AI Global Summit

The leading international event for Artificial Intelligence

10 · 11 · 12 JUNE 20276 | BOLOGNAFIERE
NUMBERS OF WMF 2026
+800
Exhibitors
+3.000
Startups and Investors
+75.000
Attendees
+90
Countries
+90
Stages
+1.000
Speakers
+350
Institutions
+72.8B
Total Participation in Deals
1.800
Exits
1.500B
Investment Portfolio
304B
AUM
+50
Bands and DJs

From June 10 - 12, 2027, the AI Global Summit returns to WMF at BolognaFiere. As a premier international AI event, it gathers global experts, enterprises, and innovators to deliver an up-to-date look at the evolution of AI.

The agenda features specialized stages on cutting-edge applications, while keynotes, industry leaders, and Big Tech executives take the Mainstage to share real-world case studies and strategic vision.

On the Expo area, discover innovative tools and software, tech prototypes, advanced robotics, and dedicated spaces for B2B matchmaking.

Institutional panels on AI regulation will explore legal, ethical, and strategic frameworks, alongside awards honoring top startups developing breakthrough AI solutions in industry, manufacturing, and research.

The AI Global Summit is part of WMF for AI, an initiative designed to build AI literacy and skills while promoting its conscious, responsible use.

Explore open calls and opportunities for companies and startups.

Past Edition Speakers

Corey Ching
Artificial Intelligence
Corey Ching
Developer Experience
OpenAI
Corey Ching
Alberto Sangiovanni Vincentelli
Artificial Intelligence
Alberto Sangiovanni Vincentelli
Professor of EECS
University of California, Berkeley
Alberto Sangiovanni Vincentelli
Daniele Pucci
Robotics & Physical AI
Daniele Pucci
CEO
Generative Bionics
Daniele Pucci
Bryan Madden
Robotics & Physical AI
Bryan Madden
Global Head of Developer, Sovereign AI & Physical AI Marketing
AMD
Bryan Madden
Alicia Hanf
VC & Open Innovation
Alicia Hanf
Head of Institutional Ecosystem Partnerships
LG NOVA - LG Electronics
Alicia Hanf
Giorgio Metta
Govtech, Robotics & Physical AI
Giorgio Metta
Scientific Director
IIT Italian Institute of Technology
Giorgio Metta
Massimo Chiriatti
Artificial Intelligence
Massimo Chiriatti
Director of Innovation
Lenovo
Massimo Chiriatti
Pierpaolo Bombardieri
Govtech
Pierpaolo Bombardieri
General Secretary
UIL
Pierpaolo Bombardieri
Stefano Parini
Coding
Stefano Parini
Senior Security Architect Manager
Beskar Cyber Sec
Federico Cabitza
Artificial Intelligence
Federico Cabitza
Associated Professor & Co-Founder
Univ. Milano-Bicocca // FBK // RedOpen SRL
Federico Cabitza
Mauro Lupi
Digital Marketing
Mauro Lupi
Head of Consulting
Search On Media Group
Mauro Lupi
Andrea Basso
VC & Open Innovation
Andrea Basso
Investor
MITO Tech Ventures
Andrea Basso
Piero Dotti
Coding
Piero Dotti
Tech Lead
Mònade
Piero Dotti
Alessio Pomaro
AI, Digital Business & Media
Alessio Pomaro
Head of AI
Search On Media Group
Alessio Pomaro
Monica Orsino
Artificial Intelligence
Monica Orsino
Sn Learning and Development Manager
Microsoft
Monica Orsino
Claudio Tonti
AI Commerce
Claudio Tonti
Co-founder, VP of AI & Innovation
Websolute
Claudio Tonti
Luca Bove
SEO
Luca Bove
Founder, CEO, Local SEO Expert
Local strategy
Luca Bove
Andrea Saletti
AI Commerce
Andrea Saletti
Neuromarketing & Marketing Manager
Pronesis srl
Andrea Saletti
Stefano Besana
Future of Work
Stefano Besana
Partner | Human Capital
Deloitte Consulting
Stefano Besana
Paolo Dello Vicario
Artificial Intelligence
Paolo Dello Vicario
Co-Founder & CEO
ByTek - Datrix
Paolo Dello Vicario
Massimo Giacchino
Artificial Intelligence
Massimo Giacchino
Digital Strategist - Design Method Author
Design Marketing
Maria Yolanda Bilé Nlang
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Yolanda Bilé Nlang
Founder & AI Engineer
Brise
Guido Scorza
Legal Tech, Legal Tech
Guido Scorza
Lawyer specialized in new technologies law and privacy
Vincenzo Rana
Future of Fintech
Vincenzo Rana
Head of Innovation, Coordinator of the Technical Working Group on “Privacy, Digital Identity and Zero-Knowledge Proofs” within the Parliamentary Intergroup on Digital Assets
Web3 Hub of the Polytechnic University of Milan
Vincenzo Rana
Marco Mosti
Future of Health
Marco Mosti
General Director
Fondazione GIMBE
Marco Mosti
Paolo Pellegrini
Future of Work
Paolo Pellegrini
Partner
Metyis
Paolo Pellegrini
Manuel Alvaro
Art Direction
Manuel Alvaro
Senior Creative & Trainer
Gianmario Verona
Artificial Intelligence
Gianmario Verona
Full Professor of Innovation Management
Bocconi University
Gianmario Verona
Angelo Marolla
Social Media Strategies
Angelo Marolla
Social Media Specialist
Search On Media Group
Angelo Marolla
Roberto Ascione
Future of Health
Roberto Ascione
CEO
Future Health Group
Roberto Ascione
Mirko Bruni
Brand
Mirko Bruni
CEO
The Fool
Mirko Bruni
Davide Casaleggio
Artificial Intelligence
Davide Casaleggio
CEO & Partner
Casaleggio Associati
Davide Casaleggio
Iulia Feroli
Machine Learning
Iulia Feroli
Physic AI & AI DevRel
Back to Engineering and Rerun
Tiziano Innocenti
Future of Health
Tiziano Innocenti
Director of the Research Methodology Unit
Fondazione GIMBE
Tiziano Innocenti
Simone Bianco
Future of Health
Simone Bianco
VP, Physics, Molecular & Hybrid Modeling
Altos Labs - Institute of Computation
Simone Bianco
Piergiorgio Marini
Artificial Intelligence
Piergiorgio Marini
Senior Manager External Affairs
Philip Morris
Francesca Braga
Legal Tech
Francesca Braga
International Criminal Lawyer
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Daniele Rizzi
Artificial Intelligence
Daniele Rizzi
Marketing consultant and trainer
Daniele Rizzi Marketing Consulting
Gabriele Pantaleo
Artificial Intelligence
Gabriele Pantaleo
Administrator & SEO Specialist
PNT SOLUTIONS SRL
Gabriele Pantaleo
Ionut Gaucan
Future of Fintech
Ionut Gaucan
Co-Founder
NapulETH
Ionut Gaucan
Andrea Bellomi
Artificial Intelligence
Andrea Bellomi
AI Integration Specialist & Market Consultant
The Fool
Andrea Bellomi
Denis Vesprini
Data Analytics
Denis Vesprini
Data Analyst
Search On Media Group
Denis Vesprini
Paolo Marsilio
Legal Tech
Paolo Marsilio
Senior Associate
LegisLAB
Paolo Marsilio
Maria Vittoria Tomaini
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Vittoria Tomaini
Cloud & AI Lead for Italy
Microsoft
Maria Vittoria Tomaini
Matteo Sbarra
Digital Marketing
Matteo Sbarra
Gen AI Director
[Alkemy]+
Matteo Sbarra
Fernanda Faini
Legal Tech
Fernanda Faini
Professor of Legal Informatics
Pegaso University
Fernanda Faini
Cosimo Accoto
Artificial Intelligence
Cosimo Accoto
Research Affiliate | Adjunct Professor | AI Advisor
MIT | UNIMORE | POLLICINO AIDVISORY
Sofia Piermattei
Legal Tech
Sofia Piermattei
Partner & Head of Tech Law, Compliance & ESG
WS Legal
Sofia Piermattei
Mattia Epifani
Legal Tech
Mattia Epifani
Global Digital Forensics Advisor
BIT4LAW
Mattia Epifani
Carmelo Frascati
Artificial Intelligence
Carmelo Frascati
General Manager
Karma s.r.l
Carmelo Frascati
Vincenzo Tomasello
Legal Tech
Vincenzo Tomasello
Data & Tech Lawyer, AIGP (IAPP), Internet Law Professor
DATYCA Legal Design Lab
Vincenzo Tomasello
Andrea Aureli
Artificial Intelligence
Andrea Aureli
Co-Founder
Aiclo
Andrea Aureli
Stefano Borghi
Artificial Intelligence
Stefano Borghi
Chief Technology Officer
Dilaxia S.p.A.
Stefano Borghi
Matteo Giunchedi
Artificial Intelligence
Matteo Giunchedi
CEO & Co-Founder
LIV4
Matteo Giunchedi
Oreste Pollicino
Legal Tech, Govtech
Oreste Pollicino
Full Professor of Constitutional Law
Bocconi University
Oreste Pollicino
Simone Solignani
Artificial Intelligence
Simone Solignani
CEO & CO-Founder
Jenia
Simone Solignani
Claudia Pitzalis
Artificial Intelligence
Claudia Pitzalis
Head of Digital Marketing
YF Studio
Claudia Pitzalis
Francisco Yepes Barrera
Future of Smart Cities
Francisco Yepes Barrera
Head of Ai Team
I-CON
Francisco Yepes Barrera
Francesco Paolo Schiavone
Artificial Intelligence
Francesco Paolo Schiavone
Head of Innovation & Development
Datlas Group
Francesco Paolo Schiavone
Mehrdad Farimani
Artificial Intelligence
Mehrdad Farimani
Co-Founder & CTO
Merphi robotics
Mehrdad Farimani
Viktoria Bovtenko
Artificial Intelligence
Viktoria Bovtenko
AI Architect
Bovtenko.AI
Viktoria Bovtenko
Rinaldo Zambello
Artificial Intelligence
Rinaldo Zambello
CEO
NUR Digital Marketing
Rinaldo Zambello
Valentin Radu
AI Commerce
Valentin Radu
CEO & Founder
Omniconvert
Valentin Radu
Massimiliano Riva
Artificial Intelligence
Massimiliano Riva
Founder & Group CEO
CRPI Digital Group
Massimiliano Riva
Marcello Majonchi
Artificial Intelligence
Marcello Majonchi
Chief Product Officer
Arduino
Marcello Majonchi
Carlo Negri
Space Industry
Carlo Negri
Director - POLIMI Space Economy Observatory
Polimi School of Management
Carlo Negri
Marco Grespigna
Future of Health
Marco Grespigna
CEO
Think Fwd Group
Marco Grespigna
Marco Finotti
Artificial Intelligence
Marco Finotti
Solution Architect & CEO
Kairostech
Marco Finotti
Ionut Gaucan
Future of Fintech
Ionut Gaucan
CoFounder
Ctrl/Shift
Marco Costanza
Future of Fintech
Marco Costanza
Bitcoin & Conscious Finance Creator
Luisa Fischietti
Future of Fintech
Luisa Fischietti
Head of Italy ETF
Borsa Italiana – Euronext Group
Alberto Maestri
Future of Work
Alberto Maestri
CEO
GreatPixel
Alberto Maestri
David Moscato
Artificial Intelligence
David Moscato
CEO
Moxoff
David Moscato
Jeanniey Walden
Artificial Intelligence
Jeanniey Walden
Founder
Liftoff Enterprises
Jeanniey Walden
Elvis Tusha
Artificial Intelligence
Elvis Tusha
Senior AI Consultant & Divulgatore
Freelance
Lorenzo Lorato
Artificial Intelligence
Lorenzo Lorato
Marketing Director
Satisfactory Group
Lorenzo Lorato
Eugenio Santoro
Future of Health
Eugenio Santoro
Head of the Digital Health and Digital Therapeutics Research Unit
Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS
Eugenio Santoro
Debanshu Das
Artificial Intelligence
Debanshu Das
Senior Software Engineer & Tech Lead
Google
Debanshu Das
Gaia Sartori
Future of Work
Gaia Sartori
Talent Acquisition Manager
Alten
Gaia Sartori
Guido Callegari
Art Direction
Guido Callegari
Senior Art Director & AI Specialist
GRAiL
Michele Cireddu
Art Direction
Michele Cireddu
Creative & Innovation Lead
Leo Italia
Michele Cireddu
Flavia Russo
Art Direction
Flavia Russo
Local Ambassador & Creative Director
Emilia Romagna ADCI
Flavia Russo
Gabriele Ciravegna
Future of Health
Gabriele Ciravegna
Researcher
AI Lab- Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center
Gabriele Ciravegna
Dave Ross
Artificial Intelligence
Dave Ross
Chief Evangelist
Miro
Dave Ross
Davide Carabetta
Data Analytics
Davide Carabetta
Data Analytist
Search On Media Group
Davide Carabetta
Andrea Corsi
Future of Work
Andrea Corsi
Senior Trainer & Learning Advisor
Skilla
Andrea Corsi
Ivan Ambla
Coding
Ivan Ambla
Vibe President & Senior Frontend Engineer
Humans.tech
Ivan Ambla
Yanie Durocher
AI Commerce
Yanie Durocher
Founder & AI-Native Content Production Studio
POMPOM
Yanie Durocher
Alessandro Lucarelli
Future of Work
Alessandro Lucarelli
Product Owner Data Platform
BNL BNP Paribas
Alessandro Lucarelli
Manuel Fontana
Future of Work
Manuel Fontana
Product Lead & Senior Frontend Engineer
Humans.tech
Manuel Fontana
Alessio Di Leo
Artificial Intelligence
Alessio Di Leo
Assistant Professor
Sapienza Università di Roma
Tamara Scapin
Future of Work
Tamara Scapin
Associate Partner
TWIST Reply
Tamara Scapin
Elena Pinetti
Space Economy
Elena Pinetti
Astroparticle Physics
Simons Foundation
Giulia Zagagnin
UX & UI
Giulia Zagagnin
Head of UX&CRO
Storeis Srl
Giulia Zagagnin
Anna Albanese
UX & UI
Anna Albanese
UX & CRO Specialist
Storeis Srl
Anna Albanese
Marco Pennarola
Artificial Intelligence
Marco Pennarola
Head of CEO Office, Investor Relations & Business Insights
Fastweb + Vodafone
Marco Pennarola
XU HE
Artificial Intelligence
XU HE
Data Scientist
World food Programme
Yuval Dvir
Artificial Intelligence
Yuval Dvir
Commercial Executive
SandboxAQ
Yuval Dvir
Francesco Giacalone
Artificial Intelligence
Francesco Giacalone
Learning Innovation Unit
IESE Business School
Francesco Giacalone
Luigi Greco
Artificial Intelligence
Luigi Greco
CEO & Founder
Conflux
Matteo Comin
Coding
Matteo Comin
Senior TPM - Operations and Process Consultant
MomillaLab
Matteo Comin
Matteo Baccan
Coding
Matteo Baccan
Head of Development
Rivoluzione Digitale Srl
Matheus Guimaraes
Coding
Matheus Guimaraes
Senior Developer Advocate
Amazon AWS
Matheus Guimaraes
Arnaud Jean
Coding
Arnaud Jean
Developer Advocate
AWS
Arnaud Jean
Andrea di Foggia
Digital Marketing
Andrea di Foggia
Founder & Product Owner
askmentor
Andrea di Foggia
Marco Conallo
Artificial Intelligence
Marco Conallo
Presales Manager & Business Specialist AI
Credemtel SpA
Marco Conallo
Luca Bicchieri
Artificial Intelligence
Luca Bicchieri
Sales Director Large Corporate & Business Automation
Credemtel SpA
Luca Bicchieri
Luca Bianchi
Artificial Intelligence
Luca Bianchi
CTO
MESA
Luca Bianchi
Riccardo Ferri
Legal Tech
Riccardo Ferri
Legal Engineer
Lexroom
Paolo Carrisi
Artificial Intelligence
Paolo Carrisi
Hearing Aid Specialist
AurEvoo
Paolo Carrisi
Francesco Lerro
Machine Learning
Francesco Lerro
SW Architect
TheFork
Francesco Lerro
Giuseppe Astorino
Artificial Intelligence
Giuseppe Astorino
General Manager
Eikontech
Giuseppe Astorino
Giulio Pizzuto
Artificial Intelligence
Giulio Pizzuto
Global Digital Marketing Leader
ABB
Giulio Pizzuto
Simone Zambetti
Artificial Intelligence
Simone Zambetti
Data Science Manager
ABB
Simone Zambetti
Alessandro Pirozzi
Artificial Intelligence
Alessandro Pirozzi
Product Manager
Moxoff
Alessandro Pirozzi
Gabriele Del Mese
Future of Fintech
Gabriele Del Mese
Founder & Coordinator
Moneyviz & Casa Sanremo Invest
Alessandro Lenardon
Artificial Intelligence
Alessandro Lenardon
General Manager
TiQ
Alessandro Lenardon
Simone Mutti
Coding
Simone Mutti
AI Engineer e Mobile Technical Lead
COMELIT
Simone Mutti
Stefano Capaccioli
Future of Fintech
Stefano Capaccioli
Founding Partner & Tax Committee
Conlex & Moneyviz
Marcello Coppo
Future of Fintech
Marcello Coppo
Italian Parliament
Italian Republic & Parliamentary Intergroup on “Digital Assets”
Marianna Carbone
UX & UI
Marianna Carbone
Service Designer & Design Thinking Facilitator
Service Design Drinks Bologna
Marianna Carbone
Andrea Camurani
UX & UI
Andrea Camurani
Service Designer & UX Researcher
Service Design Drinks Bologna
Andrea Camurani
Erica Occhionero
Artificial Intelligence
Erica Occhionero
AI & Data Scientist, Artist
Nessuna
Sara Lodi
Artificial Intelligence
Sara Lodi
Senior Business Strategist, Head of Strategic Marketing & Change Management
Dinova
Sara Lodi
Piergiorgio Marini
Govtech
Piergiorgio Marini
Senior Manager External Affairs
Philip Morris Italia
Piergiorgio Marini
William Nonnis
Future of Fintech
William Nonnis
Analyst - PNRR
Presidency of the Council of Ministers
Antonino Polimeni
Legal Tech
Antonino Polimeni
Lawyer & Founder
Polimeni.Legal
Antonino Polimeni

Main events and initiatives

Training
Training

Between the Mainstage and the Educational Stages, you'll meet experts from around the world, the top minds in the AI landscape who will share their skills and experiences for high-level training.

AI district & Showcase
AI district & Showcase

The Expo Area will host the AI District, where international companies and startups in the field of AI, as well as Big Data and Quantum Computing, will exhibit: an opportunity to get hands-on with the latest innovations.

B2B Meetings
B2B Meetings

Organize B2B meetings with companies from around the world, expand your network with market players and thousands of professionals who will gather in Italy, in Bologna, for the WMF - We Make Future.

MAINSTAGE
MAINSTAGE

On the Mainstage of the WMF, you will listen to internationally renowned speakers and representatives from the most important brands who will anticipate trends, present innovative products, and market research.

AI-Based Startups
AI-Based Startups

Across dedicated stages featuring handpicked startups and innovative SMEs from around the globe, discover the most disruptive ventures on the international market. Experience three days of pitch sessions spotlighting the breakthrough projects shaping the future of AI entrepreneurship.

AI Job Placement
AI Job Placement

There will be a recruiting service available to facilitate the meeting between job demand and supply in the AI field. Companies with open positions can arrange job interviews with professionals seeking employment.

Are You a Business?

Discover Opportunities for Your Brand

Expo Area – AI District
Expo Area – AI District

Bring your company to the AI District within the Expo Area. Every year, international leaders in Big Data, AI, and Quantum Computing showcase innovative tools and software here. Book your booth today to secure a high-visibility presence.

Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities

Showcase your products and services, host dedicated stage sessions, hackathons, workshops, or keynotes, gain high-impact brand visibility across the venue, and secure custom Mainstage spots. Choose the package that best fits your goals!

B2B opportunities
B2B opportunities

Schedule B2B meetings, sell your AI-driven products, source tailored solutions, expand your network, and connect with thousands of industry professionals. Over 800 exhibitors chose WMF for its last edition.

Are You a Professional?

Discover Opportunities to Connect and Engage

Become a Speaker
Become a Speaker

Every year, the AI Global Summit features multiple specialized stages focused on AI applications across industries—from AI - Digital Business & Media to IndustryTech & Robotics, Rights & Cybersecurity, FinTech, InsurTech & Blockchain, and beyond. If you work in the sector and want to share your expertise with an international audience, submit your application to our Call for Speakers!

Access training sessions
Access training sessions

Last year, the AI Global Summit hosted 12 dedicated AI training stages covering Robotics & Physical AI, Agentic AI, Vibe Coding, AI Marketing, AI Commerce, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, and more. Get your ticket to access the most comprehensive AI training program delivered by global experts.

Experience the Mainstage
Experience the Mainstage

World-renowned speakers take the WMF Mainstage to deliver unique perspectives on Artificial Intelligence, its evolution, and its ethical, social, and cultural impacts. Join mainstage sessions featuring thematic panels, high-level debates on international policy and research, cutting-edge robotics demos, and pitches from innovative AI-based startups. Get your ticket to unlock full Mainstage access.

AI Job Placement
AI Job Placement

Tap into our dedicated recruiting service designed to connect top AI talent with hiring companies. Employers can schedule on-site interviews, while professionals can publish their resumes and apply directly for open roles. Free access to the job placement service is included with your WMF 2027 ticket.

Are you a startup?

Discover how to give a boost to the growth of your project
Startup District

Startup District

The expo district dedicated to startups welcomes and showcases innovative projects from around the world to participants, investors, and major players in the innovation world who attend WMF every year. Seize all the opportunities for your startup: exhibit in the District!

Call Startup AI 4 Future

Call Startup AI 4 Future

The competition dedicated to AI applications that define the present and future of the sector, positively impacting the environment and society. You will have the dual opportunity to participate in WMF at BolognaFiere and at the AI Festival in Milan.

B2B opportunities

B2B opportunities

At WMF, thousands of B2B meetings take place every day among innovative startups, Business Angels, Corporates, Venture Capital, and delegations of international investors engaged in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

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For those who want access to the world’s most comprehensive training program on AI, technology, and digital innovation, and to experience everything the WMF has to offer without limits: from the Educational Stages and the Trade Fair Area with B2B meetings, to the Mainstage featuring concerts and live performances.
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Would you like more information?

Fill out the form and let us know which initiatives you would like to participate in, or propose your idea for collaboration within the AI Global Summit for WMF 2026.

Our team will analyze your proposal and get back to you to discuss the best ways for your organization to participate.

Events at WMF

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Digital Job Fair

JUNE 10 · 11 · 12, 2027
BOLOGNAFIERE
WMF - We Make Future

2027 Full Ticket at €89 + VAT