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

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
Slim Dogs
Content Creators
Slim Dogs

Slim Dogs
Karma B
Content Creators
Karma B
Drag Artists
Nadia Lauricella
Content Creators
Nadia Lauricella
Influencer & Activist

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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 for Future

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.

Future of 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.

Future of 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.

Open Innovation & International Ecosystem

The stage dedicated to Open Innovation, where global strategies and local ecosystems meet. 
Here you will find sessions that explore the international innovation ecosystem in detail, offering an in-depth overview of expansion opportunities and the dynamics of foreign markets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brand

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.

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.

SEO

The stage dedicated to SEO in the AI era, focusing on managing online visibility, automatic citations, and protecting your brand.
Here you’ll explore practical strategies and frameworks to turn your digital presence into conversions and audience trust.
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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.

Future of 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.

Tech For No 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.

Future of Fintech

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 ADV

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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Session for 24 june

24 june
Mainstage

Co - Hosting

Maffei
Lombardo
Veronica Maffei
Journalist   
   
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman   
WMF - We Make Future   
24 june
09:30 - 10:00
Mainstage

Live Show!

Surprise Guest
   
   
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 - 10:40
Mainstage

Sioli
Lucilla Sioli
Director for "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry"   
Directorate-General CONNECT, European Commission   
24 june
10:40 - 10:50
Mainstage

Ubertini
Francesco Ubertini
President   
CINECA   
24 june
10:50 - 11:10
Mainstage

Sangiovanni Vincentelli
Alberto Sangiovanni Vincentelli
Professor of EECS   
University of California, Berkeley   
24 june
11:10 - 11:25
Mainstage

OpenAI
   
   
24 june
11:25 - 11:35
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
11:30 - 12:10
Start the Future

Between Action and Word: Working with Doctors Without Borders – from Gaza to the World

Martina Marchiò
Martina Marchiò
Humanitarian Worker   
Medici Senza Frontiere   
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 - 11:50
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 - 12:00
Mainstage

Randa Ghazy
Randa Ghazy
Journalist, Author & Media Specialist   
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
12:00 - 12:10
Mainstage

Mathieu
Pierre-Philippe Mathieu
Head of the Φ-lab Explore Office   
ESA - European Space Agency   
24 june
12:10 - 12:30
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
12:10 - 12:25
Mainstage

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

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.
Lauricella
Nadia Lauricella
Influencer & Activist   
   
24 june
12:25 - 12:30
Mainstage

Closing Session 1!

Day 1
   
   
24 june
12:40 - 13:10
Start the Future

Federico Cabitza
Federico Cabitza
Associated Professor & Co-Founder    
Università Milano-Bicocca & RedOpen SRL   
24 june
12:40 - 13:00
Content Creators

Karma B
Drag Artists   
   
24 june
14:20 - 14:40
Content Creators

Dogs
Slim Dogs
   
   
24 june
14:30 - 15:00
Content Marketing

Come evitare l’eschittificazione della tua content strategy. Less is better!

Il Prisma delle Priorità per scegliere cosa fare. E cosa no. Negli ultimi anni la complessità del marketing è esplosa. Nuovi touchpoint. Nuovi formati. Nuove piattaforme. Nuovi tool basati su AI. La promessa è efficienza. Il risultato spesso è dispersione. Molte content strategy nascono con una direzione chiara e nel tempo si riempiono di attività scollegate tra loro. Si aggiungono canali. Si inseguono trend. Si sperimentano tool. Si produce di più. Ma l’impatto non cresce in proporzione. È questo il momento in cui inizia l’eschittificazione. In questo intervento presenterò il Prisma delle Priorità, un framework decisionale pensato per CMO e marketing manager che devono riportare ordine nella complessità. Il modello parte da un principio semplice: ogni contenuto deve essere filtrato attraverso l’obiettivo primario del brand in una fase specifica. Vendita. Awareness. Posizionamento. Talent attraction. Aggiungete voi... Ogni obiettivo richiede azioni coerenti. E implica rinunce precise. Attraverso casi reali e applicazioni concrete, vedremo come utilizzare il Prisma per: selezionare le iniziative ad alto impatto eliminare le attività decorative evitare la produzione compulsiva abilitata dall’AI concentrare budget e team su poche azioni strategiche La tesi è chiara: nel contesto attuale la competenza distintiva non è fare tutto. È scegliere cosa non fare. Questo speech è dedicato a chi sente la pressione di presidiare ogni canale ma vuole tornare a una strategia leggibile, coerente e misurabile. Meno dispersione. Più direzione. Più impatto reale sul business.
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
15:10 - 15:30
Content Creators

Jakidale
Youtuber & 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

Un altro marketing - pensieri sulla strategia in tempi incerti

 Lo speech affronterà i temi della strategia di marketing in tempi in cui nuove forze impattano su pianificazione, esecuzione, creatività e pianificazione. Facendo affidamento su framework consolidati Giorgio Soffiato tratterà il tema del piano di marketing con un angolo strategico e pratico .
Giorgio Soffiato
Giorgio Soffiato
Marketing Director   
Marketing Arena Spa   
24 june
15:30 - 15:50
Start the Future

Moshir Pour
Pegah Moshir Pour
Activist & Writer   
   
24 june
16:00 - 16:20
Start the Future

Siyabulela Mandela
Siyabulela Mandela
Founder   
Mandela & Associates Consulting   
24 june
16:00 - 16:30
Mainstage

Live Show!

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
16:30 - 16:35
Mainstage

Opening Session 2!

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

Al Jazeera
   
   
24 june
16:45 - 16:55
Mainstage

GETEC Switzerland
   
   
24 june
16:55 - 17:15
Mainstage

International Ecosystem Roundtable
   
   
24 june
17:15 - 17:25
Mainstage

Mariti
Pierluca Mariti
Comico   
   
24 june
17:25 - 17:40
Mainstage

Jain
Aprajita Jain
Chief Brand   
Google   
24 june
17:40 - 17:55
Mainstage

Bionics
Generative Bionics
   
   
24 june
17:55 - 18:05
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
Social Media Strategies

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
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24 june
18:05 - 18:25
Mainstage

Massini
Stefano Massini
Author & Playwright   
   
24 june
18:25 - 18:30
Mainstage

Closing Day 1!

Day 1
   
   
24 june
Content Marketing

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
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24 june
Start the Future

Program in progress!

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24 june
Content Creators

Program in progress!

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Session for 25 june

25 june
09:45 - 10:15
Mainstage

Live Show!

Surprise Guest
   
   
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 - 10:50
Mainstage

Technologies
Dell Technologies
   
   
25 june
10:50 - 11:00
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
25 june
11:00 - 11:15
Mainstage

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

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
   
   
25 june
11:25 - 11:35
Mainstage

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

Rigillo
Beatrice Rigillo
Comedian & Content Creator   
   
25 june
11:35 - 11:45
Mainstage

Jakidale
Youtuber & Content Creator   
   
25 june
11:45 - 11:55
Mainstage

Anthropic AI
   
   
25 june
11:50 - 12:20
Brand

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 - 12:20
Future of 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 - 12:30
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   
25 june
11:55 - 12:05
Mainstage

Schillaci
Orazio Schillaci
Ministro della Salute della Repubblica Italiana   
Ministero della Salute   
25 june
12:05 - 12:25
Mainstage

Mentana
Enrico Mentana
Journalist & Director   
La7   
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

Marzilli
Alessio Marzilli
Director & Host   
   
25 june
12:25 - 12:30
Mainstage

Closing Session 1!

Day 2
   
   
25 june
12:40 - 13:00
Start the Future

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

Massini
Stefano Massini
Author & Playwright   
   
25 june
12:40 - 13:10
Brand

Corporate Brand Strategy (Title Soon Online)

Jain
Aprajita Jain
Chief Brand   
Google   
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
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   
25 june
14:20 - 14:40
Content Creators

Basile
Michele Basile
Actor & Content Creator   
   
25 june
14:20 - 15:00
Start the Future

Ross
Alec Ross
Distinguished Adjunct Professor   
Bologna Business School   
25 june
14:30 - 15:00
Brand

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
14:30 - 15:00
Future of Music & Art

Pau
Singer & Performer   
Negrita   
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
Future of 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
16:00 - 16:30
Mainstage

Live Show!

Surprise Guest
   
   
25 june
16:10 - 16:40
Future of 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

Klarna
   
   
25 june
16:35 - 16:45
Mainstage

Trade Republic
   
   
25 june
16:45 - 16:55
Mainstage

Stefano Onofri
Stefano Onofri
Co-Founder & Co-CEO   
Cubbit   
25 june
16:55 - 17:35
Mainstage

Startup Competition - The Final

The Final of the largest International Startup Competition
   
   
25 june
17:00 - 17:20
Content Marketing

AI and Automation in Podcast Production

Dina Curione
Dina Curione
Journalist & AI Learning Strategist   
25 june
Future of Music & Art

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
25 june
17:20 - 18:00
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   
25 june
17:35 - 17:55
Mainstage

The New Innovation Thesis: Co-creating the Future of Business
   
   
25 june
17:40 - 17:50
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
25 june
17:55 - 18:00
Mainstage

Startup Competition Awards Ceremony

The Final of the largest International Startup Competition
   
   
25 june
18:00 - 18:15
Mainstage

Lombardo
Giuseppe Lombardo
Deputy Public Prosecutor   
Court of Reggio Calabria   
25 june
Social Media Strategies

Program in progress!

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

Surprise Guest
   
   
25 june
18:25 - 18:30
Mainstage

Closing day 2!

Day 2
   
   
25 june
Content Marketing

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
Content Creators

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
25 june
Brand

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
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Session for 26 june

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

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

Intel
   
   
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

Uno speech su come l’AI sia entrata a gamba tesa in entertainment, advertising e cinema: una forza potente che non sostituisce l’uomo, ma lo amplifica. Solo se guidata da maestria, visione e responsabilità umana, l’AI può generare consapevolezza ed empatia, riscoprire la magia del mondo e del filmmaking come esperienza collettiva, senza appiattire le culture ma valorizzandole.
Frankie Caradonna
Frankie Caradonna
Film Writer-Director & Gen-AI Supervisor    
THECURATORSMILAN   
26 june
11:35 - 11:45
Mainstage

Pucci
Daniele Pucci
CEO   
Generative Bionics   
26 june
11:45 - 11:55
Mainstage

Maurizio Carta
Maurizio Carta
Professor   
Università di Palermo   
26 june
11:50 - 12:20
Brand

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   
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 - 12:10
Innovation Film Fest

Mauro Zingarelli
Mauro Zingarelli
Director and Film & TV Content Creator   
Arkadia Media Agency   
26 june
11:55 - 12:05
Mainstage

Bangle
Chris Bangle
Managing Director & Former Design Lead    
Chris Bangle Associates & BMW   
26 june
12:05 - 12:25
Mainstage

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

Cakalli
Fjona Cakalli
Tech Reporter, Content Creator, Presenter   
Techprincess.it   
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
12:20 - 12:40
Innovation Film Fest

Chiara Baschetti
Chiara Baschetti
Actress & Model   
26 june
12:25 - 12:30
Mainstage

Closing Session 1!

Day 3
   
   
26 june
12:40 - 13:10
Brand

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   
26 june
14:30 - 15:00
Brand

Da scetticismo a consenso: costruire reputazione digitale per un evento globale – il caso Milano Cortina 2026

Maria Teresa Squillaci
Valentina Marchei
Maria Teresa Squillaci
Head of Media Relations and Digital Communication   
Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026   
Valentina Marchei
Head of Ambassador Programme   
Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026   
26 june
14:40 - 15:00
Start the Future

Dall'HTML all’Intelligenza Artificiale: evoluzione e strategie di un’impresa digitale nativa

Un viaggio attraverso le tappe fondamentali del business digitale, dalle origini del web fino alle sfide attuali. Massimiliano Valente condivide la sua esperienza imprenditoriale, analizzando come si sono evolute le dinamiche del mercato e le strategie necessarie per restare competitivi in un ecosistema in continua trasformazione. Un'analisi lucida su cosa significhi fare impresa oggi, bilanciando visione a lungo termine e rapidità di adattamento tecnologico.
Massimiliano Valente
Massimiliano Valente
CEO    
BlazeMedia    
26 june
15:30 - 15:50
Content Creators

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
16:20 - 16:25
Mainstage

Opening Session 2!

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

Google LLC
   
   
26 june
16:55 - 17:10
Mainstage

Microsoft
   
   
26 june
17:10 - 17:30
Mainstage

Formigli
Corrado Formigli
Journalist   
La7   
26 june
17:30 - 17:40
Mainstage

Mandela
Siyabulela Mandela
Human Rights Activist   
UKH   
26 june
17:45 - 17:55
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
26 june
17:50 - 18:00
Mainstage

Closing Ceremony WMF 2026!

Surprise Guest
   
   
26 june
Innovation Film Fest

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
26 june
Brand

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
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26 june
Content Creators

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   

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.

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Are you a Content Creator?

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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Events at WMF

Koders Fest
Govtech Summit
AI Global Summit
World Startup Fest
Creators Fest
VC e Open Innovation Fest
Music Fest
eSports & Gaming Fest
Book Fair
Web Marketing Fest
E-commerce Fest
Future Show
Innovation Film Fest
Digital Tourism Fest
Research for Future
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