walt Whitman once said - of contributing with a personal verse.
Federico Ferrari
CEO & Founder
Il Cerchio della Vita/Yus Generation®
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Alliances to break down the gender gap.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from and connect with inspiring women who are shaping the future of investment and entrepreneurship.
Selvaggia Fagioli
Co-Founder
My Career Canvas
Claudia Del Monte
Investment Analyst
SocialFare
Margherita Cielo
Senior Investment Analyst
Doorway Spa
Angelika Popławska
Team Leader, Accelerator Manager
Krakow Technology Park
Mainstage
Musica e nuove generazioni
Giacomo Golfieri
CEO
Fonoprint
Mainstage
Live Performance
Dream Made Before
Mainstage
Branded
Branded Content e Influencer Marketing
Lucia Lusetti
Marketing Manager
Monge S.p.A.
Luca Gervasi
Content Creator
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Investing in Media & Entertainment
Marco Franciosa
Co-Founder
Next 14 - Twinkly
Nicola Formichella
CEO
Forbes Italia
Mattia Lecchi
Head of IMMEDIATE Accelerator
RS Productions
Enrico Mariani
Partner
LCA Studio Legale
Antonio Vecchio
CEO
Karaoke One
Mainstage
Da Tiktok a Imprenditrice del Fashion
Martina Strazzer
Founder & CEO
Amabile Jewels
Mainstage
Live Performance - Medley
Karma B
Drag Artists
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Rethinking the Future of Mobility
The mobility ecosystem is evolving toward a more intelligent, seamless, and environmentally friendly future. Let’s explore some key trends and shifts that will shape the mobility landscape.
Flavio Farroni
CEO
MegaRide
Maurizio Arnone
Responsabile dominio di ricerca
Fondazione LINKS
Enrico Dente
Director
Motor Valley Accelerator / Plug and Play Tech Center
Sabina Grixoni
Communication Director
Ford
Sonia Palomo
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
PARQUE TECN. DE ANDALUCIA
Startup Stage
English
Future of Marketing, Media & Entertainment : Pitch session selected startups
Commerce & sales, Data, Management, Display & Programmatic Advertising, Search & Social Advertising, Content Advertising, Video Advertising, PR, Proximity Marketing, Sales automation, Affiliate marketing, Ecommerce Platforms & Carts, iPaaS, Cloud management, Vendor Analysis, Business Intelligence& Data Science.Subscription on-demand, Connected home, AI, Curated Content, Streaming, Gesture control, VR/AR/XR, Infotainment, 4K, Contextual media, video intelligence, Consumer engagement via new medium. Advertising & Promotion, Content & Experience, Social & Relationships,
Purilian
Volumio
Reefkig
HechicerIA
Zikhara AI
Vidoser by CreationDose
Brandplane
Mainstage
Closing Day 1
Day 1
Innovation Showcase
LoceM, the app for your online rental! Rent comfortably from wherever you want and live the place! #livetheplace
Never before have we realized the value and beauty of the nature that surrounds us as we have in recent years. LoceM is an app that offers an easy, fast, and secure solution to fully experience the beauty of the area through the rental of items and equipment, connecting curious visitors with local businesses. Starting from the world of bike rentals and tourism on Lake Garda, LoceM enhances the customer experience on one side and the quality of service provided by shops on the other
Luca Mirandola
CEO & Co-founder
LoceM Solutions
Innovation Showcase
Scaling Up Tech Startups: Challenges and Strategies
The tech startup landscape is a dynamic ecosystem, marked by rapid innovation, fierce competition, and constant growth. While launching a tech startup is thrilling, scaling it up presents many challenges that demand innovative solutions and strategic thinking. This panel discussion aims to delve into the details of scaling up tech startups, exploring the obstacles faced by techpreneurs and the strategies employed to overcome them.
Thomas Waldmann
Start-Up & Venture Manager
Wuerth Elektronik Group
Sonja Sulzmaier
Managing Partner
Navispace GmbH
Borut Kastelic
Business Development Manager
EBV Elektronik
Yana Vereshchaga
CTO
sendance GmbH
Luca Premazzi
business development manager
BIZDEV SRL
Lisa Trollo
Marketing and Communication manager
STMicroelectronics
Mainstage
Co-Hosting
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman
WMF - We Make Future
Veronica Maffei
Tv Journalist
Tommaso Cassissa
Actor and Content Creator
Anatola Araba
Founder
Reimagine Story Lab
Startup Stage
Briefing Innovation Ecosystem
Giuseppe Oppedisano
Chief Innovation Officer
Search On Media Group - We Make Future
Startup Stage
English
European Investment Update and trends.
A deep dive into data and insights on startups and innovation in Europe
Pau Vidal
Head of B2B Sales
Dealroom.co
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
The importance of Business Angels to support the growth of the ecosystem
Business Angels are increasingly important as providers of risk capital and contributors to economic growth and technological advances.
Emanuele Torlonia
Managing Director
IAG
Carlo Tassi
President
IAG
Silvia Pugi
Managing Partner & Investor
Eden Venture
Luca Rossetto
Private Investor
IAG
Startup Stage
English
Future of Food & Agriculture : Pitch session selected startups
Climate smart agriculture, Smart or vertical farming, Smart Aquaculture, Autonomous Vehicles & Drones, Precision farming, Optimization of supply chain, Big Data & Analytics, 3D food printing, Ingredient innovation, Cell-based nutrition, Delivery.
Agrobit
Tuduu
Nous Energy
LEAF by Regrowth
Yoshi Foods
Symbiose Intelligente
Luke by Ceres FieldCheck
Buy It
Foreverland
IRIDA AI TECHNOLOGIES
Vigneto Sicuro by Trace Technologies
Innovation Showcase
Corporate Business Builders
Discovering innovative and sustainable growth paths.
Manager in Innovation, Open Innovation & Emerging Technologies
EY
Matteo Levi
Director of Acceleration Southern Europe
Startupbootcamp
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Open Innovation: why corporates need startups
Exploring the symbiotic relationship between big corporates and startups in facing rapid technological advancements, understand the strategic importance of this collaboration for fostering agility and maintaining competitiveness in today's dynamic landscape.
Nicoletta Morra
Innovation Network Lead
IAG
Matteo Mingardi
Chief Innovation Officer
Pelliconi & Co spa
Cristian Ranallo
Senior Business Innovation Manager at Beyond
UnipolSai
Jessica Sabellico
Scouting & Partnership Senior Manager
TIM Enterprise
Albert Morro
Principal
Criteria Venture Tech
Innovation Showcase
AI: turbocharge your Ecommerce Sales
I visitatori di un e-commerce incontrano a ogni passo ostacoli che li spingono ad abbandonare il sito, a non completare gli acquisti o a comprare una volta sola. Il segreto per rimuovere gli ostacoli - e ottenere il maggior numero di clienti fedeli - è analizzare con l'AI tutte le tracce dei visitatori. Come un sesto senso, l'AI rivela immediatamente le somiglianze nel percorso d'acquisto dei clienti fedeli e suggerisce come guidare gli altri visitatori lungo la stessa strada sicura.
Goffredo Guidi
Co-Founder
Aeffective
Mainstage
Live Performance + Sunset String Quintet
Dardust -
Producer & Artist
Mainstage
Opening Ceremony Day 2
WMF 2024
Startup Stage
English
Food & Agritech – Switzerland for your company growth
Stefan Zwicky
Swiss Business Hub Italy
Switzerland Global Enterprise
Mainstage
Saluti istituzionali
Massimo Bugani
Councilor for the Digital Innovation
Metropolitan City of Bologna
Valentino Valentini
Deputy Minister at the Italian Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy
Mainstage
English
Women in AI: shaping the Future
Monika Bielskyte
Founder
Protopia Futures
Moojan Asghari
Founder
Women in AI
Anahita Moghaddam
Founder
Neural Beings
Anatola Araba
Founder
Reimagine Story Lab
Matthew Chavira
CEO
Prophets of AI
Mainstage
English
AI in Cellular Reprogramming for Improved Healthspan
In this talk, we will explore the groundbreaking intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and partial cellular reprogramming, a promising avenue for extending human healthspan. We will delve into how AI, with its predictive modeling and data analysis capabilities, is revolutionizing our approach to understanding and implementing cellular reprogramming techniques. We will discuss the potential of these techniques to reverse cellular aging, thereby mitigating age-related diseases and promoting healthier lives. Join us as we journey through this exciting frontier where technology and biology converge to redefine the boundaries of human health pave the way for a new type of medicine.
Simone Bianco
Principal Investigator and Director of Computational Biology
Altos Labs Bay Area Institute of Science
Mainstage
English
Fortifying Trust in the age of GenAI
In the era of rapid AI advancement, the promise of technological innovation coexists with profound ethical dilemmas. Deepfakes hold immense potential for artistic expression and entertainment, yet their misuse threatens to corrode societal trust and manipulate public discourse. As a result of the exponential growth of generative AI, urgent questions arise regarding privacy, consent, and the integrity of truth in the digital age. We need to focus on Responsible Human AI systems, ensuring that technology serves to augment human potential and foster trust rather than undermine it.
Lama Nachman
Fellow & Director of Intelligent Systems Lab
Intel
Mainstage
Virtual reality taking you on board EMERGENCY's Life Support
How can an immersive experience draw public attention to an important issue such as migration and the daily drama in the Mediterranean Sea? Insights into the digital tools that allow people to board - virtually - the Life Support, EMERGENCY's life-saving ship across the sea.
Guido Geminiani
CEO
IMPERSIVE
Emanuele Rossini
Head of Digital
EMERGENCY
Mainstage
AI Regulation in the EU: what it means for safety and global strategies
Lucilla Sioli
Director for "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry"
Directorate-General CONNECT, European Commission
Mainstage
Robotics for Social and Work (Title Soon Online)
In 2022, 50,659 occupational diseases were reported in Italy, with more than 70 percent involving the musculoskeletal and connective system. These figures highlight the urgent need for digital transformation in domestic and international industry, especially considering the aging of the European population, projected to increase by 30 percent by 2050 for those over 65. To counter these challenges, iCub, a humanoid robot from the Italian Institute of Technology, is evolving into ergoCub, a future collaborator to prevent musculoskeletal diseases. This prevention will also be supported by artificial intelligence-enabled wearable technologies that quantify and predict risks during common work activities. The collaborative project between the Italian Institute of Technology and INAIL, called ergoCub, aimed to develop such technologies to protect workers of the future, presenting the results in this report.
Daniele Pucci
Head of Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence
IIT
Alberto Ranavolo
Senior Researcher
Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene @ INAIL
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Awards: Sport for Future
Alessandra Marzari
President
Consorzio Vero Volley
Mainstage
International Ecosystem Roundtable
Boyko Takov
Executive Director of BSMEPA
Bulgaria
Maurizio Forte
Managing Director Export Promotion Department
Italian Trade Agency
Stefano De Paoli
International Trade
Hong Kong
Mainstage
Stazzitta: un megafono della comunicazione e dell'attivismo sui social
Daniela Collu
Author & Host
Mainstage
La rivoluzione dei Media: il futuro della comunicazione digitale
Riccardo Haupt
Will Media & Chora Media
CEO & COO
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Future of Health
Companies and startups have expanded their collaboration, exploring their potential through industry innovations. Explore the conditions needed to build a robust health tech ecosystem.
Marco Giacosa
Digital & Innovation Manager
Bayer
Elena Lanati
Italian Angels for Biotech
Elena Bottinelli
Head of Digital Transition and Transformation
Gruppo San Donato
Daniel Coen
Co-Founder
X-Applied
Startup Stage
English
Future of Finance & Insurance : Pitch session selected startups
Berlin's growing influence in the impact economy: what factors have made this city an attractive place for companies and investors committed to generating positive social and environmental impact.
Alexander S. Wolf
Initiator
GICA - Global Impact Capital Alliance
Marc Bernath
Co-Founder & CEO
.GUT Am Flughafen 1
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Awards: Innovation Technology
Barbara Valotti
Responsabile attività museali
Fondazione Guglielmo Marconi
Mainstage
Closing Session 3
Session 1
Innovation Showcase
SoBu: a new motor games application for visually impaired children
SoBu is an application that offers a range of interactive multisensory motor games designed for visually impaired children. Currently, children with visual impairments lack gaming tools that promote interaction with others while stimulating movement and social relationships. SoBu aims to fill this gap by providing an inclusive and enjoyable experience that promotes the motor and social development of visually impaired children.
Walter Setti
Post-Doc
Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
The digital and green transition in Italy.
The two “Green Transition” and “Digital Transition” funds managed by CDP Venture Capital are important tools to stimulate Italy's economic and social growth by directly supporting innovative companies and the venture capital ecosystem in the green and digital transition sectors. Funded with resources from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), they aim to activate additional private resources.
Aurelio Mezzotero
Managing Partner
The Techshop SGR
Ezio Ravaccia
CFO
SOLAR VENTURES
Pietro Maranzana
Head of PNRR funds - Green & Digital transition
CDP Venture Capital
Cristina Tomassini
Head of Green Transition Fund
CDP Venture Capital
Startup Stage
English
Opstart Fintech Hub Award
Ilaria Ricotti
Head of Marketing and Communication
Opstart Fintech Hub
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Agrifood-Tech in Italy: scenario, trends and opportunities
A panel of super-experts to discuss about the status of food innovation in Italy and the outlook for the future
Antonio Iannone
Foodtech Expert
TheFoodCons
Peter Kruger
President
Agrifood-Tech Italia
Giuseppe Manzione
CFO
xFarm Technologies
Emmanuela Alesiani
Founder and CEO
Suitefood
Alessandro Annovi
Innovation Manager e responsabile CIRFOOD DISTRICT
Cirfood
Innovation Showcase
Effective Strategy for Introducing Artificial Intelligence in Companies and Generating New Clients
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) can help companies find new customers. By integrating AI into a system that uses multiple communication channels, such as social media, emails, and chatbots, companies can always be present and ready to respond to customers. By analyzing data collected from these channels, AI can understand customer preferences and predict what they might want in the future. This helps companies offer products or services that better meet customer needs, increasing the chances of attracting new interested individuals. Fortunately, the web offers a wealth of usable information. For information that cannot be found online, a telephone robot can be programmed to contact people directly. This robot can automatically call potential customers to introduce the company and even schedule appointments. In this way, AI helps bridge the gap between the information available online and that which requires more direct contact, making the customer acquisition process more efficient and straightforward. It can also send a personalized SMS to each contact, an email, or any other form of contact.
Edmond Ulqinaku
Founder & CEO
SoftGenia
Startup Stage
English
Branded
Startup opportunities offered by EIT Digital
Andrea Lorenzin
Sourcing Specialist
EIT Digital
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Investing in The Future of Marketing with AI : trends and Investments focus
Join us for an engaging discussion on the intersection of AI and marketing, and discover how to navigate the evolving landscape to capitalize on the transformative potential of AI-driven marketing initiatives.
In today's increasingly digital business landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into marketing strategies has become imperative for driving results and efficiency. The disruptive influence of AI on reshaping marketing activities has spurred the emergence of numerous innovative startups seeking investment for their growth strategies. This panel will explore the future of marketing with AI, with a specific focus on emerging trends and investment opportunities that are shaping the industry. Seasoned experts and investment players spanning all stages of investment will provide in-depth insights into their areas of focus, potential opportunities, selection criteria, and the new challenges facing the market.
Giovanni Strocchi
Co-founder & Venture Partner
BlackSheep Ventures
Niccolò Sanarico
General Partner
Primo Ventures
Gabriele Ronchini
CEO
Zest Investments
Leonardo Giagnoni
VC, Community Catalyst
Bolzano Slush'd
Startup Stage
English
Future of Learning and Education : Pitch session selected startups
EdTech, AR, VR, AI, Robotics, Learning Management Systems, Learning analytics, Classroom engagement, Online to Offline, Learn from anywhere.
Finanz
ArtCentrica
ProfessionAI
MemorAIz
Readmio
LilCo
Curios Sparrow
Get A
Digital Connector
OIAI by Otermans Institute
Visual Abstract
SkillGym
Innovation Showcase
Nubble: The super easy management system with generative AI
Boost your business experience, activate the modular cloud management system: Nubble is the super easy ERP system for your business with Generative Artificial Intelligence. Do you have a shop, a restaurant, or an SME? Organize sales, support, finances, connect your bank and everything else, with surprising results, thanks to the continuous implementation of plug-ins and apps that enrich your dashboard
Luigi Napoletano
Founder CEO & Software Analyst
Nubble s.r.l.
Roberto Valentini
Founder HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT
Nubble
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Building a System for Growth
Overcoming territorial logics to bring digital Made in Italy to Southern Europe.
Noa Segre
Head of Value Creation
Zest Group
Michele Osella
Senior Program Manager
Fond. Compagnia di San Paolo
Francesco Portincasa
Digital Officer - Digital Ecosystem Senior Manager
Coima HT S.r.l.
Daniele Pes
Head of Innovation, Technology & Digital Industrial Agreements & Partnerships
Ferrovie dello Stato
Alberto Bernal
Minsait
Practice Director
Startup Stage
English
Future of Work : Pitch session selected startups
New ways of working, Digital HR, Change management, Diversity & inclusion, Intranet, Intrapeneurship, Meta* for work, Tools for digital nomads, Design & Project/Task management, Voice&Video, Data protection.
Pack
NOTONLYDESK
Pigro
Astreo
Talentware
LexHero
Fluid Wire Robotics
WHISP
ProfLab
Oxygean
Innovation Showcase
AI and Neuroscience: Two Allies in the Service of Learning?
Join us for the talk organized by Wooclap, titled "AI and Neuroscience: Two Allies in the Service of Learning." Discover how these two fields intertwine to revolutionize training and learning. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the future of education!
Diletta Cabassa
Head of Italy
Wooclap
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Investing in Deeptech
As the deep tech sector addresses complex problems and has the potential to create significant social, technological, and economic impacts, it is becoming a mainstream destination for various types of investors. During our panel discussion, we will explore the unique opportunities and challenges presented by investing in deep tech, and the importance of the collaboration ecosystem.
Shaun Sanders
Managing Partner
VentureCraft, Inc.
Elena Contioso-Fleming
Regional Director South
EIT Digital
Dr. Ronald Weissman
Chairman, Angel Capital Association; Chairman, Software Group Band of ANgels
Angel Capital Association
Luis Ureta
Executive Vice President Europe
Globant
Innovation Showcase
Protect Your Business: Mistakes to Avoid and Successful Strategies in Digital Innovation
During the session, we will uncover common mistakes to avoid when launching a new business/project in digital innovation. Through practical cases and real-life examples, we will explore the best strategies for success. We will tackle some of the crucial aspects to focus on, such as mindset, marketing, digitalization, strategic business models, and operational processes. Take advantage of an educational session full of practical insights to make your startup "invulnerable" to threats.
Marco Schonhaut
Founder & CEO
Schonhaut Advisory
Mainstage
Live Set
Santino Cardamone
Artist
Mainstage
Opening Session
Session 2 Day 2
Mainstage
Beyond the boundaries of information: technology, ethics and the future of journalism in the digital era
Enrico Mentana
Journalist and Director
La7
Mainstage
AI for Digital Strategy
Marco Quadrella
COO Consulting
Search On Media Group
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Award: Accessibility & Tech
Cornel Amariei
Founder & CEO
.lumen
Mainstage
English
Copilot: The AI That Can’t Make Coffee… Yet
In the rapidly evolving field of generative AI, Microsoft Copilot and other Generative AI Services have emerged as game-changers. Let’s explore how they differ from traditional AI technologies and how companies and professionals are leveraging them for transformative benefits.
Andrea D'Onofrio
Western Europe Data & AI Lead
Microsoft
Mainstage
English
Startup Competition - La Finale
The 6 Startup Competition finalists will compete on stage: BaseTracK, Devengo, Barin Sports, Resilient X, Necture and Intuos. 3-minute pitches to wow the judges and win the grand final prize.
The largest International Startup Competition
Mainstage
Live Performance
Blauer
Mainstage
Startup Competition Award Ceremony
The largest International Startup Competition
Mainstage
Live Set and Talk
Manuel Agnelli
Singer and Frontman
Afterhours
Future of Open Innovation & VC
English
Future of Life on Planet Earth: Adapting to major challenges
In an era marked by rapid technological, climatic, economic and social transformations, the ability to adapt effectively becomes a critical skill for individual and collective success. We will explore how to develop and enhance this skill through education, continuous learning and adopting a mindset open to change, highlighting how people and organizations can thrive even in contexts of uncertainty and transformation. And we will better understand how Space Opportunity (from space economy for earth to space economy for space) can be a “sandbox” for the Future of the Planet Earth and a key ally in competitiveness and sustainability.
Aurora Chiste
Head of Strategy
ACTUAL
Adrien Villalonga
Senior Investment Associate
Big Idea Ventures
Startup Stage
English
Future of Health : Pitch session selected startups
Digital health, Well being, Telemedicine, Healthcare supply, Patient Engagement, Medical devices, Fitness apps, Remote monitoring, Biotech, Ageing, Omics.
GeneSys Bio
Sestre
InSimili
BMPOD by Human Motor Patterns
LAIKA by AITEM
Myndoor
NanoAnalyzer by INTA
EVE BioFactory
Polly AI by Parrots
HAPDAY
Inclusio
Innovation Showcase
3D Design with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize numerous sectors, including the creation of three-dimensional models. Discover how, in the field of design, it's possible to transform a hand-drawn sketch into a 3D model, reducing time, costs, and errors
Vincenzo Tartaglia
CEO & Founder
Thinkative
Mainstage
Lotta alle Mafie
Giuseppe Lombardo
Prosecutor at Court of Reggio Calabria
Mainstage
Fighting Mafias (Title Soon Online)
Carlotta Vagnoli
Author and Radio presenter
Innovation Showcase
Investment Visions: Strategies and Perspectives for the Future
This fireside chat is an unmissable opportunity for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the investment landscape and finding out how industry leaders think and operate. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights directly from the experts driving some of the industry's most dynamic and strategic investment decisions.
Anna Hladirevska
Head of Digital products
EVA
Pascal Frederic
Global Head of Growth
SAP
Federico Travella
FOUNDER & EXEC CHAIR
NOVICAP
Mainstage
Qualità dell'informazione ai tempi del digitale e dell'intelligenza artificiale
Milena Gabanelli
Journalist
Future of Open Innovation & VC
Investment Visions: Strategies and Perspectives for the Future
This fireside chat is an unmissable opportunity for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the investment landscape and finding out how industry leaders think and operate. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights directly from the experts driving some of the industry's most dynamic and strategic investment decisions.
Lucyna Szaszkiewicz
CEO & Co-Founder
1Strike.io
Magdalena Chalas
Investment Manager
Elevator Ventures
Magdalena Stachyra
CEO
The Lublin Science and Technology Park
Gerald Müller
Senior Advisor
Elephant & Castle Capital GmbH
Mainstage
Live Concert
Gaia
Artist
Mainstage
Co-Hosting
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman
WMF - We Make Future
Veronica Maffei
Tv Journalist
Alessandro Masala
Content Creator
Startup Stage
Briefing Innovation Ecosystem
Giuseppe Oppedisano
Chief Innovation Officer
Search On Media Group - We Make Future
Startup Stage
English
Opening
Presentation of the day's program by the WMF team
Giuseppe Oppedisano
Chief Innovation Officer
Search On Media Group - We Make Future
Impact to Business
Places as commodities for human development.
Keynote
Giovanni Teneggi
Esperto di Imprese Cooperative e Comunitarie
Startup Stage
English
Future of Life on Planet Earth : Pitch session selected startups
Climate Change & Decarbonization, Space tech - downstream; Water consumption and sanitation, Waste to resource, Reuse of products, IOT based & AI powered smart waste management, Bio based materials, Remanufacturing, Traceability, Bees preservation, Circular economy
FAST Aerospace
LUNAR CARGO
Astroteq.ai
WeavInsight
HER
Preinvel
FLOWER IN A TEST TUBE
StratoFutures by Involve Space
Up2You
HEAD by Airizon
ReValue by Circular Technologies
Catalyco
Innovation Showcase
English
Startup Africa
Building a brighter tomorrow for Africa through initiatives designed to equip young minds with the skills and mindset needed to drive economic growth, create jobs, and transform their communities.
Andrea Censoni
Co-Founder
BeEntrepreneurs & Startup Africa Roadtrip
Berabose Aline Joyce
CEO
LUNA
David Marriott
CEO & Founder
Ubuntu Education HUB
Kelvin Odoobo
CEO & Founder
Shambapro
Franc Kamugyisha
Founder & CEO
Ecoplastile Limited
Patrick Ntwari
Director of Hardware Engineering
SLS Energy
Impact to Business
HUBitat Network: an inclusive ecosystem for a new workforce.
An "alliance for the future" that will act to continuously engage the networks and ecosystems supporting professional training, entrepreneurial innovation, and job creation.
Marco Lotito
Innovation Manager | Rete Hubitat
Search On Media Group
Valerio Cascia
presidente
Visit Borgo Salemi
Francesco Serravalle
Founder
CoworkingSA - Salerno
Fabio Carrera
Presidente
SerenDPT srl - MIT DesignX Venice
Andrea Pericoli
Innovation Analyst Specialist
DROMEDIAN - Chieti
Maurizio Orgiana
Direttore DMO Budoni Welcome - CEO Cadossene - Referente HUBitat per la Sardegna
HUBitat Budoni Welcome
Pietro Adamo
Coworking Manager
MultiCO - Verona
Chiara Maria Di Clemente
CMO
MONACI DIGITALI SRL
Impact to Business
Impact businesses: are they born or made? Finance and territories at the crossroads of transition
Impact businesses are those companies, of varying size and legal form, that integrate the generation of positive and measurable social and environmental impact with economic sustainability in their business model. How do we navigate the pre-existing productive fabric in the face of the impact revolution and the obligations—as well as opportunities—of the European digital and green transition? We discuss this with representatives from the world of impact investing, finance supporting regional innovation, the social enterprise sector, and politics.
Chiara Buongiovanni
Advocacy and Communication
SIA - Social Impact Agenda Italia
Carla Bertuzzi
Head of Sellalab Torino | Head of Ecosystem dpixel
Sellalab dpixel
Luca Iaia
Responsabile Marketing
CNA - Artigiani Imprenditori d'Italia
Eleonora Gargiulo
Venture & Fellowship Director
Ashoka Italia
Vittoria San Pietro
Responsabile Innovazione e Startup @Emilbanca
Emilbanca
Martina Muggiri
Startup Acceleration Program Manager
SocialFare
Michele D'Alena
Head of Civic Imagination Area
Fondazione Innovazione Urbana Rusconi Ghigi - Alleanza Transizioni Giuste
Emanuela Corallo
Innovative Finance Advisor
Save the Children
Startup Stage
English
Future of Work : Pitch session selected startups
New ways of working, Digital HR, Change management, Diversity & inclusion, Intranet, Intrapeneurship, Meta* for work, Tools for digital nomads, Design & Project/Task management, Voice&Video, Data protection.
IVy
nCore HR
Joule
BYF - Build Your Future
Proxima Robotics
Scavenger AI
CERPRO
Beyond Reality AR
Re-Engage
Safe Site Solution by PHARE Technologies
Innovation Showcase
Fundraising: Choosing the Right Partner to Accelerate the Pursuit of Europe
Compared to its European counterpart, the Italian VC ecosystem struggles to keep pace in terms of the number of startups founded and the percentage that manage to close Seed and Series A rounds. The reasons behind these phenomena are numerous and varied, and are only partially mitigated by the talent present in the region. BizPlace, with its focus on the tech world and an extensive network of connections in the sector, supports founders comprehensively and helps them realize their business vision.
Francesco Meneschincheri
Deal Flow Manager
Bizplace.it
Innovation Showcase
Artificial Intelligence Applied to Contracts: Will We Still Need Lawyers in the Future?
A study by the McKinsey Global Institute suggests that approximately 50% of tasks currently performed by human beings could be automated as technologies currently under development become refined and globally adopted!How will this phenomenon impact the business world, particularly the legal support that businesses require?During this session, companies and professionals have the opportunity to learn about new legal-tech software and discover whether they are already capable of replacing lawyers, or alternatively, if they represent the only way to help lawyers become efficient in supporting businesses.
Manfredi Domina
CEO
CEO&Co-Founder LexHero
Mainstage
Live Perfomance
Marco Candido
Singer
Mainstage
Live Concert
Mimmo Cavallaro
Musician & Songwriter
Mainstage
Opening Ceremony Day 3
WMF 2024
Mainstage
English
Designing Water's Future: Urgent Strategies for a Water-Stressed Economy
Aurora Chisté
Design Strategist and Founder
Actual and Zero+
Mainstage
Meteorology and Climate Change: 30 Years of Data and the New Normality
Luca Pace
Meteorologist
3BMeteo
Paolo Corazzon
Meteorologist and Head of Media
3BMeteo
Riccardo Pirrone
Digital Strategist
kirweb
Mainstage
Live Performance
Psycodrummers -
Performers
Mainstage
#SaveSSN: together to protect the National Healthcare Service.
Back in 2013, the GIMBE Foundation launched the "Save Our National Health Service (NHS)" campaign to raise awareness among decision makers, professionals and citizens about the need to put the NHS back at the center of public debate and the political agenda. But after 11 years we are actually sliding from an SSN established to protect a fundamental right to 21 regional health systems based on the laws of the free market. Universality, equality and fairness have been betrayed, with serious health and economic consequences for people. That is why the GIMBE Foundation launched the civic network #SalviamoSSN, to actively engage everyone in protecting and revitalizing the SSN.
Nino Cartabellotta
President
GIMBE Foundation
Mainstage
Research and development for advancement (Title Soon Online)
Francesco Profumo
Professor
Politecnico di Torino
Mainstage
Costruire il futuro dell'Italia con le lenti della demografia
Immigrazione, scuola, welfare: le politiche in grado di cambiare le rotte di una società il cui destino può e deve essere cambiato. Anche guardando agli esempi positivi di Germania, Svezia e Corea del Sud.
Francesco Billari
Rector
Bocconi University
Mainstage
Fighting Mafias
Nicola Gratteri
Pubblic Prosecutor
Court of Naples
Antonio Nicaso
Author and Mafia Expert
Mainstage
Managing the journey of the Ducati Client
How technology, guided by Human Touch, powers Ducati Client Experience excellence and Sales performance growth.
Francesco Milicia
Vice President Global Sales and After Sales & Board Member
Ducati Motor Holding
Innovation Showcase
Calabria Straordinaria Showcase
Pasquale Mastroianni
Titolare
visionspace
ARIANNA FRANCESE CHIAPPETTA
CEO & FOUNDER
AMAL ITALY
Roberto Quatraccioni
CEO
Tatics Group
Fabio Gallo
Director
Digital Cultural Museum CALABRIAEXCESA – Fondazione Culturale “Paolo di Tarso”
Christian Zuin
CEO | PROJECT MANAGER
PROTUR MEDIA
Antonio Centorrino
Co-Founder
Aliva Wood srl
Salvatore Cunsolo
Ceo
Qbitsoft srl
Marco Macrì
Co-Founder
Aliva Wood srl
Lara Oliveti
Imprenditrice | Co-founder di Melazeta srl | TEDx Speaker | Unstoppable Women | Delegato Filiera Digital e Membro del Consiglio Generale Confindustria Emilia
CEO @Melazeta srl
Raffaele Gareri
Consigliere Provinciale
Provincia di Crotone - E.G. A.M.P. Capo Rizzuto
Bouchra TINBIHI
Mainstage
English
Global Impact Challenge - The Final
The 4 Global Impact Challenge finalists will compete on stage: Shambapro, AI Protein, Tissuelab and Athena Greensolutions. 3-minute pitches to wow the judges and win the grand final prize.
The Final of the Global Impact Challenge
Impact to Business
Introduction to the second part of the program
The Italian Digital Nomads Association, in collaboration with Search On, HUBitat Network, and the Italia Digitale Association, will present the second edition of its annual conference on digital nomadism in Italy. Come and discover how you too can actively contribute to supporting this process.
Alberto Mattei
Presidente
Ass. Italiana Nomadi Digitali
Marco Lotito
Innovation Manager | Rete Hubitat
Search On Media Group
Startup Stage
English
Future of Work : Pitch session selected startups
New ways of working, Digital HR, Change management, Diversity & inclusion, Intranet, Intrapeneurship, Meta* for work, Tools for digital nomads, Design & Project/Task management, Voice&Video, Data protection.
AIM
Teamsharq
Focoos Ai
Blue Innovation
Quick Algorithm Analytics
Kikimora.io
nPloy
Platflow
The District
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Awards: Drone Soccer Club Challenge
Team Korea
Mainstage
Global Impact Challenge
Mainstage
Closing Session
Session 1 Day 3
Impact to Business
Working isn't what it used to be
What do "umarell" and smart working have in common?
Danilo Masotti
Scrittore e agitatore culturale
Edizioni Pendragon
Startup Stage
English
Future of Health : Pitch session selected startups
Digital health, Well being, Telemedicine, Healthcare supply, Patient Engagement, Medical devices, Fitness apps, Remote monitoring, Biotech, Ageing, Omics.
Health Navigator
ImaginAble Solutions
Dentcense
MedMetrix
Longevity Genie by SecvADN
Neo Pill
Go Healthy
OmicsChart
NX35 by SickScience Labs
Celeste
XSpline
sendance
Livgemini
SYNAPTYS
Salute360
Impact to Business
Remote working and digital nomadism in Italy: new horizons to improve the lives of individuals and businesses and generate a positive impact on our communities.
The challenges and opportunities of remote working and digital nomadism in Italy, with particular attention to the positive impact on the growth and development of the inland areas of our country.
Ilaria Cazziol
Responsabile Comunicazione, Content Specialist
Ass. Italiana Nomadi Digitali
Alberto Mattei
Presidente
Ass. Italiana Nomadi Digitali
Cosmano Lombardo
CEO
Regia - Concept - Ideazione WMF, Founder e CEO Search On Media Group
Andrea Angella
Co-fondatore
Start-Working Pontremoli
Giovanni Filippi
Segretario e Coordinatore
Ass. Italiana Nomadi Digitali
Innovation Showcase
To be announced
Innovation Showcase
STORYTRACING: THE TRACEABILITY EVOLUTION
Gianluca Mazza
CEO
Feelera srl Società Benefit
Innovation Showcase
Didacta Italia is Community-cation: how to build the community of fairs and events between physical and digital
Community-cation is communication based on community design. It is an approach that places the target community at the center of the strategy through the bridging role of ambassadors. Together, we will discover the process from scratch through the case of Fiera Didacta Italia, the most important Italian event on educational innovation. From the "rhizomatic" strategy to the creation of a micro-community of ambassadors and phygital spaces like the #socialprof area.
Gloria Basanisi
Content strategist e digital (UX) copywriter
Wodka Agency
Barbara Del Bene
Digital & Communication
Firenze Fiera S.p.A.
Impact to Business
Proposals to overcome constraints and simplify processes necessary to make Italy a preferred destination for remote workers and digital nomads.
To become a truly attractive destination and a country tailored to remote workers and digital nomads, it is essential to have a clear and simplified regulatory framework. The Technical Scientific Committee of the Italian Digital Nomads Association has formulated some proposals and launched initiatives to facilitate and support legislators in adopting appropriate measures.
Alberto Mattei
Presidente
Ass. Italiana Nomadi Digitali
Sergio Antonelli
Presidente CTS Ass. Ita. N.D - Avvocato ed Esperto di diritto migratorio
Ass. Ita. N.D
Luca Furfaro
Membro CTS Ass. Ita. N.D. e Consulente del Lavoro
Ass. Ita. N.D.
Nicolò Boggian
Membro CTS Ass. Ita. N.D. - Co-Founder Whitelibra
Whitelibra
Giorgio Cortona
Membro CTS Ass. Ita. N.D. - Dottore Commercialista e Revisore Legale
Mariarita Sciarrone
Giornalista, Autrice ed Eperta in Marketing del Turismo
CTS Festival dell'Ospitalità
Mainstage
Opening Session
Session 2 day 3
Mainstage
Contest Band Emergenti - Premiazione & Live Performance
Giargo
Mainstage
English
Luigi Di Maio
Luigi Di Maio
European Union
Special Representative for the Gulf Region
Mainstage
Branded
Cooperare per un'innovazione inclusiva e sostenibile
Simone Gamberini
Presidente
Legacoop Nazionale
Impact to Business
The projects of the Italian Digital Nomads Association: collaborative proposals to attract digital nomads and remote workers to Italy and inland areas
The Italian Digital Nomads Association has developed a strategic plan to actively promote the growth of a movement of people free to live and work anywhere in Italy. In this panel, you will have the exclusive opportunity to discover an innovative and collaborative project aimed at transforming our territories, villages, and small communities in inland areas into regenerative and transformative living spaces and into unique working environments in the world for remote workers and digital nomads.
Ilaria Cazziol
Responsabile Comunicazione, Content Specialist
Ass. Italiana Nomadi Digitali
Massimo Ciuffreda
Vice Presidente
Ass Italiana Nomadi Digitali
Livia Jessica Dell'Anna
Responsabile Osservatorio AIND
Ass Italiana Nomadi Digitali
Francesco Boldrini
Community Manager
Tertulia coliving
Michele Bisceglia
Sindaco di Mattinata
Mainstage
Climate Change e Sostenibilità
Antonio Barone
Head of Communications
WWF Italia
Maccio Capatonda
Comedian and actor
Mainstage
English
Data Protection & AI
Guido Scorza
Member
Italian Data Protection Authority
Peter Fleischer
Senior Privacy Counsel
Google
Brando Benifei
MEP, Co-reporter AI Act
European Parliament
Emma Redmond
Associate General Counsel e Head of Privacy and Data Protection Legal
EU Data Protection ad Open AI
Mainstage
Performance
Silent Beat
Mainstage
2045: il romanzo sulla tecnologia e la disumanizzazione
The top 6 startups competed to win the prizes and capture investors' attention at the Finals held on June 14th on the Mainstage: Estonian startup Basetrack won the jury award, while Italian startup Intuos claimed the audience award!
Call Startup AI 4 Future
The competition dedicated to AI applications that are shaping the present and future of the industry, positively impacting the environment and society. The Final phase was held on June 14th on the Mainstage, the main platform of WMF. The selected startups will also participate in the AI Festival 2025!
Global Impact Challenge
A competition dedicated to startups aiming to make a positive impact on the 12 Future Challenges identified by WMF. The final of the Challenge took place on the Mainstage on June 15th, and the winners were Shambapro (Rwanda) and AIProtein (USA).
WMF Global Startup Program
An exclusive moment of visibility for the selected startups, who presented their projects to an international audience of potential investors, partners, and media. They have entered the international network of WMF, thereby accelerating their opportunities for success.
Targeted networking sessions & lead generation opportunities
At WMF, every meeting can turn into a successful partnership, a fruitful investment, or the beginning of a strategic collaboration. There are networking sessions designed to facilitate meaningful connections: the ideal context to expand your network and find resources and partners.
WMF Founders & Investors Meetup
The event where startups and investors can engage in constructive dialogues in a relaxed atmosphere, fostering the exchange of ideas and the emergence of future collaborations.
Speed Meeting
The innovative format of quick and direct meetings, ideal for startups seeking funding, investors looking for promising projects, or wanting to expand their network.
Job Placement & Recruitment
The recruitment service for Digital Professions, designed to facilitate the meeting between job demand and supply! A unique opportunity to find professional profiles suitable for your company.
Discover all the opportunities for investors, VCs, Corporate Open Innovation Arms, and investment funds to join the WMF Community, participate in the Jury, award prizes, and connect with Italian and international startups presenting their project progress each year at WMF. Visit the Open Innovation & VC Fest page to explore all activities dedicated to Open Innovation stakeholders.
