Mainstage

The WMF education program 2023

AI Marketing & Plenary

The AI Marketing & Plenary stage, part of the WMF's AI Global Summit event, offers talks on the application of marketing in the field of artificial intelligence and insights on AI by top Italian and international experts in the industry. 

Access to the stage is possible with Full offert.

AI for PMI

The open stage AI for PMI,  part of the WMF's AI Global Summit event, offers talks on the application of artificial intelligence for small and medium-sized businesses. 

Access to the open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.
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AI for Education

The open stage Ai for Education, part of the WMF's AI Global Summit event, offers talks on the potential of artificial intelligence in the field of education and teaching. 

Access to the open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.

AI for Work

The open stage Ai for Work, part of the WMF's AI Global Summit event, offers talks on the impact and use of artificial intelligence in the filed of work.

Access to the open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.

Start the Future

The open stage Start the Future offers keynote speeches, panels, and interviews with experts from around the world on the new trends and latest developments in the field of technology and digital innovation.

Access to the open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.

Blockchain & Crypto

The stage Blockchain & Crypto features leading experts discussing prospects, applications and limitations of the Blockchain and Bitcoin world.

Access to the stage is possible with the Full offer.

Content Creators

The open stage Content Creators is part of WMF's Creators Fest, an event for which Show Reel Media Group is the main partner. Here, the world of Content Creators comes to life with interviews, sketches, panels, talks, and meetings with the protagonists of the content creation and their communities. 

Access to the open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.
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Web 3

On the stage Web 3 experts will discuss the Web 3 paradigm and new digital services resulting from the decentralization of the Internet: Metaverse, NFT, VR, and more.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offert.

Coding

The stage Coding offers educational and vertical speeches on computer programming.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

Content Marketing

On the stage Content Marketing, industry experts offer educational speeches on new engagement techniques and strategies for creating and sharing valuable content for your community and new target audiences.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

Advertising

The Advertising stage, sponsored by SMConnect, is the perfect place to discover new trends and the best practices in digital advertising. Industry experts will provide interesting insights into the latest technologies and tools to help companies optimize their advertising campaigns and increase their ROI.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.
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Social Media Strategies

The stage Social Media Strategies, powered by SMS, features educational speeches on the strategies to be implemented to measure and optimize performance through social media.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.
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E-commerce

As part of E-commerce Festival, the stage dedicated to the main strategies for optimizing online sales: the biggest innovations in the world of digital marketing and the most interesting integrations will be presented by leading industry profiles.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.
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Tourism & Travel

As part of the Digital Tourism Festival of WMF, the stage offers educational and vertical talks on innovations in the tourism sector and digital integrations to optimise supply in an international market.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

SEO

On this stage, powered by SM CONNECT, industry experts will cover the most technical and advanced areas of SEO. Educational and vertical speeches, and case studies to deepen the tools and strategies shaping the entire digital industry.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.
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Robotics

The open stage Robotics features speeches related to the ways robotics will develop and connect with our daily life.

Access to the open stage is possible with: Full, Main and Basic offers.

Ethics, Media & Information

On this open stage, journalists, activists and experts in the field of information will address issues related to the use of media and the implications of new technologies on society. 

Access to the open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.

Future of Open Innovation & VC

The international stage where top entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate innovators discuss key success factors for startups, such as investment trends, open innovation, and local ecosystems. The event provides networking and collaboration opportunities with startups, investors, and industry experts. Join if you're a startup founder, investor, or corporate innovator!

Access to the open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.

Innovation Policies

Innovation Policies is one of the two open stages, inside the event Future of Governement, dedicated to the discussion of social, economic and cultural issues affecting national and global political agendas, with the participation of representatives of institutions, interest groups, policy makers.

Access to the open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.

Book Presentation

The open stage Book Presentation, part of the WMF's Book Fair, Interviews, is dedicated to talks, book presentations and interviews on the most important innovations in the publishing industry. Authors will discuss topics related to digital, sustainability and innovation and social impact..

L'accesso all'open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.

Work, HR & Digital Skills

On this open stage, experts, HR managers, and work consultants, both Italian and international, will discuss the latest industry news and present trends and possible future scenarios related to the world of work.

L'accesso all'open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.

Mainstage

The last edition of WMF - We Make Future, International Fair and Festival on Technological and Digital Innovation, was held at the Rimini Exhibition Center from June 15 to 17, 2023.


On the Mainstage there were Inspirational Talks, Educational Moments, Live Concerts, the final of the Startup Competition, debates and various show and entertainment events. Thanks to the contribution of great international guests, private and institutional players, artists and entertainment celebrities, the Mainstage brought together all the main themes of the Festival, giving space to future trends and digital, technological and social innovation.


Check out the Mainstage program below!

Diversity & Inclusion

On this open stage  we will reflect together with experts, scholars and activists on how to foster the growth of a more inclusive environment, breaking down structural biases and understanding, instead, the real value of diversity.

Access to the open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.

SEOZoom

The stage dedicated to SEO features experts from the SEOZoom team, who tackle various angles of the complex subject of search engine optimisation. Each talk is supported by data, practical references and tested results, to always combine the right amount of theoretical advice and operational guidance suited to each type of site and context. Thanks to this training session, therefore, participants will experience a day of study and insight into SEO. Above all they will have the opportunity to get immediately applicable hints to improve the performance of their sites.

Access to the stage is possible with Full offer.

Digital Strategy

Case studies and working models, marketing and communication: in this stage we will start from paradigms to develop successful digital strategies!

Access to the stage is possible with Full offert.

Esports & Gaming

This open stage, in partnership with LEGA ESPORT, features talks on the present and future of the gaming and eSports business.

Access to the open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.
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Google Ads

The Google Ads stage, powered by SMCONNECT, hosts educational and vertical talks to explore the potential and different applications of this tool in depth.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.
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Web Analytics

The stage dedicated to the processes of measuring, collecting and analyzing web data in order to optimize its use. Educational and vertical talks will examine new industry tools and trends for improving campaign reporting.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

Tech for Non Profit

The stage dedicated to the world of the Third Sector: non-profit organisations, institutions, volunteers and experts deliver training speeches on the latest innovations and trends aimed at promoting actions in support of a more equitable and inclusive society.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

Circular Economy

This open stage explores the circular economy's topic: from fashion to food, what can we do to respect the Planet?

Access to the open stage is possible with Full, Main and Basic offers.

Climate Change

Realised in partnership with WWF, on this open stage researchers, consultants and non-profit organisations will take turns to present the state of the art and the major implications of climate change, focusing on existing solutions and the main trends at national and global level.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.
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Legal Tech

On this open stage, Italian and international speakers will discuss the main challenges of integrating technology into legal activities to protect both product developers and consumers.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.

Startup Showcase

This open stage, powered by Grow by SAP on June 15, offers a unique showcase for startups and SMEs to exhibit their products and services in front of an audience of industry experts, entrepreneurs, investors and potential customers.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.
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Cybersecurity

On this open stage, sponsored by Cy4gate, experts address the increasingly fundamental topic of cybersecurity with educational and vertical speeches.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.
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Email Marketing

The stage, sponsored by 4DEM, deals vertically with the world of email marketing, with training speeches to guide the audience through the main elements to build an effective strategy.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.
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Brand

On this stage, Italian and international speakers will deliver training and vertical speech on the world of Brand. Consumer relations, impact on the social context, vertical platforms, communities and much more!

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

Brand & Lead Strategy

On this stage, training sessions and keynotes by industry experts are planned to deepen branding and lead generation topics.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

TikTok

This stage, in partnership with TikTok, explores the creative and technical dynamics of the platform. Training sessions, case studies and best practices will be used to develop strategies on TikTok.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.
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Politics in Tech

Politics in Tech is one of the two open stages, within the event Future of Governement, dedicated to the discussion of social, economic and cultural issues affecting national and global political agendas, with the participation of representatives of institutions, interest groups, policy makers.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.

Accessibility

Realised in partnership with RAI Accessibilità, the talks on this open stage focus on the state of the art and the next developments in the combination of technology and accessibility.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.
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Green Tech

The open stage where experts present new developments in green tech, explore existing technologies and analyse their effects on the environment and society.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.

Health Tech

In this stage the speakers will discuss with training speeches and case studies the future of healthcare. What will it achieve thanks to technological development? Which digital trends are most in vogue in recent years? What are the limits of traditional approaches?

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

AI for Government

This open stage will host speakers discussing AI for government topics, exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance government operations and services.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.

Entrepreneurship

On this open stage, sponsored by Qonto, you can be inspired by entrepreneurial success stories, the efficient and creative use of today's digital tools and visions of the future! 

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.
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Supercomputing for PMI

Supercomputing and Digital Transformation for SMEs: Opportunities offered by the EuroCC Italy Competence Center

The digital revolution is no longer reserved for the academic world or large industries, but it is also serving SMEs. This event will present real projects and examples of how small businesses have adopted innovative technologies to solve problems and be competitive. It will highlight how collaboration between the EuroCC Italy Competence Center and companies can lead to significant results in terms of innovation and growth. The EuroCC Italy Competence Center was established to support Italian companies in the immediate use of supercomputing, particularly for those who, due to small size or a lack of expert personnel, cannot afford a "traditional" HPC installation. We will also explore how the center provides support to businesses and public administration through training, consulting, and access to high-performance computing resources.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.

The event will take place on the morning of June 16th, exact times will be announced soon.
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Social Advertising

In this stage, the speakers will discuss strategies, tactics, and best practices for leveraging social media advertising and effectively engaging with the audience.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.
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Impact to Business

The open stage to discover how you can help improve the attractiveness and competitiveness of your area by designing actions with a positive impact. During the panels, you will hear the stories of those who are making a difference and have the opportunity to connect with the strategies of the most enterprising communities in the HUBitat Network, the initiative created to maximise the innovative potential of territories.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.

UX

The User Experience stage, sponsored by Conflux, offers training and vertical presentations on the latest trends and best practices in design and usability.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

UI & Design

The UI Design stage offers educational and vertical speeches, held by industry experts, on subjects related to user interface design to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces that facilitate the use of the product or service by users

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.
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Startup Stage

On this open stage, powered by IT.COM on 15 June and powered by Grow by SAP on 16 June, you will have the opportunity to listen to pitches from around 200 start-ups from the WMF (World Startup Festival) Startup Competition and ongoing scouting activities, participate in interactive Q&A sessions and make connections with entrepreneurs, investors and innovation professionals from all over the world.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.
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Sport

This open stage is the epicenter of the convergence between the world of sports and new digital technologies. Industry experts will share the latest innovations and their experiences. Discover how digital integration is revolutionizing the way we practice, follow, and experience sports.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.

Digital Journalism

On this stage, journalists and experts in the field of information will address issues related to the use of media and the implications that new technologies have within the industry.

Access to thestage is possible with a Full offer.

AI Tools

This stage will feature speakers discussing AI tools and how businesses can utilize them to improve decision-making, automate processes, and enhance overall performance.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

Platform & Services

This stage will host speakers discussing various digital platforms and services and how businesses can leverage them to achieve their goals.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

Tech for Business

This stage will host speakers discussing the latest technological advancements in various industries and how businesses can adopt them to improve operations, efficiency, and innovation.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

Digital Tools

This stage will feature speakers discussing various digital tools and technologies, such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and chatbots, and how businesses can use them to enhance customer experiences and engagement.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

E-Commerce Kit

This stage will feature speakers discussing strategies and tools to help businesses succeed in e-commerce, including tips for driving sales, optimizing user experience, and utilizing effective marketing techniques.

Access to the stage is possible with a Full offer.

Innovation Film Fest

The programme and speakers of this open stage will be announced soon: follow us on our channels and stay updated to find out the latest news on the training programme of WMF - We Make Future, International Trade Fair and Festival on Tech and Digital Innovation!

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.

Cooperative Ecosystem

The 'Cooperative Ecosystem' space features some of the different realities that make up the Italian cooperative system.

Legacoop (an organisation representing and safeguarding cooperation), Coopfond (a mutual fund for the promotion and development of cooperatives), Fondazione PICO (Digital Innovation Hub for cooperative digital transformation) and a number of cooperative enterprises from different parts of the country will present their activities and engage in dialogue with the public and visitors during the three days of "We Make Future 2023". 
Among the many meetings that will be hosted in the space dedicated to the Italian cooperative ecosystem, the National Meeting of Italian cooperative start-ups "Coopstartup" is scheduled for 16 June.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.

Masterclass

Workshops and meetings for practical purposes on topics such as AI, Advertising and Web Marketing with opportunities for face-to-face discussions with expert speakers in the mentioned fields. These two-hour courses are intended for a maximum of 25 people and it will be necessary to register to reserve your place and participation by paying an extra price over the ticket already purchased to attend WMF. 


The proceeds from the Masterclass fees will be entirely donated to the fundraising campaign for the Emilia Romagna region in response to the climate emergency.

Space Economy

Within the Spring of Space Innovation Fest the open stage Space Economy will host international speakers from the industrial, business, financial and institutional world who will discuss the challenges of space innovation, both downstream and upstream, and will present their success stories to understand and create synergies in the future of the New Space Economy!

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.
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Movie Area

Within this area you can view the short film finalists selected by the WMF Call for Short Films and other extra content. Some screenings will be screened with audio description, subtitles and LIS in clear.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.

International Startup Showcase

On this open stage you will have the opportunity to listen to international startup pitches from the WMF International Road Show and learn about the innovative ideas developed by the young people who took part in the WMF Startup Competition Young. And that's not all!

Access to the open stage is possible with the following ticket types: Full Ticket, Mainstage Ticket and Fair Ticket.

OVHcloud & Seedble Arena

Open Arena, a Planet populated by start-ups and companies, venture capitalists and innovation players who will discuss open innovation, cloud and business acceleration trends.

Access to the open stage is possible with the following offer types: Full, Main and Basic.

Creators Live

During the WMF, creators will have the opportunity to use this space - located in Hall C5 - to go live on their channels and chat with other guests. It will also be a wonderful opportunity to interact directly with the community!

B2B & Speed Meetings

Within the Exhibition Area of WMF - We Make Future, dedicated spaces will be set up for B2B meetings, informal speed meetings, job placement: all very important opportunities for networking and broadening your horizons. Below you can find the schedule of availability for the various spaces and the timing of speed meetings during the three days.

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Session for 15 june

15 june
Mainstage

Co-Hosting

Lombardo
Mangione
Sophia
Cosmano Lombardo
   
Founder&CEO Search On, WMF Chairman    
Alice Mangione
   
Comedian and Content Creator   
Robot Sophia
   
Hanson Robotics   
15 june
09:45 - 10:15
Mainstage

Electronic Set - Left Hemisphere

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Dardust -
Producer & Artist   
   
15 june
10:15 - 10:40
Mainstage

Opening Ceremony WMF 2023
   
   
15 june
10:40 - 10:50
Mainstage

Opening and Welcome to WMF 2023

The WMF, as a platform for making the Future, has the mission of connecting personalities and projects that can provide a concrete impact in creating a better, shared and sustainable tomorrow. Cosmano Lombardo, CEO and Chairman, introduces the three-day WMF 2023 and its themes.
Lombardo
Cosmano Lombardo
Founder&CEO Search On, WMF Chairman   
   
15 june
10:50 - 11:20
Mainstage

The Digitalization of Society: Trends and Challenges

In the first two decades of the 21st Century the process of digitization of all human activities has accelerated. Two major technological breakthroughs spearhead the changes: 5G network connectivity (with 6G already in the experimental stage) and the coming of age of Artificial Intelligence that allows for increasingly autonomous machines with decision making capacity supported by distributed Big Data. Social practices, organizations and institutions are in flux. We do not know which will be the precise impacts of these developments, but we know the current trends and the issues they raise. The lecture will examine these trends and elaborate on the challenges they present in the organization of work, in communication, in political disinformation, in the autonomy of social movements, in education, and in warfare. The results of multidimensional and technological change are not predetermined. They will ultimately depend on policies and strategies that this lecture will discuss.
 Castells
Manuel Castells
   
Chair Professor Communication Technology and Society, Univ. Southern California   
15 june
11:20 - 11:30
Mainstage

Legality and fighting Mafia

The fight against the Mafias is experiencing a new era, which goes beyond the traditional fight at the ground level and takes on the new challenges brought by digital technologies. Two different ways of fighting for the freedom of thousands of people for too long oppressed by fear.
Lombardo
Giuseppe Lombardo
   
Deputy prosecutor at the Reggio Calabria Anti-Mafia Prosecutor's Office   
15 june
11:30 - 11:35
Mainstage

WMF Award Cybersecurity and Data Protection to Ivano Gabrielli

The efforts of the Postal Police are central to the fight against cybercrime and data protection; the new organization, both central and peripheral of the Postal Police's Cyber Security Operations Centers COSC, has underscored the leading role of the Postal Police in what concerns national security.
Gabrielli
Ivano Gabrielli
   
Head of Postal Police   
15 june
11:35 - 11:40
Mainstage

Alixa Live Sketch

Alice Mangione irreverently portrays the interaction between humans and AI, bringing a particular version of the world-famous voice assistant onto the Mainstage.
Mangione
Alice Mangione
   
Comedian and Content Creator   
15 june
11:40 - 11:50
Mainstage

Tech Transfer: the role of supercomputing in innovation

The transfer of expertise from the world of academic research to the world of industrial research is a fundamental component of our society's progress. In recent years, this relationship has grown in parallel with the spread of technology in all areas of our lives, paving the way for new and increasingly effective forms of collaboration and increasingly involving small and medium-sized enterprises as well. Cineca supports this path toward digitization and today, with the European Leonardo supercomputer, the fourth most powerful in the world, recently installed at the Tecnopolo in Bologna, reinforces its commitment to the transfer of enabling skills toward society. We talk about this with Cineca President Francesco Ubertini.
Ubertini
Francesco Ubertini
President and Professor   
Cineca and University of Bologna   
15 june
11:50 - 12:00
Mainstage

Podcast communication language in investigative journalism

Pablo Trincia, a major voice of Italian investigative journalism, was the first to bring the serial podcast to Italy in 2017. With Veleno, a serial investigation on the case of the devils of the Modena lowlands, he transformed the podcast market, becoming one of the most followed and imitated podcasters on the Italian scene.
Trincia
Pablo Trincia
   
Journalist and Podcaster   
15 june
12:00 - 12:10
Mainstage

Data that heal

From genomics to imaging, from biomedical analyses to the ability to predict a patient's response to a particular treatment. If used well, AI can turbocharge researchers and doctors in finding answers to common diseases.
Buffa
Francesca Buffa
   
Full Professor of Computer Sciences and Computational Biology - Bocconi University   
15 june
12:10 - 12:20
Mainstage

Tech in War

The daily lives of the Ukrainian population is marked by war and bombs. However, in this terrible context, one of Europe's most vibrant and active technology sectors thrives, fighting for freedom. For a technology that destroys there is always one that builds the foundation for a free and democratic future. A technology that unites people into one big global family with the noble purpose of growing together by fighting misinformation and propaganda.
Malitskaya
Elena Malitskaya
   
CEO of ISE Corporate Accelerator   
15 june
12:20 - 12:30
Mainstage

Paolo Cevoli on Stage!

Paolo Cevoli talks about Emilia Romagna on the Mainstage.
Cevoli
Paolo Cevoli
   
Comedian   
15 june
14:30 - 14:35
Mainstage

Opening Session 2
   
   
15 june
Mainstage

Live Drawing

Takoua narrates WMF 2023 by live drawing.
Ben Mohamed
Takoua Ben Mohamed
   
Graphic journalist and Author   
15 june
14:35 - 14:45
Mainstage

Let's go live!

Camihawke is one of the most recognized and influential content creators on the Italian scene, who has best combined her web persona with that of other media.From radio to TV, passing through publishing and podcasts, thanks to her next adventure in theater Camilla will test herself in the live dimension, bringing her content in direct contact with her community for the first time.Camilla will tell a preview at WMF about this important moment in her artistic journey.
Camihawke
   
Content Creator   
15 june
14:45 - 14:55
Mainstage

Pro-player vs. content creator: gaming through social media

What is the role of gaming on social? Showcase for the world's most famous pro-players, just an entertainment tool for specific platforms or a gateway to 360° content creation? A dynamic and slightly irreverent interview to discover Giorgio and his journey from pro-player to content creator: a hard and long journey, which, however, allowed him to create a large digital family made of friends before than fans.
Pow3r
   
Content Creator   
15 june
14:55 - 15:05
Mainstage

The impact of AI and digital tech in the labor market

The job market in the past few years has been completely transformed by the rise of digital jobs. What are the outlooks for a market that, as of today, lacks guarantees and clear rules? Cosmano Lombardo talks with Pierpaolo Bombardieri, General Secretary of UIL, about the path toward a smarter, worker-friendly job market.
Bombardieri
Pierpaolo Bombardieri
UIL   
General Secretary   
15 june
15:05 - 15:10
Mainstage

WMF Award Brand Marketing Campaign to Netsons

Aiming to spread its brand nationwide, Netsons revised the rules of influencer marketing, involving Rocco Siffredi, the historical face of broadcast media and giving him a new guise: that of the NERD, far from the logic of digital and new technologies; Netsons accepted a great challenge and found a new key to effectively tell about its services and activities with a language that is also ironic and engaging.
Netsons
   
   
15 june
15:10 - 15:20
Mainstage

Human-centric approach to Artificial Intelligence

AI has become a major topic of public debate in the past few months. However, questions are often raised about the correct approach to this groundbreaking technology. Gianluca Misuraca tells on the WMF 2023 Mainstage the path to a human-centric approach to AI that involves public-private collaboration to build a better future together.
Misuraca
Gianluca Misuraca
   
Founder of Inspiring Future   
15 june
15:20 - 15:30
Mainstage

WMF AI for Culture Heritage & Human Rights Award to Clelia Piperno

Clelia Piperno has always been committed to the study of cultural heritage and historical developments that enable us today to combat all forms of racism, anti-Semitism, and denialism. The project Talmud, Technology for a New Idea of Global Citizenship is an expression of how Clelia Piperno has decided to match the power and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence to the field of cultural heritage and the studies that can be derived from it.
Piperno
Clelia Piperno
   
CEO at Babylonian Talmud Translation Project   
15 june
15:30 - 15:35
Mainstage

Lercio News on the Mainstage!

Andrea Sesta and Augusto Rasori bring on the WMF 2023 Mainstage all the irreverence and humor of Lercio News, with a masterful mix of factual news and satire.
Lercio.it
   
   
15 june
15:35 - 15:45
Mainstage

Artificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know

Advances in AI are about to change the way we work and live. Soon you will converse with machines as easily as with your neighbor; computers will create first drafts of documents and graphics; and programs will act as your agent in dealing with governments, companies, and coworkers. These innovations will accelerate progress in art, science, and human knowledge, but they will also bring new risks and dangers. How well we manage this tremendous gift will be the defining challenge of our times.
 Kaplan
Jerry Kaplan
   
Scientist, AI Expert, Silicon Valley Pioneer & Tablet Inventor   
15 june
15:45 - 15:55
Mainstage

How robotics can help children diagnosed with autism

Robotics can bring great benefits to our society: from industry to service robotics; and now also in cognitive rehabilitation. iCub, a humanoid robot of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, is used in a rehabilitation center where it carries out robot-assisted training of social skills for children diagnosed with autism.
Wykowska
Agnieszka Wykowska
   
Coordinator of “Social Cognition in Human-Robot Interaction” at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia   
15 june
15:55 - 16:05
Mainstage

Human Emulation AI and Robots for AGI and Machine Sentience via Humanlike Embodiment and the Integrative Humanities

Studying the human organism allows AI and Robotics designers to draw inspiration from nature at many levels and in many regards, in principles and function, for engineering new materials, mechanisms, and algorithms, and efforts to create AI and robots as self-regulating artificial lifeforms. Here the presenter describes a novel embodied AI framework using a human-inspired AI cognitive system with robotic hardware embodiment, including naturalistic humanlike face, hands and arms, locomotion, and an extensive software suite including diverse AI algorithms, computer animation tools, and application authoring tools, for exploring humanlike cognition as a holistic, embodied phenomenon. 
Hanson
David Hanson
   
Founder & CEO at Hanson Robotics   
15 june
19:10 - 19:15
Mainstage

Opening Session 3
   
   
15 june
19:15 - 19:20
Mainstage

WMF International Roadshow
   
   
15 june
19:20 - 19:30
Mainstage

Albania for innovation: the attraction plan for startups, innovative companies and tech transfer projects

When innovation is not a option, but the only way for an entire country to flourish and solve its problems, then the best solutions are born. This is the case in Albania, which, after suffering the deep economic and social damage of the collapse of the communist system, is now opening up to the global digital job and startup industry, becoming one of the world's leading future-making hubs.
Bilali
Edona Bilali
   
Albanian Minister of State for the Protection of Entrepreneurship   
15 june
19:30 - 19:35
Mainstage

WMF Award Digital Transformation to Res Freedata

RES Freedata is a Digital & Consulting Agency that deals with the conception and development of Digital and Social Media Marketing strategies. It receives the award for the digital transformation project proposed and implemented at IPI, a company operating in the real estate buying and selling sector; the campaign and strategy involved not only IPI's marketing sector but also generated innovative solutions for the real estate sector.
Free Data
Res Free Data
   
   
15 june
19:35 - 19:45
Mainstage

EBRD Star Venture – supporting high potential tech-startups in emerging markets

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a multilateral development bank, with the main mission to help businesses and economies thrive through financial investments, business services and involvement in high-level policy reform, promoting entrepreneurship and resilience. The EBRD operates in 38 countries of operation, helping them to transition to market economies through investing around €10billion a year. The EBRD has extended its focus through the Star Venture Programme with the aim to identify high-potential start-ups and to mobilize globally sourced expertise to help these young firms scale up rapidly. Currently, the programme operates in 22 countries across the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED), the Western Balkans region, Eastern and Central Europe, and Central Asia.
Tonic
Dejan Tonic
   
EBRD Star Venture Western Balkan Programme Coordinator   
15 june
19:45 - 19:55
Mainstage

How to harness the power of artificial intelligence to scale your business: a VC perspective

AI is reshaping the VC market and the startup ecosystem too. How? AI is crucial to be capital efficient and more attractive, but it’s essential to be aware of how to exploit it combining technology and human capital. What are VCs looking for? Let's discover it on the WMF 2023 Mainstage.
Oppedisano
Abbott
Sigal
Barrica
Cracolici
Giuseppe Oppedisano
Head of Innovation    
Search On Media Group   
Jeff Abbott
   
Founder & Partner Blitzscaling Ventures   
Mike Sigal
   
Venture Partner GPO   
Andrea Barrica
   
Mahway Investor Partner   
Francesco Cracolici
   
Venture Partner at Crossfund & EBRD    
15 june
19:55 - 20:05
Mainstage

Communication innovation in Rai public service: from accessibility to inclusion

Rai has always been very attentive to the inclusion of people with sensory disabilities. The Public Service as an example of a social and cultural innovation that enters the homes of millions of Italians every day thanks to the great commitment of Rai Pubblica Utilità. Thanks to the partnership between WMF and Rai Public Utility, the WMF Mainstage is interpreted in LIS.
Sangiovanni
Giuseppe Sangiovanni
   
Director of Rai Pubblica Utilità   
15 june
20:05 - 20:20
Mainstage

Comedy and legality

How social and civic responsibility enters into comic entertainment both upfront, that is, explicitly in some lyrics and video projects, and reflectively with stories of legality and civic engagement that impact an artist's intimate life experience.
Di Cara
Sansoni
Rubino
Lipari
Tiziano Di Cara
   
Entrepreneur   
I Sansoni
   
Comedians & Content Creators   
Alessio Rubino
   
Content Creator   
Roberto Lipari
   
Comedian & Showman   
15 june
20:20 - 20:28
Mainstage

Creator Economy: a mature industry

The growing popularity of social media during the 2010s brought about a major revolution in the entertainment landscape and the enjoyment of content. Today, after fifteen years, the Creator Economy is a solid industry, bringing with it new professionalism and also a new way of communicating. Luca Leoni, CEO of digital media company Show Reel Media Group, talks about how this market works today.
Leoni
Luca Leoni
   
CEO Show Reel Media Group   
15 june
20:28 - 20:30
Mainstage

WMF Award Creator Economy to Show Reel Media Group

The Creator Economy is an increasingly mature industry that accounts for a large part of the digital market; Show Reel Media Group is a partner of the WMF and receives the award for its commitment to supporting, enriching and fostering the conscious and ethical development of this sector, through the work a factory of talents engaged in communication and social engagement projects, as well as through its determined commitment to identifying, for this market, an institutional recognition and a stable framework.
Show Reel Media Group
   
   
15 june
20:30 - 22:00
Mainstage

Live Concert

D'Amico
Dargen D'Amico
   
Rapper, song writer & producer   

Session for 16 june

16 june
Mainstage

Co-Hosting

Lombardo
Leotta
Sansoni
Cosmano Lombardo
   
Founder&CEO Search On, WMF Chairman    
Diletta Leotta
   
   
I Sansoni
   
Content Creators and Co-Host   
16 june
11:00 - 11:05
Mainstage

Opening Session 1
   
   
16 june
11:05 - 11:30
Mainstage

Live Dj Set

Samuel
   
Singer & song writer   
16 june
11:30 - 11:40
Mainstage

Influencer marketing and new strategies through the Creator Economy

A collaboration between Luca Gervasi, one of the most beloved content creators of the moment, and Monge, a major Italian petfood brand. Luciano Fassa, Monge General Director, and Lucia Lusetti, Marketing Manager, tell on the Mainstage the match between Creator Economy and petfood, as a trigger to develop new marketing strategies and expand brand awareness via social media.
Gervasi
Monge
   
   
Luca Gervasi
Content Creator   
   
16 june
11:40 - 11:50
Mainstage

Project management for innovation

In an ever-changing world, the constant common denominator of any innovation is proper and effective project management. ISIPM has always been the point of reference for Italian project management professionals. A clear, precise and transversal methodology that accompanies and supports any form of technological and social innovation.
Trasarti
Graziano Trasarti
   
President of ISIPM   
16 june
11:50 - 11:55
Mainstage

WMF Award Social Commitment to Flooded Cooperatives of Romagna.

Legacoop, an association representing Italian cooperatives, in continuity with the goals and mission that animate its work, is awarding the prize to the farm laborer cooperatives in the Ravenna area (CAB Terra - Ravenna; CAB Massari - Conselice; CAB Bagnacavallo and Faenza - Bagnacavallo and Faenza; Agrisfera - Ravenna; CAB Campiano - Ravenna; CAB Fusignano - Fusignano; CAB Comprensorio Cervese - Cervia) for the act of generosity shown in having their fields flooded to save Ravenna and the surrounding area from the flood emergency that occurred in May 2023.
Legacoop
   
   
16 june
11:55 - 12:40
Mainstage

Guest of Honor

Sir Tim Berners-Lee discusses the evolution of the web, highlighting the impact of generative AI and discussing how the society should responsible use technology. Talking with our CEO and Chairman Cosmano Lombardo, Sir Tim Berners-Lee will share the inspiring story of his journey as the inventor of the World Wide Web. He will discuss his vision and the challenges he faced during his career.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
   
Inventor of the World Wide Web   
16 june
12:40 - 12:50
Mainstage

Policies to guide Artificial Intelligence

Innovation runs fast and scares, especially when it affects very sensitive aspects as it does with AI. What is the role of the policy maker? Not to curb it, but to help society give itself rules to co-exist democratically with technology. Anna Ascani, Vice-President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, tells about the commitment of Italian and European institutions in the direction of strong investments in training to understand and make the best use of these technologies.
Ascani
Anna Ascani
   
Vice-President Chamber of Deputies   
16 june
12:50 - 13:00
Mainstage

Decoding the future of AI and Digital Experiences

In a world that is rapidly transforming through technological advancements, we need to look beyond the present and embrace the possibilities of the future. Let’s challenge conventional thinking as we envision a future where AI collaborates seamlessly with humans, transforming industries and empowering humanity to achieve more. Microsoft and Open AI are at the forefront of shaping a better, more inclusive future with new digital experiences.
Orsino
Monica Orsino
   
Sn Learning and Development Consultant - Microsoft   
16 june
13:00 - 13:10
Mainstage

The future of Made in Italy: sustainability, digitalization and advanced technologies

Innovation and excellence is a combination that is becoming increasingly common in the Italian market, particularly through the efforts of the Italian Agency for Foreign Trade (ICE). Startups, SMEs and large companies that share a common feature, excellence and the will to innovate, which, thanks to the support of institutions, bring the quality and know-how of Italian companies all over the world.
Forte
Maurizio Forte
Managing Director Export Promotion Department    
Italian Trade Agency   
16 june
13:10 - 13:20
Mainstage

Join Latvia on its way to becoming an international innovation hub

The new economic planning period from 2021 to 2027 in Latvia is focused on supporting innovation in high value-added industries through a strategy known as smart re-industrialization. This strategy serves as the foundation for research, development, and innovation involving various stakeholders from the public, academic, and private sectors.The strategy identifies five high value-added industries: Bioeconomy, Biomed and Biotech, Smart materials, Engineering, Smart energy and mobility, and Information and Communication Technologies. In the coming years, there will be increased concentration of innovation and science within these industries, accompanied by efforts to boost human capital and establish more technology transfer and export support mechanisms.Attracting foreign direct investments to these industries is a top priority, facilitated by initiatives such as the Green Channel. The government, in collaboration with partners, is working to make Latvia an attractive location for entrepreneurship, research, idea development, testing, and global market entry, in order to maintain a highly competitive innovation environment.Significant efforts have been made to accelerate the development of the local startup ecosystem, and recently, there has been a growing focus on the role of state-owned enterprises in the overall innovation ecosystem. Latvia aims to join international research hubs like the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN). Additionally, Latvia seeks to become a proactive launchpad for innovation in DeepTech, 5G, and Precision Medicine, playing a crucial role in transforming the country into a globally recognized hub for knowledge and solution development.
Āboltiņa
Solvita Āboltiņa
   
Ambassador of Latvia in Italy   
16 june
15:20 - 15:25
Mainstage

Opening Session 2
   
   
16 june
15:25 - 15:45
Mainstage

Live Performance

N.A.I.P.
   
   
16 june
15:45 - 15:55
Mainstage

Can Generative AI Unlock New Answers Towards the Innovation + Sustainability Debate?

We asked ChatGPT to help solve for some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges through the use of technology and innovation  – from Carbon and GHG Emissions, Circular Economy, Biodiversity, Access to Energy, Pollution and Waste Management, Geopolitical Upheaval, and more.  What were the answers, and how effective might they be?  Can AI really save us from the looming possible catastrophes on the horizon?  We’ll review the ‘wisdom’ from the world’s most popular and leading AI engine and see how practical and human-centric the responses are, and what perhaps they should and could be if we can source the answers from successful human collective intelligence AND viable engagement.
Nakazawa
Rika Nakazawa
   
Global Vice President, New Ventures & Innovation and Head of Sustainability, Americas NTT   
16 june
15:55 - 16:00
Mainstage

WMF Award Women's Empowerment to SACE

For the second year in a row, SACE withdraws on the WMF stage the award intended for the training and support project for female entrepreneurship "Women in Export - Objective South." A project promoted in partnership with Microsoft, UPS and the Federico II University of Naples, which consists of a free specialized training course designed with the aim of enhancing the female intellectual capital of southern companies by strengthening their technical-managerial skills. The theme of women's empowerment is a pillar of SACE's training offerings, and one year after the launch of its community, it has decided to promote a new training initiative aimed at strengthening the female managerial endowment of Southern companies through the strengthening of technical-managerial skills in the areas of sustainable innovation, internationalization and business leadership.
SACE
   
   
16 june
16:00 - 16:10
Mainstage

Supercomputing, AI and Quantum Computing shaping the future

Supercomputing, AI, quantum computers will be key technologies for the near future. That is why, in 2022, Italy has invested under the PNRR on the creation of the National Research Center in High Performance Computing, Big Data and Quantum Computing, which will enable the country to collaborate and compete at the highest level in Europe and the world.Among the challenges for the near future, in addition to the processing of increasingly large masses of data, is to imagine future scenarios for complex systems such as climate or smart cities.
Bettoni
Diego Bettoni
   
INFN vice president and executive board member   
16 june
16:10 - 16:20
Mainstage

Responsible AI

Generative AI is definitely among the hot topics of 2023, having captured the worldwide attention of experts and non-experts and becoming public knowledge. It is a topic that both fascinates and raises questions about the applications of these paradigms. In this talk we will explore how the latest advances in AI can produce results for the common good if used responsibly and ethically.
Riviera
Walter Riviera
   
AI Technical Lead EMEA at INTEL   
16 june
16:20 - 16:25
Mainstage

Innovation in the Fencing World

Margherita Granbassi tells on the WMF Mainstage about Federscherma's commitment to innovation and inclusion in sport through the Milan 2023 World Championships.
Granbassi
Margherita Granbassi
   
Federazione Italiana Scherma   
16 june
16:25 - 16:55
Mainstage

Startup Competition - The Final

The 6 Startup Competition finalists will compete on stage: Functional, Yalla, Wallife, CYRKL, PlanetWatch e FLYV. 3-minute pitches to wow the judges and win the grand final prize.
The Final of the largest International Startup Competition
   
   
16 june
16:55 - 17:10
Mainstage

Innovation Diplomacy: Driving Global Progress

Innovation is a collective process that relies, at least in part, on sharing information and know-how internationally. In this context, the development of innovation diplomacy, of which Sweden and Algeria are two key players, is crucial. International cooperation to make the future together.
Björklund
Touahria
Jan Björklund
   
Ambassador of Sweden in Italy   
Abdelkrim Touahria
   
Ambassador of Algeria in Italy   
16 june
17:10 - 17:15
Mainstage

VC Secrets that Entrepreneurs Need to Know (But Investors Won't Share)

What makes a VC invest in one startup over another? Bill Reichert, Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures, shares on the WMF Mainstage how to target a VC's heart and win them over using the "Getting to WOW!" technique.
Reichert
Bill Reichert
   
Entrepreneur & Venture Capitalist, Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures   
16 june
17:15 - 17:20
Mainstage

Bill Reichert, Giuseppe Oppedisano and Marco Quadrella award the WMF Startup Competition winners.
Startup Competition Award Ceremony
   
   
16 june
18:10 - 18:15
Mainstage

Opening Session 3
   
   
16 june
18:15 - 18:20
Mainstage

The characters of Fabio Celenza on Stage!

Fabio Celenza brings the art of dubbing on the WMF Mainstage with that dash of satire and irony that distinguishes him.
Celenza
Fabio Celenza
   
Actor and Youtuber   
16 june
18:20 - 18:30
Mainstage

Cosmano Lombardo chats with Diletta Leotta

Diletta Leotta chats with Cosmano Lombardo about her journey in show business and her new projects.
Leotta
Lombardo
Diletta Leotta
   
   
Cosmano Lombardo
Founder&CEO Search On, WMF Chairman   
   
16 june
18:30 - 18:40
Mainstage

Artificial Intelligence, Data protection and Copyright

Nowadays we hear about Artificial Intelligence all the time, but we don't always understand exactly what it is about. Stefano Quintarelli, entrepreneur and inventor of the SPID digital identity, helps us enter the world of AI in a simple and straightforward way to understand its power and risks.
Quintarelli
Stefano Quintarelli
   
Entrepreneur and SPID Inventor   
16 june
18:40 - 18:50
Mainstage

Living Planet Report, why we need a Nature Positive world

Today we face the twin emergencies of human-induced climate change and biodiversity loss, which are closely linked and threaten the well-being of current and future generations. Because our future is highly dependent on biodiversity and a stable climate, it is critical to understand how the decline of nature and climate change are linked.
Prampolini
Alessandra Prampolini
   
General Director WWF Italy   
16 june
18:50 - 19:00
Mainstage

Technology and safety: the innovative project of Alfred24

E-commerce has radically changed the lives of millions of people, with the opportunity to buy goods from all over the world and receive them at home within a few days. However, delivery logistics have often been the target of debate over issues related to sustainability and working conditions. Here lies the project of Alfred 24, whose network of smart lockers has revolutionized the world of delivery and e-commerce by ensuring safety and sustainability.
Secci
Christian Secci
   
Cofounder & CEO at Alfred 24   
16 june
19:00 - 19:10
Mainstage

Invisible Men, Visible Change

Tey Elrjula shares his inspiring journey from refugee to crypto evangelism. He illustrates with recent and real examples how Bitcoin's borderless nature is empowering communities to shape a future without boundaries, blending personal experience and transformative vision for a Bitcoin-powered world.
ElRjula
Tey ElRjula
   
Co-Founder FLUUS.com    
16 june
19:10 - 19:15
Mainstage

WMF Award Sustainability and Social Impact to Aworld

AWorld is the official platform supporting ACTNOW, the United Nations campaign for individual action on climate change and sustainability. This year Aworld and WMF have collaborated and launched a challenge to generate a positive and sustainable impact by partnering with Treedom to create a forest. Aworld receives the award for its commitment to sustainability.
Aworld
   
   
16 june
19:15 - 19:25
Mainstage

Digital Fabrication for Humanity

The world population has recently exceeded 8 billion people, and the housing issue is one of the major problems of contemporary society. This was the origin of Wasp's vision, which, starting from the dream of ensuring housing for all as a birthright and observing nature, developed a new sustainable construction system through 3D printing.
Moretti
Massimo Moretti
   
President of WASP   
16 june
19:25 - 19:35
Mainstage

Re-imagine human flight

What are the limits of human aviation? What if human could fly? Gravity Industries designs, builds and flies Jet Suits, pioneering a new era of human flight. There aim is to inspire people to dare and answer to this question, reshaping the future of humanity.  
Rogers
Sam Rogers
   
Lead Designer and Test Pilot - Gravity Industries   

Session for 17 june

17 june
Mainstage

Co-Hosting

Lombardo
Surace
Barriales
Cosmano Lombardo
   
Founder&CEO Search On, WMF Chairman    
Casa Surace
   
   
Laura Barriales
   
   
17 june
11:30 - 11:35
Mainstage

Opening Session 1
   
   
17 june
11:35 - 11:45
Mainstage

Sand Art Live Performance

Abelardo
Erica Abelardo
   
Sand Artist   
17 june
11:45 - 11:55
Mainstage

Acting Deputy Head of Office and Inequality and Tax Policy Advisor at the Oxfam EU office

We are living through an unprecedented moment of multiple crises. While ordinary people are struggling with the rising cost of living, the very richest have become dramatically richer and corporate profits have hit record highs, driving an explosion of inequality. Taxation plays an important role.  Decades of tax cuts for the richest and corporations have fuelled different kinds of inequalities and concentrated power in few hands, with the poorest people in many countries paying higher tax rates than billionaires. It should not be this way. In recent history, taxation of the richest was far higher and taxing the rich and making billionaires pay their fair share is becoming hugely popular. A fairer taxation and more equal world are possible.
Putaturo
Chiara Putaturo
   
EU Inequality and Tax Policy Advisor - Oxfam   
17 june
11:55 - 12:05
Mainstage

Earth seen from Space

Humans have always been fascinated by Space as an often unreachable limit. However, efforts to learn about it and exploit its potential have increased in recent decades, particularly with the advent of the Internet and satellites. One of the major players in these projects is the European Space Agency (ESA), which is working on integrating AI into space exploration to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics that rule the universe and make human activity increasingly sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Mathieu
Pierre-Philippe Mathieu
   
Φ-lab Explore Office at ESA - European Space Agency   
17 june
12:05 - 12:10
Mainstage

Drone Live Show

Brainwaves
   
   
17 june
12:10 - 12:20
Mainstage

Artificial Intelligence and Privacy

Artificial Intelligence learns from a huge amount of data, often also very personal. Its learning mechanism has generated concern in various international privacy guarantors and first and foremost in the Italian one, leading to the temporary ban of ChatGPT and Open AI in the last few months. Here arises the role of the policy maker who is not aiming to stop the progress, but to turn it into real innovation by amplifying the collective welfare.
Scorza
Guido Scorza
Member   
Italian Data Protection Authority   
17 june
12:20 - 12:30
Mainstage

Open innovation during war times

Innovating under the bombs? It can be done. Despite the war, the Ukrainian people are still developing a very strong technology sector, both civilian and military, that stands alongside an equally strong open innovation ecosystem. What is the secret? Courage, the tenacity to act despite fear and to collaborate for a free future.
Petrova
Anna Petrova
   
Founder Startup Ukraine   
17 june
12:30 - 12:50
Mainstage

Scaleup for Future

Eggtronic, Nect and Unobravo share their experiences on the WMF 2023 Mainstage. Three great international scaleups that have conquered the market in just a few years with their innovative ideas in the technological and social fields.
Spinella
De Stefano
Bennet Jürgens
Igor Spinella
   
CEO Eggtronic   
Danila De Stefano
   
CEO & Founder Unobravo   
Benny Bennet Jürgens
   
CEO Nect GmbH   
17 june
12:50 - 12:55
Mainstage

WMF Award Multimedia Campaign for Talent Acquisition to Tempocasa

Thanks to new digital lead acquisition channels, Tempocasa managed to bring to life an innovative campaign to identify talent and new resources to integrate into its work team, giving space to the younger generation. With the collaboration of Fantacalcio.it, the campaign declined in a multimedia way and allowed Tempocasa to amplify its innovative recruitment strategy.
Tempocasa
   
   
17 june
12:55 - 13:15
Mainstage

Does the future belong to the new media? Challenges for information between new generations and innovation.

In the last few years, a number of digital native media have arisen, managing to engage the younger generation very effectively, but not only. What will be the future of mainstream media in this context? How will they keep up with innovation and engage tomorrow's audiences? Let's take stock together with some of the most influential protagonists of this revolution, to understand together how the information and publishing landscape in Italy is evolving.
Goretti
Milano
Cancellato
Viganò
Arrighini
Balbi
Fiamma Goretti
   
Head of Italian Campaigns and Communication of Change.org   
Francesca Milano
   
Head of Chora News   
Francesco Cancellato
   
Head of Fanpage.it   
Livia Viganò
   
COO e co-founder, Factanza.   
Bianca Arrighini
   
CEO e co-founder, Factanza.   
Alessio Balbi
   
Head of Content Hub GEDI   
17 june
13:15 - 13:25
Mainstage

Sound branding: innovating with sound

Luzzana
Chiara Luzzana
   
Sound Designer   
17 june
16:30 - 16:35
Mainstage

Opening Session 2
   
   
17 june
16:35 - 16:50
Mainstage

Live Performance

Lucariello
   
Rapper   
17 june
16:50 - 16:55
Mainstage

Smart Cities and innovation for the territory

Digital twins can be a formidable tool for emergency management in a big city. Massimo Bugani, Councillor for Innovation of the Municipality of Bologna, describes the Invento project, the first step toward a Smart Cities ecosystem to guarantee citizens innovative services and solutions.
Bugani
Massimo Bugani
   
Councilor for the Digital Agenda - Metropolitan City of Bologna    
17 june
16:55 - 17:15
Mainstage

The global fight against mafias

In the era of digital technologies, Mafia and investigative protocols are evolving very rapidly. Mafias are exploiting social media and cryptocurrencies to create an online drug market, while Italian organized crime differs markedly from other international organizations. At the same time, law enforcement agencies are developing new investigative protocols to combat the new digital face of the Mafias through big data analysis, AI, and the development of more advanced hacking programs that block the activities of the Mafias.
Gratteri
Nicaso
Altiero
Nicola Gratteri
   
Chief Prosecutor of Catanzaro   
Antonio Nicaso
Author and Mafia Expert   
   
Nicola Altiero
   
Vice director for operations DIA   
17 june
17:15 - 17:25
Mainstage

The importance of remembrance: the heritage of Peppino and Felicia Impastato in the fight against Mafia

Remembrance is a powerful weapon in the fight against Mafia. A weapon that does not bring death and destruction like those of massacres and murders, but change. The memory of Mafia victims becomes the trigger to nurture their heritage and make sure that they did not die vainly. The Felicia and Peppino Impastato Memorial House has been for years a landmark for hundreds of people who fight every day, an engine for the rebirth of areas for too long oppressed by fear.
Impastato
Luisa Impastato
   
President of Casa Memoria Felicia e Peppino Impastato   
17 june
17:25 - 17:35
Mainstage

Generative AI: Myths, Rituals and Reality

ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Lensa AI, just to name a few, have sparked debates, expectations, and fears about their potential impact on the world of marketing. In just five days, ChatGPT was used by one million users, while it took Netflix three and a half years to reach the same number of users. At the beginning of the year, searches for generative AI surpassed those for the release of Taylor Swift's new album.AI intrigues and attracts us, but it also scares us to the point where we suspend rational evaluation. For some, it can even become a syndrome of “fear of an invisible threat”.But what are the possibilities and limitations offered by these tools? How can they help us save time and become more productive? How do we avoid their “hallucinations”? When is it better to rely on human intelligence and creativity instead?
Giani
Luisella Giani
   
EMEA Head of Commercial Industries - Oracle   
17 june
17:35 - 17:45
Mainstage

What is going on with AI…?

The AI Index is one of the most widely read and comprehensive annual reports on trends in artificial intelligence (AI). The AI Index is produced by a diverse team of world-leading AI thought leaders and covers AI trends in technical performance, policy, the economy, research and development, ethics as well as public opinion. This presentation provides a high-level overview of the 2023 AI Index, the most recent edition of the report. Learn everything you need to know about new AI technologies like ChatGPT from the very same report that informs leading policymakers, researchers and industry professionals. 
Maslej
Nestor Maslej
   
Research Manager Human-centered AI, Stanford University   
17 june
17:45 - 17:50
Mainstage

Agency life

The world of digital agencies, creatives and zero budget in a sketch that will make you want to schedule a call to talk about it among yourselves ASAP.
Fumo
Giorgia Fumo
   
Stand-up Comedienne & Digital Strategist   
17 june
17:50 - 18:00
Mainstage

Gen Z & Tik Tok: the new generations in the digital world

Roccotnl and LolloBarollo will share their experience as content creators born in the TikTok generation: how has their experience as content creators changed from the past? And how is this platform affecting their enjoyment of it?
LolloBarollo
   
Content Creator   
Roccotnl
   
Content Creator   
17 june
18:00 - 18:15
Mainstage

Youtuber profession: the evolutions and trends of the platform

Alessandro Masala, founder of Breaking Italy, converses with Favij and Jakidale about the evolution of digital platforms and the profession of content creator. A journey that led them to create great cross-media projects that walk with the daily lives of thousands of people both online and offline.
Masala
Alessandro Masala
   
Content Creator & Founder at Breaking Italy   
Favij
   
Content Creator   
Jakidale
   
YouTuber / Content Creator   
17 june
18:15 - 18:25
Mainstage

Closing Ceremony WMF 2024