EXPO AREA

The expo area dedicated to Startups, Scaleups, Accelerators, Incubators, innovative SMEs and investor delegations from all over the world. Inside, events and initiatives to encourage meetings with investors, incubators and international players.

The district dedicated to the world of gaming, a whole area focused on the most innovative esports, from simulators to AR and VR experiences, all the way to retrogaming and arcade—a mix for all tastes and all ages!

The best Artificial Intelligence solutions in a dedicated district thanks to the presence of Italian and international companies: they present products, software, services, and the latest innovations in AI.

Web Agencies, Tools and Services for E-commerce and leading digital players in an exhibition district present their solutions during the 3-day event.

A space reserved for new technologies, robotics, drones and the most innovative products. Research institutes, Makers and innovative SMEs will be able to present their technology projects.

Districts also include those dedicated to institutions, territories-with villages, municipalities and cities for tourism promotion-to the world of publishing, as well as to the digital market and work.

You will be able to watch live matches between professional Dronesoccer teams, who will be at BolognaFiere from 4 to 6 June: a unique show that returns for the second consecutive year exclusively at WMF!

An area dedicated to WMF participants will be equipped, where you can personally test the innovative e-sport, led by the FIDA team, Federation of International Dronesoccer Association.

Within the eSports & Gaming area on June 5th, the top players of the eSerie C will face off in the final stage of Lega Pro’s official tournament. The finalists will compete for the 2024/2025 eSerie C championship title in an event that promises high-level competition and an exciting show.

Step onto the virtual field! An entire area at WMF is dedicated to attendees, where you can test your skills with the official eSerie C game. Challenge your friends or train at the dedicated stations and immerse yourself in the eSports experience powered by Lega Pro.

You will meet humanoid robots in the Exhibition Area: machines capable of performing specific tasks and engaging in intelligent conversations thanks to AI.

You will be able to interact with technological prototypes designed to work alongside human colleagues, including high-performance quadruped robots!

One Love Machine, the band made entirely of recycled metal robots, will perform in the exhibition area with a tech music show.

EFLYKE is the Italian-made flying motorcycle that’s revolutionizing safe sport flying. Innovative design, absolute freedom, and pure adrenaline come together in a one-of-a-kind flight experience: discover it at WMF!

By touching the Extraceleste with your hand, the statue will sense your heartbeat and activate sensors that adjust the intensity of its lighting. This sensor system was developed by Nature 4.0, the startup founded by scientist and Nobel Laureate Roberto Valentini. The robotic sculpture will also gift the audience with poems generated by AI, in collaboration with Luca Andrea Marazzini.

Extraceleste is a monumental installation by Marco Nereo Rotelli, created by repurposing a satellite antenna at the ELITAL facility, the project's main sponsor. It is a luminous poetic robot that merges art, science, and spirituality, offering real-time poems generated through artificial intelligence developed in collaboration with tech partner OMAI.cloud.

On the first two days of WMF, the arena is yours! On June 4th and 5th, you'll be able to rent and personally pilot combat robots (non-destructive category) provided by I Robottari. A perfect chance for direct and engaging interaction with technology, in a safe and fun environment.

Friday, June 6th, get ready for the show! The Arena by I Robottari will host the CRIC - Combat Robots Italian Competition, the national destructive championship for Antweight robots (150g). Teams from all over Italy will face off with their fierce 'robot gladiators' in battles to the last chip!

The girls work on hands-on projects that integrate programming, making (e.g., 3D printing, robotics), design, and communication.
They learn by doing ("learning by doing").

The students and coaches of the Girls Code it Better project will have the opportunity to build international connections with the professional and academic communities present at the Fair.

The WMF will be a unique opportunity for training and inspiration for the participants, thanks to the presence of international professionals in the fields of AI, tech, and digital.

10:00 AM: Playground opening and start of activities.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning team training session (open to the public).
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Open court for everyone with instructors.
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: All-Star Activities: Garda Three-Point Qualifiers and 1v1 Tournament with ambassadors and creators.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Public team training sessions with autograph and selfie opportunities.
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Open court for everyone with instructors.
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Start of official Jam League 2025 tournament matches (live streamed by creators).
5:00 PM (Indoor Area): Jam League Panel: “The Future of Basketball in Europe: From EuroLeague to the NBA?”.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Open activities for everyone at the Playground.
12:00 PM (Indoor Area): Talk on AI applied to basketball and sports.
2:00 PM: Jam League tournament semifinals begin.
4:00 PM: Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest, and finals of the 1v1 and 2v2 tournaments.
5:00 PM: Jam League Grand Final, followed by the awards ceremony.

In the Exhibition Area, Vero Volley will set up a real volleyball court—an opportunity to have fun with friends and colleagues and to create new connections.

You can participate in engaging activities with headsets at the Vero Volley desk, to experience an immersive and innovative experience.

An exhibition of prototypes created for international competitions, such as the Solar Challenge and the Rocket Challenge, which take place annually and involve the creation of these prototypes. They are designed and developed by students under the supervision of faculty members from the Department, who are active in relevant areas of interest. These prototypes are focused on addressing current technological challenges, such as reducing environmental impact, renewable energy, sustainable materials and processes, and digitalization.

To experience the driving of various competition vehicle prototypes, from two to four wheels, and to engage an increasingly larger audience in the activities carried out by its faculty, researchers, and students.

Faculty and, especially, Unibo students will interactively explain the principles of physics behind vehicle technologies, from design to production. All the projects involve numerous leading industrial partners, such as Ducati and Lamborghini.

A space that will involve key representatives from the automotive and aerospace industries, students, and university faculty, where important topics will be discussed, such as: university-industry collaboration, new technologies, and how these will help overcome the challenges faced by industry and society.