WMF Creators Fest

The biggest initiative in Italy for Creator and their Community

24 · 25 · 26 JUNE 2026 / BOLOGNAFIERE
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Creators Fest, the event dedicated to the Creator Economy, returns to WMF 2026. Following the success of 2025, which featured over 150 creators, this new edition is expanding with initiatives for creators of all ages, platforms, and niches.

The WMF Mainstage—which has hosted prominent figures such as Martina Strazzer, Camihawke, Mattia Stanga, Giorgia Soleri, Alessandro Masala, Favij, and Pow3r—will once again welcome top-tier guests. Through talks and interviews, they will share insights, experiences, and advice, providing a comprehensive overview of the world of content creation.

C2B (Creators to Business) meetings will also be a key highlight, designed to foster concrete collaborations between brands and creators and open up new growth and networking opportunities.

Within the Creators Fest lineup, the Education program features dedicated stages to discover new platforms and emerging market trends, alongside working tables focused on the Creator Economy.

The first creators appearing at WMF are now online.

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The first guests of Creator Fest 2026

Aprajita Jain
Brand
Aprajita Jain
Chief Brand
Google
Aprajita Jain
Sasha Luccioni
Artificial Intelligence
Sasha Luccioni
AI and Climate Researcher
Alec Ross
Tech for Business
Alec Ross
Distinguished Adjunct Professor
Bologna Business School
Alec Ross
Federico Cabitza
Artificial Intelligence
Federico Cabitza
Associated Professor & Co-Founder
Università Milano-Bicocca & RedOpen SRL
Federico Cabitza
Jakidale
Content Creators
Jakidale
Youtuber & Content Creator
Beatrice Rigillo
Content Creators
Beatrice Rigillo
Comedian & Content Creator
Michele Basile
Content Creators
Michele Basile
Actor & Content Creator
Alessio Marzilli
Content Creators
Alessio Marzilli
Director & Host
Stefano Massini
Future of Music & Art
Stefano Massini
Author & Playwright
Pau
Future of Music & Art
Pau
Singer & Performer
Negrita
Massimiliano Montefusco
Future of Music & Art
Massimiliano Montefusco
CEO
RDS
Massimiliano Montefusco
Erica Occhionero
Future of Music & Art
Erica Occhionero
AI & Data Scientist, Artist
Cristiano Carriero
Brand
Cristiano Carriero
Founder |Author | Storyteller
La Content
Cristiano Carriero
Riccardo Scandellari
Brand
Riccardo Scandellari
Advisor sui temi di Marketing, Branding e Comunicazione
Roberto Nardini
Social Media Strategies
Roberto Nardini
AI & Digital Strategist | Co-Founder
ADV+
Roberto Nardini
Daniele Chieffi
Brand
Daniele Chieffi
Founding Partner
Bi - Wise
Daniele Chieffi
Nicolò Cappelletti
Brand
Nicolò Cappelletti
Deputy Director of the Communication Department
IUSVE
Nicolò Cappelletti
Niccolò Di Vito
Content Marketing
Niccolò Di Vito
Creative Director e Founder
Studio Riprese Firenze
Niccolò Di Vito
Giorgio Soffiato
Content Marketing
Giorgio Soffiato
Marketing Director
Marketing Arena Spa
Giorgio Soffiato
Roberto Olivi
Brand
Roberto Olivi
Director of Institutional Relations and Communication
BMW Italy
Roberto Olivi
Camihawke
Content Creators
Camihawke
Content Creator
Rey Sciutto
Content Creators
Rey Sciutto
Content Creator & Art Historian
Laura Gusmeroli
Brand
Laura Gusmeroli
Executive Partner - Brand & Client Director
Show Reel Agency
Laura Gusmeroli
Manuel Alvaro
Art Direction
Manuel Alvaro
Senior Creative & Trainer
Gianmario Verona
Artificial Intelligence
Gianmario Verona
Full Professor of Innovation Management
Bocconi University
Gianmario Verona
Luisa Rizzo
Activism & Inclusion
Luisa Rizzo
Drone Racing Pilot
Mirko Bruni
Brand
Mirko Bruni
CEO
The Fool
Mirko Bruni
Siyabulela Mandela
Activism & Inclusion
Siyabulela Mandela
Founder
Mandela & Associates Consulting
Nadia Lauricella
Content Creators
Nadia Lauricella
Content Creator
@ironadia_301
Chiara Baschetti
Film Fest
Chiara Baschetti
Actress & Model
Vera Gheno
Activism & Inclusion
Vera Gheno
Sociolinguist
Gabriele Vagnato
Content Creators
Gabriele Vagnato
Host, Comedian & Content Creator
Cosimo Accoto
Artificial Intelligence
Cosimo Accoto
Research Affiliate | Adjunct Professor | AI Advisor
MIT | UNIMORE | POLLICINO AIDVISORY
Enza Bergantino
Content Marketing
Enza Bergantino
Head of Digital & Partner
Jacleroi
Enza Bergantino
Annalisa Terzoli
Content Marketing
Annalisa Terzoli
CEO & Podcast Producer
Vocal
Annalisa Terzoli
Joya Scarlata
Brand
Joya Scarlata
Marketing Director
InterraIT
Joya Scarlata
Mara Dettmann
Brand
Mara Dettmann
Senior Brand Strategist
the LEGO Group
Mara Dettmann
Paolo Ferrara
Content Creators
Paolo Ferrara
General Director
Terre des Hommes Italia
Paolo Ferrara
Olimpia Peroni
Content Creators
Olimpia Peroni
Content creator & Storyteller
Dina Curione
Content Marketing
Dina Curione
Journalist & AI Learning Strategist
Monica Calcagni
Content Creators
Monica Calcagni
Surgeon | Gynecologist | Health Influencer
Studio Monica Calcagni
Filippo Caccamo
Content Creators
Filippo Caccamo
Comedian & Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Filippo Caccamo
Giada Parisi
Content Creators
Giada Parisi
Comedian and Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Giada Parisi
Francesco Migliazza
Content Creators
Francesco Migliazza
Comedian and Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Francesco Migliazza
Mario Caruso
Content Creators
Mario Caruso
Comedian and Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Mario Caruso
Edoardo Righini
Content Creators
Edoardo Righini
Comedian and Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Edoardo Righini
Guglielmo Scilla
Content Creators
Guglielmo Scilla
Content Creator
Matilde Prestinari
Social Media Strategies
Matilde Prestinari
Entrepreneur & Content Creator
Social Media Troupe
Matilde Prestinari
Valentina Frachetti
Social Media Strategies
Valentina Frachetti
Videomaker & Graphic Designer
Social Media Troupe
Valentina Frachetti
Susanna Finardi
Tech for No Profit
Susanna Finardi
Head of Corporate Partnerships | Executive Growth Advisor
Oxfam
Susanna Finardi
Caterina Damiano
Content Marketing
Caterina Damiano
Educational manager LdW Academy, SEO Strategist
LaPenna del Web
Caterina Damiano
Alessio Sorrentino
Social Media Strategies
Alessio Sorrentino
Direttore Operativo (COO)
Floox
Alessio Sorrentino
Luca Castelli
Social Media Strategies
Luca Castelli
Audience Lead
Chora & Will Media
Luca Castelli
Mattia Cittadino
Content Marketing
Mattia Cittadino
Content Creator
Michele Miconi
Future of Music & Art
Michele Miconi
Founder
AIDEFINE | AI x Music & Entertainment
Michele Miconi
Jordi San Ildefonso
Social Media Strategies
Jordi San Ildefonso
Social Media Strategist
Metricool
Jordi San Ildefonso
Alix Heuer
Activism & Inclusion
Alix Heuer
No-Code Strategist for Social Movements
Agence Rouge Le Fil
Alix Heuer
Frankie Caradonna
Film Fest
Frankie Caradonna
Film Writer-Director & Gen-AI Supervisor
COMASTUDIO / GREAT GUNS / EDI (Effetti Digitali Italiani)
Frankie Caradonna
Gaia Contu
Content Creators
Gaia Contu
Science & Philosophy Communicator & PhD Student
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa
Massimiliano Valente
Tech for Business
Massimiliano Valente
CEO
BlazeMedia
Massimiliano Valente
Mauro Zingarelli
Content Creators
Mauro Zingarelli
Director and Film & TV Content Creator
Arkadia Media Agency
Mauro Zingarelli
Daniele Manca
Artificial Intelligence
Daniele Manca
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Corriere Della Sera
Daniele Manca
Camilla Agazzone
Content Creators
Camilla Agazzone
Art director, Digital Strategist & Content Creator
Camilla Agazzone
Mariana Da Rocha
Content Creators
Mariana Da Rocha
Content Creator
Mariana Da Rocha
Elvis Tusha
Artificial Intelligence
Elvis Tusha
Senior AI Consultant & Divulgatore
Freelance
Elvis Tusha
Bianca Iannucci
Content Creators
Bianca Iannucci
Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Bianca Iannucci
Edoardo Nave
Content Creators
Edoardo Nave
Author and Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Edoardo Nave
Nik Contucci
Content Creators
Nik Contucci
Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Nik Contucci
Stefano Maiolica
Content Creators
Stefano Maiolica
Entrepreneur and Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Stefano Maiolica
Camilla Clemente
Content Creators
Camilla Clemente
Entrepreneur and Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Camilla Clemente
Martina Guidotti
Content Creators
Martina Guidotti
Model and Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Martina Guidotti
Nicole Giacobazzi
Content Creators
Nicole Giacobazzi
Image Consultant and Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Nicole Giacobazzi
Martina Di Florio
Content Creators
Martina Di Florio
Music Educator and Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Martina Di Florio
Piero Panebianco
Content Creators
Piero Panebianco
Content Creator
Chimera Agency
Piero Panebianco
Guido Callegari
Art Direction
Guido Callegari
Senior Art Director & AI Specialist
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
Michelangelo Guarise
Future of Music & Art
Michelangelo Guarise
CEO & Founder
CORRD / Volumio
Michelangelo Guarise
Valentina Falcinelli
Brand
Valentina Falcinelli
Brand strategist
Pennamontata
Valentina Falcinelli

Stages of Creators Fest

Startup & VC Plenary

The stage dedicated to the Startup & VC world, where the ambition of founders and the vision of investors meet. 
Here you will find pitch sessions where founders will present their innovative projects, alternated with exclusive roundtables with the protagonists of international Venture Capital.

Backend & Cloud

The stage dedicated to backend development and cloud infrastructure, sponsored by DEVPUNKS, where scalability, performance, and modern architectures take center stage.
Here you’ll find best practices, real-world use cases, and solutions to design robust, distributed systems ready for the future.
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Digital Marketing & Business Solutions

The stage dedicated to digital marketing strategies and business solutions, where innovation meets performance and growth.
Here you’ll discover tools, case studies, and insights to optimize campaigns, drive results, and scale your business effectively.

Advertising

The stage dedicated to digital advertising, focusing on advanced tracking, complex funnels, and high-performing campaigns in key sectors such as healthcare.
Here you’ll explore real case studies and practical tools to optimize your advertising strategies and maximize results.

Machine Learning

The stage dedicated to Machine Learning, focusing on techniques, models, and practical applications in real-world projects.
Here you’ll explore expert insights and case studies to understand how to implement effective ML solutions.

Robotics & Physical AI

The stage dedicated to robotics and AI applied to the real world, focusing on hands-on projects and building intelligent robots.
Here you’ll explore demos, workshops, and real-world cases to see how AI can be applied to the physical world in innovative and engaging ways.

Social Media Strategies

The stage, powered by Social Media Strategies, dedicated to social media strategies in the age of the endless feed, where attention is the real competitive advantage.
Here you’ll discover practical insights, emerging trends, and tools to create effective and engaging content.
Part of
Part of

AI Commerce

The stage dedicated to artificial intelligence applied to e-commerce, covering innovative strategies, personalization, and sales optimization.
Here you’ll explore case studies and practical tools to transform e-commerce with AI and maximize business results.

AI & Business Transformation

The stage dedicated to providing a vision of how Artificial Intelligence will shape the future of work, business processes, and society.
Here you’ll explore perspectives, insights, and real examples to understand how AI could transform the world ahead.

Entrepreneurship

The stage dedicated to the future of entrepreneurship, focusing on trust, learning, and new business models in the AI era.
Here you’ll explore ideas, tools, and perspectives to innovate and lead change in the startup and business world.

Start the Future

The stage dedicated to inspiring and guiding participants toward the future, focusing on innovation, leadership, and new opportunities.
Here you’ll discover vision, ideas, and insights to shape your path and anticipate the changes ahead.

Coding Frontend

The stage dedicated to frontend development, focusing on new AI-driven coding paradigms and autonomous workflows.
Here you’ll explore real examples and innovative tools to automate testing and optimize the development of modern interfaces.

Data & Analytics

The stage dedicated to data analysis and using AI to extract deep insights and predict future trends.
Here you’ll explore real case studies and practical tools to turn data into a competitive advantage and optimize business performance.

AI Solutions

The stage dedicated to advanced AI solutions, focusing on scalable, human-centric platforms for enterprise applications.
Here you’ll explore real examples, strategies, and tools to design and implement effective and sustainable AI solutions.

GovTech

The stage where power dynamics are redefined in the age of AI.
From new forms of democracy to geopolitical shifts, from the future of work to next-generation cities, this stage brings together institutions, policymakers, companies, and research leaders to explore how technology and AI are reshaping rules, processes, and decision-making models.
From AI in justice and security to innovation diplomacy, from agentic government to new urban and regional governance models: not just vision, but direction.
To understand who will lead change — and how.

Management & Leadership

The stage dedicated to leadership and management in the AI era, focusing on strategies to lead teams and complex processes.
Here you’ll explore real cases, insights, and tools to innovate, make effective decisions, and develop visionary leadership.

Content Marketing

The stage dedicated to content marketing and digital storytelling, focusing on micro-content, communities, and using AI to tell authentic stories.
Here you’ll explore practical methods, case studies, and tools to create effective and engaging content even in fast-paced, complex contexts.

Journalism

Lo stage dedicato al futuro del giornalismo, tra innovazione digitale, AI e nuovi format narrativi.
Qui troverai prospettive, casi studio e insight da giornalisti e creator per comprendere l’evoluzione del settore.

Content Creators

The stage dedicated to digital creators, YouTubers, and artists, where creativity and storytelling become practical tools to engage audiences. Part of the Social Media Strategies event and built with the support of industry agencies, this stage offers practical examples, personal experiences, and insights to grow as a content creator and build your community.
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EduTech

The stage dedicated to innovation in education, focusing on AI, cognitive mentoring, and lifelong learning.
Here you’ll explore practical examples and case studies to understand how technology can support and enhance human learning.

UX & UI

The stage dedicated to user experience and interface design, in partnership with Architecta, focusing on practical strategies to create intuitive and engaging digital products.
Here you’ll explore real examples, case studies, and expert tips to design top-level user experiences.
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Space Economy

The stage dedicated to the space economy, focusing on innovations, opportunities, and technologies shaping the future of space.
Here you’ll explore insights from experts and industry mentors, and real-world cases to understand the dynamics of orbital and beyond-Earth economies.

Startup Arena

The stage dedicated to founders who design innovative solutions to the major challenges of the future.

Impact To Business

The stage dedicated to impact business models, which focuses on the inseparable link between profit and sustainability.
Here you will find outstanding case studies and strategies for implementing regenerative models, offering an in-depth overview of positive-impact growth opportunities.

AI Marketing

The stage dedicated to using AI in marketing, focusing on continuous simulations, campaign optimization, and data-driven decision making.
Here you’ll explore practical examples and tools to transform marketing strategies, test concepts in real time, and enhance results.

Mainstage

The Mainstage is the heart of WMF - We Make Future. It is the festival’s primary stage, hosting a dynamic lineup of keynotes, panels, and roundtables focused on future trends, alongside live shows, entertainment, and exclusive product launches. It is a space for deep-seated reflections and interviews on innovative topics with high social impact.

As the symbolic gathering place for the WMF Community, the Mainstage brings together leading global players and experts to explore the frontiers of technology and society. Together, we chart the course toward a better, shared, inclusive, and sustainable future.

The program is currently under development and may be subject to changes and updates.

Tech For Business

The stage dedicated to technological innovation for business, focusing on tools and strategies to grow startups and companies.

Here you’ll explore talks by founders and CEOs, real-world cases, and practical insights to apply technology effectively and strategically.

Digital Strategy

The stage dedicated to innovative digital strategies, focusing on digital media, AI, and new adaptive growth models.
Here you’ll explore insights, case studies, and tools to plan effective campaigns and tackle the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Brand Strategy

The stage dedicated to brands and corporate strategy in the AI era, focusing on AI literacy, the ability to guide intelligent systems, and creating real competitive advantage.
Here you’ll explore practical insights, case studies, and tools to understand how AI can transform brand management and strategic communication.

Future of Work

The stage dedicated to the future of work, focusing on AI, new organizational models, and emerging skills.
Here you’ll explore insights, real-world cases, and strategies to prepare for professional changes and innovate the way we work.

Cybersecurity

The stage dedicated to cybersecurity, focusing on AI to optimize threat modeling and assist security architects in risk analysis.
Here you’ll explore case studies, tools, and strategies to protect complex systems and reduce cognitive load in managing cybersecurity.

Legal Tech

The stage dedicated to legal innovation, focusing on AI, algorithms, and digital systems applied to law and regulatory compliance.
Here you’ll explore case studies, best practices, and insights to understand how technologies are transforming the legal sector and supporting businesses and professionals.

Search & AI

The stage dedicated to the evolution of search in the AI era, where SEO, new answer engines, and digital visibility converge.
Here you’ll explore strategies, case studies, and tools to optimize your online presence across traditional search and AI-driven systems.
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Book Presentation

In this stage, visionary authors will present their books on digital and social innovation and the future of marketing. A unique opportunity to discover new ideas and perspectives through stimulating dialogues and in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics.
The goal: to inspire reflection and personal growth by exploring the narratives that will shape the future.

Music & Art

The stage dedicated to the future of music and art, focusing on AI, creativity, and innovations in festivals and live performances.
Here you’ll explore AI tools for music, artist promotion, and event management, along with insights to discover new artistic expressions.

Agentic AI

The stage dedicated to Agentic AI and Agentic Experience Architectures, focusing on context-aware, adaptive intelligent systems that go beyond single-task automation.
Here you’ll explore examples and concepts on structuring autonomous AI flows for complex, personalized user experiences.

Non-Profit

The stage dedicated to technology for the non-profit sector, focusing on digital tools, VR, and video games to enhance social impact and resilience.
Here you’ll explore practical examples and innovative projects to support education, inclusion, and social action through technology.

Fintech & Digital Assets

The stage dedicated to the future of finance and fintech, focusing on AI, payment innovations, and new business models.

Here you’ll explore insights and perspectives on how technology is transforming the financial sector and the emerging opportunities for companies and startups.

Innovation Film Fest

The stage dedicated to innovative cinema and audiovisual content, focusing on digital storytelling, emerging technologies, and narratives exploring the future.
Here you’ll explore screenings, case studies, and discussions with directors and creatives to discover new forms of cinema and media.

Digital Health

The stage, in partnership with FONDAZIONE GIMBE, dedicated to digital innovation in healthcare, focusing on AI, molecular modeling, and tools to improve treatments and hospital processes.
Here you’ll explore expert talks, case studies, and innovative projects to see how technology is transforming health and medicine.
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Social Advertising

The stage dedicated to social advertising, focusing on advanced performance measurement, experimentation, and creative optimization across major platforms.
Here you’ll explore real case studies, testing frameworks, and repeatable workflows to improve conversions, ROAS, and campaign impact.
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AI Tourism

The stage dedicated to Artificial Intelligence applied to tourism, focusing on experience personalization, data analysis, and service innovation.
Here you’ll explore case studies, tools, and strategies to transform the travel industry and enhance the traveler experience.

Geopolitics

In an era of global shifts and evolving balances, the Geopolitics Stage provides a compass for navigating international dynamics. This space is dedicated to analyzing global scenarios, new power structures, and the challenges reshaping the boundaries of politics and economics. It is a vital meeting point for understanding the forces governing our present and anticipating the developments of an increasingly interconnected future.
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Veronica Maffei
Journalist   
   
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman   
WMF - We Make Future   
Guglielmo Scilla
Content Creator   
   
Alicia Hanf
Head of Institutional Ecosystem Partnerships    
LG NOVA - LG Electronics   
24 june
09:30
Mainstage

Live Concert!

I Patagarri
   
   
24 june
10:00 - 10:15
Mainstage

Opening Ceremony WMF 2026!

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
10:15 - 10:30
Mainstage

Welcome to WMF 2026!

Lombardo
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman   
WMF - We Make Future   
24 june
10:30 - 11:40
Mainstage

Colla
Vincenzo Colla
Vicepresidente con delega a Sviluppo economico e green economy, Energia, Formazione professionale, Università e ricerca   
Emilia-Romagna Region   
24 june
10:40 - 10:50
Mainstage

Sioli
Lucilla Sioli
Director for "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry"   
Directorate-General CONNECT, European Commission   
24 june
10:50 - 11:00
Mainstage

Ubertini
Francesco Ubertini
President   
CINECA   
24 june
11:00 - 11:20
Mainstage

Sangiovanni Vincentelli
Alberto Sangiovanni Vincentelli
Professor of EECS   
University of California, Berkeley   
24 june
11:20 - 11:35
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
11:30 - 11:50
Content Creators

It's Art!

In my speech, I explore art created with AI, demonstrating how, within the horizon of contemporary art, value no longer resides in technique but in the idea. What truly matters is the one who imagines, not who or what executes. Thus, AI becomes a legitimate instrument of the creative act, an extension of human vision and an integral part of the artistic process.
Rey Sciutto
Rey Sciutto
Content Creator & Art Historian   
24 june
11:35 - 11:45
Mainstage

Technologies
Dell Technologies
   
   
24 june
11:45 - 12:00
Mainstage

Sala
Cecilia Sala
Journalist   
Chora News   
24 june
11:50 - 12:10
Content Creators

Sexual health is not a trend: dissemination, taboos, and responsibility in new media

The objective of this talk is to provide critical tools for understanding how new media influence the narrative of the body, intimacy, and sexual health. Through a scientific and educational approach, the speech assists in recognizing the distinction between information, entertainment, and misinformation, promoting responsible communication capable of dismantling taboos without trivializing issues that have a tangible impact on individual and collective health. It contributes to the construction of a more conscious digital culture, wherein sexual health, education, and scientific information become instruments of individual empowerment and social impact.
Monica Calcagni
Monica Calcagni
Surgeon | Gynecologist | Health Influencer   
Studio Monica Calcagni   
24 june
11:50 - 12:30
Content Marketing

Training Empathy: How to Use AI with Care in Web Editing

AI writes, rewrites, and synthesizes. It renders everything more accessible yet more fragile, as the loss of attention is ever-present: for this reason, it is essential to perceive web editing as a daily and conscious act of care in writing, source verification, and listening to the readership. Every action is composed of time, doubts, and concessions. And empathy? It reveals itself as a professional competence, enabling the recognition of the actual needs underlying a query and the expectations behind a click.
Caterina Damiano
Caterina Damiano
Educational manager LdW Academy, SEO Strategist   
LaPenna del Web   
24 june
11:50 - 12:20
Brand Strategy

Brand jingles

A speech to discover what brand jingles are, their purpose, and why they are significant. Featuring practical examples to construct one's own.
Valentina Falcinelli
Valentina Falcinelli
Brand strategist   
Pennamontata   
24 june
11:50 - 12:10
Start the Future

Building Revenue Engines for Impact: from Mission to Measurable Growth

Mission-driven organizations rarely fail for a lack of vision. They fail for a lack of structure in growth. After more than 15 years between international corporates and non-profits, building teams that have generated millions of euros for environmental and social projects, I have learned that impact is not scaled with enthusiasm, but with architecture: clear objectives, defined roles, sales and fundraising systems, strategic partnerships, and results-oriented leadership. In this session, I will share the practical framework I use to transform mission into sustainable growth, without compromising identity and credibility. We will talk about revenue engines, corporate partnerships, team organization, and the main mistakes that block impact-driven entities when they try to grow. This is not a motivational talk. It is an operational method for those who truly want to scale.
Susanna Finardi
Susanna Finardi
Head of Corporate Partnerships | Executive Growth Advisor   
Oxfam   
24 june
12:00 - 12:10
Mainstage

Randa Ghazy
Randa Ghazy
Journalist, Author & Media Specialist   
24 june
12:10 - 12:25
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
12:20 - 12:40
Start the Future

AI: Scaling from (linguistic) models to (economic) markets

The real challenge for businesses in the future will be to shift from model training to market design, from focusing on the engineering and "agency" capabilities of the linguistic model itself to the organizational complexity of the "instituting" assembly that instantiates and enhances it. This shift from "models" to "markets," however, will require a cultural and strategic innovation effort, a radical shift in the paradigms of value co-creation between automation, amplification, and coordination.
Cosimo Accoto
Cosimo Accoto
Research Affiliate | Adjunct Professor | AI Advisor   
MIT | UNIMORE | POLLICINO AIDVISORY    
24 june
12:20 - 12:40
Content Creators

Transforming limitations into strength

As a child, I was told that my dreams were impossible. For years, I believed I was flawed, until I chose to transform every limitation into uniqueness. The most arduous journey was learning to love myself. Today, I am IroNadia: a bodybuilding champion and Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. My story demonstrates that diversity is not a hindrance, but an immense strength. True limits exist only within the ideas of others; overcoming them is possible, for ourselves and for those seeking the courage to rise again.
Nadia Lauricella
Nadia Lauricella
Content Creator   
@ironadia_301   
24 june
12:25 - 12:30
Mainstage

Closing Session 1!

Day 1
   
   
24 june
12:40 - 13:10
Brand Strategy

Your Brand May Be Fluent in AI - But That Doesn’t Mean it’s Literate

By now, most brands are using AI in some capacity. But few understand how and why these systems make decisions - which means they’re not actually leveraging AI. Joya Scarlata and Mara Dettmann, hosts of The Marketer’s Guide to the AI Galaxy, unpack the gap between AI adoption and real AI literacy in a session which challenges how brand leaders think about measuring AI success and what “capability” really means in the age of agentic systems. They ultimately introduce a more grounded framework for working with AI - because when everyone has access to the same tools, the real competitive edge comes from understanding what those tools are actually doing, and knowing how to steer them.
Joya Scarlata
Dettmann
Joya Scarlata
Marketing Director   
InterraIT   
Mara Dettmann
Senior Brand Strategist   
the LEGO Group   
24 june
12:40 - 13:10
Content Marketing

Neuromarketing in the AI Era: why understanding the human mind matters more than ever

Artificial intelligence can generate content, analyze data, and optimize campaigns in seconds. However, one fundamental element is still missing: a deep understanding of the cognitive and emotional mechanisms that drive human decision-making.
In this talk, we will explore why neuromarketing and behavioral sciences are more crucial than ever today, and how to integrate them with AI to create truly effective communication, products, and experiences.
Giuliano Trenti
Giuliano Trenti
CEO & Founder @NeurExplore   
NeurExplore   
24 june
12:40 - 13:10
Start the Future

Federico Cabitza
Federico Cabitza
Associated Professor & Co-Founder    
Università Milano-Bicocca & RedOpen SRL   
24 june
14:20 - 14:40
Start the Future

The synthetic truth: trust, deepfakes, and the future of information in the age of AI

Deepfakes are redefining the boundary between what is real and what is false. Through a study on users’ reactions to AI-generated content distributed by sources perceived as trustworthy, we will explore how trust is built in the age of synthetic media. Even when flagged, deepfakes are often misunderstood or ignored, amid polarized emotions and limited critical awareness. What happens to truth when everything can be generated?
Elvis Tusha
Elvis Tusha
Senior AI Consultant & Divulgatore   
Freelance   
24 june
14:30 - 15:00
Content Marketing

How to avoid the enshittification of your content strategy. Less is better!

The Priority Prism choosing what to do, and what not to do. In recent years, marketing complexity has exploded: new touchpoints, new formats, new platforms, and new AI-driven tools. The promise is efficiency; the result is often fragmentation. Many content strategies start with a clear direction but, over time, become cluttered with disconnected activities—chasing trends, adding channels, and experimenting with tools. Output increases, but impact doesn't. This is precisely when 'enshittification' begins. In this session, I will present the Priority Prism, a decision-making framework designed for CMOs and marketing managers to restore order to complexity. The model is based on a simple principle: every piece of content must be filtered through a specific primary brand goal—whether it's Sales, Awareness, Positioning, or Talent Attraction. Every goal requires coherent actions and, crucially, specific sacrifices. Through real-world cases and practical applications, we will see how to use the Prism to: Select high-impact initiatives.Eliminate 'decorative' activities. Avoid AI-enabled compulsive production. Concentrate budget and teams on a few strategic actions. The thesis is clear: in today's landscape, the ultimate competitive advantage isn't doing everything—it's choosing what NOT to do. This speech is for those who feel the pressure to be everywhere but want to return to a strategy that is legible, coherent, and measurable. Less noise. More direction. Real impact.
Niccolò Di Vito
Niccolò Di Vito
Creative Director e Founder    
Studio Riprese Firenze   
24 june
14:30 - 15:00
Social Media Strategies

Where is social media attention in the era of the infinite feed?

In 2026, the winner is not the one who publishes the most, but the one who understands how attention works. With a feed scrolling faster than ever—more creators, more formats, more stimuli, more noise—the real problem is no longer publishing more, but understanding where attention actually lies and how to capture it without burning out your brand in the process. In this talk, we will analyze how user behavior has changed on current social media, which formats are truly retaining attention, which dynamics are dying even if they still seem "trending," and why chasing the algorithm is no longer a sustainable strategy.
Jordi San Ildefonso
Jordi San Ildefonso
Social Media Strategist   
Metricool   
24 june
14:40 - 15:00
Start the Future

Davide Dattoli
Davide Dattoli
Founder & Executive Chairman   
Talent Garden   
24 june
15:10 - 15:50
Start the Future

Responsible, Inclusive, Viable: Rethinking AI for a Sustainable Future

The current trajectory of AI is increasingly unsustainable --  the growing computational demands of AI systems carry significant environmental impacts, the deployment of AI can reinforce and amplify existing inequities, and the escalating costs of developing and maintaining large-scale AI models raise concerns about long-term viability and equitable access. Together, these challenges suggest the need to rethink how we design, build, and deploy AI systems—prioritizing broader sustainability considerations to ensure that future AI innovation is responsible, inclusive, and viable over the long term.
Sasha Luccioni
Sasha Luccioni
AI and Climate Researcher   
24 june
15:10 - 15:30
Content Creators

Jakidale
Youtuber & Content Creator   
   
24 june
15:10 - 15:30
Content Creators

Title in progress

Rigillo
Beatrice Rigillo
Comedian & Content Creator   
   
24 june
15:20 - 15:50
Social Media Strategies

Creator Mindset for Brands: credibility, codes, and AI

Social media rewards those who communicate with an authentic and contemporary language: formats, tone, timing, and methods that creators have mastered best. Can a brand adopt that mindset without losing authority and recognizability? How do you balance identity and "native content"? And how can you use AI as an ally, rather than a shortcut, to make the creative process more effective? Social Media Troupe proposes a perspective to help companies build social-first content capable of generating attention and trust.
Matilde Prestinari
Valentina Frachetti
Matilde Prestinari
Entrepreneur & Content Creator   
Social Media Troupe   
Valentina Frachetti
Videomaker & Graphic Designer   
Social Media Troupe   
24 june
15:20 - 15:50
Content Marketing

A different marketing: strategic thoughts for uncertain times

This session will address marketing strategy in an era where new, disruptive forces are impacting planning, execution, and creativity. Drawing on established frameworks, Giorgio Soffiato will explore the marketing plan from both a strategic and practical angle. We will analyze how to build a solid path that balances long-term vision with the flexibility required by today’s turbulent market, providing a clear roadmap to navigate uncertainty without losing sight of business objectives.
Giorgio Soffiato
Giorgio Soffiato
Marketing Director   
Marketing Arena Spa   
24 june
15:20 - 15:50
Brand Strategy

Nobody Wants You to Be Original

The audience isn’t looking for originality. They want to recognize themselves. They seek the comfort of the familiar, the confirmation of their own ideas. They want to see themselves reflected in words they didn't know they had inside. This is why memes, tropes, jokes, and formats repeat infinitely: virality is simply rewriting what everyone already knows, with a slightly different twist. We defend the idea of originality as a measure of value because we are afraid to admit it’s not true. Admitting that a content’s success stems from skill, context, timing, and a pinch of luck strips the magic away from the myth of the "genius." It’s a less romantic story, but a truer one. If anyone can remix, then anyone can succeed. And that is exactly what scares us. The myth of originality is overrated, but imagination is not. True skill lies in reimagining, recombining, and transforming what already exists into something surprising. Ideas explode when a familiar model is bent at just the right angle. If this bothers you, then ask yourself: “Would I rather defend the illusion of being original, or create something that actually gets people talking?”
Riccardo Scandellari
Riccardo Scandellari
Advisor sui temi di Marketing, Branding e Comunicazione   
24 june
16:00 - 16:30
Mainstage

Live Show!

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
16:10 - 16:40
Content Marketing

Shaping the Sound of the Future: AI for Audio and Podcast Production

In an era where artificial intelligence actively enters creative processes, our conceptualization of music and audio is undergoing a radical transformation. In this speech, we will explore how AI can support audio and podcast production, examining the various creative stages (scriptwriting, musical composition, mixing, and mastering). We will analyze tools and instruments that enable the generation of synthetic voices, the transformation of one's own voice, the creation of entire tracks from text prompts, or the implementation of auto-editing solutions for podcasts. Finally, we will look toward the future: what will be the role of the musician, the producer, and the sound designer in a landscape where AI can both extend and redefine creativity?
Annalisa Terzoli
Annalisa Terzoli
CEO & Podcast Producer   
Vocal   
24 june
16:30 - 16:35
Mainstage

Opening Session 2!

Day 1
   
   
24 june
16:35 - 16:45
Mainstage

Gebhardt
Arthur Gebhardt
Senior Manager Business Development & New Technologies   
GETEC PARK.SWISS   
24 june
16:45 - 16:55
Mainstage

Al Jazeera
   
   
24 june
16:55 - 17:05
Mainstage

Dağlıoğlu
A. Burak Dağlıoğlu
President   
Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye   
24 june
17:05 - 17:15
Mainstage

Trade Republic
   
   
24 june
17:15 - 17:25
Mainstage

Catalano
Manuel Catalano
Head of the NuBots Research Unit, Physical AI Technologies for Human-Robot Co-Evolution   
IIT   
24 june
17:25 - 17:35
Mainstage

Klarna
   
   
24 june
17:35 - 17:50
Mainstage

Mariti
Pierluca Mariti
Comico   
   
24 june
17:50 - 18:00
Mainstage

Fabio Zaffagnini
Fabio Zaffagnini
Founder   
Rockin'1000    
24 june
Social Media Strategies

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
24 june
18:00 - 18:10
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
18:10 - 18:30
Mainstage

Formigli
Corrado Formigli
Journalist   
La7   
24 june
18:30 - 18:35
Mainstage

Closing Day 1!

Day 1
   
   
24 june
Brand Strategy

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
24 june
Start the Future

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
24 june
Content Marketing

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
24 june
Content Creators

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   

Session for 25 june

25 june
Mainstage

Co - Hosting

Lombardo
Maffei
Hawkins
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman   
WMF - We Make Future   
Veronica Maffei
Journalist   
   
Tiarne Hawkins
AI Leader & Host   
You & AI - Stealth Mode   
25 june
09:45 - 10:15
Mainstage

Live Concert!

- nessun artista in particolare
N.A.I.P - nessun artista in particolare
   
   
25 june
10:15 - 10:25
Mainstage

Opening Ceremony - Day 2!

Surprise Guest
   
   
25 june
10:25 - 10:40
Mainstage

NVIDIA
   
   
25 june
10:40 - 11:00
Mainstage

Knowles
Mathew Knowles
Founder & CEO, Strategic Consultant, Keynote Speaker, and Corporate Trainer   
Music World Entertainment (MWE)   
25 june
11:00 - 11:15
Mainstage

Cucinelli
Brunello Cucinelli
Founder & Chief Executive   
Brunello Cucinelli   
25 june
11:15 - 11:25
Mainstage

Maurizio Carta
Maurizio Carta
Professor   
Università di Palermo   
25 june
11:25 - 11:35
Mainstage

Moore Aoki
Ayumi Moore Aoki
Founder & CEO   
Women in Tech® Global   
25 june
11:30 - 12:10
Content Creators

Making people laugh is serious thing.

Comedy as a structured language: writing, timing, audience engagement, and the development of content across multiple platforms.
Caccamo
Parisi
Migliazza
Caruso
Righini
Filippo Caccamo
Comedian & Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
Giada Parisi
Comedian and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
Francesco Migliazza
Comedian and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
Mario Caruso
Comedian and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
Edoardo Righini
Comedian and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
25 june
11:30 - 11:50
Start the Future

Siyabulela Mandela
Siyabulela Mandela
Founder   
Mandela & Associates Consulting   
25 june
11:35 - 11:50
Mainstage

Caccamo
Filippo Caccamo
Comedian & Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
25 june
11:50 - 12:20
Music & Art

AI, rave e creatività: come l’algoritmo sta cambiando musica elettronica e festival

Michele Miconi
Michele Miconi
Founder    
AIDEFINE | AI x Music & Entertainment    
25 june
11:50 - 12:10
Start the Future

Pegah Moshir Pour
Pegah Moshir Pour
Activist & Writer   
25 june
11:50 - 12:20
Brand Strategy

Nicolò Cappelletti
Mirko Bruni
Daniele Chieffi
Nicolò Cappelletti
Deputy Director of the Communication Department   
IUSVE   
Mirko Bruni
CEO   
The Fool   
Daniele Chieffi
Founding Partner   
Bi - Wise   
25 june
11:50 - 12:00
Mainstage

Jain
Aprajita Jain
Chief Brand   
Google   
25 june
12:00 - 12:10
Mainstage

Schillaci
Orazio Schillaci
Ministro della Salute della Repubblica Italiana   
Ministero della Salute   
25 june
12:10 - 12:25
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
25 june
12:20 - 12:40
Start the Future

For us, by us: how no-code tools are empowering activism

I'll share how non-profit and grassroots organizers are using no-code tools to build powerful digital infrastructure for their movements. Drawing from my experience in digital organizing and no-code development, I'll show how these accessible technologies are revolutionizing activism by putting technical power directly in people’s hands. Through real-world examples and practical insights, I'll show how no-code solutions are helping build more sustainable and independent movements.
Alix Heuer
Alix Heuer
No-Code Strategist for Social Movements   
Agence Rouge Le Fil   
25 june
12:20 - 13:00
Content Creators

From the hit to the feed: music in the age of social media

The role of social media in building a music project: opportunities, limitations, and dynamics of diffusion across platforms and audiences.
Maiolica
Di Florio
Panebianco
Stefano Maiolica
Entrepreneur and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
Martina Di Florio
Music Educator and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
Piero Panebianco
Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
25 june
12:25 - 12:30
Mainstage

Closing Session 1!

Day 2
   
   
25 june
12:40 - 13:10
Social Media Strategies

Will Media: from follower to maker. How to transform a community into a self-sustaining ecosystem

Will Media is one of the most interesting cases of an editorial community born on social media and grown to generate events, formats, and real-life meeting moments. But how do you transform attention into a relationship that lasts over time? In this speech, we analyze the Will Media model and show how segmentation, personalization, and automation tools can take a community to the next level: an ecosystem where every interaction fuels the next, without depending solely on the next piece of content.
Alessio Sorrentino
Luca Castelli
Alessio Sorrentino
Direttore Operativo (COO)   
Floox    
Luca Castelli
Audience Lead    
Chora & Will Media   
25 june
12:40 - 13:10
Brand Strategy

Corporate Brand Strategy (Title Soon Online)

Jain
Aprajita Jain
Chief Brand   
Google   
25 june
12:40 - 13:00
Start the Future

Rizzo
Luisa Rizzo
Drone Racing Pilot   
   
25 june
12:40 - 13:10
Music & Art

Musical Choices in the Era of Algorithms: Understanding AI to Rediscover Listening Freedom

Today, 75% of streams are generated by just 1% of artists, in an era where over 100 million tracks are available. How do algorithms decide what we listen to? In this talk, we explore streaming platform recommendation systems—from collaborative filtering to knowledge graphs—and the phenomenon of "musical filter bubbles." We will examine how a new generation of transparent AI can give listeners back awareness and control over their own choices.
Michelangelo Guarise
Michelangelo Guarise
CEO & Founder   
CORRD / Volumio   
25 june
14:20 - 14:40
Content Creators

Creativity is not inspiration: it is a system

How an idea is born and develops over time: from the creative phase to production, all the way to building continuity and method in the long term.
Iannucci
Nave
Contucci
Maiolica
Bianca Iannucci
Content Creator    
Chimera Agency   
Edoardo Nave
Author and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
Nik Contucci
Content Creator    
Chimera Agency   
Stefano Maiolica
Entrepreneur and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
25 june
14:30 - 15:00
Music & Art

Pau
Singer & Performer   
Negrita   
25 june
14:30 - 15:00
Brand Strategy

Nostalgic Brand

Is nostalgia a seductive liar or a marketing lever? And why, in an era of distraction and infinite scrolling, should brands pivot toward the past? There has never been an era so abundant in terms of content; utilizing the lever of nostalgia signifies DESIGNING a narrative that functions within the current context: algorithmic feeds, creators possessing greater influence than brands, and short-form content. In this speech, we shall address emotional connections, storytelling, and the reminiscence bump. Furthermore, we will examine the extent to which memories generate revenue, identifying KPIs that will incentivize the adoption of nostalgia as a strategic approach. Products and campaigns that defined an era must now face a new challenge, maximizing the potential of novel touchpoints such as TikTok and YouTube, collaborating with AI, and respecting their own archetypes while simultaneously evolving. Implementing the storytelling of nostalgia is anything but simple: in this speech, we shall uncover the insights and secrets to transforming it into an effective marketing strategy.
Cristiano Carriero
Cristiano Carriero
Founder |Author | Storyteller   
La Content   
25 june
14:40 - 15:00
Content Creators

Nobody really knows what they’re doing (and that’s normal)

Non-linear paths, instability, and comparison with traditional models: real experiences and the ability to reinvent oneself, without filters or idealized narratives.
Clemente
Guidotti
Nicole Giacobazzi
Maiolica
Camilla Clemente
Entrepreneur and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency    
Martina Guidotti
Model and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
Nicole Giacobazzi
Image Consultant and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
Stefano Maiolica
Entrepreneur and Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
25 june
15:10 - 15:50
Start the Future

Verona
Manca
Gianmario Verona
Full Professor of Innovation Management   
Bocconi University   
Daniele Manca
Deputy Editor-in-Chief   
Corriere Della Sera   
25 june
15:20 - 15:50
Music & Art

- nessun artista in particolare
N.A.I.P - nessun artista in particolare
   
   
25 june
15:20 - 15:50
Music & Art

Massimiliano Montefusco
Massimiliano Montefusco
CEO   
RDS   
25 june
15:20 - 15:50
Social Media Strategies

Social updates 2026: how to use AI to adapt content, ads, and strategy

Social media are constantly changing: new formats, new algorithms, and new distribution rules. The real problem is not staying updated, but understanding what to do after each update. In this talk, we will analyze the main news from Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, and we will see how to use artificial intelligence—not to generate content automatically, but to strategically adapt content, advertising campaigns, and workflows. From reading updates to their practical application: what has truly changed on the platforms, what to stop doing, and how to use AI to test, optimize, and decide faster. A practical session designed for marketers, freelancers, and teams who want to stop chasing algorithms and continue working with method, data, and strategy.
Roberto Nardini
Roberto Nardini
AI & Digital Strategist | Co-Founder    
ADV+   
25 june
15:20 - 15:50
Brand Strategy

Brandcast: Making the Most of Owned Channels with a New Editorial Model

Why is your brand on social media?Competition for attention on social media platforms is fierce, yet brands across the national landscape still invest in content without a clear schedule.It is in this context that Show Reel Agency introduces Brandcast: a new model that goes beyond the social campaign approach and builds an integrated editorial system between content, creators, and distribution.We'll see how to concretely adopt this approach to generate presence, relevance, and real business impact.
Laura Gusmeroli
Mirko Landi
Laura Gusmeroli
Executive Partner - Brand & Client Director   
Show Reel Agency   
Mirko Landi
Content Director   
Show Reel Agency   
25 june
15:30 - 15:50
Content Creators

Marzilli
Alessio Marzilli
Director & Host   
   
25 june
16:00 - 16:30
Mainstage

Live Show!

Surprise Guest
   
   
25 june
16:10 - 16:40
Social Media Strategies

LinkedIn metrics beyond vanity metrics

Impressions and likes feel good. They’re easy, visible, and reassuring. On LinkedIn, when the goal is business, they’re not enough.In this talk, we’ll explore how to move from quantity-based metrics to quality-driven ones—for both personal profiles and company pages: signals of real interest, conversations, qualified leads, and meetings generated. A practical model to interpret data with maturity and connect it to tangible results.
Alessandro Gini
Alessandro Gini
Consulente e formatore LinkedIn®   
up4business   
25 june
16:10 - 16:40
Brand Strategy

The 5-Second Rule

A journey through the stories of Alex, Carlotta, Emiliano, Franco, Andrea, Giulia, and many other protagonists from the world of SpecialMente, BMW Italy's social value creation program. This is a universe of common and natural gestures that hide life lessons touching our daily lives, teaching us to go beyond boundaries. These stories help us understand that the only true limits are the ones we set for ourselves. Often, all it takes is 5 seconds to move beyond them.
Roberto Olivi
Roberto Olivi
Director of Institutional Relations and Communication   
BMW Italy   
25 june
16:10 - 16:40
Music & Art

Occhionero
Erica Occhionero
AI & Data Scientist, Artist   
   
25 june
16:30 - 16:35
Mainstage

Opening Session 2!

Day 2
   
   
25 june
16:35 - 16:45
Mainstage

Lombardo
Giuseppe Lombardo
Deputy Public Prosecutor   
Court of Reggio Calabria   
25 june
16:45 - 17:05
Mainstage

Mentana
Enrico Mentana
Journalist & Director   
La7   
25 june
Music & Art

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
25 june
17:05 - 17:15
Mainstage

Stefano Onofri
Stefano Onofri
Co-Founder & Co-CEO   
Cubbit   
25 june
17:15 - 17:55
Mainstage

Startup Competition - The Final

The Final of the largest International Startup Competition
   
   
25 june
17:55 - 18:15
Mainstage

The New Innovation Thesis: Co-creating the Future of Business
   
   
25 june
Social Media Strategies

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
25 june
18:15 - 18:25
Mainstage

Startup Competition Awards Ceremony

The Final of the largest International Startup Competition
   
   
25 june
18:25 - 18:30
Mainstage

Closing day 2!

Day 2
   
   
25 june
Content Creators

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
25 june
Start the Future

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
25 june
Brand Strategy

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   

Session for 26 june

26 june
Mainstage

Co - Hosting

Maffei
Lombardo
Vagnato
Veronica Maffei
Journalist   
   
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman   
WMF - We Make Future   
Gabriele Vagnato
Host, Comedian & Content Creator   
   
26 june
10:00 - 10:40
Mainstage

Urban Impression Live Concert

Dardust
Producer & Artist   
   
26 june
10:40 - 10:50
Mainstage

Opening Ceremony - Day 3!

Surprise Guest
   
   
26 june
10:50 - 11:00
Mainstage

European Space Agency - ESA
   
   
26 june
11:00 - 11:10
Mainstage

La Regina
Veronica La Regina
Space Mentor   
   
26 june
11:10 - 11:20
Mainstage

Scheffer
Michiel Scheffer
President of the Board   
European Innovation Council | European Commission   
26 june
11:20 - 11:35
Mainstage

Madden
Bryan Madden
Global Head of Developer, Sovereign AI & Physical AI Marketing   
AMD   
26 june
11:30 - 11:50
Innovation Film Fest

AI: A Beautiful Oxymoron

A speech on how AI has forcefully entered entertainment, advertising, and cinema: a powerful force that does not replace humans, but amplifies them. Only when guided by mastery, vision, and human responsibility can AI generate awareness and empathy, rediscover the magic of the world and of filmmaking as a collective experience—without flattening cultures, but rather enhancing and celebrating them.
Frankie Caradonna
Frankie Caradonna
Film Writer-Director & Gen-AI Supervisor    
COMASTUDIO / GREAT GUNS / EDI (Effetti Digitali Italiani)   
26 june
11:30 - 11:50
Content Creators

Basile
Michele Basile
Actor & Content Creator   
   
26 june
11:35 - 11:45
Mainstage

Pucci
Daniele Pucci
CEO   
Generative Bionics   
26 june
11:45 - 12:05
Mainstage

Humanoid Robotics & Physical AI

Pucci
Madden
Cisilino
Daniele Pucci
CEO   
Generative Bionics   
Bryan Madden
Global Head of Developer, Sovereign AI & Physical AI Marketing   
AMD   
Claudio Cisilino
EVP Operations, Corporate Strategy and Innovation   
Fincantieri   
26 june
11:50 - 12:10
Innovation Film Fest

Mauro Zingarelli
Mauro Zingarelli
Director and Film & TV Content Creator   
Arkadia Media Agency   
26 june
11:50 - 12:10
Content Creators

Conscious protagonists? The protection of minors in the era of family influencers

In view of a potential law regulating child influencers, we wish to initiate a reflection. We have analyzed over 1,300 pieces of content from family influencers to measure how their children are exposed, in which contexts, and what differentiates organic content from advertisements. The result is a rather alarming picture, both in quantitative and qualitative terms (particularly regarding privacy protection and potential psychological implications).
Paolo Ferrara
Olimpia Peroni
Paolo Ferrara
General Director   
Terre des Hommes Italia   
Olimpia Peroni
Content creator & Storyteller   
26 june
11:50 - 12:20
Content Marketing

Algorithms with a Nose: Wine in the Era of Short Attention and Long Stories

This speech explores the dialogue between wine culture and short-attention digital ecosystems. How can we narrate territories, identities, and time in a world driven by micro-content? The presentation investigates new narrative codes, ranging from cultural value as a competitive lever to community building, experiential CRM, and AI as a tool to amplify the authenticity and depth of food and wine storytelling.
Enza Bergantino
Enza Bergantino
Head of Digital & Partner   
Jacleroi   
26 june
12:05 - 12:25
Mainstage

Gratteri
Nicola Gratteri
Public Prosecutor   
Court of Naples   
26 june
12:20 - 12:40
Content Creators

Imperfect sustainability

Camilla Agazzone
Camilla Agazzone
Art director, Digital Strategist & Content Creator   
26 june
12:20 - 12:40
Innovation Film Fest

Chiara Baschetti
Chiara Baschetti
Actress & Model   
26 june
12:20 - 13:00
Start the Future

In Praise of (Ab)normality

"You are not normal" is a phrase that almost everyone has heard at least once in their life, and certainly not as a compliment. But is it always true that it’s better to be "normal"? Above all, what does "normal" actually mean, and why is this adjective often used as a sort of club to marginalize those who don't fit certain models?
Vera Gheno
Vera Gheno
Sociolinguist   
26 june
12:25 - 12:30
Mainstage

Closing Session 1!

Day 3
   
   
26 june
12:40 - 13:00
Content Creators

Finding your voice through content creation

Mariana Da Rocha
Mariana Da Rocha
Content Creator   
26 june
12:40 - 13:10
Content Marketing

The Method to Initiate Communication with Effective Content, Even with Limited Time

In this speech, you will discover a practical method for communicating through clear and effective content, despite obstacles such as a lack of time, a dearth of ideas, and the fear of judgment. We shall examine how to continuously generate ideas, organize a streamlined setup, and transform your daily activities into posts, videos, and stories that direct the appropriate audience toward your work.
Mattia Cittadino
Mattia Cittadino
Content Creator   
26 june
13:10 - 13:30
Content Creators

Cakalli
Fjona Cakalli
Tech Reporter, Content Creator, Presenter   
Techprincess.it   
26 june
14:20 - 14:40
Start the Future

Why AI for Product Teams Needs to Be Multiplayer

AI has transformed what one person can do. But building great products has never been a solo sport.  In this talk, Dave Ross explores how product teams are adapting — moving from fragmented AI usage to collaborative, agent-powered workflows. Using real examples from Miro, he’ll show how teams are rethinking how they work, build, and learn together.  And why, despite all the change, the fundamentals still win: strong culture, good judgement, and the environments that help teams learn faster — from hackathons to Fail Nights, and the informal moments where the best ideas often emerge
Dave Ross
Dave Ross
Chief Evangelist   
Miro   
26 june
14:40 - 15:00
Start the Future

From HTML to AI: the evolution and strategy of a digital-native compan

A journey through the fundamental milestones of digital business, from the early days of the web to today’s challenges. Massimiliano Valente shares his entrepreneurial journey, analyzing how market dynamics have evolved and the strategies required to stay competitive in a constantly transforming ecosystem. A clear-eyed analysis of what it means to build a business today, balancing long-term vision with the speed of technological adaptation
Massimiliano Valente
Massimiliano Valente
CEO    
BlazeMedia    
26 june
15:10 - 15:50
Start the Future

Who am AI? How Artificial Intelligence is redefining the Creative Director's role

Guido Callegari
Michele Cireddu
Flavia Russo
Manuel Alvaro
Guido Callegari
Senior Art Director & AI Specialist   
Michele Cireddu
Creative & Innovation Lead   
Leo Italia   
Flavia Russo
Local Ambassador & Creative Director   
Emilia Romagna ADCI    
Manuel Alvaro
Senior Creative & Trainer   
26 june
15:30 - 15:50
Content Creators

Inside the Algorithm - The Illusion of Neutrality

An interview. A sleeping pill. A seatbelt. What if, behind their apparent objectivity, lay hidden choices, exclusions, and worldviews? This interactive talk takes the audience inside the algorithm and beyond, revealing a common thread: science and technology reflect society. What we call 'objectivity' is the result of historical and cultural choices—subtle, yet inevitable. The future isn't just in the code. It is in our hands.
Gaia Contu
Gaia Contu
Science & Philosophy Communicator & PhD Student   
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa   
26 june
16:00 - 16:20
Mainstage

Live Show!

Surprise Guest
   
   
26 june
16:10 - 16:40
Content Marketing

AI and Podcasting: When everyone is creating, what makes us stand out?

AI has made podcasting fast, easy, and accessible to everyone. But while production is exploding thanks to automation, listening time remains the same. The question then shifts: it’s no longer about how to create content with AI, but how to avoid becoming invisible among AI-generated content. In a saturated ecosystem, what will truly make the difference? This session looks beyond the tools: to where it’s actually decided who gets heard.
Dina Curione
Dina Curione
Journalist & AI Learning Strategist   
26 june
16:20 - 16:40
Start the Future

Ross
Alec Ross
Distinguished Adjunct Professor   
Bologna Business School   
26 june
16:20 - 16:25
Mainstage

Opening Session 2!

Day 3
   
   
26 june
16:25 - 16:35
Mainstage

Google LLC
   
   
26 june
16:35 - 16:45
Mainstage

Bangle
Chris Bangle
Managing Director & Former Design Lead    
Chris Bangle Associates & BMW   
26 june
16:45 - 16:55
Mainstage

Microsoft
   
   
26 june
16:55 - 17:05
Mainstage

Ross
Alec Ross
Distinguished Adjunct Professor   
Bologna Business School   
26 june
17:05 - 17:25
Mainstage

Massini
Stefano Massini
Author & Playwright   
   
26 june
17:25 - 17:40
Mainstage

Camihawke
Content Creator    
   
26 june
17:40 - 18:00
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
26 june
18:00 - 18:15
Mainstage

Closing Ceremony WMF 2026!

Surprise Guest
   
   
26 june
18:30
Mainstage

Live Concert - Ditonellapiaga

Ditonellapiaga
   
   
26 june
Innovation Film Fest

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
26 june
Start the Future

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
26 june
Mainstage

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
26 june
Content Creators

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
26 june
Content Marketing

Program in progress!

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Core events of the Creators Fest

Creators on Mainstage

Creators take the Mainstage: stories, visions, and talents that showcase one of the most vibrant and influential professions of our time.

WMF meets Creators

Education, comedy, activism, inclusion: creators at WMF share their world and meet communities, companies, and new media professionals, giving life to new creative and professional trajectories.

Open Stage Content Creators

Creators Fest offers a rich training program: from the Creator Stage to speeches on TikTok, Social Media, platforms, and much more.

Creators Live

A space dedicated to content creation: talents and creators can create and edit live content, stream, and engage with followers, both in person and online, throughout all three days.

Core events of the Creators Fest

Creators on Mainstage

Creators on Mainstage

Creators take the Mainstage: stories, visions, and talents that showcase one of the most vibrant and influential professions of our time.

WMF meets Creators

WMF meets Creators

Education, comedy, activism, inclusion: creators at WMF share their world and meet communities, companies, and new media professionals, giving life to new creative and professional trajectories.

Open Stage Content Creators

Open Stage Content Creators

Creators Fest offers a rich training program: from the Creator Stage to speeches on TikTok, Social Media, platforms, and much more.

Creators Live

Creators Live

A space dedicated to content creation: talents and creators can create and edit live content, stream, and engage with followers, both in person and online, throughout all three days.

Join the Creators Fest

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    Discover the ways to participate in WMF

    Creator Stage
    Creator Stage

    At WMF you have the opportunity to share your journey and experiences on the dedicated Creators Stage

    Get noticed:Best Creator Award
    Get noticed:
    Best Creator Award

    Tell us about your project and present it to the WMF international audience

    Bring your content:Creators Live
    Bring your content:
    Creators Live

    Take advantage of the dedicated stage in the exhibition area and bring your live stream to WMF

    Do you own a digital agency?

    Creator District

    Creator District

    The WMF Exhibition Area is the ideal space to present your Digital Agency: expand your network by meeting new creators and organize business meetings. Contact our team and secure a stand on offer in the Creator District!

    Training Stages

    Training Stages

    Submit your speech and become part of the WMF 2025 training program. In addition to the Creators Fest, there will be many internships dedicated to topics useful to the profession, such as Content Marketing, TikTok, Social Media Strategies, eSports & Gaming and much more.

    C2B Meetings

    C2B Meetings

    The WMF promotes the meeting and connection between creators and companies, creating opportunities for collaboration and development of creative projects. Creators will be able to present their ideas and skills to interested brands, promoting new synergies and strategic partnerships.

    Would you like to participate at the Creators Fest?

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

    Our team will analyze your proposal and contact you to discuss the best ways to participate for your reality.

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    World Startup Fest
    Creators Fest
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    eSports & Gaming Fest
    Book Fair
    Web Marketing Fest
    E-commerce Fest
    Future Show
    Innovation Film Fest
    Digital Tourism Fest
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