Data Valley

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AI for Future

The AI for Future stage, part of the WMF's AI Global Summit event and sponsored by Globant, will offer talks on the application and future of artificial intelligence by leading Italian and international experts in the field. 
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Innovation Showcase

This stage, powered by SAP on the 13th of June, showcases products and services presented by startups, SMEs, and companies offering innovative solutions to corporate needs and, generally, the market.

Google Innovations

The stage presents the latest trends and innovations in the Google ecosystem. Featuring international speakers and experts in the field, we will explore the dynamics of YouTube, Analytics, Performance Max, and GitHub/Scripts to harness the full potential of Google platforms for your digital success.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Future of Open Innovation & VC

Embark on a journey to explore the characteristics of a global community of innovators committed to co-designing inclusive prosperity and a better future. Through immersion in diverse ecosystems and approaches, participants will gain valuable insights into the dynamics of open innovation and collaboration on a global scale. Together, we will cultivate a community of changemakers dedicated to shaping a more equitable and sustainable world for generations to come

AI Marketing

The AI Marketing stage, part of WMF's AI Global Summit and sponsored by Get Response, offers talks on the application of marketing in the field of artificial intelligence and insights on AI from top Italian and international industry experts.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Prophets of AI

In this stage, speeches and interventions by some of the most respected international experts in Artificial Intelligence will alternate.

Thanks to the partnership between Search On Media Group and WMF with Prophets of AI - a leading American entity for connecting with experts in the AI field - this stage will feature brilliant minds who have made significant contributions to the advancement of artificial intelligence, robotics, and consciousness fields, coming from diverse backgrounds such as computer science, art, finance, and informatics.

Masterclass

The WMF proposes a Masterclass dedicated to the deepening of some hot topics for the AI & Digital-Tech sector through which it will be possible to understand the strategic use of Artificial Intelligence. The Masterclass will last two hours, in which it will be possible to relate with some of the leading experts in the field and are intended for a maximum of 25 people, to ensure the best possible interaction with the speakers.

E-Commerce

The stage,  within the E-commerce Fest and sponsored by Connecteed, is 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.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Advertising

The stage, powered by SMConnect, is the ideal place to discover new trends and best practices in digital advertising. Industry experts will provide insightful insights into the latest technologies and tools to help companies optimize their advertising campaigns and increase their ROI.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Brand

The stage hosts prominent speakers that will offer their insights into the world of branding: through informative and vertical interventions, the strategic role of brands in the digital age, their relationship with consumers, impact on the social context, vertical platforms, communities, and much more will be thoroughly explored.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

SEO

On this stage, powered by SM CONNECT, industry experts will address the most technical and advanced areas of SEO. Presentations and case studies will delve into tools and strategies that continuously shape the entire digital sector.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Social Media Strategies

The stage, powered by SMStrategies, offers informative speeches dedicated to fundamental strategies for measuring and optimizing performance on social media. You will delve into the most effective techniques to maximize the impact of your online activities, optimizing your social media presence to achieve your business goals.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Mainstage

This is the biggest stage of the WMF that brings together all the themes of the Festival, where tech experts and innovators share their ideas and visions.

Inspirational talks, interviews, and debates will take place on the Mainstage to explore the latest technological developments and different aspects of innovation and its ethical, social and economic implications.

Not only creative insights and reflections on the Future but also moments of show and entertainment with concerts, live performances, the Startup Competition Final and award ceremonies with the WMF Awards. 

Book Presentation

The stage, part of the Book Fair at WMF, is dedicated to talks, book presentations, and interviews on the major developments in the publishing sector. Authors will discuss topics related to digital, sustainability, innovation, and social impact.

Tech Policies and Communities

This stage is part of GovTech Summit: the event on innovation in global policies, a meeting point to explore the synergies between technology, governance, and innovation.

WorkTech Policies

This stage is part of the GovTech Summit: the event on innovation in global policies, a meeting point to explore the synergies between technology, governance, and innovation.

AI Tools & Services

In this stage, speakers will examine how the corporate use of artificial intelligence can automate processes and improve overall performance

All speeches within the room are branded


Influencer Marketing

The stage, powered by SMStrategies, explores the world of digital influencers, delving into winning strategies for collaborating with influencers and identifying the best partnership opportunities, as well as creating engaging content that captures the attention of the target audience.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Italy, EU and Global Diplomacy

This stage is part of the GovTech Summit: the event on innovation in global policies, a meeting point to explore the synergies between technology, governance, and innovation.

Content Creators

The stage, part of WMF's Creators Fest, is where the world of Content Creators comes to life with interviews, sketches, panels, talks, and meetings with the protagonists of the content creation world and their communities.


Startup Stage

Every year at the WMF, all the players in the innovation ecosystem come together: meet the founders of the selected startups, who will be able to present their project to an international audience of potential investors, partners and media, and join the WMF's international network, thus accelerating the opportunities for success.

Edutech

The Edutech Stage provides a comprehensive overview of the latest frontiers in educational technology. Through a series of engaging and informative speeches, industry experts will explore the potentials, challenges, and innovative applications that are transforming the way we learn and teach

Ethics & AI

The stage dedicated to Ethics and Artificial Intelligence explores the latest trends, innovative applications, and future perspectives in the field of AI and ethics. Experts from around the world converge to discuss the ethical challenges and opportunities offered by AI, promoting collaboration and innovation, presenting a crossroads of ideas and perspectives that shape the future of ethics and AI in the digital age.

Digital Tools & Services

Xrs, chatbots, NLP, and many other revolutionary technologies will be at the heart of our speakers' interventions in this internship, such as augmented reality, virtual reality and chatbots, and how companies can use them to improve customer experience and engagement.

All talks within the room are branded.

Work, HR & Digital Skills

The stage dedicated to the world of work delves into the challenges and opportunities in the realm of human resources and digital skills. Experts and HR managers from various national and international backgrounds will share valuable insights on emerging trends and possible future scenarios in the workplace context.

Climate Change

On this stage, researchers, consultants, and non-profit organizations will take turns presenting the state of the art and the major implications of climate change, focusing on existing solutions and key trends at both national and global levels

Data Analytics

The stage, sponsored by Exelab, is dedicated to web data measurement, collection, and analysis processes aimed at optimizing their utilization. The speeches will examine the new tools in the field and the latest trends to improve campaign reporting.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Knowledge Share

Voices and testimonies of innovation will take center stage at the Open Stage by Netval and Knowledge Share at WMF! On June 14th, 2024, get ready to dive into deep tech and technology transfer.

Not only will Netval and KS be present as partners, with an Expo Area featuring 40 of the most promising startups from the KS 2.0 platform and the national innovation landscape, but they will also bring best practices and industry professional viewpoints!

We'll delve into deep tech topics with a focus on the world of Start-Ups and Technology Transfer. But it won't be just theory: on stage, authoritative experts and pioneers will share experiences and concrete examples of the disruptive potential of deep tech in shaping our future.

Netval and Knowledge Share are not just present; they are the engines driving this extraordinary journey into innovation. Join us as we transform the event into an unforgettable experience, creating deep connections and opening the doors to a world of possibilities.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this revolution: mark June 14th on your calendars and get ready to be transported to the forefront of global innovation.

Come discover the future with us at the Open Stage by Netval and Knowledge Share at WMF.

For more information about Associazione Netval: Who We Are - Netval

Marketing Automation

The stage offers a series of presentations by various speakers on the topic of Marketing Automation, aimed at illustrating how it transforms the way companies interact with their customers, enabling personalized and timely communication.

This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Social Inclusion

During this stage, we will discuss with experts, academics, and activists how to promote the growth of a more inclusive environment by eliminating structural prejudices and recognizing, instead, the true value of diversity.

Augmented & Virtual Reality

The stage, featuring prominent international speakers in the field, will explore the latest trends, innovative applications and future prospects of Augmented and Virtual Reality, delving into how these technologies are transforming industries such as gaming, education, design and more. 


Tech 4 Business

On this stage the speakers will examine how companies can leverage recent technological developments to improve operations, efficiency and innovation.

All talks within the room are branded

Generative AI

The proposed stage, sponsored by Telematic International University Uninettuno, provides the opportunity to immerse oneself, through various speeches, in the world of Generative AI, a rapidly growing field that combines artificial intelligence and creativity.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Future of Entrepreneurship

In this stage you will be inspired by stories of entrepreneurial successes, by the efficient and creative use of today's digital tools, and by visions of the future!

WMF Off

The stage hosts round tables, debates, and the Festival's community coming together to discuss topics that have always been close to the heart of WMF. Discussions will therefore alternate between newsletters, new digital scenarios, and trends in the technology sector.


Digital Commerce & Marketing Services

In this stage, speakers will discuss strategies and tools to help companies succeed in e-commerce, including tips for increasing sales, optimizing user experience, and using effective marketing techniques.

All speeches within the room are branded

Digital Strategy

The stage will offer case studies and working models, marketing and communication with informative and vertical talks to develop successful digital strategies and explore the most effective planning to tackle the challenges of the contemporary market.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

Machine Learning

The stage offers insightful and focused talks on the latest trends in computer programming. Participants will have the opportunity to delve deep into the vast universe of software development, gaining essential skills to tackle complex challenges and craft innovative solutions.

Human Rights

The stage explores, with the participation of leading international speakers, the crucial issues that define the global human rights agenda. We will delve into current issues, new challenges and best practices for promoting and defending human rights around the world, providing a global and interdisciplinary perspective on a critically important topic.

Content Marketing

In this stage, industry experts will discuss strategy and creativity. A place where the brightest minds converge to share ideas and inspire innovation.
This stage is only accessible with a Full Ticket.

AI for Health

The AI for Health stage, powered by the GIMBE Foundation, offers a unique opportunity to explore the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. You will be involved in the study of best practices and winning strategies for using artificial intelligence to improve people's health and well-being.

Sustainability & Tech

The stage offers, through interventions by various international and non-international speakers, insights into the theme of sustainability and technology. Participants will focus on how technological innovation can currently drive the transition towards a more sustainable world.


TikTok

This stage, sponsored by TikTok Italy, explores the creative and technical dynamics of the platform. Training sessions, case studies and best practices to better elaborate strategies on TikTok.

Tech for No Profit

The stage dedicated to the Third Sector: non-profit organizations, institutions, volunteers, and experts offer informative speeches on the latest innovations and trends aimed at promoting actions to support a more equitable and inclusive society.

UX & UI

The UX & UI stage, powered by Architecta, will immerse you in the world of user experience and user interface. Those who follow this stage will have the opportunity to explore and deepen best practices for designing engaging and intuitive digital experiences.

Impact to Business

The program of this open stage will help you understand how to co-design a sustainable, inclusive and scalable model of prosperity and increase the positive impact of initiatives born to respond locally to global challenges on your community and the environment around you.

Coding Front-end

The Frontend Coding stage offers in-depth and focused talks on the latest trends and practices in frontend development. Here, participants will have the opportunity to explore key aspects of user interface design and implementation in detail, gaining essential skills to tackle complex challenges and develop innovative, cutting-edge solutions.

Back-End & Cloud

The stage provides comprehensive and targeted discussions on the latest trends and strategies in backend development and cloud computing. Attendees will delve deep into crucial aspects of server-side programming and cloud infrastructure, acquiring vital skills to address intricate challenges and engineer innovative solutions tailored to modern computing environments.

E-Sports & Gaming

This stage hosts discussions on the present and future of the gaming and eSports business

Tourism

The stage provides training sessions on innovations in the tourism sector and digital integrations to optimize offerings in an international market

Cybersecurity

On this stage, experts address the increasingly fundamental topic of Cybersecurity with informative and specialized speeches.

Space Economy

On this stage, there will be talks dedicated to the opportunities and challenges in the space economy. Here, industry experts and innovators will share ideas and strategies to maximize the commercial and technological potential of space and discuss the future of the sector.

Video Marketing

On this stage,  the world of video marketing will be explored through expert interventions that explain how to use videos to promote a product, a service, or an idea, increasing engagement and involving the target audience.

Environmental Transformation

This stage is part of the GovTech Summit: the event on innovation in global policies, a meeting point to explore the synergies between technology, governance, and innovation.

There are no sessions in the selected stage on this day.

Session for 13 june

13 june
12:00 - 12:40
Data Valley

Data Valley Venture 4 Deep Tech

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Monesi
Redi
Sara Monesi
Responsabile Unità Startup   
ART-ER   
Nicola Redi
Managing Partner   
Obloo   
13 june
13:00 - 13:30
Data Valley

BEM: organizing the smart city with intelligence and AI

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Massimo Bugani
Massimo Bugani
Councilor for Digital Agenda @Municipality of Bologna   
Councilor for Digital Agenda Bologna   
13 june
14:20 - 15:00
Data Valley

AI x AI = Intelligent Applications for Accessible Initiatives, the IFAB projects

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Battini
Federico Battini
Data Scientist   
Fondazione IFAB   
13 june
15:00 - 15:40
Data Valley

MarghERita the big data platform for the PA of the Emilia-Romagna Region

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MarghERita is the super computer that the Emilia-Romagna Region makes available to public administrations in the territory to orient, interpret and guide regional and territorial policy choices with data. The project is financed with resources from the Fund forDevelopment and Cohesion Fund (FSC).The supercomputing machine is equipped with 75 physical computational nodes, each consisting of 2 processors (with dedicated cards for parallel computing), 512 GB of Ram and a graphics card. It enables the realisation of projects that require the processing of large amounts of data (big data), which are initially initiated by the regional administration, autonomously or in collaboration with universities or other public bodies, but which will then be deployed and made available to the local authorities. The call for applications for the use of HPC is online andwill remain open until the end of 2024.Experiments are being conducted by the Emilia-Romagna Region on four application areas: road accident mitigation, environmental disaster prevention, pollution reduction and epidemiological surveillance. During the speech, the hardware and software features of the platform and some ongoing projects will be illustrated.The MarghERita project is led by the Resources, Europe, Innovation and Institutions Directorate of the Emilia-Romagna Region - Digital Innovation, Data, Technology and Archive Centre - Data Area in collaboration with
Eleonora Verdini
Andrea Iacobucci
Giada Spaccapanico Proietti
Eleonora Verdini
Dirigente Area Dati e Statistica   
Regione Emilia-Romagna   
Andrea Iacobucci
EQ Sviluppo Sistemi di Business Intelligence - Area Dati   
Regione Emilia-Romagna   
Giada Spaccapanico Proietti
EQ Sviluppo Progettualità Innovative - Area Dati   
Regione Emilia-Romagna   
13 june
16:00 - 16:40
Data Valley

Data Valley 4 Startups: funding, open innovation, and services

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Ruggiero
Halilaj
Comiti
Sveva Ruggiero
Senior Project Manager   
ART-ER    
Ledi Halilaj
Senior Project Manager   
ART-ER   
Irene Comiti
Senior Project Manager   
ART-ER   
13 june
17:00 - 17:20
Data Valley

Bologna Innovation Square: un'alleanza territoriale per lo sviluppo economico attraverso l'innovazione

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Le alleanze pubblico-private rappresentano uno strumento fondamentale supportare l'innovazione e lo sviluppo economico di un territorio. Bologna Innovation Square ne è un esempio: un'alleanza tra PA, Università, imprese, centri di ricerca, spazi dell'innovazione e startup, che collaborano in una logica di innovazione aperta per mettersi in rete e realizzare attività di beneficio comune e per il territorio metropolitano.
Trombetti
Cattorini
Giovanna Trombetti
Direttrice Area Sviluppo Economico e Sociale    
Città metropolitana di Bologna   
Stefano Cattorini
Direttore Generale   
BI-REX   

Session for 14 june

14 june
09:20 - 10:00
Data Valley

Digital skills: train, certify and grow talent in the company

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Filippo Bosi
Nicola Bianconcini
Gaudenzio Garavini
Trippodo
Arcangeli
Filippo Bosi
CEO   
Imola Informatica   
Nicola Bianconcini
CEO   
KEDOS SRL   
Gaudenzio Garavini
Presidente   
ITS Academy Fitstic   
Monica Trippodo
Business Development   
IQC   
Luca Arcangeli
Project Manager   
Clust-ER Innovate   
14 june
10:00 - 10:40
Data Valley

High Performance Computing in Automotive: how stakeholders are integrating HPC both inside the vehicle and behind the scenes, and which experts they rely on to complete this transition

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Sanzio Bassini
Bertogna
Vegezzi
Uglietti
Sanzio Bassini
Direttore del Dipartimento supercalcolo applicazioni e innovazione del consorzio interuniversitario   
CINECA   
Marko Bertogna
Professore ordinario / Direttore   
Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia / Laboratorio High-Performance Real-Time (HiPeRT)   
Leonardo Vegezzi
Ventures Associate   
Motor Valley Accelerator   
Fabio Uglietti
Quattroruote Professional   
   
14 june
11:00 - 11:40
Data Valley

Financing and internationalization: opportunities for development in Emilia-Romagna

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Imbroscio
Ugo Mencherini
Gilli
Amadori
Elisabetta Bracci
Michele Colavito
Anna Linda Imbroscio
Settore Innovazione sostenibile, Imprese, Filiere produttive    
Regione Emilia Romagna   
Ugo Mencherini
Direttore   
ART-ER - Hub Director ER2Digit EDIH   
Adriano Gilli
Responsabile Settore Attrattività, Internazionalizzazione, Ricerca    
Regione Emilia Romagna   
Giampaolo Amadori
Senior Advisor   
BI-REX   
Elisabetta Bracci
Manager   
Clust-ER Innovate   
Michele Colavito
Manager   
Tourism Clust-ER   
14 june
12:00 - 13:00
Data Valley

Emilia-Romagna Region attracts talent: opportunities and tools to enhance young people

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Diazzi
Filippo Bosi
Pranzini
Guizzardi
Elisabetta Bracci
Michele Colavito
Morena Diazzi
Direzione generale conoscenza, ricerca, lavoro, imprese   
Regione Emilia Romagna   
Filippo Bosi
CEO   
Imola Informatica   
Nicolò Pranzini
Responsabile Unità Competenze per l'Innovazione    
ART-ER   
Andrea Guizzardi
Presidente   
Clust-ER Turismo   
Elisabetta Bracci
Manager   
Clust-ER Innovate   
Michele Colavito
Manager   
Tourism Clust-ER   
14 june
14:00 - 14:40
Data Valley

Enabling technologies for the Smart Building: energy, healthiness and user experience

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Fagioli
Schirone
Romagnoli
Elisabetta Bracci
Alessandro Fagioli
CEO   
ALEXIDE   
Fabio Schirone
CEO   
TEKNIPOST   
Andrea Romagnoli
Innovation & Business Developer   
TAUA   
Elisabetta Bracci
Manager   
Clust-ER Innovate   
14 june
15:00 - 15:40
Data Valley

Enabling technologies for sustainable and inclusive tourism development of territories

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Tesauri
Rivaroli
Marco Bacchini
Piccinini
Michele Colavito
Francesco Tesauri
Co-founder   
RELAB   
Giovanni Rivaroli
CEO   
MALENA   
Marco Bacchini
CEO   
VISTAWORLD s.r.l.   
Andrea Piccinini
CEO   
Walk Plus   
Michele Colavito
Manager   
Tourism Clust-ER   
14 june
16:20 - 16:40
Data Valley

Emilia-Romagna Clust-ERs introduce themselves: goals, opportunities and ongoing activities

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Spinelli
Elisabetta Bracci
Silvia Spinelli
Communication officer   
Clust-ER Turismo   
Elisabetta Bracci
Manager   
Clust-ER Innovate   
14 june
17:50 - 18:30
Data Valley

Labs calls ad es Cyber Security, Digital Twin and open platforms: new development approaches for companies

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Ballanti
di Modica
Poltronieri
Cervone
Marcello Ballanti
Ricercatore   
T3LAB - Progetto CRI4.0   
Giuseppe di Modica
Professore   
UniBo - Progetto RESIST0   
Filippo Poltronieri
Assistant Professor   
Progetto DISSEM   
Giulia Cervone
Communication Specialist   
Clust-ER Innovate   

Session for 15 june

15 june
09:20 - 10:00
Data Valley

AI for the Future of Medicine

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Barbara Martelli
Tecnologo   
INFN Spoke 8 Centro Nazionale ICSC   
15 june
10:20 - 11:00
Data Valley

MATERIALS & DIGITAL

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Elisa Molinari
Director   
MaX European Centre of Excellence, Uni Modena e Reggio Emilia e CNR-Nano, Modena   
15 june
13:40 - 14:20
Data Valley

Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Risks

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Michela Milano
Direttrice del Centro Interdipartimentale su Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence   
Università di Bologna   
15 june
14:40 - 15:20
Data Valley

The impact of Big Data and Hpc on our future

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Sanzio Bassini
Sanzio Bassini
Direttore del Dipartimento supercalcolo applicazioni e innovazione del consorzio interuniversitario   
CINECA   

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