Future of Entrepreneurship

Future of Entrepreneurship

In this stage, experts and successful startup founders shared strategies for launching and growing innovative businesses. It was an immersion into the latest trends—from lean startup to growth hacking—to transform ideas into successful ventures with the goal of inspiring and providing the tools to navigate the ever-evolving entrepreneurial landscape.
4 JUNE
5 JUNE
6 JUNE
04 june 08:30
05 june 08:30
06 june 08:30
04 june 11:50 - 12:10
20 min
A session for founders, focusing on challenges and strategies for managing well-being in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship. Nektarios Liolios has spent quite some time in the "trenches"; he is passionate about helping others being successful. This session represents a rare chance to engage with a globally respected mentor in an intimate setting, designed to offer practical insights into mental health and resilience. Nektarios will share insights from his years of experience with Innotribe, Startupbootcamp and The Future Farm. He’ll delve into his personal journey, weaving in powerful stories from podcast guests and the latest research on mental health and entrepreneurship.
04 june 12:10 - 12:30
20 min
If you're a startup founder, it's essential to get the right support when launching a new project in order to scale quickly and turn it into a successful business.
If you're an investor, you need to minimize investment risk and clearly understand all the elements that allow you to evaluate the best business opportunity.
So, what role do Incubators, Accelerators, and Startup Studios play in this context? And what are the differences between them?
04 june 12:30 - 12:50
20 min
Artificial intelligence is redefining the future of work and society, but it risks amplifying existing inequalities if it is not developed in an equitable way. This keynote will explore how AI can be both a threat and an extraordinary lever for women’s empowerment.
We will talk about the gender data gap in AI, biases, the underrepresentation of women in technology development, and the economic and social implications for women’s work. At the same time, we will highlight the opportunities: AI as a tool to reduce the gender gap, redefine professional roles, and create a new, more inclusive economy.
04 june 15:30 - 15:50
20 min
The cloud is evolving towards hybrid and multi-vendor models. The advent of AI, and more recently, of affordable models, is facilitating adoption by SMEs and startups as well. On the other hand, the use of vast amounts of data and growing concerns about cybersecurity (also driven by EU regulations) require a strategic approach to security and privacy. Confidential computing is an emerging trend where data is encrypted not only in transit or at rest, but also while in use. NEXT G CLOUD offers unique and customized solutions to secure infrastructures and applications for developers, enterprises, and startups
04 june 15:50 - 16:10
20 min
Being a startup founder first and foremost means being an entrepreneur: the ability to understand, interpret, and communicate numbers is essential to turning an idea into a successful project. In this session, we will explore the key KPIs that every startup must be able to identify and present to investors, building a solid and credible numerical foundation for the business plan. We will also highlight the most common mistakes to avoid. A concrete and pragmatic journey to turn numbers into a strength that supports the growth and sustainability of the company.
04 june 16:10 - 16:30
20 min
In an era where AI is taking over repetitive tasks, leaders must increasingly become facilitators of innovation and well-being. Virginia Tosti will explore how to leverage each team member's strengths and foster a safe environment for continuous experimentation and learning, thereby improving productivity, motivation, and work-life balance.
04 june 16:30 - 16:50
20 min
Artificial intelligence can be a driver of inclusion, entrepreneurship, and innovation—especially for young people and women in Southern Italy. Through initiatives like the Women Lead AI Bootcamp and school projects such as Youth Brindisi carried out through the format Startup4School, we see how accessible training and education can become powerful engines of empowerment and active participation in the digital world.
04 june 16:50 - 17:10
20 min
Explore the fascinating science behind customer decision-making. Learn how to tap into emotions, build trust, and influence purchasing behaviors. This session unpacks the secrets of creating authentic connections, addressing buyer hesitations, and positioning your solutions as irresistible
05 june 11:00 - 11:20
20 min
Small B2B teams shouldn’t need enterprise stacks to build structured sales processes. Zentegrio delivers a seamless, AI-powered workflow that turns raw conversations, forms, and inputs into clean CRM data, tasks, and segments — without manual entry or switching tools. No dashboards. No bloat. Just a smarter layer on top of what teams already use. For founders and sales leaders who want clarity, not clicks.
05 june 11:20 - 11:40
20 min
Discover how DTI’s Cognaio reshapes document handling. In a fast-paced, two-part talk, we’ll share our international roots and vision, then construct a working AI-driven application from scratch. Watch live as we extract and analyze data, generate new content, and deliver real-world value—showcasing the power of Intelligent Document Processing at scale.
05 june 11:40 - 12:00
20 min
AI is quickly automating all productive knowledge jobs, and the speed of progress is accelerating. Many see this as a problem, but Daniel Duma, ex-Google and ex-Alexa software engineer, will provide you with insights about the greatest opportunity of our time. The AI revolution will soon enable each of us to build companies worth billions and you can start right now, using powerful AI tools that are already literally at our fingertips.
05 june 12:00 - 12:20
20 min
In the era of AI, the key to success is time-to-value: how can businesses quickly transform their ideas and needs into actionable solutions? Crucial to this process is business management driving development, rather than delegating it to the IT department or external consultants. 
In this speech, Juho Nevalainen will share key insights from their experience in leading major business technology transformations using generative AI. Juho will outline methodologies and best practices for collaborating with both business management and IT to identify critical business capabilities and select the right technologies to meet those needs. Additionally, Juho will demonstrate how business managers can directly leverage generative AI—defining future capabilities, sketching to-be processes, and evaluating technologies to support them. 
The journey begins with business strategy and culminates in concrete user journeys, workflows, and AI use cases. This session will also reveal how business management can take full ownership of their transformation, ensuring value realization instead of simply observing from a distance.
05 june 12:20 - 12:40
20 min
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the field of contract law by offering advanced tools for drafting, analyzing, and managing contracts. Thanks to machine learning models and Natural Language Processing (NLP), AI can automate the creation of contractual documents, reduce the risk of errors, and improve regulatory compliance. However, the adoption of AI in the contractual domain poses significant challenges. The accuracy of algorithms is not always perfect, and AI can produce imprecise outcomes or ones that are not compliant with the legal context. The key to the future will lie in finding the right balance between automation and human oversight, ensuring transparency, reliability, and legal compliance.
05 june 14:20 - 14:40
20 min
In a world evolving at the speed of light, developing an entrepreneurial mindset is essential to transform ideas into innovation and growth. This speech unveils the skills and mindset needed to shape the leaders of tomorrow: visionary thinkers capable of spotting opportunities, breaking the mold, and competing on a global scale. Because change is not something to endure — it's something to lead.
05 june 14:40 - 15:00
20 min
The era of Generative AI has only just begun, and Inference is the bridge connecting theoretical potential with practical implementation. While the world celebrates theoretical advancements in AI model training, Xference is determined to solve today’s most critical AI challenge: bringing LLMs from theory into real-world operations by developing a scalable inference engine. Xference's mission is to democratize Inference at every level, empowering every organization to become AI-driven while maintaining complete data security.
05 june 15:00 - 15:20
20 min
Microservices, Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, and Other Space Traps: Fabio Steffenino, an engineer who helped launch a new reality in Micromobility—Moov—will take the audience on a journey through mistakes, necessary simplifications, and honest advice for those stepping into this role and looking to survive the technological hyperspace. Spoiler alert: starting simple is always the right choice!
05 june 15:20 - 15:40
20 min
You've got a great idea – it's brilliant, we love it. But how feasible is it, really? Manuel Verde from Studio Legale Integrato will dive into the vibrant world of startups to explore which ideas are truly viable and how to make them happen, using quick case studies in a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled 20-minute session.  
05 june 16:00 - 16:20
20 min
This keynote breaks down the fundamentals every founder should master, from setting up the right investment strategy, to building the right foundation for multiple rounds, to understanding what different investors really want.Learn how to assess your product-market fit, decide between different type of investors, build a compelling pitch deck, and avoid classic pitfalls.Whether you are launching or scaling, this talk will sharpen your investor readiness toolkit.
05 june 16:20 - 16:40
20 min
How many times a week do we get a phone call that begins with this recorded message?Is the role of the head hunter really in danger?Will we all be replaced by a chatbot? Or perhaps it is only our data that is in danger?In the age of Artificial Intelligence, we tell you how the world of Headhunting Search and Selection is changing between a cyber attack, a scam, and a video interview.
05 june 16:40 - 17:00
20 min
In today’s AI-powered world, it’s never been easier to build - but building alone still isn’t the win. As barriers to creation drop, attention becomes the scarce resource. Whether you’re a B2B or B2C business, the challenge is the same: how do you craft something that resonates, cuts through, and actually gets your customer to engage? This talk offers a practical, no-fluff guide to creating propositions that matter and leveraging AI intelligently to do so - whether you're a founder, marketer, or innovation lead navigating rapid AI-driven shifts.
06 june 11:20 - 11:40
20 min
Athena FundX is committed to transforming the global business landscape for women entrepreneurs. Backed by renowned entrepreneurs, public & private programs, it supports more than 50K female entrepreneurs across 27 countries. Athena FundX provides Gen AI powered interactive coaching on the pioneering Athena AI Coach, while Athena Capital is revolutionising financing access through innovative AI-powered alternative credit scoring model. 
06 june 11:40 - 12:00
20 min
TESLA Venture Studio does not just build ventures - it also engineers systems where founders, capital, culture and opportunities grow together, while training, guiding and coaching the ecosystems around them. Through X|ergy and Tesla Venture Studio, they build sustainable glocal ecosystems ready for global markets. Stop chasing unicorns - start building regenerative systems that run on intelligence, not hype.
06 june 12:00 - 12:20
20 min
From traditional and disconnected management to the revolution of AI: Pet Care evolves with new models and innovative services. A journey through data, technology, and opportunities for a continuously growing market.
06 june 12:20 - 12:40
20 min
 Understanding users is a constant challenge that demands modern tools. With AI, emotion analysis has become crucial for interpreting user emotions, enabling adaptive, empathetic responses. This improves communication, personalizes interactions, and transforms how organizations engage with their audience.