We Make Future

International Trade Fair and Festival on Innovation:
AI, Tech and Digital
4 - 5 - 6 JUNE 2025 | BOLOGNAFIERE

Summer Bundle offer active only until July 31st

NUMBERS of WMF
+90
COUNTRIES
+3.000
STARTUPS and INVESTORS
+90
STAGES
+1.000
SPEAKERS
+70.000
ATTENDEES in 2024
+50
BANDS and DJS
+130
INSTITUTIONAL GUESTS
+700
EXHIBITORS

The International Trade Fair on AI, Tech & Digital Innovation

WMF is a global platform for building the future

An accelerator of culture, education, and innovation that operates as a tool in service of society, connecting Italy and the world.

3 days, over 100 events, and a unique format that combines Expo, Education, B2B Meetings, Networking, Culture, Concerts, Shows, and Entertainment within the spaces of BolognaFiere.

People and businesses meet technology, digital and artificial intelligence to build a better future.

Join us to Make, Listen and Live the Future together!

Discover the upcoming initiatives and get ready for WMF 2025
Call QC4EO
Call QC4EO

The initiative, born from the collaboration between WMF, ESA, and CINECA, is for startups in the fields of Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning. Apply by 09/26.

STAND 2025
STAND 2025

In the last edition, there were over 700 exhibitors, startups, investment funds, companies, and much more: WMF showcases the best of global innovation! Book your stand now.

TICKET 2025
TICKET 2025

Purchase the Full Ticket for WMF 2025 in advance! For only €99 + VAT, you ensure full access to the event: three days of training, B2B meetings, concerts, shows, and entertainment.

INTERNATIONAL ROADSHOW
INTERNATIONAL ROADSHOW

Internationalize your business with the WMF Roadshow. Sponsor the scheduled events, become a partner, or be a speaker at the next stops.

AI GLOBAL SUMMIT
AI GLOBAL SUMMIT

Participate in the premier international event for Artificial Intelligence, the AI Global Summit! Industry experts and company from around the world, innovative tools, and much more!

With the support of:

Speakers and guests of WMF 2024

Matt Navarra
UK
SOCIAL MEDIA
Social Media Consultant and Industry Analyst
Emma Redmond
IE
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Associate General Counsel e Head of Privacy EU Data Protection
Open AI
Alec Ross
IT
INNOVATION
Distinguished Adjunct Professor
Bologna Business School
PINAR SEYHAN DEMIRDAG
CA
Artificial Intelligence
Co-founder & CEO @ Cuebric
Abran Maldonado
US
Artificial Intelligence
Open AI Ambassador, co-founder of
Create Labs
Moojan Asghari
US
Artificial Intelligence
Founder
Women in AI
Maximiliano Firtman
IT
DEV
Independent App Development Expert & Author
Nestor Maslej
UK
Artificial Intelligence
Research Manager
Human-Centered AI - Stanford University
Simone Bianco
USA
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Principal Investigator and Director of Computational Biology
Altos Labs Bay Area Institute of Science
Siyabulela Mandela
ZA
HUMAN RIGHTS
Consultant for Africa Region & Journalists for Human Rights


Aurora Chisté
USA
CLIMATE CHANGE
Design Strategist and Founder
Actual and Zero+
Ott Velsberg
EE
INSTITUTIONS
Government Chief Data Officer of Estonia
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Republic of Estonia
Anatola Araba
US
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Afrotech Futurist
Anahita Moghaddam
US
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Founder
Neural Beings
Monika Bielskyte
US
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Founder
Protopia Future
Enrico Mentana
US
FUTURE OF INFORMATION
Francesco Ubertini
IT
OPEN INNOVATION
President
CINECA
Nicola Gratteri
IT
LEGALITY
Procuratore della Repubblica
Tribunale di Napoli
Guido Scorza
IT
INSTITUTIONS
Member
Italian Data Protection Authority
Francesco Billari
IT
INSTITUTIONS
Rector
Bocconi University
Alan Friedman
IT
JOURNALISM
Journalist, author and documentary writer/producer
Conscience
Paolo Benanti
IT
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
President
AI Commission for Information
Pegah Moshir Pour
IT
HUMAN RIGHTS
Attivista Diritti Umani e Digitali
ICEX
ES
Invest in Spain
Republic of Estonia
EE
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
GTAI
DE
Germany Trade & Invest
"What better to say about WMF 2023 than this: I left more energized and pumped up than when I arrived! It was my honour to speak to such engaged, attentive audiences, to be asked such thoughtful questions, and to interact with the best and brightest of so many generations in one fabulous, three-day festival of ideas, business, and just plain fun!"
Jerry Kaplan
Jerry Kaplan
AI expert and tablet inventor
"I was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak at this year’s WMF and discuss trends in AI. It is so important to bring different stakeholders together and critically discuss the ways in which we as a society want to engage with new and emerging technologies. The WMF does just that."
Research Manager Human-centered AI, Stanford University
Nestor Maslej
Nestor Maslej
Research Manager Human-centered AI, Stanford University
"We Make Future featured a dazzling and delightful array of innovation, powered by creativity, technology, and a shared vision towards an extraordinary future together as a global community. The organization was exceptional, the content was absolutely superb - from the main stage, the salons, and open stages around the beautiful venue. I cannot wait for 2024!"
NNT Data
Rika Nakazawa
Rika Nakazawa
NNT Data
"The We Make Future 2023 in Rimini was a blast! This festival celebrates the boundless power of digital connectivity, fuels the flames of innovation, unearths the true potential of Marketing solutions, and empowers visionaries to shape our future. This year I had the honor of presenting a keynote on AI and decoding the future of Digital experiences. The organization was impeccable, the convergence of great minds between exhibitors, attendees and speakers was second to none and the variety of topics and initiatives make this a must-attend event for anyone looking for cutting-edge insights and an electrifying atmosphere!"
Microsoft
Monica Orsino
Monica Orsino
Microsoft
"Attending the We Make Future Festival as an exhibitor and coordinator of the Swiss-Italian Area was truly inspiring. The startups and their innovative technologies were showcased and the networking opportunities were exceptional, leaving me motivated and excited about the future of the Tech industry. Highly recommended!!"
Deputy Secretary General - Camera di Commercio Italiana per la Svizzera
Marianna Valle
Marianna Valle
Deputy Secretary General - Camera di Commercio Italiana per la Svizzera
"We're grateful for the opportunity to participate in the We Make Future Festival and Trade Fair. The event provided us with a platform to showcase our innovative solutions and introduced us to a vibrant community passionately striving to shape the future of tech and digital innovation. Thanks, WMF, for giving us the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn from other tech enthusiasts! The festival is a must-attend for startups seeking to stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly digital world!"
Tadeas Marek
Tadeas Marek
CEO Boost.space
"We could not be prouder to have represented Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East at the biggest Startup event in the world, WMF - We Make Future, having been selected out of hundreds of startups from around the world and emerging as the top winner!"
Finalist and Winner of the Startup Competition
Yalla
Yalla
Finalist and Winner
of the Startup Competition
"We were selected as one of 6 finalists out of 3000 applicants in the Startup Competition, an achievement that fills us with pride.[...] We want to express our gratitude to the jury and everyone involved in organising this prestigious event. We are always open to new collaborations and ideas that can help build a more sustainable future"
Finalist and Winner of the Startup Competition
Cyrkl
Cyrkl
Finalist and Winner
of the Startup Competition
"We would like to extend our gratitude to the WMF - We Make Future team
as well as congratulate all the exceptional start-ups who participated and inspired us throughout the contest"
Finalist and Winner of the Startup Competition
Wallife
Wallife
Finalist and Winner
of the Startup Competition

Certified International Trade Fair

Attendees and International Delegations

from 90 Countries

Albania
Argentina
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmarck
Domenican Republica
Egypt
Estonia
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Lebanon
Lithuania
Malaysia
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
United Kingdom
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
U.S.A

Companies at WMF

Intel
Shopify
Parlamento Europeo
HP
Salesforce
Nexi
LinkedIn
Google
Microsoft
Oracle
ESA - European Space Agency
IBM
Infinity | produzionidalbasso

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Road to WMF 2024!

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Watch the Road to WMF 2024

Watch the Road to WMF 2024

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Best of WMF2023 - Relive the WMF We Make Future

Best of WMF2023 - Relive the WMF We Make Future

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Interview with Robot Sophia on the Mainstage

Interview with Robot Sophia on the Mainstage

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A glimpse of what WMF 2023 will be...Get ready!

A glimpse of what WMF 2023 will be...Get ready!

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AI Global Summit

AI Global Summit

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The Italian Premiere of the Jet suit Flight Display at WMF

The Italian Premiere of the Jet suit Flight Display at WMF

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