Since its first edition, the WMF has promoted and enhanced culture in all its forms through numerous events and initiatives.
Among these is the Book Fair, a fair aimed at the publishing world with a dedicated exhibition area - the Book District which over the years has hosted entities such as Hoepli and Egea - and numerous events aimed at participants, authors and bookshops. The Book Stage will also be active, a stage dedicated to authors who will be able to present their book to the public present at BolognaFiere, analyzing themes relating to the world of Innovation and Web Marketing such as Food, Tourism, Influencer Marketing and Neuromarketing.
Among the many guests of the past years are also the sociolinguist Vera Gheno and the actor Totò Cascio together with Roberto Saviano, the paralympic athlete Roberto Zanda, the journalist Francesco Giorgino, the director of the Institute for Gender and the Economy of the University of Toronto Sarah Kaplan and Andrew McAfee, researcher at MIT.
Also at the WMF 2025, scheduled at BolognaFiere from 4 to 6 June, we return to give space to books, to the world of publishing and to the many authors who every year feed the culture of the country.
Discover all the events scheduled and buy your Ticket to participate!
In this stage, industry experts revealed strategies to engage the audience of the future. It was an opportunity to explore the latest trends—from AI to personalization—and to create content that resonates in an ever-evolving digital landscape..
AI Plenary
The AI Plenary Stage served as a key hub for exploring the most advanced developments in artificial intelligence. Through keynotes and talks by international experts, the stage offered in-depth analysis of technological advancements, strategic applications, and the impact of AI across various sectors. It was an opportunity to understand the potential of this revolution and the challenges ahead, at the intersection of innovation, ethics, and digital transformation.
Social Media Strategies
The Social Media Strategies stage offered educational content focused on the most effective strategies to optimize social media presence. Techniques were explored to analyze and improve performance, create impactful content, and leverage the latest trends to maximize engagement. It was an opportunity to explore best practices, delve into successful case studies, and understand the evolution of digital marketing.
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Data Analytics
In the digital landscape, data is the engine of innovation. In this stage, we explored the most advanced methodologies for data analysis, modeling, and management, diving into predictive analytics, process automation, and the use of artificial intelligence. Industry experts examined tools and strategies to turn data into strategic insights, enhancing decision-making accuracy and the effectiveness of business strategies.
Advertising
The Advertising stage was dedicated to the evolution of digital communication, focusing on new technologies, advanced strategies, and best practices to maximize campaign performance. Industry experts analyzed innovative tools, targeting models, and emerging trends to help businesses enhance the effectiveness and impact of their promotional strategies.
Generative AI
In this stage, we explored the frontiers of Generative AI, merging artificial intelligence and creativity in a rapidly evolving field. Through expert talks, we discovered how generative AI is shaping the future of content marketing, branding, and digital communication.
Digital Strategy
In this stage, experts revealed strategies for successfully navigating the digital future. It was an exploration of the latest trends—from AI to automation—to create effective action plans and achieve business goals. We learned how to develop integrated and innovative digital strategies that drive growth and innovation.
Brand
In this stage, we explored strategies for building strong and relevant brand identities for the future. It was an in-depth look at the latest trends—from sustainability to user experience—to create brands that inspire trust and loyalty, shaping authentic and lasting brand narratives in the digital age.
Social Adv
In this stage, experts revealed strategies to maximize the impact of advertising campaigns on social media. It was an in-depth dive into the latest trends—from automation to AI—to optimize targeting, budget, and results.
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AI Marketing
In this stage, experts revealed how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing marketing. It was an exploration of real-world use cases—from automation to predictive personalization—to create high-performing campaigns and leverage AI tools to drive business growth.
Machine Learning
The Machine Learning stage delved into the techniques, algorithms, and practical applications that are revolutionizing the world of data and artificial intelligence. Industry experts explored the latest innovations—from predictive models to generative AI—along with algorithm optimization and data interpretability. It was an opportunity to discover how machine learning is transforming industry, research, and business.
SEO
This stage was dedicated to the most effective SEO strategies, essential for increasing visibility and ranking on search engines. From technical optimization to valuable content, as well as link building and search algorithms, industry experts explored the best practices to improve online performance. It was an opportunity to discover tools, trends, and advanced techniques to climb and maintain the top positions in organic search results.
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AI Agents
AI Agents are redefining the future of business by transforming the interaction between humans and machines. This stage explored their most advanced applications, from intelligent automation to advanced conversational interfaces, and autonomous decision-making models. Strategies, best practices, and real-world examples guided the analysis of how these systems are optimizing processes, reducing costs, and creating new opportunities for business innovation.
E-Commerce
The E-commerce stage was dedicated to the most effective strategies for optimizing sales. It covered innovations in digital marketing, the most advanced technological solutions, and best practices to enhance the customer experience. It was an opportunity to discover emerging trends and the most interesting integrations through insights from industry experts.
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Influencer Marketing
In this stage, experts revealed strategies for building authentic and impactful partnerships. It was an exploration of new trends—from micro-influencers to emerging platforms—to create campaigns that generate trust and tangible results.
Tourism
The Tourism stage explored innovations and strategies that are redefining the tourism sector in the digital era. From the use of artificial intelligence to personalizing the travel experience, and the new frontiers of destination marketing, industry experts shared tools and best practices to attract, engage, and retain travelers. It was an opportunity to discover how technology and creativity are transforming tourism.
Video & Voice
In this stage, experts revealed strategies to master the new languages of communication. It was a deep dive into cutting-edge video techniques, effective video marketing, and the art of podcasting to create engaging content and build successful brands by crafting multimedia narratives that capture attention and generate impact.
Open Innovation & International Ecosystem
This program aimed to emphasize the value of collaboration among the key players in Open Innovation. The stage offered the opportunity to participate in roundtables, masterclasses, and pitch sessions. At this international stage, the founders of selected startups presented their innovative ideas to entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders. Participants explored investment trends, Open Innovation strategies, and the secrets behind success stories.
Impact to Business
This stage provided insight into how companies and communities can work together to enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of our region by designing actions with a positive impact.
Startup & VC Plenary
In this stage, startup founders and entrepreneurs presented their most innovative projects in the digital and tech fields. It was an opportunity to discover the technologies and ideas that will shape the future, with a focus on social and digital impact.
Future of Entrepreneurship
In this stage, experts and successful startup founders shared strategies for launching and growing innovative businesses. It was an immersion into the latest trends—from lean startup to growth hacking—to transform ideas into successful ventures with the goal of inspiring and providing the tools to navigate the ever-evolving entrepreneurial landscape.
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity stage delved into the challenges and strategies for protecting data, infrastructure, and digital systems from cyber threats. Through talks by industry experts, topics such as network security, privacy protection, defense against cyber threats, and risk management were explored. It was an opportunity to deepen knowledge of best practices and discover the most advanced technologies to ensure security in the digital world.
Coding Backend
This stage was dedicated to the architectures and technologies that power modern applications, exploring best practices for back-end development and the most advanced cloud solutions. Topics such as scalability, security, microservices, and serverless infrastructures were covered in depth. Industry experts guided the analysis of tools and methodologies to build high-performance, resilient systems ready for the digital future.
DevOps & Cloud
In this stage, industry experts explored the methodologies and technologies that are redefining the development and management of cloud applications. They revealed the principles, practices, and latest trends in the world of DevOps and Cloud Computing.
Future of Work
The stage dedicated to the world of work explored transformations in human resources and digital skills, analyzing challenges and opportunities in a constantly evolving market. Industry experts shared insights on new trends—from upskilling to talent acquisition strategies—offering a look at future professional scenarios and the key skills needed to stay competitive.
Future of Journalism
In this stage, experts explored the new frontiers of information in the digital era. An analysis of emerging trends—from AI to immersive journalism—to understand the future of storytelling and communication. We examined tools and strategies to navigate the ever-evolving media landscape while maintaining the integrity and impact of journalism.
Legal Tech
The Legal Tech stage explored the evolution of law in the digital era, analyzing the role of technology in regulation, privacy, and data management. Industry experts delved into topics such as artificial intelligence in law, regulatory compliance, and the legal challenges of innovation. It was an opportunity to understand how digital is transforming the legal landscape and professions.
Coding Frontend
This stage was dedicated to front-end technologies and best practices, focusing on performance, accessibility, and user experience. Modern frameworks, new trends in web design, and strategies to create intuitive and high-performing interfaces were explored in depth. Industry experts shared advanced techniques to develop innovative digital products, optimized for all devices and aligned with user needs.
UX & UI
The UX & UI stage, powered by Architecta, was dedicated to the best practices in user experience and digital interface design. Topics such as inclusive design, usability, and interaction design were explored with contributions from industry experts. It was an opportunity to explore tools and methodologies to create intuitive, accessible, and engaging experiences, putting the user at the center of the design process.
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ChatGPT & Gemini
In this stage, some experts shared their perspectives on the evolution of conversational AI and the role that ChatGPT & Gemini will increasingly play in shaping our digital future.
Tech for No Profit
In this stage, we explored how technology can amplify the impact of nonprofit organizations. From digital innovation to data analysis, we discovered tools to optimize operations and engage supporters. The goal: to promote the adoption of accessible and effective technological solutions for a stronger and more resilient nonprofit sector.
Mainstage
The Mainstage is the main stage of WMF – We Make Future: it hosted talks, panels, and roundtables on future trends, shows and entertainment, exclusive presentations of products and services, as well as interviews and reflections on innovative topics with high social impact. The Mainstage was all this and much more. It is the symbolic meeting place for the WMF community. Over the course of the three-day event, it brought together all the key players contributing to building a better, shared, inclusive, and sustainable future.
Digital For PMI
This stage was dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises. Here, industry experts shared digital solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of SMEs, contributing to their development within the region.
Content Creators
The Content Creators stage brought to the spotlight the key players in content creation, exploring trends, strategies, and tools to create successful content. Through interviews, panels, and live performances, creators, experts, and communities engaged in discussions on storytelling, monetization, and digital innovation. A dynamic space to delve into the sector’s evolution and new opportunities in the world of social media and digital platforms.
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Tech for Business
In this stage, we explored how emerging technologies are transforming the business world. From artificial intelligence to cloud computing, we discovered how to optimize processes, improve productivity, and create new business opportunities.
Ethics & AI
Artificial intelligence is not just a technological revolution, but a change that redefines the relationship between humans, society, and machines. This stage delved into the ethical implications of AI, exploring topics such as its impact on language, data governance, and the human role in automation. Through discussions with experts, challenges and opportunities were analyzed to build a more fair, inclusive, and conscious digital future.
Book Presentation
In this stage, visionary authors presented their books on digital innovation, social change, and the future of marketing. A unique opportunity to discover new ideas and perspectives through stimulating dialogues and insights on cutting-edge topics. The goal: to inspire reflection and personal growth by exploring the narratives that will shape the future.
AI for Health
In this stage, in partnership with the Gimbe Foundation, experts explored the revolutionary applications of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector. From predictive diagnostics to personalized medicine, we discovered how AI is transforming care and wellness. The goal: to understand the potentials and challenges of AI in healthcare, for a future where technology and health integrate for the benefit of humanity.
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AI Solutions
In this stage, companies presented their innovative solutions based on artificial intelligence. From predictive analytics tools to advanced automation systems, we discovered how AI is transforming a wide range of industries. An opportunity to connect supply and demand while exploring the latest frontiers of AI applied to business.
Climate Change
In this stage, in partnership with ECCO Think Tank, experts explored technological solutions to tackle the climate crisis. From renewable energy to the circular economy, we discovered how innovation can drive the transition towards a sustainable future. The goal: to inspire concrete actions and promote a collaborative approach to protect our planet.
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Future of Education
In this stage, we aimed to analyze the innovative technologies and new educational models shaping the evolution of education. Industry experts illustrated how these technologies are radically transforming the learning experience.
GovTech
The GovTech stage represented an opportunity for dialogue between institutions, the economy, and society on the future of Artificial Intelligence. The challenges related to regulation, governance, and the social and ethical impacts of new technologies were discussed, with the goal of outlining guidelines for the digital future.
Digital Marketing & Business Solutions
In this stage, speakers delved into digital strategies and business solutions to support company growth. From process optimization to marketing automation, including CRM, lead generation, and new sales models, the stage offered practical insights to improve performance and tackle the challenges of the digital market.
Innovation Film Fest
In this stage, storytelling met innovation. Experts explained how new technologies are revolutionizing film production and consumption, thus redefining the way cinema is made.
Future of Planet
In this stage, we explored technological solutions to promote sustainability and address global environmental challenges. We discovered how technology can be a key driver for the transition toward a more sustainable future. The goal was to stimulate discussions, share best practices, and foster collaborations that can lead to concrete actions for a positive impact on our planet and society.
Future of Mobility
On this open stage, we had the opportunity to listen to presentations of student projects aimed at participating in international competitions focused on sustainable mobility, as well as collaborations between businesses, universities, and regional authorities in this field, and more generally in terms of applied research, particularly in the automotive sector.
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Future of Music & Arts
In this stage, experts revealed the fusion between creative disciplines and emerging technologies, showing how technology is redefining the boundaries of music and art through new, unprecedented experiences.
Arena - Debate for Future
On this stage, experts and visionaries engaged in passionate debates about the possible futures of various sectors. An opportunity to explore new scenarios, exchange innovative ideas, and encourage critical reflection. The goal: to shape a shared vision of the future through constructive dialogue and the exchange of perspectives.
Gaming & Esports
This space was dedicated to anyone who loves gaming, whether amateur or competitive, and offered the opportunity to engage with industry experts and get hands-on experience with the most advanced technologies.
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Girls Code It Better Code&Tell
Ideas, people, and technologies came together on the Code&Tell stage to showcase how digital creativity and collaboration between public and private sectors, schools and businesses, can generate real innovation. A community in motion, connected by shared experiences, bold visions, and practical tools. Each speech was an invitation to embrace change, break the mold, and build a more inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative future. Together, we can make a difference.
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AI Ethics & Innovation
The AI Ethics & Innovation Stage at WMF 2025 hosted the official launch of Rethic.AI, the first Italian business network dedicated exclusively to promoting ethical, safe, and responsible AI.
During the morning session, the network’s goals, founding members, initial participating companies, and the visions of its Ethical Board were presented, along with a discussion on the current state of the art, challenges, and ethical opportunities in an era of industrial transformation accelerated by AI.
In the afternoon, we explored the network’s first research working groups focused on creating innovative frameworks to provide practical support for Italian companies. This was followed by success stories directly from market-leading companies, sharing how they are integrating ethics into their AI processes, products, and strategies with a focus on sustainable and responsible business.
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Future Marketing Corner
In this stage, the Search On team delved into the changes that artificial intelligence is bringing to digital marketing. Key topics such as strategy, tracking, advertising, and content were addressed, offering a concrete perspective to tackle current challenges and seize new opportunities in the digital landscape.
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Open Arena - Innovation Stardust
The Open Arena was the flagship innovation hub at WMF 2025: a 240 sqm space where startups, companies, and professionals came together to create the future.
A unique space station to discover trends, generate business opportunities, and build connections between galaxies that would otherwise remain distant.
There are no sessions in the selected stage on this day.
Mainstage
Urban Impressionism Electro Set
Dardust
Producer & Artist
Mainstage
Opening Ceremony WMF 2025
Eleonora Bruni
EMERGENCY
Midwifery Specialist
Karma B
Drag Artists
Don Mattia Ferrari
Chaplain
Mediterranea Savin Humans
Dardust
Producer & Artist
Mainstage
Welcome to WMF 2025!
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman
WMF - We Make Future
Mainstage
Building a National AI Strategy - Institutional Greetings
Anna Ascani
Vice-President Chamber of Deputies
Mainstage
Accelerating our Future with AI and Earth Observation
Giuseppe Borghi
Head of the Φ-lab Division
ESA - European Space Agency
Mainstage
Borderless Geopolitics
Simonetta Di Pippo
Head of SEE
SDA Bocconi School of Management
Book Presentation
Niente fuffa, solo fatti: come gestire progetti di business con metodo e strategia
Un confronto tra Veronica Gentili, esperta di social media marketing, e Giulia Bezzi, consulente SEO ed esperta di digital project management, per far emergere il valore del proprio lavoro. Dalla costruzione di un brand credibile alla gestione di progetti complessi, tra scadenze, persone e processi, le autrici condivideranno quanto appreso dopo decenni di “mani in pasta” e distilleranno consigli pratici per imparare a pianificare meglio, lavorare con metodo e ottenere risultati concreti.
Veronica Gentili
Social Media Expert
Glisco sas
Giulia Bezzi
SEO & Digital Marketing Consultant
&Love srl
Mainstage
Affectionate Intelligence: Amplifying the Human Experience in the Age of AI
Alicia Hanf
Head of Institutional Ecosystem Partnerships
LG NOVA - LG Electronics
Book Presentation
The Digital Paradigm Shift for a New Business DNA: Implications for Business, Consumers, and Societies
Il libro "The Digital Paradigm Shift for a New Business DNA" affronta la trasformazione digitale come chiave per riscoprire il ruolo originario delle imprese, quello di rispondere ai bisogni autentici delle persone e della società. Ogni capitolo integra teoria e ricerca empirica, presentando esperimenti concreti basati su progetti pilota che esplorano, ad esempio, il potenziale delle tecnologie mobili per il benessere (terapie digitali), l'intelligenza artificiale nella gestione positiva delle emozioni e la gamification nel patrimonio culturale. La struttura research-based garantisce risultati solidi e applicabili, con evidenze raccolte direttamente sul campo. Il testo offre una visione ampia, prospettica e interdisciplinare, ponendo le basi per una reale trasformazione del DNA aziendale orientata al valore sociale e all'innovazione etica.
Andrea Sestino
Qualified Associate Prof. & Adj. Prof. Innovation Management Studies
Università Cattolica & Hogskolan | Halmstad
Mainstage
AI for Health: Shaping the Future of Humanity
Simone Bianco
Principal Investigator and Director of Computational Biology
Altos Labs Bay Area Institute of Science
Mainstage
Future of AI & Humanity
Federico Faggin
Physicist & Microchip Inventor
Mainstage
War Journalism: Finding Humanity Through My Eyes
Plestia Alaqad
Journalist & Poet
Mainstage
Digging the Truth Through Storyelling
Pablo Trincia
Podcaster, Storyteller & Journalist
Book Presentation
FLACO talk - L’IA non è neutra, ma neanche i tuoi prompt
Saper interagire con l’IA comporta risparmio di tempo e ottimizzazione di processi ma, soprattutto, migliora la capacità di comunicare in un circolo virtuoso dove, indirettamente, mentre addestriamo l’IA, è lei ad addestrare noi.Un manuale passo passo per apprendere l’arte del prompting e integrare l’intelligenza artificiale generativa in azienda e nella libera professione.Tra reti neurali, deep learning e applicazioni rivoluzionarie, stiamo già interagendo con questa tecnologia, ed è nostro dovere entrare nel prompt mindset in modo etico e responsabile per amplificare le nostre capacità umane.
Laura Venturini
Founder
Quindo
Cathy La Torre
CEO & Lawyer
Wild Side Human First - Legali Associate
Mainstage
From NBA to Content Creation: the future of Entrepreneurship
Ale Della Giusta
Content Creator
Mainstage
Closing Session
Session 1 Day 1
Book Presentation
HOEPLI - Il potere della scrittura – Scrivere per cambiare (e cambiare scrivendo)
Sono le storie che ci raccontiamo a dare un valore a ogni cosa? Matteo Bortolotti (La scrittura geniale) e Paolo Roversi (Scrittura creativa for dummies) porteranno al pubblico tecniche e consigli pratici per riscoprire il potere della scrittura. Per intrattenere, ispirare e realizzare i propri progetti. Un talk per chi vuole ri–cominciare a scrivere, migliorare nel farlo e usare le parole per pensare. Dalla trama di un romanzo all'ordito della vita, un incontro da non perdere per chi ha tante idee, ma non sempre sa quali siano quelle migliori.
L’AI ci ha rotto…l’umanità: come restare reali ed empatici nella dimensione digital senza perdere l’occasione di sfruttare tutto il potenziale dell’AI
Renato Ravenda
Brand Marketing Strategist
Daniele Rizzi
Consulente e Formatore Marketing
Daniele Rizzi Marketing Consulting
Edwin M. Colella
Chief Growth Officer
Wallife
Fulvio Julita
Digital storytelling strategist
PLUME
Book Presentation
Il marketing è “una piccola impresa”
Un confronto tra Enrico Marchetto, marketer ed esperto di advertising su Meta, e Fulvio Romanin, imprenditore e consulente, per parlare di come si avvia e si fa crescere un’azienda senza perdere la testa.Tra campagne pubblicitarie, prime fatture, scelte di branding e momenti di crisi, i due autori condividono con ironia e concretezza cosa significa fare impresa e comunicazione nel mondo reale, dove tempo e risorse sono pochi ma le aspettative altissime. Per chi vuole raccontare meglio il proprio lavoro, sopravvivere al marketing online e costruire qualcosa che stia in piedi davvero.
Fulvio Romanin
CEO
Ensoul
Enrico Marchetto
Co-Owner & Social Media Advertiser
Noiza
Mainstage
Live Show!
Karma B
Drag Artists
Mainstage
Powering Progress: NVIDIA's Investments for an AI-Driven World
John Wesley
Senior Director
NVIDIA
Mainstage
From Motor Valley's Core to the World's Future: Lessons from Passion
Claudio Domenicali
CEO
Ducati Motor Holding
Riccardo Piergentili
Journalist
Book Presentation
Il Manager Potenziato: Come l'intelligenza artificiale rende il management più efficace, creativo e strategico
Nel cuore della rivoluzione tecnologica più profonda della storia umana,l'Intelligenza Artificiale (AI) sta riscrivendo le regole del management e ridefinendo il futuro delle organizzazioni. Il Manager Potenziato non è solo un libro, ma una bussola indispensabile per navigare questa nuova era. Con oltre vent'anni di esperienza come CEO, laurea all’Università Cattolica di Milano e una formazione su strategia ed AI alla Harvard Business School, Giovanni Giamminola presenta una visione innovativa del management moderno, integrando l'intelligenza artificiale nella gestione aziendale nell'era dell'AI generativa.
Giovanni Giamminola
Artificial Intelligence Advisor for Business Transformation
Università Cattolica
Mainstage
Gaining 1%: Enhancing Humans and Machines
Mario De Santis
CEO
Humans.tech
Mainstage
Inclusion and Digital Rights
Cathy La Torre
CEO & Lawyer
Wild Side Human First - Legali Associate
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Awards: Sport for a Better Future
Daniela Simonetti
Founder
Change The Game
Gianpaolo Martire
Head of Marketing
Consorzio Verovolley
Mainstage
Future of AI & Work: the Innovation of Manufacturing
Matteo Lepore
Mayor
City of Bologna
Federico Menna
CEO
EIT Digital
Piergiorgio Marini
Senior Manager External Affairs
Philip Morris
Barbara Carfagna
Journalist, Author, Presenter
RAI
Mainstage
Global Market Competition: The European Innovation Policies
Michiel Scheffer
President of the Board of the European Innovation Council | European Commission
Book Presentation
AI killed the video star. L’intelligenza artificiale nell’audiovisivo
"AI killed the video star. L’intelligenza artificiale nell’audiovisivo"scritto da Massimo Toniato, videomaker, consulente e formatore nel settore audiovisivo. L'opera indaga l’impatto dell’intelligenza artificiale sull’industria multimediale, mettendo in luce i rischi di un possibile appiattimento creativo, ma anche le nuove opportunità legate alla collaborazione tra algoritmi e ingegno umano. Un’analisi attuale e necessaria su come l’AI stia ridefinendo i processi creativi e il ruolo dei professionisti della comunicazione.
Massimo Toniato
Videomaker, Professor & Audiovisual Consultant
Massimo Toniato
Mainstage
International Ecosystem Roundtable
Gino Costa
Country Advisor for Italy
Invest in Türkiye
Héctor José Marroquín Mora
Deputy Minister of Integration and Foreign Trade
Ministry of Economy of Guatemala
Leyla Elchekhly
TV Presenter
Al Jazeera Media Network
Book Presentation
Evoluzione culturale con gli OKR: Il Manuale pratico per aumentare l’engagement nelle organizzazioni
Luca Troso, Global Partner per l’Italia di OKRs.com, presenta “Evoluzione culturale con gli OKR”, manuale pratico per aumentare l'engagement con il framework OKR (Objectives & Key Results). Con la prefazione di Ben Lamorte, svela come trasformare la strategia in azioni che migliorano engagement, trasparenza e focus rafforzando relazioni di qualità. Step dopo step esamina tutti gli aspetti, mette la persona al centro e offre schemi, consigli e strumenti subito utilizzabili.
Luca Troso
OKRs.com Global Partner & Agile Coach
Adastra
Mainstage
Activism in the Social Media Era
Flavia Carlini
Author, educator & activist
Mainstage
Future of Music
Big Mama
Artist & Performer
Mainstage
Innovation is not only for genius, just a Jam-Session with Yamaha
Scott Yusuke Sugino
President & CEO
Yamaha Music Innovations
Mainstage
Beyond Barriers: Strength, Sport, and Social Impact
Nadia Lauricella
Influencer & Activist
Mainstage
Closing Session
Day 1
Mainstage
Big Mama Concert - Live Tour 2025
Big Mama
Artist & Performer
Mainstage
Live Performance!
Banda Rulli Frulli
Inclusive Marching Band
Mainstage
Opening Ceremony Day 2
Veronica Maffei
TV journalist
Mainstage
Human vs AI: a new challenge for the translation market
Marco Trombetti
Co-founder & CEO
Translated
Mainstage
The Geopolitics of Chips and Europe's Competitiveness Opportunity
Ottenere risultati straordinari con le domande giuste, senza imporre soluzioni dall’alto
Dimentica tutto ciò che sai sulla gestione dei gruppi. La Facilitazione Maieutica rovescia il paradigma: il vero esperto non è chi conduce, ma chi partecipa. Facilitare la collaborazione non è avere tutte le risposte, ma saper porre le domande giuste. In un mondo che invece di "risolvere" problemi finisce per crearne di nuovi, la via socratica libera la conoscenza tacita individuale e le aspirazioni del gruppo, liberando il potenziale per ottenere rapidamente risultati concreti e condivisi.
Daniele Grieco
Founder
La Traccia Buona
Fabrizio Faraco
Partner
Trivium International
Mainstage
The Future of Europe
Moderated by Alan Friedman
Francesco Ubertini
President
CINECA
Federico Menna
CEO
EIT Digital
Andrea Pagnin
Head of Innovation and Development Office
IIT
Antonino Rotolo
Law Full Professor
Alma Mater Studiorum - Unibo
Book Presentation
FLACO talk - La memoria di Google e la brand identity
L’autore ha cucito il suo metodo per la gestione degli asset di marca, ha fuso insight psicologici, analisi strategica e motori di ricerca in un’unica finestra aperta sulla memoria collettiva. Spesso si affronta il branding partendo da prospettive unicamente orientate al copywriting o al design, trascurando i dati e il loro impatto sulla memoria e sul significato che un brand costruisce nella mente delle persone. Il testo accompagna brand manager, marketing strategist, SEO specialist e amministratori di piccole imprese oltre le strategie tradizionali, li porta a sondare e ascoltare i motori di ricerca per creare identità di marca rilevanti e durature.
Massimo Giacchino
Digital Strategist - Autore metodo Design Marketing
Design Marketing
Valerio Cusinato
SEO Specialist
Publicis Media
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Awards: Innovative Region of the Year
Silvia Visciano
Director of the Research and International Relations Section
Regione Puglia
Rocco De Franchi
Director of the Institutional Communication
Regione Puglia
Mainstage
Superhuman: beyond the limits of our intelligence
Nello Cristianini
Artificial Intelligence Professor, Author
Mainstage
Humanoid robots, between earth and sky
Daniele Pucci
Head of Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence
IIT
Mainstage
The Best of Eurovision: LIS live performance!
RAI - Pubblica Utilità
Mainstage
Less is More: The Future of LLMs is Lightweight, Controlled, and Concrete
Valeria Sandei
CEO
Almawave
Mainstage
Future of VC
Enrico Cereda
Senior Advisor
Klecha & Co
Book Presentation
La R-evolution del Corporate Wellbeing: da benefit a vantaggio competitivo, come sta cambiando il mondo wellbeing?
Alberto Ronco, imprenditore ed autore del libro Wellbeing Revolution ci porterà attraverso questa evoluzione tra passato presente e futuro del benessere. Esploreremo come grazie a strumenti concreti, dal wellbeing canvas al supporto dell’AI, possiamo misurare l’impatto strategico del benessere sul business.
Alberto Ronco
CEO & Co-founder- co-autore del libro Wellbeing Revolution
Trainect
Mainstage
Future of tech: how AI is re-shaping our world
Marco Montemagno
Tech Entrepreneur
Mainstage
Closing Session
Session 1 Day 2
Book Presentation
HOEPLI - Dall'idea al mercato: 18 minuti e 45 secondi di AI per ideare, creare e vendere un prodotto che ancora non esiste
Strategia, design, scrittura, marketing, vendita: tanti strumenti AI, un unico flusso di lavoro fluido ed efficace che porta rapidamente dall'intuizione alla vendita.Una dimostrazione pratica, concreta e in tempo reale di come l'intelligenza artificiale possa accelerare ogni fase del lancio di un nuovo prodotto. Partendo da un'idea iniziale, si attraversano rapidamente tutte le tappe fondamentali fino alla realizzazione di un prodotto completo e pronto per il mercato, evidenziando come ciascuna fase possa essere resa più veloce, efficiente e creativa grazie all’utilizzo strategico di strumenti di AI generativa.
Andrea Giorgi
AI Educator & Consultant
Book Presentation
Partite impossibili: strategia senza budget e budget senza strategia. Chi avrà la meglio?
La moderazione sarà a cura di Libri di Marketing e che modereranno Valentina Martinelli e Luana Vollero.
Riccardo Angelo Colabattista
Founder
Factory M
Antonio Lombardi
Consulente e formatore su CRM e marketing digitale
Freelance
Massimo Giacchino
Digital Strategist - Autore metodo Design Marketing
Design Marketing
Book Presentation
AEO: La nuova frontiera della SEO nell’intelligenza artificiale
“AEO: La nuova frontiera della SEO nell’intelligenza artificiale” è un libro che esplora l’evoluzione della Search Engine Optimization (SEO) verso l’Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). Con l’avvento di assistenti virtuali e intelligenza artificiale, l’AEO si focalizza sull’ottimizzazione dei contenuti per fornire risposte dirette alle domande degli utenti. Questo testo analizza come le aziende possano adattare le proprie strategie digitali per mantenere la competitività in un panorama in rapida evoluzione.
Vincenzo Barbagallo
Digital Marketer
vincenzobarbagallo.it
Mainstage
Pau Dj Set!
Pau
Singer & Performer
Negrita
Book Presentation
Appartenere per trasformare: costruire comunità nelle organizzazioni
Ispirato al lavoro di Peter Block, l’intervento esplora come il senso di appartenenza possa diventare una leva concreta per trasformare le organizzazioni. Superando gerarchie e approcci tradizionali, costruire comunità significa generare connessioni, fiducia e responsabilità condivisa. Un invito a ripensare la leadership come atto di convocazione, non di controllo.
Alessandra Abbondati
ALEF Consulting Srl
Partner
Pietro Catania
Founder
Ayros Editore
Mainstage
Building the Future of Humanity
S. EM. Card. Matteo Maria Zuppi
Cardinale Arcivescovo di Bologna and President CEI
Massimo Bugani
Chief of Staff to the President of the Legislative Assembly
Regione Emilia-Romagna
Mainstage
Future of Human Rights
Mimmo Lucano
Former Mayor of Riace
Andrea Daqua
Lawyer
Mainstage
The Fintech Revolution: Buy Now, Pay Later
Luigi Traldi
Head of Southern Europe
Klarna
Mainstage
Building Up a New Citizen Journey
Matteo De Santi
Head of User Centricity & Innovation
PagoPa
Mainstage
Future of Legality
Nicola Gratteri
Public Prosecutor
Court of Naples
Book Presentation
Parole che contano. Guida alla comunicazione accessibile per agenzie e aziende
Ogni messaggio che un brand trasmette – attraverso pubblicità, storytelling aziendale, comunicazione interna ed esterna – ha il potere di includere o escludere, di creare connessioni autentiche o di rafforzare stereotipi. Questo libro offre una guida concreta per integrare l’inclusività nelle strategie di comunicazione, rendendola un elemento distintivo e non un semplice obbligo etico. Attraverso casi studio, interviste e analisi del linguaggio, esplora come i brand possano adottare un approccio più attento senza perdere identità, efficacia e impatto. Dalla pubblicità alla comunicazione interna, dal marketing digitale al design delle campagne, il testo fornisce strumenti pratici per costruire messaggi che parlino davvero a tutte le persone. Pensato per aziende, agenzie e professionisti della comunicazione, questo libro non impone regole, ma propone un nuovo modo di raccontarsi: più consapevole, più strategico, più potente
Elena Codeluppi
Esperta in comunicazione inclusiva e narrativa
Btwo
Mainstage
E-Serie C Awards Ceremony
Matteo Marani
President
Serie C NOW
Mainstage
WMF goes to Riyhad!
Mr. Saud Al-Yami
CEO
PNG Saudi Arabia
Khaled Safran
CEO & Founder
Jusur International
Book Presentation
Destinazione viaggio
Destinazione viaggio. Per cambiare vita e trovare se stessi "Destinazione Viaggio" di Ilaria Cazziol è un libro che sfida il concetto tradizionale di carriera e stile di vita, proponendo il nomadismo digitale come ponte verso una nuova libertà personale e professionale. Questo manuale pratico si pone come una guida per chiunque desideri sfruttare le tecnologie digitali per lavorare da remoto, esplorare il mondo e promuovere una mobilità sostenibile. Attraverso la sua esperienza personale come nomade digitale, membro dell'Associazione Italiana Nomadi Digitali e fondatrice del rinomato blog Viaggiosoloandata.it, Ilaria fornisce ispirazione per quei lavoratori, in particolare donne, che cercano di liberarsi dalle convenzioni e intraprendere percorsi lavorativi autonomi e flessibili. Il libro esplora come la digitalizzazione ha reso possibile lavorare in modi che erano inconcepibili solo una generazione fa, permettendo così a individui di ogni background di perseguire una vita lavorativa che valorizza l'equilibrio tra lavoro e tempo libero e favorisce la crescita personale, ma fornisce anche strumenti concreti per pianificare la partenza, gestire le finanze in movimento e sfruttare al meglio le proprie competenze nel campo digitale. Rivolto a chi è pronto a sfidare la propria zona di comfort e a chi vede nel viaggio un potente strumento di cambiamento, "Destinazione Viaggio" è una risorsa imprescindibile per chi cerca di trasformare la propria vita attraverso l'imprenditorialità, l'innovazione e la libertà di movimento in un mondo sempre più connesso.
Ilaria Cazziol
SEO Content Strategist
Seedble
Mainstage
Startup Competition - The Final
Lorenzo Sabaini
Product Manager
Alba Robot Srl
Vishnu Saran Udayagiri
CEO
Invigilo Technologies Pte Ltd
Alberto Barberis
CEO
Andromeda Intelligence SRL
David Brown
Co-founder
Helix Carbon
Giulia Ziino
CMO
CircularPlace
Giovanni Rossi
CMO
Electra Vehicles
Mainstage
Italy in a global competitive landscape
Francesco Cerruti
Director
Italian Tech Alliance
Giorgio Ciron
Director
InnovUp
On. Giulio Centemero
Member of the Finance Commission
Chamber of Deputies
Marco Gay
Executive Chairman
Zest
Mainstage
Startup Competition Awards Ceremony
The WMF Innovation Awards
Mainstage
Fabio Celenza Live Performance!
Fabio Celenza
Actor and Youtuber
Mainstage
Future of Comedy and Film Making
Michela Giraud
Actress, Stand-up Comedian and Film Director
Mainstage
Closing Session
Day 2
Mainstage
Mainstage
Samuel Romano Dj Set!
Samuel
Singer & song writer
Mainstage
Opening Ceremony Day 3
Veronica Maffei
TV journalist
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman
WMF - We Make Future
Mainstage
AI for Nature: The Nature 4.0 concept
Riccardo Valentini
2007 Nobel Pace Prize Winner
Mainstage
MARE Venice: Italy's Global AI Hub for Health
Emanuele Mugnani
Managing Director for Ambulatory Information Systems Europe
CGM
Gernot Blümel
Managing Director
MARE TechnoPark
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Awards: Raise Awareness Through Social Media
Motaz Azaiza
Photojournalist
Mainstage
AI approaches to solving sustainability challenges in the fisheries industry
Yuko Ishiwaka
Principal Investigator
SoftBank
Nathan Francis
Head of Business Development
Aizip
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Awards: Research For Future
Federico Tombari
Researcher
Google
Book Presentation
Parole tra vita e business: trova e usa quelle giuste per descrivere, convincere e farti trovare
La moderazione sarà a cura di Libri di Marketing e che modereranno Valentina Martinelli e Luana Vollero.
Ylenia Pravisani
Digital strategist
Gabriele Pantaleo
Amministratore & SEO
gabrielepantaleo.it
Barbara Milini
Consulente LinkedIn e Reputazione Digitale
Cristiano Carriero
Founder La Content | Author | Storyteller
La Content
Mainstage
AI & Robotics: Improving people
Anna Valente
Full Professor & BDA member
SUPSI & Innosuisse
Enrico Mingo Hoffman
ISFP Researcher
INRIA
Daniele Pucci
Head of Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence
IIT
Mainstage
The digital transformation of the National Health Service: a mission (im)possible?
Nino Cartabellotta
President
GIMBE Foundation
Mainstage
Innovation, people, territories: the power of SMEs
Dario Costantini
President
CNA
Dario Pagani
Vicepresident
COTEC
Giovanni Zazzerini
Secretary General
INSME
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Awards: Innovative Country of the Year
Jongah Hong
Director
KOTRA Milan
Mainstage
AI & Leadership
Tiarne Hawkins
AI Leader & Host
You & AI - Stealth Mode
Mainstage
The Uno Bianca case: a story between True Crime, Media, and Collective Memory
Luciano Baglioni
Ispector & Investigator of the Uno Bianca terror case
Carlo Lucarelli
Writer
Book Presentation
FLACO talk - Il miglior modo di lavorare a un brief è dormirci sopra
Come si crea una strategia che lascia il segno? L’autore risponde romanzando il viaggio in Puglia di uno strategic planner, tra overdose d’informazioni e sogno lucido, e finisce per comporre un non-manuale di marketing vissuto. Ne deriva un metodo spontaneo, insolito, genuino: di giorno si ascolta - il cliente, il mercato, la natura, le ambizioni, i rumori di fondo, insomma qualunque cosa possa ispirare gli insight - e poi, di notte, si lasciano correre i sogni. Una guida da leggere a fuoco lento, a cui dare il tempo di lavorare sottotraccia, per svegliarsi la mattina dopo con una buona idea, quel barlume di strategia capace di portare la creatività oltre lo scroll della comunicazione a breve termine. Un modo di ripensare la comunicazione di marca più vicina alle persone, nel rispetto di numeri e statistiche, con la giusta dose di fantasia, sì, ma tenendo i piedi ben saldi alla terra.
Raffaele Matacena
Direttore Creativo
Alfasigma
Giuliano Lasta
Strategic Planner
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Awards: Drone Soccer Club Challenge
Team Korea
Mainstage
Gianfranco Zola
Sport Executive, former football player & coach
Book Presentation
Facilitare il cambiamento: co-creare il futuro del lavoro nelle organizzazioni
Il futuro del lavoro richiede organizzazioni capaci di apprendere, adattarsi e valorizzare le persone. Partendo dal libro Facilitare il cambiamento, esploreremo come la facilitazione e lo Smart Engagement possano guidare la trasformazione organizzativa. Attraverso esempi concreti, scopriremo come co-creare contesti lavorativi più umani, innovativi e sostenibili.
Filippo Causero
CEO
Foxwin srl società benefit
Daniele Riondato
Head of People Experience
Successori Reda S.B.p.A
Davide Boccardo
Chief People Officer
Gruppo Reda
Mainstage
The Rise of Creator Inc: YouTube, Brands, and a whole New Economy
Marcello Ascani
Content Creator & CEO
Flatmates
Mainstage
Closing Session
Session 1 Day 3
Book Presentation
FLACO talk - Armistizio Digitale: Dev e Manager si dichiarano pace
Andrea ha iniziato ad apprezzare il “genio” dei developer soprattutto dopo aver incontrato Lorenzo, il quale invece ha appreso dall’amico tutte le ambizioni e le paure dei cosiddetti “piani alti”. Manager e dev che imparano l’uno dall’altro sullo stesso livello. Uno scenario non solo possibile ma che attiva una logica inaspettata e molto più potente.Think like a dev è un invito a cambiare prospettiva, a superare le barriere tra mondi apparentemente distanti e in contrasto — quello umanistico e quello tecnologico — e a valorizzare le competenze e le intuizioni dei dev, dando al team e all’intera azienda uno scudo protettivo in più, uno strumento capace di risolvere qualunque problema: il pensiero computazionale.
Matteo Aliotta
Founder
LTV
Andrea Lissandrin
Founder
Synextya & Wegg Agency
Lorenzo Farinelli
Founder
Synextya
Book Presentation
HOEPLI - Fare Marketing nell’Era dell’Intelligenza Artificiale. Competenze, Ruoli e Visioni per il Futuro
Cosa significa fare marketing quando tutto cambia? I canali si moltiplicano, le tecnologie evolvono e l’intelligenza artificiale entra a pieno titolo nei processi decisionali oltre che creativi? Cristiano Carriero e Giorgio Soffiato rispondono a questa domanda partendo dalle loro ultime pubblicazioni, Professione Content Marketer e Professione Marketing Manager: due libri complementari che fotografano – con approccio pratico e visione strategica – l’evoluzione di due figure centrali nel panorama del marketing contemporaneo. Un confronto aperto tra visione e pratica, per capire come restare protagonisti in un futuro che non è più solo alle porte: è già cominciato.
Giorgio Soffiato
Marketing Director
Marketing Arena Spa
Cristiano Carriero
Founder La Content | Author | Storyteller
La Content
Book Presentation
Frugal management
Frugal management. Valore sostenibile per le generazioni future. Il modello di management attuale è insostenibile. Ha creato organizzazioni rigide, lente ad adattarsi ai cambiamenti, incapaci di trasmettere innovazione e benessere al contesto in cui operano. Davanti a una crisi economica, ambientale e sociale come quella che stiamo vivendo, è necessario un nuovo approccio integrale. Alessandro Martemucci propone una nuova strada per il management, che unisce efficienza e solidarietà, beni materiali e beni relazionali, capitale economico e capitale sociale. Un approccio nuovo che sposa le teorie lean, agile e jugaad, in modo originale e innovativo. Frugal Management è un saggio che mette in discussione e amplia l’attuale significato del termine «sostenibilità». E che spiega come un management efficiente e mirato al cliente può regalarci un futuro migliore. FRUGAL MANAGEMENT è un nuovo modello di gestione del business che unisce efficienza e solidarietà, innovazione e benessere, beni materiali e beni relazionali, capitale economico e capitale sociale. Frugal Management amplia il significato tradizionale di "sostenibilità" con un nuovo approccio più efficiente e razionale attraverso una matrice a 4 dimensioni (Economica, Sociale, Digitale e Ambientale), una guida, buone pratiche da sperimentare subito, il che pone le basi per un successo duraturo, impattando positivamente sulla comunità e gli stakeholders generando Valore Sostenibile. La parola Frugale ingloba tre caratteristiche indispensabili nel nuovo management: la sobrietà nelle scelte, la sostenibilità e la responsabilità.
Alessandro Martemucci
Frugal Marketing Manager
Officinae
Book Presentation
Dopo la diagnosi: come sostenere le famiglie tra ascolto, diritti e accesso ai servizi
Si propone un approfondimento sul delicato momento successivo alla diagnosi di disabilità nei figli. Attraverso esempi pratici, strumenti operativi e riflessioni, verranno esplorate modalità di supporto efficaci per accompagnare le famiglie: dall’ascolto attivo alla gestione delle emozioni, fino all’orientamento tra diritti, risorse e rete territoriale. Uno sguardo concreto, professionale e umano.
Elisa Paganelli
Musicoterapeuta e formatrice
Le Musicoccole
Mainstage
Turbopaolo Solo Show!
Turbopaolo
Content Creator & Commedian
Mainstage
Budding Band Contest - Award Ceremony & Live Performance
Malvax
Band
Mainstage
Future of Journalism
Enrico Mentana
Journalist and Director
La7
Mainstage
Leadership, Motherhood, and the Power to Build : The Inspiring Journey of a Visionary CEO
Veronica Pitea
Co-founder
The Bridges
Mainstage
WMF Innovation Awards: Guardians of the Population and the Environment
Alberto Nuzzo
Head of the Civil Protection Unit, Integrated Urban Security Division
Among the training courses of WMF 2025, some will be entirely dedicated to the world of publishing, to the presentation of books and to in-depth studies in the fields of Ethics, Information and Inclusion.
During the Book Fair there will also be signings and meetings with the authors. Participants will be able to meet the authors up close and discuss with them the works presented during the three days.
WMF is the International Fair on AI, Tech and Digital Innovation: in the exhibition area you will find the major players in the publishing market, with areas dedicated to B2B meetings and networking initiatives for professionals and companies.
The recruitment service for participants will be active on the WMF web app to facilitate matching between digital professionals looking for work and companies with open job positions.