An opportunity for Invitalia to meet with businesses to present startup support tools, active calls for proposals, and new development and innovation opportunities.

An exclusive networking aperitif, with music, for the innovative ecosystem: startups, investors, and VCs together for a business evening.

The event is confidential and by invitation.

The press conference of the Italian network of Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) in the Life Sciences sector. A company that provides services, innovative tools, and resources to promote a culture of technology transfer by enhancing Italian research.

The event is restricted access.

Prompt’n’Play celebrates its 2nd anniversary: experience co-designing environments with Agentic AI, using Prompt’n’Play and BrAIn while receiving real-time feedback from the algorithms. The event features two 30-seat workshops and an open space to explore a serious game already chosen by many companies for AI Adoption. A unique opportunity to collaborate with generative AI, training critical, lateral thinking and collective intelligence.

Seats are limited, subscribe now to participate!

Regional ecosystem event dedicated to innovation and research, focusing on youth entrepreneurship and deep-tech projects to promote ecological transition and social inclusion. There will be two stages and an exhibition area dedicated to startups.

An event dedicated to the discussion on the development of innovative services and ICT technological research, powered by Clust-er Innovate.

An event dedicated to exploring innovations in land, tourism, and agritech powered by Clust-er BUILD, Clust-er Tourism, and Clust-er Agrifood.

Official presentation and opening day of the 5th edition of the Aruba Digital School, scheduled for June 25th from11.30 - 13.00 am at WMF.
This 90-minute session combines training and a roundtable discussion, focusing on the evolution of AI, Google Ads, and Social Media in business.
Access is free, subject to prior registration.

The Registro .it (Cnr) presents a focus on the NIS2 directive and the future of European cybersecurity. The session, dedicated to new digital obligations and risk management for businesses and public administrations, will feature Andrea Passarella, Director and Head of Registro .it and Andrea Rigoni, Founder and Managing Partner of Altirium.

The Registro .it (Cnr) presents a focus on the evolution of AI and search, which is transforming online visibility. The session, dedicated to assessing the impact of this shift on websites and domains, will feature speaker Mirko Bruni (CEO of The Fool), who will present the initial insights of a strategic survey, exploring topics such as digital trust, "Made in Italy" and the relationship between the web and social media.

Assintel's business roadshow features data, case studies, and networking to delve deeper into artificial intelligence as a lever for competitiveness and growth in the Italian digital market.

The event is For Associates Only.

The training event, with moments of discussion and dialogue, dedicated to SMEs carried out by the Istituto Tecnico Superiore Servizi alle Enterprise.

The presentation of an innovative solution for home cultivation that integrates an advanced environmental control and growth system, optimizing lighting and parameters. "Orto Lunare" provides fresh food and cleanses the air, contributing to sustainability.

A training event dedicated to social media marketing and web marketing. Three days of training interventions and discussion with experts and creators.

An advanced training event, with national and international experts, to discover how search is evolving in the age of artificial intelligence and beyond.

Miro Italia Community Days is the event designed by Euris in partnership with Miro to inspire the future of collaborative workspaces and the AI-powered Canvas. Two sessions of about 4 hours each in a private room inside the venue, focused on sharing experiences, building new connections, and discovering together the technologies transforming collaboration and innovation.

The Reluis Consortium, AI4I, and the International Association for Artificial Intelligence in Structural Engineering are creating a thematic stage entirely dedicated to the discovery of artificial intelligence applied to civil engineering.

Komen Italia organizes the annual Race for the Cure throughout Italy to fight breast cancer. Together with the WMF, on June 25th it is organizing a 2 km metabolic walk: an alternative and unique route that winds through the attractions of the event. At the same time, anyone who wishes will be able to register directly for the Bologna stage of the Race, scheduled for September 18th to 20th.

A spectacular powered human flight, with gravity-defying performers in front of the Festival audience. A mix of adrenaline and technology not to be missed.

During the next edition of the WMF, the first European Dronesoccer Championship, the innovative drone esport, will take place exclusively: in addition to watching the competition, you will be able to experience the thrill of this innovative eSport firsthand.

During the three days of the WMF, you can enjoy the unique experience of driving a Tesla thanks to the dedicated Test Drive Area. An exclusive opportunity to test firsthand the performance and technology of electric vehicles that are revolutionizing the future of sustainable mobility. Book your slot and get ready to board!

Motor1's experiential area on electric mobility, with live talks and test drives to delve deeper into the energy transition through discussions with journalists and on-road vehicle testing.

Race4Future will animate the WMF with a rich program dedicated to sustainable mobility and the technologies of the future. For three days, the Mall will host the Automotive Show, an experiential area featuring electric vehicles, green innovations, and smart solutions.

Thanks to the site-specific immersive tunnel - designed for WMF 2025 by Aelion - you will be able to traverse an 8mt immersive environment and enjoy unique multisensory experiences.

With the Vitruvian simulator, you can enjoy unique and engaging immersive experiences thanks to the total freedom of movement at 360° which guarantees levels of coherence and fluidity that prevent motion sickness.

From Busker to BSKIN, from handball to volleyball to Country dancing, via flight simulators and driving to WMF, interactive areas await you to try traditional sports and immersive activities. In collaboration with Vero Volley, FIGH, EISI, FIPAV, and the GRD - genitori ragazzi down, In.Da.Co., Western Academy, and Aero Club pavullo associations, you can try your hand at real or virtual challenges, including movement, fun, and technology.

Music, robotics, and sustainability merge with One Love Machine, the band of robots made entirely from recycled metal materials. In a spectacular musical tech show, the robots will perform live at the WMF 2026 trade fair area, an unconventional experience, combining rhythm, technology, and creativity.

Explore the Universe inside the traveling planetarium with full-dome projections, an immersive 360-degree video system that completely surrounds the viewer. Experience the unique thrill of touching a real lunar meteorite and discover legendary artifacts: a cometary fragment and the famous Libyan desert glass. Then, put on VR headsets to step aboard the International Space Station and return to Earth to admire up close the extraordinary camouflage of dead-leaf insects!

The Italian Tech Alliance Alumni Venture Academy is bringing back its "Dinner with a Mystery Guest" to Bologna.
The surprise location will be announced via the Alumni chat group. Please reach out to the organizers for further details.

An invitation-only event for Réseau ER Members and selected Guests. An evening dedicated to celebrating personal and entrepreneurial journeys, rediscovering the role of failure as a lever for growth and transformation.

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