GovTech Summit

The event on global policy innovation

JUNE 24 · 25 · 26, 2026 /BOLOGNAFIERE
NUMBERS of WMF 2025
+90
COUNTRIES
+3.000
STARTUPS and INVESTORS
+90
STAGES
+1.000
SPEAKERS
+70.000
ATTENDEES in 2024
+50
BANDS and DJS
+130
INSTITUTIONAL GUESTS
+700
EXHIBITORS

Panels - Keynotes - Workshops - B2G meetings - Networking

As part of WMF – We Make Future, the GovTech Summit is a strategic space for exploring the transformative impact of emerging technologies on governance, the economy, society, and culture.

Throughout the summit, experts and policymakers will alternate between keynotes and thematic panels. Public and private stakeholders will take part in working groups and B2G sessions, with networking acting as a driving force for new synergies between national and international ecosystems. Best practices and replicable models of public innovation will also be explored in depth.

The GovTech Summit aims to foster a constructive, cross-sector dialogue with the goal of ensuring that the benefits of digital innovation are accessible, sustainable, and serve the common good. The event serves as a platform for dialogue among institutions, third-sector representatives, businesses, research bodies, and academia. It offers an opportunity to share visions, skills, and experiences on how to steer technological innovation for the benefit of the community.

Are you an institution, company, or organization active in the field of innovation?

Join us from June 24–26, 2026, at the GovTech Summit to explore how technology can become a key ally in building an inclusive and resilient future.

Get your ticket at a special price until May 29th!

Attending Institutions

Speakers announced of GovTech Summit 2026

Lucilla Sioli
Govtech
Lucilla Sioli
Director for "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry"
Directorate-General CONNECT, European Commission
Lucilla Sioli
Sergio Strozzi
Govtech
Sergio Strozzi
Head of Innovation, Technology and Startups
Ministero degli Affari Esteri
Sergio Strozzi
Anna Ascani
Govtech
Anna Ascani
Vice President
Chamber of Deputies
Anna Ascani
Mona Demaidi
Govtech
Mona Demaidi
Vice President for Artificial Intelligence
Arab American University
Mona Demaidi
Giuseppe Iacono
Govtech
Giuseppe Iacono
Coordinator of the Digital Republic Program
Department for Digital Transformation
Giuseppe Iacono
Brando Benifei
Govtech
Brando Benifei
MEP & Co-Rapporteur for the AI Act
European Parliament
Brando Benifei
Elena Donazzan
Govtech
Elena Donazzan
Vice-Chair of the committee on industry, research and energy
European Parliament
Elena Donazzan
Susanna Camusso
Govtech
Susanna Camusso
Senator
Senate of the Italian Republic
Susanna Camusso
Riccardo Magi
Govtech
Riccardo Magi
Member of the Constitutional Affairs Committee
Italian Chamber of Deputies
Riccardo Magi
Pierpaolo Bombardieri
Govtech
Pierpaolo Bombardieri
General Secretary
UIL
Pierpaolo Bombardieri
Giorgio Metta
Govtech, Robotics & Physical AI
Giorgio Metta
Scientific Director
IIT Italian Institute of Technology
Giorgio Metta
Valentina Cera
Govtech
Valentina Cera
Secretary Councillor of the Presidency Office of the Regional Council
Piedmont Region
Valentina Cera
Massimo Calzoni
VC & Open Innovation, Govtech
Massimo Calzoni
Promotion Manager, Support Services and Coordinator of the Invitalia Startup System
INVITALIA
Massimo Calzoni
Alessia Cappello
Govtech
Alessia Cappello
Councillor for Economic Development and Labour Policies
Municipality of Milan
Alessia Cappello
Alessio Crisantemi
Govtech
Alessio Crisantemi
President & co-founder
Gn Media
Alessio Crisantemi
Margherita Cera
Govtech
Margherita Cera
Councillor for Innovation and Digital Transition
Municipality of Padua
Margherita Cera
Marco Bacini
Govtech
Marco Bacini
Professor
LUM University
Marco Bacini
Orazio Schillaci
Govtech
Orazio Schillaci
Ministro della Salute della Repubblica Italiana
Ministero della Salute
Orazio Schillaci
Luigi Traldi
Future of Fintech
Luigi Traldi
Head of Southern Europe
Klarna
Luigi Traldi
Francesco Ubertini
Artificial Intelligence
Francesco Ubertini
President
Cineca
Francesco Ubertini
Nicola Gratteri
Legality
Nicola Gratteri
Public Prosecutor
Court of Naples
Layla Pavone
Future of Smart Cities
Layla Pavone
Innovation Technology Digital Transformation Board
Municipality of Milan
Layla Pavone
Giorgio Ciron
VC & Open Innovation
Giorgio Ciron
Director
InnovUp
Giorgio Ciron
Maurizio Carta
Govtech
Maurizio Carta
Councillor for Urban and Strategic Territorial and Coastal Planning
Municipality of Palermo
Maurizio Carta
Guido Scorza
Legal Tech, Legal Tech
Guido Scorza
Tech Law Attorney
Vincenzo Rana
Future of Fintech
Vincenzo Rana
Head of Innovation Web3 Hub
Politecnico di Milano
Vincenzo Rana
Gianmario Verona
Artificial Intelligence
Gianmario Verona
Full Professor of Innovation Management
Bocconi University
Gianmario Verona
Davide Casaleggio
Artificial Intelligence
Davide Casaleggio
CEO & Partner
Casaleggio Associati
Davide Casaleggio
Antonio Palmieri
Govtech
Antonio Palmieri
President
Fondazione Pensiero Solido
Antonio Palmieri
Antonello Barone
Govtech
Antonello Barone
Founder
Festival del Sarà - Dialoghi sul futuro
Antonello Barone
Luca Boiardi
Future of Fintech
Luca Boiardi
CEO
The Crypto Gateway
Luca Boiardi
Guido Scorza
Legal Tech
Guido Scorza
Avvocato, giornalista e professore a contratto di diritto delle nuove tecnologie e privacy
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Giacomo Bottos
Govtech
Giacomo Bottos
Director
Pandora Rivista
Giacomo Bottos
Elena Mazzoni
Govtech
Elena Mazzoni
Regional Minister for the Digital Agenda, Promotion of a Culture of Legality, Poverty Reduction, and the Solidarity Economy.
Emilia-Romagna Region
Elena Mazzoni
Oreste Pollicino
Legal Tech
Oreste Pollicino
Full Professor of Constitutional Law
Bocconi University
Oreste Pollicino
Stefano Aterno
Govtech
Stefano Aterno
University Professor & Lawyer
Luiss Guido Carli
Stefano Aterno
Alessandro Oppo
Govtech
Alessandro Oppo
Host, Democracy Innovators Podcast
Alessandro Oppo
Simone Maria Parazzoli
Govtech
Simone Maria Parazzoli
Co-Author
The Agentic State
Simone Maria Parazzoli
Enrico Della Gatta
Govtech
Enrico Della Gatta
Vice President of Geopolitics & Advocacy
FINCANTIERI
Enrico Della Gatta
Daniele Rocchi
Govtech
Daniele Rocchi
Vice-Rector for Technology Transfer and Corporate Relations
Politecnico di Milano
Daniele Rocchi
Alberto Lenzi
Govtech
Alberto Lenzi
Councillor for Labour and Technological Innovation
Tuscany Region
Alberto Lenzi
Lorenzo Salmi
Govtech
Lorenzo Salmi
CEO
Piave Digital Agency
Lorenzo Salmi
Marco Battino
Govtech
Marco Battino
Councillor for Universities, Youth Policies, Entrepreneurial Development, Night-Time Economy, and Civic Volunteering
Municipality of Ancona
Marco Battino
Andrea Fedeli
Govtech
Andrea Fedeli
President & Co-Founder
AWARE Think tank
Andrea Fedeli
Andrei Baciu
Govtech
Andrei Baciu
Vice-President of the Committee on Defense, Public Order and National Security
Romanian Parliament
Andrei Baciu
Amedeo Martina
Govtech
Amedeo Martina
Commander of the 3rd Section of the Information Technology Unit of the Special Operations Group (ROS)
Arma dei Carabinieri
Amedeo Martina
Fabiola Gallo
Govtech
Fabiola Gallo
Coordinator for “Case del Made in Italy” and Business Innovation
Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
Fabiola Gallo
Francesco Vecchi
Govtech
Francesco Vecchi
Coordinator EU Civic AI
Eumans
Francesco Vecchi
Monica Palmirani
Govtech
Monica Palmirani
Full Professor of Legal Informatics
University of Bologna
Monica Palmirani
Francesco Brianzi
Govtech
Francesco Brianzi
Councillor for Youth Policies, Universities and Research
Municipality of Piacenza
Francesco Brianzi
A. Burak Dağlıoğlu
Govtech
A. Burak Dağlıoğlu
President
Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
A. Burak Dağlıoğlu
Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio
Govtech
Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio
President
UniVerde Foundation
Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio
Simone Fornasari
Govtech
Simone Fornasari
Councillor for Commercial Development and Promotion, Place Marketing, Citizen Services and Digital Transformation
Municipality of Piacenza
Simone Fornasari
Lorenzo Plumari
Govtech
Lorenzo Plumari
Councillor for Economic Development, Participation, and Districts
Municipality of Cesena
Lorenzo Plumari
Marco Costanza
Future of Fintech
Marco Costanza
Bitcoin & Conscious Finance Creator
Daniele Manca
Artificial Intelligence
Daniele Manca
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Corriere Della Sera
Daniele Manca
Gabriele Del Mese
Future of Fintech
Gabriele Del Mese
Founder & Coordinator
Moneyviz & Casa Sanremo Invest
Roberto Garavaglia
Future of Fintech
Roberto Garavaglia
Innovative Payments & Blockchain Advisor
Ionut Gaucan
Future of Fintech
Ionut Gaucan
CoFounder
Ctrl/Shift
Luca Carabetta
Future of Fintech
Luca Carabetta
Country Manager Italy
Trade Republic
Stefano Capaccioli
Future of Fintech
Stefano Capaccioli
Founding Partner & Tax Committee
Conlex & Moneyviz
Marcello Coppo
Future of Fintech
Marcello Coppo
Italian Parliament
Italian Republic & Parliamentary Intergroup on “Digital Assets”
William Nonnis
Future of Fintech
William Nonnis
Analyst - PNRR
Presidency of the Council of Ministers
Luisa Fischietti
Future of Fintech
Luisa Fischietti
Head of Italy ETF
Borsa Italiana – Euronext Group
Stefano Bargiacchi
Future of Fintech
Stefano Bargiacchi
AI Investor & Educator

Stages of GovTech Summit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Startup Arena

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

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.
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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.

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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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.
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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.
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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.

Partner Events


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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24 june
GovTech

Scheffer
Michiel Scheffer
President of the Board   
European Innovation Council | European Commission   
24 june
GovTech

Schillaci
Orazio Schillaci
Ministro della Salute della Repubblica Italiana   
Ministero della Salute   
24 june
Mainstage

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Maffei
Lombardo
Scilla
Hanf
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 - 10:20
Mainstage

Opening Ceremony WMF 2026!

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
10:20 - 10:35
Mainstage

Welcome to WMF 2026!

Lombardo
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman   
WMF - We Make Future   
24 june
10:35 - 10:45
Mainstage

Institutional Greetings

Colla
Vincenzo Colla
Vice President with responsibility for Economic Development and Green Economy, Energy, Vocational Training, University and Research.   
Emilia-Romagna Region   
24 june
10:45 - 10:55
Mainstage

Shaping Europe’s AI Future

Sioli
Lucilla Sioli
Director for "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry"   
Directorate-General CONNECT, European Commission   
24 june
10:55 - 11:10
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
11:00 - 11:10
GovTech

Frattasi
Bruno Frattasi
Director General    
National Cybersecurity Agency - ACN   
24 june
11:10 - 11:30
Mainstage

Enabling the Future of Innovation: From Research to Industry Impact

Sangiovanni Vincentelli
Alberto Sangiovanni Vincentelli
Professor of EECS   
University of California, Berkeley   
24 june
11:30 - 11:40
Mainstage

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Technologies
Dell Technologies
   
   
24 june
11:40 - 11:50
Mainstage

Building Reliable AI at Global Scale

Hawkins
Tiarne Hawkins
AI Leader & Host   
You & AI - Stealth Mode   
24 june
11:50 - 12:20
Fintech & Digital Assets

Traldi
Luigi Traldi
Head of Southern Europe   
Klarna   
24 june
11:50 - 12:20
Legal Tech

Il tuo smartphone è sotto attacco? come scoprire spyware invisibili come Pegasus

Pegasus è uno degli spyware più sofisticati al mondo e spesso chi viene spiato non se ne accorge. Un viaggio dentro il lato invisibile dello spionaggio digitale: spyware zero-click, tracce che svaniscono e tecniche forensi per rilevare ciò che a occhio nudo non si vede. Un talk per capire come proteggere persone, dati e organizzazioni.
Mattia Epifani
Mattia Epifani
Global Digital Forensics Advisor   
BIT4LAW   
24 june
11:50 - 12:20
Digital Health

Cartabellotta
Nino Cartabellotta
President   
Fondazione Gimbe   
24 june
11:50 - 12:10
Mainstage

Beyond any border: war and society in the tech era

Sala
Cecilia Sala
Journalist   
Chora News   
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
11:50 - 12:20
AI & Business Transformation

Massimo Chiriatti
Massimo Chiriatti
Chief Technical & Innovation Officer   
Lenovo   
24 june
12:10 - 12:25
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
12:10 - 12:40
GovTech

Democrazia nell’era dell’AI: informazione, consenso e nuovi equilibri di potere

L’evoluzione dell’intelligenza artificiale e delle piattaforme digitali sta ridefinendo in modo profondo i processi democratici, incidendo sulla produzione e distribuzione dell’informazione, sulla formazione del consenso e sugli equilibri tra cittadini, istituzioni e attori privati. In un contesto in cui dati, algoritmi e modelli predittivi influenzano sempre più il dibattito pubblico, emergono nuove sfide legate alla trasparenza, alla qualità dell’informazione e alla tutela dei diritti fondamentali. Il panel mette a confronto prospettive accademiche, istituzionali e operative per analizzare i rischi e le opportunità di questa trasformazione e riflettere sul futuro della democrazia nell’era digitale.Modera: Antonello Barone
Basso Antonello Barone
Oreste Pollicino
Magi
Cappato
Basso Antonello Barone
Ideatore del Festival del Sarà - Dialoghi sul futuro   
MODERATORE   
Oreste Pollicino
Full Professor of Constitutional Law   
Bocconi University   
Riccardo Magi
Member of the Constitutional Affairs Committee    
Italian Chamber of Deputies   
Marco Cappato
President   
Eumans   
Salvatore Borghese
Analista senior   
Youtrend   
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
12:25 - 12:30
Mainstage

Closing Session 1!

Day 1
   
   
24 june
12:40 - 13:10
Legal Tech

Teenagers, AI Chatbots, and Mental Health: Risks and New Perspectives

Globally, an increasing number of teenagers are using AI chatbots to seek mental health support. The risk, however, is that these tools may be perceived as perfect, real-time "substitutes" for professionals. This raises significant concerns, especially when chatbots provide advice that lacks medical-scientific foundations or is potentially harmful, without possessing a genuine understanding of the teenager's life experiences or fragile state.
Francesca Braga
Francesca Braga
International Criminal Lawyer   
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24 june
12:40 - 13:10
AI & Business Transformation

Matteo Mille
Matteo Mille
Chief Sales Enablement & Operations   
Microsoft Italia   
24 june
12:40 - 13:10
Fintech & Digital Assets

Del Mese
Gabriele Del Mese
Founder & Coordinator   
Moneyviz & Casa Sanremo Invest   
24 june
12:40 - 13:10
Space Economy

Space-based technologies for civil security applications: the SMART CONNECT project

Mathieu
Pierre-Philippe Mathieu
Implementation Manager of ESA Space Resilience Nodes   
ESA - European Space Agency   
24 june
12:40 - 13:10
Digital Health

When voice meets AI: non-invasive solutions for monitoring patient health

AI applied to voice opens new possibilities for the non-invasive monitoring of patient health. Through the automated analysis of vocal signals, it is possible to achieve early detection of alterations related to respiratory, neurological, or vocal disorders. This approach offers innovative diagnostic and monitoring solutions that can reach large populations and be seamlessly integrated into clinical and home-care pathways.
Gabriele Ciravegna
Gabriele Ciravegna
Researcher   
AI Lab- Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center   
24 june
12:40 - 13:00
Start the Future

From artificial intelligence to hybrid intelligence: new ideas for better interaction with AI Technologies

We live alongside machines that write, suggest, diagnose, and make decisions with us. But the real question is not how intelligent these systems are: it is what we become when we learn to use them at their best. Focusing on how to design better hybrid intelligence encourages us to move beyond both enthusiasm and fear, and allows us to understand how to build more lucid and responsible collaborative relationships between people and the technologies they use to work, stay informed, and create value.
Federico Cabitza
Federico Cabitza
Associated Professor & Co-Founder    
Università Milano-Bicocca & RedOpen SRL   
24 june
12:50 - 13:20
GovTech

Attrattività urbana: come le città competono su talenti, innovazione e qualità della vita

Le città sono oggi al centro di una competizione crescente per attrarre talenti, imprese e nuove opportunità di sviluppo. In questo scenario, l’innovazione urbana si intreccia con qualità della vita, servizi, politiche giovanili e modelli di sviluppo economico, ridefinendo il ruolo delle amministrazioni locali. Dalla valorizzazione degli ecosistemi imprenditoriali all’economia della notte, fino al marketing territoriale e alla trasformazione dei servizi, il panel mette a confronto esperienze e strategie per comprendere come le città stanno costruendo la propria attrattività nel contesto contemporaneo.Modera: Antonello Barone
Basso Antonello Barone
Battino
Brianzi
Layla Pavone
Iacono
Basso Antonello Barone
Ideatore del Festival del Sarà - Dialoghi sul futuro   
MODERATORE   
Marco Battino
Councillor for Universities, Youth Policies, Entrepreneurial Development, Night-Time Economy, and Civic Volunteering   
Municipality of Ancona   
Francesco Brianzi
Councillor for Youth Policies, Universities and Research   
Municipality of Piacenza   
Layla Pavone
Innovation Technology Digital Transformation Board   
Municipality of Milan   
Giuseppe Iacono
Coordinator of the Digital Republic Program   
Department for Digital Transformation   
24 june
14:00 - 14:30
GovTech

AI, ricerca e formazione: come cambiano università e competenze nel nuovo scenario tecnologico

L’intelligenza artificiale sta ridefinendo profondamente il ruolo delle università, incidendo sui modelli di ricerca, sui percorsi formativi e sulle competenze richieste dal mercato. In questo scenario, gli atenei sono chiamati a ripensare il proprio posizionamento come attori centrali negli ecosistemi dell’innovazione, capaci di formare nuove professionalità e di guidare lo sviluppo tecnologico. Il panel mette a confronto due prospettive di vertice per analizzare come cambiano didattica, ricerca e collaborazione con le imprese, e quali sfide attendono il sistema universitario nel contesto dell’evoluzione dell’AI.Modera: Antonello Barone
Basso Antonello Barone
Rocchi
Pironti
Spagnoletti
Deflorian
Basso Antonello Barone
Ideatore del Festival del Sarà - Dialoghi sul futuro   
MODERATORE   
Daniele Rocchi
Vice-Rector for Technology Transfer and Corporate Relations   
Politecnico di Milano   
Marco Pironti
Vice Rector for Innovation and Knowledge Valorisation   
University of Torino   
Paolo Spagnoletti
Vice Director   
AI4Society Research Center, Luiss Guido Carli   
Flavio Deflorian
Rector   
University of Trento   
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
Fintech & Digital Assets

Garavaglia
Roberto Garavaglia
Innovative Payments & Blockchain Advisor   
   
24 june
14:30 - 15:00
Digital Health

Using AI towards new medical breakthroughs: Building the (virtual) cell

The quest to extend human healthspan and decode the biological mechanisms of aging is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an inflection point in artificial intelligence. We are transitioning from a slow, observational approach in longevity science to a highly predictive, generative paradigm. I will explore how the convergence of advanced AI architectures and massive biological datasets is not just accelerating discovery, but fundamentally altering our approach to aging, cellular senescence, and age-related disease. At the foundation of this revolution are groundbreaking advances in biomolecular modeling and structural prediction. When coupled with emerging, purpose-built foundation models for biology and medicine, researchers are gaining the ability to decode intricate epigenetic and proteomic signatures. This enables the rational design of novel geroprotectors, targeted therapeutics, and highly personalized interventions with unprecedented speed and precision. However, the next frontier in longevity medicine lies in the transition from static structural mapping to dynamic biological simulation. The development of "world models" for biology and fully realized "virtual cells" represents a paradigm shift for the field. By simulating complex cellular behaviors and tissue-level interactions in silico, these dynamic models allow us to safely and rapidly test millions of potential anti-aging interventions. They enable researchers to predict complex systemic responses, model the long-term cascade of cellular aging, and evaluate multi-drug regimens without the immediate need for decades-long clinical trials.
Simone Bianco
Simone Bianco
VP, Physics, Molecular & Hybrid Modeling   
Altos Labs - Institute of Computation    
24 june
14:30 - 15:00
AI & Business Transformation

From Digital Transformation to AI Transformation

Most organizations are still running digital transformation programs inside an operating model built for human limitations. They made existing processes faster and more visible, but the underlying structure - siloed roles, narrow specialization, and fragmented decision-making - remained largely unchanged.AI transformation is different. It doesn’t just accelerate work; it removes the constraints that made the old model necessary. When systems can hold and connect knowledge across domains that no human can master simultaneously, the old boundaries between functions and disciplines start to lose their purpose. Execution can be handled by agents. Human work shifts toward orchestration, judgment, and defining outcomes rather than performing tasks.This is not an efficiency story. It is an architectural one. Organizations that continue using AI primarily to reduce headcount or speed up existing processes will stay trapped in the logic of the past. Those that redesign how work is structured around what AI can now do will move from an economy of reduction to one of creation -discovering new possibilities instead of simply optimizing what already exists.The real transformation begins when leaders stop asking how AI can improve the current model, and start asking what the model should become.
Dvir
Yuval Dvir
Commercial Executive   
SandboxAQ   
24 june
14:30 - 15:00
Legal Tech

Artificial Intelligence and law between technological humanism and digital sovereignty

The speech aims to analyze the relationship between law and artificial intelligence, examining the models of technological humanism and digital sovereignty in light of European regulation (EU Regulation 2024/1689) and national legislation (Law 132/2025). The governance of artificial intelligence—based on risk, transparency, and human oversight—drives an evolution in legal principles and instruments, while at the same time revealing unprecedented challenges that must be addressed.
Fernanda Faini
Fernanda Faini
Professor of Legal Informatics   
Pegaso University   
24 june
14:40 - 15:00
Start the Future

Davide Dattoli
Davide Dattoli
Founder & Executive Chairman   
Talent Garden   
24 june
14:40 - 15:10
GovTech

Diplomazia dell’innovazione: il ruolo dell’Europa tra tecnologia, startup e geopolitica

In uno scenario globale sempre più competitivo, l’innovazione tecnologica è diventata una leva strategica di politica internazionale, capace di ridefinire equilibri economici, relazioni tra Stati e dinamiche di sviluppo. In questo contesto, l’Europa è chiamata a rafforzare il proprio ruolo attraverso una combinazione di policy, investimenti e strumenti di diplomazia economica, valorizzando startup, imprese e centri di ricerca. Il panel mette a confronto prospettive europee e nazionali per analizzare come tecnologia e innovazione stiano entrando nelle strategie geopolitiche e quali opportunità si aprono per l’ecosistema europeo nel contesto globale.Modera: Antonello Barone
Basso Antonello Barone
Sioli
Strozzi
Basso Antonello Barone
Ideatore del Festival del Sarà - Dialoghi sul futuro   
MODERATORE   
Lucilla Sioli
Director for "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry"   
Directorate-General CONNECT, European Commission   
Sergio Strozzi
Head of Innovation, Technology and Startups   
Ministero degli Affari Esteri   
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
15:20 - 15:50
Legal Tech

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Constitutionalism

A reflection on the challenges that artificial intelligence poses to law, rights, and the regulation and governance of businesses.
Oreste Pollicino
Oreste Pollicino
Full Professor of Constitutional Law   
Bocconi University   
24 june
15:20 - 15:50
Digital Health

From Vision to Reality: How Digital Health Became the Present

In this keynote, Roberto Ascione explores the evolution of a vision that, over three decades, has helped transform digital health as we know it today. Drawing on the ideas presented in his book “The Future of Health”, he unpacks how the belief that digital technology could make care more accessible, sustainable, and human became a roadmap for innovation. With AI now accelerating every dimension of healthcare, from clinical decision support to patient engagement, from drug discovery to digital therapeutics, the keynote offers a clear perspective on how this transformation has taken shape over time. He shares lessons on which visionary ideas endured, how course corrections proved necessary, and why the most human ambitions, such as empowering patients, restoring the doctor patient relationship, and democratizing access, have proven the most durable. This is not a keynote about what’s coming. It’s the story of what has already arrived and what it took to get here.
Roberto Ascione
Roberto Ascione
CEO   
Future Health    
24 june
15:20 - 15:50
Fintech & Digital Assets

Gaucan
Ionut Gaucan
CoFounder   
Ctrl/Shift   
24 june
15:20 - 15:50
GovTech

Dalle policy all’impatto: come le Regioni guidano la trasformazione digitale e sociale

Le Regioni sono oggi tra i principali attori nell’implementazione delle politiche di innovazione, chiamate a tradurre strategie e indirizzi in interventi concreti su digitale, lavoro e inclusione sociale. In questo scenario, la sfida non è più solo definire policy, ma misurarne l’impatto reale sui territori e sui cittadini, integrando innovazione tecnologica e welfare. Il panel mette a confronto esperienze e approcci diversi per analizzare come le amministrazioni regionali stanno guidando la trasformazione digitale e sociale, tra attuazione, risultati e modelli replicabili.
Basso Antonello Barone
Cera
Lenzi
Fabiola Gallo
Basso Antonello Barone
Ideatore del Festival del Sarà - Dialoghi sul futuro   
MODERATORE   
Valentina Cera
Secretary Councillor of the Presidency Office of the Regional Council   
Piedmont Region   
Alberto Lenzi
Councillor for Labour and Technological Innovation   
Tuscany Region   
Fabiola Gallo
Coordinator for “Case del Made in Italy” and Business Innovation   
Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy   
24 june
15:20 - 15:50
Space Economy

Space to Earth: the evolution of the Italian space economy

The global space economy is undergoing a phase of rapid transformation and significant expansion. This dynamic is driven by a combination of geopolitical factors, the maturation of enabling technologies, and the strengthening of the value chain—impacting investments, industrial models, and strategic priorities. In this international and European landscape, Italy now stands at a turning point. This session will illustrate the evolutionary trajectories of the Italian Space Economy, examining both the national space supply chain and its progressive expansion into non-space sectors.
Carlo Negri
Carlo Negri
Director - POLIMI Space Economy Observatory   
Polimi School of Management   
24 june
16:00 - 16:20
Mainstage

Live Show!

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
16:00 - 16:40
Start the Future

You can’t say anything anymore… or can you? Marketing, Journalism and Publishing in conversation

A round table bringing together journalism, marketing, and entertainment to explore the role of language in shaping social perception. Through case studies and real-world examples, the panel addresses topics such as neurodivergence, gender stereotypes, body shaming, and racism in contemporary media and communication. Moving across news, advertising, and digital content, the session combines critical analysis, practical insights, and satire.
Marianna Tramontano
Daniela Losini
Valentina Ternullo
Assane Diop
Marianna Tramontano
Consulente di Marketing Digitale & Comunicazione   
Marketing On Demand   
Daniela Losini
Art Director & Gender Editor   
Grazia Factory   
Valentina Ternullo
Giornalista & Senior Content Producer    
Radio 24    
Assane Diop
Content Creator & Comico di Zelig    
24 june
16:10 - 16:40
Fintech & Digital Assets

Future of Insurtech

Ranucci Brandimarte
Simone Ranucci Brandimarte
President & Co-founder   
IIA e Yolo Group   
24 june
16:10 - 16:40
AI & Business Transformation

Abby: ABB's Internal, Award-Winning AI Platform

The session illustrates how ABB moved from a Gen AI proof‑of‑concept to a scalable platform adopted by 40,000+ employees, driving a shift in mindset and ways of working. The audience will learn about: -Technology setup: how Abby is built, secure cloud hosting of 15 LLMs, privacy, compliance and system integrations. -Capabilities and adoption: user features, Agent Marketplace, APIs, and adoption at scale. -Governance and education: global rollout in an agile, decentralized organization supported by education initiatives.
Giulio Pizzuto
24 june
16:10 - 16:40
Digital Health

La Farmacia dei servizi potenziata dall’AI a beneficio dei Pazienti

Marco Grespigna
Marco Grespigna
CEO   
Think Fwd Group   
24 june
16:10 - 16:40
Legal Tech

Your business is not your own. How to defend yourself against the power of platforms that can shut down an SME with a single click.

Small and medium-sized enterprises operate within digital ecosystems they do not control, developing a tangible dependency on major platforms over time. This presentation analyzes this structural dependency and the resulting power imbalance. Sudden account closures, withheld funds, opaque algorithms, and unanswered complaints produce immediate effects on turnover and business continuity. Hence, the examination of applicable regulations, their level of implementation, and the protective instruments currently available. A pragmatic intervention for those seeking to protect their business before someone else decides whether it may continue to exist.
Antonino Polimeni
Antonino Polimeni
Lawyer & Founder   
Polimeni.Legal   
24 june
16:20 - 16:25
Mainstage

Opening Session 2!

Day 1
   
   
24 june
16:25 - 16:35
Mainstage

Rockin’1000: when different voices become one

Fabio Zaffagnini
Fabio Zaffagnini
Founder   
Rockin'1000    
24 june
16:35 - 16:45
Mainstage

Title soon online

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

Decoding Geopolitics

Al Jazeera
   
   
24 june
16:50 - 17:10
Start the Future

The Pink Tax: The Price of "Tech for Her"

Why does a splash of rose gold often cost an extra 20%? From pastel laptops to "feminine" smartwatches, tech marketed to women frequently carries a steeper price tag without any boost in technical specs. How does the "Pink Tax" manifest in the digital age, and in what ways do superficial aesthetic shifts mask price gouging? What is the psychology behind gendered branding, and why should "shrinking and pinking" a gadget result in a premium? This session explores how we can demand equity in both hardware and the price tag.
Sana Afouaiz
Sana Afouaiz
Founder & CEO   
Womenpreneur   
24 june
16:55 - 17:05
Mainstage

Diplomacy and sustainability: how to create a global open innovation ecosystem

Dağlıoğlu
A. Burak Dağlıoğlu
President   
Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye   
24 june
Space Economy

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
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24 june
Digital Health

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
24 june
17:00 - 17:20
AI & Business Transformation

Hawkins
Tiarne Hawkins
AI Leader & Host   
You & AI - Stealth Mode   
24 june
17:05 - 17:15
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
24 june
17:15 - 17:25
Mainstage

Facing Life with Irony: Comedy Against Stereotypes

Mariti
Pierluca Mariti
Comedian   
   
24 june
17:25 - 17:35
Mainstage

The Future of AI Infrastructure: Bologna and the European AI Ecosystem

Ubertini
Francesco Ubertini
President   
CINECA   
24 june
17:35 - 17:45
Mainstage

Title Soon Online

Catalano
Manuel Catalano
Head of the NuBots Research Unit and Coordinator of JOiiNT LAB   
Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia   
24 june
17:45 - 17:55
Mainstage

Title Soon Online

Carabetta
Luca Carabetta
Country Manager Italy   
Trade Republic    
24 june
17:55 - 18:05
Mainstage

The Next Era of Banking and Digital Payments

Klarna
   
   
24 june
GovTech

Piergiorgio Marini
Piergiorgio Marini
Senior Manager External Affairs   
Philip Morris Italia   
24 june
18:05 - 18:15
Mainstage

Title Soon Online

Lombardo
Giuseppe Lombardo
Deputy Public Prosecutor   
Court of Reggio Calabria   
24 june
18:15 - 18:35
Mainstage

The Changing Architecture of Public Information

Formigli
Corrado Formigli
Journalist   
La7   
24 june
18:35 - 18:40
Mainstage

Closing Day 1!

Day 1
   
   
24 june
Start the Future

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
24 june
Fintech & Digital Assets

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
24 june
AI & Business Transformation

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
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25 june
GovTech

Francesco Ubertini
Francesco Ubertini
President   
Cineca   
25 june
GovTech

Bottos
Giacomo Bottos
Director   
Pandora Rivista   
25 june
GovTech

Palmieri
Antonio Palmieri
President   
Fondazione Pensiero Solido   
25 june
GovTech

Barone
Antonello Barone
Founder   
Festival del Sarà - Dialoghi sul futuro   
25 june
GovTech

Vincenzo Colla
Vincenzo Colla
Vicepresidente con delega a Sviluppo economico e green economy, Energia, Formazione professionale, Università e ricerca   
Regione Emilia-Romagna   
25 june
GovTech

Mazzoni
Elena Mazzoni
Regional Minister for the Digital Agenda, Promotion of a Culture of Legality, Poverty Reduction, and the Solidarity Economy.   
Emilia-Romagna Region   
25 june
GovTech

Metta
Giorgio Metta
Scientific Director   
IIT Italian Institute of Technology   
25 june
GovTech

Alessio Crisantemi
Alessio Crisantemi
President & co-founder   
Gn Media    
25 june
GovTech

Ascani
Anna Ascani
Vice President   
Chamber of Deputies   

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

Institutional Greetings

Mazzoni
Elena Mazzoni
Regional Minister for the Digital Agenda, Promotion of a Culture of Legality, Poverty Reduction, and the Solidarity Economy.   
Emilia-Romagna Region   
25 june
10:40 - 11:00
Mainstage

The Business of Global Success: Music, Brands and Leadership

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

Humanistic Capitalism: A Philosophy of Business, Life & Sustainability

Cucinelli
Brunello Cucinelli
Founder & Chief Executive   
Brunello Cucinelli   
25 june
11:15 - 11:30
Mainstage

Living the Future: The City of the Fourth Space

Maurizio Carta
Maurizio Carta
Professor   
Università di Palermo   
25 june
11:30 - 11:40
Mainstage

The Green Transition: Innovation and the Sustainable Future of Territories

Pecoraro Scanio
Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio
President   
UniVerde Foundation   
25 june
11:30 - 11:50
Start the Future

Reclaiming Our Shared Humanity: Navigating Global Fragility Through Dialogue, Dignity, and Collective Responsibility

In an era where international law is increasingly undermined, multilateral trust is eroding, and power rivalries threaten global stability, the very fabric of our shared humanity is being tested. Dr. Siyabulela Mandela’s keynote explores how today’s fractured world can rediscover its moral compass by re-centering diplomacy on empathy, justice, and mutual respect. Drawing from the legacies of peacebuilding and the enduring wisdom that liberty and humanity are inseparable, this address calls for a renewed commitment to bridge divides between North and South, state and citizen, progress and principle. Through a lens of diplomacy, human rights, and humanitarian action, Dr. Mandela will illuminate how inclusive dialogue and collective responsibility can reshape the international system, not merely to manage crises, but to transform fragility into an opportunity for lasting peace, shared prosperity, and restored global trust.
Siyabulela Mandela
Siyabulela Mandela
Founder   
Mandela & Associates Consulting   
25 june
11:40 - 11:50
Mainstage

Three Lessons from Two Decades Inside Google

Jain
Aprajita Jain
Chief Brand   
Google   
25 june
11:50 - 12:00
Mainstage

Physical AI and the Future of Mobility between sustainability and automation

Pavone
Marco Pavone
Director of Autonomous Vehicle Research   
NVIDIA   
25 june
11:50 - 12:20
Digital Health

Generative AI and Medicine: Let’s Set the Record Straight

With the release of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence platforms, more and more people are turning to these systems for health-related answers. This phenomenon is set to grow with the launch of tools such as ChatGPT Health. However, scientific evidence suggests that it is crucial to use these technologies with caution and only within specific, controlled contexts. This session aims to clarify these aspects and provide a clearer perspective.
Eugenio Santoro
Eugenio Santoro
Head of the Digital Health and Digital Therapeutics Research Unit   
Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS   
25 june
11:50 - 12:20
Future of Work

Fractured Reality

From human empathy to tech empathy: it has been a short step. New intelligences are all around us, and communication is becoming artificial. In other words, AIs are increasingly becoming true partners in communication and sense-making processes—both at work and in our personal lives. What are the new challenges on the horizon in a context where AI is increasingly becoming our "dialogue buddy"? What mindset must we refine to develop a dynamic of collaborAItion and the co-creation of value? A moment to reflect on how to communicate effectively (and stay human) in an augmented world.
Alberto Maestri
Alberto Maestri
CEO   
GreatPixel   
25 june
11:50 - 12:20
Fintech & Digital Assets

Luca Carabetta
Luca Carabetta
Country Manager Italy   
Trade Republic   
25 june
11:50 - 12:20
Legal Tech

The “Moneyball 2.0” Project: A Synthetic Case Study in AI Sports Law

Based on a synthetic case study regarding a project for the utilization of Artificial Intelligence in the scouting and biometric monitoring of professional footballers, this analysis will examine the primary legal themes essential for the proper development of the underlying business. A synthesis of technological innovation and law applied to sport, aimed at fully leveraging the value generated by AI while understanding its legal profiles and accountability risks.
Paolo Marsilio
Paolo Marsilio
Senior Associate   
LegisLAB   
25 june
11:50 - 12:10
Start the Future

Pegah Moshir Pour
Pegah Moshir Pour
Activist & Writer   
25 june
12:00 - 12:10
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
25 june
12:10 - 12:30
GovTech

Guerra, tecnologia e nuovi equilibri globali: la sicurezza nell’era dell’innovazione

Modera: Antonello Barone
Basso Antonello Barone
Di Maio
Bacini
Della Gatta
Basso Antonello Barone
Ideatore del Festival del Sarà - Dialoghi sul futuro   
MODERATORE   
Luigi Di Maio
EU Special Representative for the Gulf region   
European Union   
Marco Bacini
Professor   
LUM University   
Enrico Della Gatta
Vice President of Geopolitics & Advocacy   
FINCANTIERI   
25 june
12:10 - 12:25
Mainstage

Title Soon Online

Caccamo
Filippo Caccamo
Comedian & Content Creator   
Chimera Agency   
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
12:25 - 12:30
Mainstage

Closing Session 1!

Day 2
   
   
25 june
12:40 - 13:10
Fintech & Digital Assets

Capaccioli
Stefano Capaccioli
Founding Partner & Tax Committee    
Conlex & Moneyviz   
25 june
12:40 - 13:10
Future of Work

The Agentic Enterprise: How Our Work Will Evolve in an Application Example

In the near future, organizations will radically alter their structure, with work teams hybridizing human personnel and AI agents. We shall observe how a real-world company is constructing its agentic team, what its "human" labor pyramid will entail, and which modes of interaction will be implemented, as well as how these will impact the company’s physical spaces. Finally, we will examine the potential psychological impact of labor heavily oriented toward interaction with "people-pleaser" AI Chats and autonomous agents of low empathy, sharing the guidelines and critical considerations raised by an AI-native company currently achieving this operational modality.
Paolo Pellegrini
Paolo Pellegrini
Partner   
Metyis   
25 june
12:40 - 13:10
Legal Tech

The Human Factor. Non-replaceable Competencies in the Age of AI

As AI becomes more capable, human expertise becomes even more decisive. The AI Act makes literacy a mandatory requirement, but its true value lies elsewhere: it is the bridge to building an organization where AI roles and responsibilities are shared across all stakeholders—both internal and external. This session outlines a roadmap to transform knowledge into operational governance, ensuring that artificial intelligence remains a tool at the service of people.
Vincenzo Tomasello
Vincenzo Tomasello
Data & Tech Lawyer, AIGP (IAPP), Internet Law Professor   
DATYCA Legal Design Lab   
25 june
12:40 - 13:00
Start the Future

Rizzo
Luisa Rizzo
Drone Racing Pilot   
   
25 june
12:50 - 13:20
GovTech

AI, sicurezza e giustizia: come cambia il concetto di prova e indagine

L’evoluzione delle tecnologie digitali e dell’intelligenza artificiale sta trasformando in profondità il sistema della giustizia, ridefinendo il concetto stesso di prova, le modalità di indagine e il delicato equilibrio tra sicurezza e diritti fondamentali. In questo scenario, istituzioni, forze dell’ordine e legislatore sono chiamati a confrontarsi con nuove sfide legate all’affidabilità delle evidenze digitali, alla velocità dell’innovazione e all’adeguatezza dei modelli normativi. Il panel mette a confronto prospettive operative, istituzionali e legislative per delineare criticità, opportunità e traiettorie future di un sistema in piena trasformazione.Modera: Lorenzo Salmi
Lorenzo Salmi
Serracchiani
Amedeo Martina
Jacopo Berti
Lorenzo Salmi
CEO   
Piave Digital Agency   
Debora Serracchiani
Member of the Justice Committee   
Italian Chamber of Deputies   
Amedeo Martina
Commander of the 3rd Section of the Information Technology Unit of the Special Operations Group (ROS)   
Arma dei Carabinieri   
Jacopo Berti
Co-Founder & CEO   
Rozes srl   
25 june
14:00 - 14:30
GovTech

Geopolitica dell’AI: potere, regole e nuovi equilibri globali

L’intelligenza artificiale è oggi uno dei principali fattori di ridefinizione degli equilibri globali, influenzando dinamiche di potere, modelli di governance e relazioni tra Stati. In questo scenario, la competizione tecnologica si intreccia con la definizione di regole, standard e strategie nazionali, dando forma a nuovi assetti geopolitici. Il panel mette a confronto prospettive accademiche e internazionali per analizzare come l’AI stia diventando una leva centrale di potere e quali implicazioni emergono per istituzioni, democrazie ed ecosistemi economici a livello globaleModera: Lorenzo Salmi
Lorenzo Salmi
Aterno
Misuraca
Andrei Baciu
Lorenzo Salmi
CEO   
Piave Digital Agency   
Stefano Aterno
University Professor & Lawyer   
Luiss Guido Carli   
Gianluca Misuraca
Founder & Vice President on Technology Diplomacy   
Inspiring Futures   
Andrei Baciu
Vice-President of the Committee on Defense, Public Order and National Security   
Romanian Parliament   
25 june
14:30 - 15:00
Fintech & Digital Assets

Coppo
Marcello Coppo
Italian Parliament   
Italian Republic & Parliamentary Intergroup on “Digital Assets”   
25 june
14:30 - 15:00
Future of Work

Reprogramming Work in the Age of AI: Between Synthetic Collaborators, Epistemic Crisis, and New Meta-Skills

AI is redefining the way we work: 6 out of 10 individuals already perceive it as a collaborator. Phenomena such as sycophancy, epistemic relativism, and linguistic shifts demonstrate the extent of our exposure to new cognitive fragilities. Drawing upon data collected from 12,000 individuals and a global training program, I propose a framework to develop meta-skills, reflexivity, and critical capacity to maintain clarity and autonomy in the age of AI.
Stefano Besana
Stefano Besana
Partner | Human Capital    
Deloitte Consulting   
25 june
14:30 - 15:00
Legal Tech

Minors, social media, and AI: what companies and digital professionals must do today to ensure compliance.

The utilization of Artificial Intelligence, recommendation algorithms, and automated systems within social networks and digital platforms has rendered the protection of minors one of the most critical areas for companies, agencies, and digital professionals. This keynote offers a clear and updated overview of European and national regulatory obligations (DSA, GDPR, AI Act, and guidelines on online child protection), with particular focus on liability profiles related to profiling, automated moderation, age verification, and AI-generated content. The speech is designed to provide practical tools based on concrete cases: risk assessment criteria, examples, and operational guidance useful for designing compliant, sustainable digital products, campaigns, and services oriented toward the protection of younger users.
Sofia Piermattei
Sofia Piermattei
Partner & Head of Tech Law, Compliance & ESG   
WS Legal   
25 june
14:30 - 15:00
Digital Health

Tiziano Innocenti
Tiziano Innocenti
Director of the Research Methodology Unit   
Fondazione GIMBE   
25 june
14:40 - 15:10
GovTech

Verso lo Stato agentico: come l’AI sta trasformando istituzioni e democrazia

L’intelligenza artificiale sta introducendo nuove modalità di funzionamento delle istituzioni, aprendo la strada a modelli decisionali sempre più automatizzati, data-driven e orientati all’efficienza. In questo contesto emerge il concetto di “Stato agentico”, in cui sistemi intelligenti affiancano – e in alcuni casi trasformano – i processi pubblici, dalla definizione delle policy alla gestione operativa. Il panel mette a confronto esperienze e visioni per analizzare come l’AI stia ridefinendo governance, partecipazione e accountability, e quali implicazioni si delineano per il futuro della democrazia.
Parazzoli
Vecchi
Palmirani
Simone Maria Parazzoli
Co-Author   
The Agentic State   
Francesco Vecchi
Coordinator EU Civic AI    
Eumans   
Monica Palmirani
Full Professor of Legal Informatics    
University of Bologna   
25 june
15:10 - 15:50
Start the Future

Superinnovation: What It Really Takes to Build the Future

We live in an age of hyperinnovation: algorithms, data, and artificial intelligence are redefining the economy, work, and society. However, technological progress alone is not enough to generate development and competitiveness. In this conversation, Gianmario Verona and Daniele Manca offer a reflection on what makes authentic innovation possible: culture, strategic vision, organization, and the ability to transform change into 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
Legal Tech

Privacy, AI and Data Governance: which rules for the Digital Future

Artificial intelligence and data governance are now at the center of a transformation affecting fundamental rights, competitiveness, and international relations. In this context, Europe is seeking to establish its own regulatory model, based on a balance between innovation, the protection of individual freedoms, and the accountability of public and private actors. The panel brings together institutional, legislative, and legal perspectives to analyze the role of the European Union in shaping the rules of the future digital landscape and their impact on global scenarios.
Tiani
Guido Scorza
Brando Benifei
Vincenzo Tiani
AI, Data regulation & Data Protection   
Future of Privacy Forum   
Guido Scorza
Avvocato, giornalista e professore a contratto di diritto delle nuove tecnologie e privacy   
--   
Brando Benifei
Europarlamentare, Relatore AI Act   
Parlamento Europeo   
25 june
15:20 - 15:50
Digital Health

Marco Mosti
Marco Mosti
General Director   
Fondazione GIMBE   
25 june
Legal Tech

Privacy, AI e governance dei dati: quali regole per il futuro digitale

Scorza
Benifei
Vincenzo Tiani
Guido Scorza
Tech Law Attorney   
   
Brando Benifei
MEP & Co-Rapporteur for the AI Act   
European Parliament    
Vincenzo Tiani
Senior EU Policy Counsel | PhD Researcher    
Future of Privacy Forum | VUB - LSTS - BPH   
25 june
15:20 - 15:50
GovTech

Le imprese e la trasformazione digitale: sfide e opportunità nell'era dell'innovazione

Il panel esplorerà come le imprese affrontano la sfida della trasformazione digitale, analizzando le opportunità e le difficoltà derivanti dall'adozione delle nuove tecnologie, in particolare dell'intelligenza artificiale. Si discuterà di come le politiche europee possano supportare le PMI e le startup nell'integrazione delle tecnologie emergenti nei loro processi aziendali. I relatori condivideranno esperienze e visioni sull'impatto dell'innovazione tecnologica sul business, con focus sulle soluzioni pratiche per la competitività, la sostenibilità e la crescita in un contesto globale sempre più digitalizzato. Il panel offrirà anche un'opportunità di confronto sulle politiche pubbliche e sugli strumenti che facilitano la digitalizzazione delle imprese, con particolare attenzione agli sviluppi recenti in Europa.
Kevin Carboni
Donazzan
Demaidi
Kevin Carboni
Freelance Journalist   
Wired Italia   
Elena Donazzan
Vice-Chair of the committee on industry, research and energy   
European Parliament   
Mona Demaidi
Vice President for Artificial Intelligence   
Arab American University   
25 june
15:20 - 15:50
Future of Work

The Power of Soft Skills: Recruiting Future-Ready Technical Talent

In recruitment, the real challenge is no longer just finding technical expertise, but identifying individuals who can apply it with effectiveness, collaboration, and innovation. Today, soft skills have become the decisive factor for technical profiles. This session analyzes which soft skills are indispensable and how to evaluate them concretely: from the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and priorities without losing productivity, to the emotional intelligence required to collaborate in cross-functional teams and manage feedback or conflict. We will explore how to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders, present solutions persuasively, and leverage critical thinking to tackle challenges creatively. Through practical examples, we will demonstrate the impact of these skills on technical team performance and overall recruiting success.
Gaia Sartori
Gaia Sartori
Talent Acquisition Manager   
Alten   
25 june
15:20 - 15:50
Fintech & Digital Assets

Nonnis
William Nonnis
Analyst - PNRR   
Presidency of the Council of Ministers   
25 june
16:00 - 16:30
Mainstage

Live Show!

Surprise Guest
   
   
25 june
16:10 - 16:40
Fintech & Digital Assets

Fischietti
Luisa Fischietti
Head of Italy ETF   
Borsa Italiana – Euronext Group   
25 june
16:10 - 16:40
Future of Work

Born Digital, Powered by AI

AI is changing work. Gen Z is changing how we work. Together, they are rewriting the rules. This talk connects technology, people, and purpose to explore how work is being shaped in the age of AI — and why it is becoming more human, not less.
Carmen Iovieno
Carmen Iovieno
Cloud & AI Platform Specialist   
Microsoft    
25 june
16:30 - 16:35
Mainstage

Opening Session 2!

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

Surprise Guest
   
   
25 june
16:45 - 17:05
Mainstage

Future of Journalism and digital information

Mentana
Enrico Mentana
Journalist & Director   
La7   
25 june
16:50 - 17:10
Start the Future

Signals from the Dark Universe: How We Search for What We Cannot See

Elena Pinetti
Elena Pinetti
Astroparticle Physics   
Simons Foundation   
25 june
17:05 - 17:15
Mainstage

Bridging Capitalism and humanity through AI

Hanf
Alicia Hanf
Head of Institutional Ecosystem Partnerships    
LG NOVA - LG Electronics   
25 june
17:10 - 17:50
Start the Future

Google Program Expert (title soon online)

Luca Bove
Luca Bove
Founder, CEO, Local SEO Expert   
Local strategy   
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 28th Regime: One Market for Innovation

Carnovale
Burm
Gianmarco Carnovale
CEO & President   
Scuter & Roma Startup   
Lucien Burm
Boardmember   
Allied for Startups   
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
Start the Future

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
25 june
Digital Health

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
25 june
Fintech & Digital Assets

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
25 june
Legal Tech

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
26 june
GovTech

Ross
Alec Ross
Distinguished Adjunct Professor   
Bologna Business School   
26 june
GovTech

Dağlıoğlu
A. Burak Dağlıoğlu
President   
Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye   

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

Institutional Greetings

 Virkkunen
Henna Virkkunen
Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy   
European Commission   
26 june
11:00 - 11:10
Mainstage

Title Soon Online

Iacopino
Claudio Iacopino
Head of Φ-lab Explore Office   
ESA   
26 june
11:10 - 11:20
Mainstage

When Earth Speaks, Satellites Listen: Local Events with Global Echoes

La Regina
Veronica La Regina
Space Mentor   
   
26 june
11:20 - 11:30
Mainstage

Europe’s Strategy for Deep Tech and Innovation Leadership

Scheffer
Michiel Scheffer
President of the Board   
European Innovation Council | European Commission   
26 june
11:30 - 11:40
Mainstage

Title Soon Online

Matteo Mille
Matteo Mille
Chief Sales Enablement & Operations   
Microsoft Italia   
26 june
11:30 - 11:50
Start the Future

Title in progress!

Knowles
Mathew Knowles
Founder & CEO, Strategic Consultant, Keynote Speaker, and Corporate Trainer   
Music World Entertainment (MWE)   
26 june
11:40 - 12:00
Mainstage

Physical AI: The Next Work Revolution

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 - 12:20
Cybersecurity

AI-Enhanced Threat Modeling: How to Reduce the Cognitive Load of a Security Architect Without Relinquishing Control

This talk presents the blueprint of a system based on RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and LLMs designed to accelerate threat modeling activities. The objective is to create a "cybersec tactical droid" that assists the security architect by processing large volumes of input—such as documentation, configurations, diagrams, and code—transforming them into an evidence map. Utilizing a predefined set of questions or "investigative rules" (STRIDE/PASTA/DREAD) mapped to NIST and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks, the assistant proposes the queries most pertinent to the context represented by the ingested documentation. Depending on the operational mode, the security architect may choose to utilize the question list in a traditional investigative manner or delegate the generation and autonomous execution of investigative prompts to the cybersec tactical droid. Fortunately, the Death Star engineers lacked this droid model; otherwise, they would have identified a small thermal exhaust port leading directly to the reactor core.
Stefano Parini
Stefano Parini
Senior Security Architect Manager   
Beskar Cyber Sec   
26 june
11:50 - 12:20
Fintech & Digital Assets

Luca Boiardi
Luca Boiardi
CEO   
The Crypto Gateway   
26 june
11:50 - 12:20
Geopolitics

Tondo
Lorenzo Tondo
Journalist   
The Guardian   
26 june
11:50 - 12:20
Future of Work

Alessandro Lucarelli
Manuel Fontana
Alessandro Lucarelli
Product Owner Data Platform   
BNL Spa   
Manuel Fontana
Product Lead & Senior Frontend Engineer   
Humans.tech   
26 june
12:00 - 12:10
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
26 june
12:10 - 12:30
Mainstage

The New Digital Social Contract

Bombardieri
Lombardo
Pierpaolo Bombardieri
General Secretary   
UIL   
Cosmano Lombardo
Chairman   
WMF - We Make Future   
26 june
12:10 - 12:40
GovTech

Andrea Fedeli
Andrea Fedeli
President & Co-Founder   
AWARE Think tank   
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
12:30 - 12:35
Mainstage

Drone Soccer Award Ceremony

Drone Soccer
   
   
26 june
12:35 - 12:40
Mainstage

Closing Session 1!

Day 3
   
   
26 june
12:40 - 13:10
Non-Profit

The nonprofit sector represents a vast and underutilized market: how to penetrate it through effective partnerships.

The nonprofit sector is a massive market, yet remains largely untapped by the profit-driven world: the objective is not merely "charity," but the creation of authentic value. In this presentation, I will demonstrate why it is currently advantageous for companies to collaborate with nonprofit organizations and how to do so without descending into superficial Corporate Social Responsibility. We will examine partnership models, measurable objectives, common pitfalls (which erode both reputation and budget), and an operational checklist for initiating credible, purposeful, and sustainable collaborations.
Valerio Melandri
Valerio Melandri
Consultant & Professor   
Fundraising.it & Università di Bologna   
26 june
12:40 - 13:10
Digital Health

Fragmentation > Frustration > Solution: Moving Toward Integrated Care

Digital health is growing fast, but instead of simplifying access, it has often increased fragmentation and complexity. AI Health risks amplifying this chaos if we don't fix the underlying issue: the lack of integration and a shared language across the healthcare system. This session explores the evolution from Digital Health to AI Health, highlighting its limits and opportunities. Through the Salute360 case study, we will see how to unify services, professionals, and patients into a single, accessible, and seamless experience.
Marco Giacosa
Marco Giacosa
Co-Founder   
Salute360   
26 june
12:40 - 13:10
Cybersecurity

Agent Breaker: non mi rompere gli agenti

Gli agenti AI sono in grado di svolgere compiti complessi, ma quanto sono davvero robusti? In un mondo in cui questi strumenti diventano sempre più pervasivi, è fondamentale comprendere le potenziali vulnerabilità e come difendersi da esse. In questo talk esploreremo il prompt injection, una delle tecniche più diffuse per manipolare applicazioni basate su GenAI per scopi malevoli, come ad esempio: - Farsi fornire le informazioni di configurazione (es: il system prompt) - Ottenere informazioni "protette" o segrete - Aggirare i filtri di allineamento - Attaccare sistemi collegati Dopo una breve introduzione su attacchi e rimedi e vedremo qualche esempio concreto, sia da casi realmente avvenuti, sia provando live alcuni attacchi sulla piattaforma di Lakera, pensata per fare da playground a chi vuole approcciare questa disciplina.
Piero Dotti
Piero Dotti
Tech Lead   
Mònade   
26 june
12:40 - 13:10
Fintech & Digital Assets

Costanza
Marco Costanza
Bitcoin & Conscious Finance Creator   
   
26 june
12:40 - 13:10
Geopolitics

Guzzo
Domenico Guzzo
Professor   
University of Bologna   
26 june
12:50 - 13:20
GovTech

Innovazione nei Comuni: servizi, digitale e nuove esperienze per i cittadini

I Comuni sono oggi in prima linea nell’implementazione della trasformazione digitale, chiamati a ripensare servizi, processi e modalità di relazione con cittadini e imprese. In questo contesto, l’innovazione non è solo tecnologica, ma riguarda l’esperienza complessiva dei servizi pubblici, l’efficienza amministrativa e la capacità di rispondere a bisogni sempre più evoluti. Il panel mette a confronto esperienze e approcci per analizzare come le amministrazioni locali stanno progettando nuovi modelli di servizio, integrando digitale, sviluppo territoriale e qualità della vita.Modera: Antonio Palmieri
Antonio Palmieri
Fornasari
Cera
Plumari
Duretti
Antonio Palmieri
President   
Fondazione Pensiero Solido   
Simone Fornasari
Councillor for Commercial Development and Promotion, Place Marketing, Citizen Services and Digital Transformation   
Municipality of Piacenza   
Margherita Cera
Councillor for Innovation and Digital Transition   
Municipality of Padua   
Lorenzo Plumari
Councillor for Economic Development, Participation, and Districts   
Municipality of Cesena   
Sergio Duretti
Digital Transition Lead   
Municipality of Modena   
26 june
14:00 - 14:30
GovTech

Le città metropolitane guidano l’innovazione: verso un’agenda nazionale dai territori

Le città metropolitane sono oggi tra i principali motori dell’innovazione, non solo come luoghi di implementazione delle politiche, ma come attori centrali nella definizione delle strategie di sviluppo del Paese. In uno scenario in cui digitale, pianificazione urbana, ricerca e sviluppo economico sono sempre più interconnessi, emerge la necessità di costruire una visione condivisa che parta dai territori per contribuire a un’agenda nazionale dell’innovazione. Il panel mette a confronto alcune delle principali città italiane per analizzare come le amministrazioni metropolitane stanno costruendo ecosistemi dell’innovazione tra tecnopoli, università, politiche urbane e inclusione, e per avviare un percorso condiviso orientato alla definizione di un Manifesto per l’Innovazione delle Città Metropolitane.Modera: Antonio Palmieri
Antonio Palmieri
Carta
Cappello
Porcedda
Antonio Palmieri
President   
Fondazione Pensiero Solido   
Maurizio Carta
Councillor for Urban and Strategic Territorial and Coastal Planning   
Municipality of Palermo   
Alessia Cappello
Councillor for Economic Development and Labour Policies   
Municipality of Milan   
Marco Porcedda
Councillor for Security, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity   
City of Turin   
Giovanna Iacovone
Assessora alla Rigenerazione Urbana e Sociale   
Comune di Bari   
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
14:30 - 15:00
Fintech & Digital Assets

Bargiacchi
Stefano Bargiacchi
AI Investor & Educator    
   
26 june
Future of Work

Program in progress!

Coming Soon
New Speakers Coming Soon
   
   
26 june
14:30 - 15:00
Geopolitics

Who owns the tools we think with?

The Political and Economic posture of platforms and AI: a practical perspective for those who work with them every day
Matteo Lolletti
Matteo Lolletti
Video designer   
Sunset   
26 june
14:30 - 15:10
Non-Profit

Charity Streaming: Live Broadcasting Between Entertainment and Solidarity

Charity streaming is a form of live online broadcasting that blends entertainment with awareness for social causes. Today, this solidarity-driven live experience represents the intersection of the creator economy and civic engagement. Fondazione AIFR analyzes this tool as a process of value co-creation capable of generating cross-cutting benefits: a leverage for positioning and trust for the creator, a channel to acquire new young supporters for non-profits, and an engaging awareness experience for communities. We will explore how to convert attention into social impact through real-world case studies.
Federico Caiulo
Marco Cecchini
Federico Caiulo
Digital Platforms & Charity Streaming Advisor   
Fondazione Filantropica AIFR - ETS    
Marco Cecchini
President    
Fondazione Filantropica AIFR - ETS    
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
14:40 - 15:10
GovTech

Trasformazioni del lavoro: tra innovazione, diritti e rappresentanza

Le trasformazioni tecnologiche e i nuovi modelli produttivi stanno ridefinendo in profondità il mondo del lavoro, ponendo al centro nuove sfide legate a diritti, tutele e rappresentanza. In questo scenario, l’innovazione si intreccia con la necessità di garantire condizioni di lavoro dignitose e sostenibili, ridefinendo il ruolo delle istituzioni e delle organizzazioni sindacali. Il panel mette a confronto prospettive istituzionali e sindacali per analizzare come stanno cambiando lavoro e modelli di rappresentanza e quali equilibri saranno necessari per coniugare sviluppo, innovazione e diritti nel futuro prossimo.Modera: Antonio Palmieri
Antonio Palmieri
Camusso
Rizzetto
Antonio Palmieri
President   
Fondazione Pensiero Solido   
Susanna Camusso
Senator   
Senate of the Italian Republic   
On. Walter Rizzetto
President of the Labor Commission   
Chamber of Deputies   
Salvatore Borghese
Analista senior   
Youtrend   
26 june
GovTech

Di Costanzo
Francesco Di Costanzo
President   
Fondazione Italia Digitale   
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
15:20 - 15:50
Non-Profit

Playing with Risk: Videogames and VR to Foster Preparedness and Resilience in Youth

A discussion on the edugame Corri il Rischio (Run the Risk) and FEEL SAFE VR: tools designed to make risk prevention engaging and accessible for children and teenagers. These resources promote risk awareness, self-protection practices, and the active participation of minors, fostering the large-scale diffusion of an inclusive culture of resilience.
Flaminia Cordani
Caterina Garofano
Francesca Scarrone
Ida Di Costanzo
Flaminia Cordani
Emergency Leader   
Save the Children   
Caterina Garofano
COO & Co-Founder    
BYF - Build Your Future Srl   
Francesca Scarrone
XR Researcher   
Fondazione LINKS    
Ida Di Costanzo
Project & Key Account Manager   
Code This Lab srl   
26 june
15:20 - 15:50
Fintech & Digital Assets

Vincenzo Rana
Vincenzo Rana
Head of Innovation Web3 Hub    
Politecnico di Milano   
26 june
15:20 - 15:50
Cybersecurity

AI, Deepfakes, and Cybercrime: When Reality Becomes a Vulnerable Infrastructure

The goal is to provide a strategic analysis of the new landscape where generative AI and deepfakes transform reality into a vulnerable infrastructure. Participants will understand how conflict is shifting from a technical dimension to a cognitive one, and why cybersecurity is now an architecture for economic, political, and democratic stability. Governing trust becomes the new frontier of security.
Francesco Morelli
Francesco Morelli
Certified Information Security Manager   
26 june
15:20 - 15:50
Future of Work

Training with AI: how conversational simulators are truly transforming learning.

What happens when we use AI to truly train people on real work situations? In this session, we’ll explore how conversational simulators and AI tutors are transforming learning from content to be consumed into experiences to be lived: managers practicing difficult feedback conversations, sales teams handling complex negotiations, and operators navigating critical situations in a safe environment. Through real cases and practical examples, we will examine: how to design learning experiences based on simulation and dialogue; what measurable impact they generate on performance, engagement, and on-the-job transfer; and how AI is radically reshaping the role of training—from content delivery to the design of practice environments. We will also look at what is already working in organizations today, the results being achieved, and what, in the coming months, will change the way learning is designed and experienced.
Andrea Corsi
Andrea Corsi
Senior Trainer & Learning Advisor    
Skilla   
26 june
16:00 - 16:20
Mainstage

Live Show!

Surprise Guest
   
   
26 june
16:00 - 16:20
Start the Future

The communicators of the future and CC2035 Table Key skills

In a context shaped by rapid transformations—between AI, climate change, and shifting global balances—anticipating the future becomes a lever for making better decisions today. This talk presents the results of a research project conducted by Sapienza University of Rome in collaboration with A2A, which led to the publication of the book “The Communicators of the Future.” Through interviews with experts and the use of futures studies methods, the CC2035 Table was developed—a map of the key skills required of the new “architects of meaning” in marketing and communication in 2035
Alessio Di Leo
Alessio Di Leo
Assistant Professor    
Sapienza Università di Roma   
26 june
GovTech

Oppo
Alessandro Oppo
Host, Democracy Innovators Podcast   
   
26 june
16:10 - 16:40
Future of Work

Human + Agentic AI Operating Model: the new playing field for HR

The adoption of Agentic AI in HR is where HR strategy, work redesign, and systems architecture converge. In this talk, we will show how to build a Human+AI operating model for HR: from redesigning processes and roles between people and agents, to the data and components needed to implement agentic systems, all the way to the conditions required to move from experimentation to solutions that are adopted and create value for both people and the organization.
Tamara Scapin
Tamara Scapin
Associate Partner   
TWIST Reply   
26 june
16:20 - 16:25
Mainstage

Opening Session 2!

Day 3
   
   
26 june
16:25 - 16:45
Mainstage

The Power of Words in the AI Era

Massini
Stefano Massini
Author & Playwright   
   
26 june
16:45 - 16:55
Mainstage

Surprise Guest
   
   
26 june
16:55 - 17:15
Mainstage

The Digital Shadow of Organized Crime

Gratteri
Nicola Gratteri
Public Prosecutor   
Court of Naples   
26 june
17:15 - 17:25
Mainstage

The Italian Dream: from Cultural Heritage to Global Innovation

Ross
Alec Ross
Distinguished Adjunct Professor   
Bologna Business School   
26 june
17:25 - 17:35
Mainstage

Innovation & Design in the Digital Era

Bangle
Chris Bangle
Managing Director & Former Design Lead    
Chris Bangle Associates & BMW   
26 june
17:35 - 17:50
Mainstage

Europe: The World's Largest AI Use Case. A System Destined to Win

Uljan Sharka
Uljan Sharka
CEO   
Domyn   
26 june
17:50 - 18:00
Mainstage

No Filter: Authenticity in the Age of Social Media

Camihawke
Content Creator    
   
26 june
18:00 - 18:15
Mainstage

Beyond the Algorithm: The Evolution of Digital Creativity

Awed
comedian, actor & content creator    
   
26 june
18:15 - 18:30
Mainstage

Closing Ceremony WMF 2026!

26 june
18:30
Mainstage

Live Concert - Ditonellapiaga

Ditonellapiaga
   
   
26 june
Non-Profit

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26 june
Geopolitics

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26 june
Fintech & Digital Assets

Program in progress!

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26 june
Digital Health

Program in progress!

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26 june
Cybersecurity

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26 june
Start the Future

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26 june
Mainstage

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27 june
GovTech

Pecoraro Scanio
Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio
President   
UniVerde Foundation   

Highlights

June 24 - 26 BolognaFiere

Key Agenda Themes

AI and Manufacturing Consent
Security, Justice, and New Investigative Models
Research, Education, and Employment
Technological Governance and the European Agenda
Territorial Transformation and Urban Attractiveness
The Transformation of Work and Production Systems

AI and Manufacturing Consent

The evolution of Artificial Intelligence and digital platforms is profoundly redefining democratic processes, impacting the production and distribution of information, the shaping of public consensus, and the balance of power between citizens, institutions, and private actors. In a landscape where data, algorithms, and predictive models increasingly influence public debate, new challenges emerge regarding transparency, information quality, and the protection of fundamental rights. This panel brings together academic, institutional, and operational perspectives to analyze the risks and opportunities of this transformation, reflecting on the future of democracy in the digital age.

PANELIST:

Oreste Pollicino, Full Professor of Constitutional Law, Bocconi University

Riccardo Magi, Member Italian Chamber of Deputies

Marco Cappato, President Eumans

AI and Justice

The evolution of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence is deeply transforming the justice system, redefining the very concept of evidence, investigative methods, and the delicate balance between security and fundamental rights. In this scenario, institutions, law enforcement, and policymakers are called to address new challenges related to the reliability of digital evidence, the rapid pace of innovation, and the adequacy of regulatory frameworks. This panel brings together operational, institutional, and legislative perspectives to outline the critical issues, opportunities, and future trajectories of a system in full transformation.

PANELIST:

Antonella Ciriello, Head of the Department for Technological Innovation of Justice, Ministry of Justice

Debora Serracchiani, Member of the Justice Committee, Italian Chamber of Deputies

Amedeo Martina, Commander of the 3rd Section of the Information Technology Unit of the Special Operations Group (ROS), Arma dei Carabinieri

AI and Global Innovation

In an increasingly competitive global scenario, technological innovation has become a strategic lever of international policy, capable of redefining economic balances, state relations, and development dynamics. Within this context, Europe is called to strengthen its role through a combination of policies, investments, and economic diplomacy tools, leveraging startups, enterprises, and research centers. This panel compares European and national perspectives to analyze how technology and innovation are integrating into geopolitical strategies and what opportunities are emerging for the European ecosystem on the global stage.

PANELIST:

Lucilla Sioli, Director for "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry", Directorate-General CONNECT, European Commission

Sergio Strozzi, Head of Innovation, Technology and Startups, Ministero degli Affari Esteri

Regions and Territorial Innovation Governance

Le Regioni sono oggi tra i principali attori nell’implementazione delle politiche di innovazione, chiamate a tradurre strategie e indirizzi in interventi concreti su digitale, lavoro e inclusione sociale. In questo scenario, la sfida non è più solo definire policy, ma misurarne l’impatto reale sui territori e sui cittadini, integrando innovazione tecnologica e welfare. Il panel mette a confronto esperienze e approcci diversi per analizzare come le amministrazioni regionali stanno guidando la trasformazione digitale e sociale, tra attuazione, risultati e modelli replicabili.

PANELIST:

Mariaelena Motzo, Regional Minister for General Affairs, Personnel, and Reform, Autonomous Region of Sardinia

Valentina Cera, Secretary Councillor of the Presidency Office of the Regional Council, Piedmont Region

Elena Mazzoni, Regional Minister for the Digital Agenda, Promotion of a Culture of Legality, Poverty Reduction, and the Solidarity Economy, Emilia-Romagna Region

Alberto Lenzi, Councillor for Labour and Technological Innovation, Tuscany Region

The "Agentic Government" Model

Artificial Intelligence is introducing new ways for institutions to operate, paving the way for decision-making models that are increasingly automated, data-driven, and efficiency-oriented. Within this context, the concept of the "Agentic Government" emerges - a model where intelligent systems support, and in some cases transform, public processes, from policy-making to operational management. This panel brings together diverse experiences and visions to analyse how AI is redefining governance, participation, and accountability, and explores the implications for the future of democracy.

PANELIST:

Magnus Strobel, Co-Founder & CEO, Nexus Politics

Evelien Nieuwenburg, Co-Founder, Dembrane

Simone Maria Parazzoli, Co-Author, The Agentic State

Francesco Vecchi, Coordinator EU Civic AI, Eumans

Work, Institutions, and Social Dialogue

Technological transformations and new production models are profoundly redefining the world of work, bringing challenges related to rights, protections, and representation to the forefront. In this scenario, innovation intertwines with the need to ensure decent and sustainable working conditions, reshaping the role of institutions and trade unions. This panel brings together institutional and labor perspectives to analyze how work and models of representation are changing, and what balances will be necessary to reconcile development, innovation, and rights in the near future.

PANELIST:

Pierpaolo Bombardieri, General Secretary, UIL

Susanna Camusso, Senator, Senate of the Italian Republic

International Delegations Attending in 2026

Slovakia

Slovakia

Ministry of Digital Transformation of Slovakia

Albania

Albania

TEDA Tirana - Albania's first free economic zone

Palestine

Palestine

AICS Gerusalemme

Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Bulgarian small and medium enterprises promotion agency

Croatia

Croatia

Italian Chamber of Commerce in Zagreb

Türkiye

Türkiye

Invest in Turkey

Estonia

Estonia

e-Residency Estonia

 Greece

Greece

Italian Chamber of Commerce Thessaloniki

Slovenia

Slovenia

Gamer Change Lubjiana

Egypt

Egypt

AAST Entrepreneurship Center

Serbia

Serbia

Italian Chamber of Commerce in Belgrade

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"Congratulations to you for the great attention you have chosen to give, in an event that talks about digital and innovation, to the serious flood that has hit the Emilia-Romagna region, a sign of sensitivity and attention towards the territories hard hit that need to rise and restart [...] I find your theme of digital and technological innovation at the center of what is the current news I mentioned. There is a world of new things, new excellences that you represent in your assembly and they are a strong contribution to the growth of our economic system, of our production system." [WMF2023]
Minister of Environment and Energy Security
Gilberto Pichetto Fratin
Gilberto Pichetto Fratin
Minister of Environment and Energy Security
"The future is at our doorstep, and it takes the form of technological and digital innovation, and we as a government have decided to embrace it without reservations. For this reason, we have chosen to board the train of the WMF, the largest international event on digital innovation worldwide, along with 49 other countries." [WMF2023]
Albanian Minister of Entrepreneurship Protection
Edona Bilali
Edona Bilali
Albanian Minister of Entrepreneurship Protection
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General Secretary of the UIL
Pierpaolo Bombardieri
Pierpaolo Bombardieri
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Director General of the Consortium for the Information System (CSI) of Piedmont
Pietro Pacini
Pietro Pacini
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Member of Parliament and Secretary of the Democratic Party,Former Vice President of the Emilia-Romagna Region [2022]
Elly Schlein
Elly Schlein
Member of Parliament and Secretary of the Democratic Party,
Former Vice President of the Emilia-Romagna Region [2022]
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Professor at the University of Rome Tor VergataFormer Minister of Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility [2022]
Enrico Giovannini
Enrico Giovannini
Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata
Former Minister of Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility [2022]
"I am pleased to open this 9th edition of the We Make Future Festival, a festival that once again presents itself as one of the most qualified opportunities for discussion on the themes of digital and social innovation. Even in a year of crisis like 2020, in fact, the Festival confirmed its role as an incubator of ideas and solutions." [WMF2020]
Special Representative of the European Union for the Persian GulfFormer Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation [2020]
Luigi Di Maio
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Dario Nardella
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