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April 14-15 2026, Rome

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Università Campus
Bio-Medico di Roma

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Cu.Bo

Università Campus
Bio-Medico di Roma

Context

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) has become a global transformation engine,

this two-days conference brings together visionary leaders from the health, energy, and environmental sectors to explore the impact and opportunities presented by AI. Focusing on the interconnectedness of these sectors, the event will provide a platform for idea exchange, discussion of emerging trends, and identification of innovative strategies. 

Health

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare by enabling personalized treatments and predictive diagnostics, improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This conference will explore AI applications that help executives make strategic decisions to enhance care and manage costs effectively.

Energy

AI is essential for the energy sector’s transition to sustainability, optimizing production and consumption while reducing waste. Attendees will discover innovative AI solutions that empower organizations to navigate energy management challenges and lead the shift toward a low-carbon future.

Society, Environment & Well Being

AI enhances individuals’ well-being by improving urban development and resource management, leading to healthier communities. This topic will equip executives with strategies to align business practices with sustainability goals, balancing economic growth with social responsibility.

Content Formats

In a world where experiences shape connections and ideas, our event formats

offer unique ways to engage, inspire, and create lasting impact.

In a world where experiences shape connections and ideas, our event formats offer unique ways to engage, inspire, and create lasting impact.

Keynote Speeches

Renowned experts will share their insights.

Panel Discussions

Thought leaders will debate how AI can transform quality of life, mobility, and the future of work in our cities.

Private Sessions

For specific workshops and thematic initiatives held by Partners with stakeholderss

Networking Sessions

Opportunities to connect with other executives and industry experts, fostering strategic collaborations.

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Takeaways

From each session, take away actionable ideas, fresh perspectives, and the inspiration to turn insight into impact.

Key Insights

Understand how AI is reshaping the health, energy, and lifestyle sectors, and how to apply this knowledge in their organizations.

Practical Strategies

Tools and tactics for implementing AI solutions that optimize costs, enhance efficiency, and promote sustainability.

Networking Opportunities

Valuable connections with other industry leaders and experts, facilitating future collaborations and strategic partnerships.

Practical Applications

Walk away with concrete examples and case studies of successful AI implementations that can be adapted to their own organizations.

Key Insights

Understand how AI is reshaping the health, energy, and lifestyle sectors, and how to apply this knowledge in their organizations.

Practical Strategies

Tools and tactics for implementing AI solutions that optimize costs, enhance efficiency, and promote sustainability.

Networking Opportunities

Valuable connections with other industry leaders and experts, facilitating future collaborations and strategic partnerships.

Practical Applications

Walk away with concrete examples and case studies of successful AI implementations that can be adapted to their own organizations.

Speakers

Bringing together visionary minds from across continents, our international speakers share stories, insights, and ideas that transcend borders

Philippe Aghion

Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences laureate (2025)

INSEAD

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Tomaso Poggio

McDermott Professor in MIT’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and the co-director of the NSF Center for Brains, Minds and Machines at MIT

Massachusetts Inst. of Technology

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Sangeet Paul Choudary

World Economic Forum; Global Future Council; Director Platformation Labs

Platforming Labs

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Nils Olaya Fonstad

Academic Research Fellow

MIT Center for Information Systems Research

Energy

Mercedes Balcells-Camps

Principal Research Scientist

Massachusetts Inst. of Technology

Health

Theodoros Evgeniou

Professor and Co-Founder Tremau

INSEAD

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Jeff Grover

Quantum Research Scientist

Massachusetts Inst. of Technology

Energy

Claudia Biffoli

Head of Division IV – Biotech and pharmaceutical, Directorate General for Emerging Technologies

Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy

Health

Paola Pisano

Professor and Former Italian Minister of Innovation

University of Turin

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Donatella Proto

General Director of the Directorate for new enabling technologies within the Department for the Digital, Connectivity e New Technologies

Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy

Energy

Sergio Strozzi

Counselor – Head of Innovation and Startups

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Leonardo Baldassarre

CEO & Founder

LB Servizi

Energy

Stefano Caselli

Dean of SDA Bocconi School of Management and Full Professor of Banking and Finance

Bocconi University

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Fabrizio Celia

General Manager Italia

argenx Italy

Health

Fabrizio Greco

President

Federchimica Assobiotec

Health

Nico Losito

Vice President Technology

IBM Italia

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Luca Mastrantonio

CEO

Nuclitalia

Energy

Federica Minozzi

CEO

Iris Ceramica Group

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Patrick Oungre

CEO

A2A Life Ventures

Energy

Stefano Sommella

Oncology Country Head Italy

Takeda Italia

Health

Elisa Zambito Marsala

Head of Education Ecosystem and Global Value Programmes

Intesa Sanpaolo

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Ted Hu

Senior Manager of Licensing

MIT Technology Review

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Jessica Hamzelou

Reporter

MIT Technology Review

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Silvia Amato

General Manager

Opinno

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Tommaso Canonici

Publisher

MIT Technology Review Italia

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Enrico Cattaneo

Editor in Chief

MIT Technology Review Italia

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Daniele Di Fausto

CEO

eFM

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Andrea Rossi

Chief Executive Officer and General Manager

Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM)

Health

Leandro Pecchia

Vice-rector of Research

Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM)

Health

Roberto Setola

President of the Master’s Degree Course in Intelligent Systems Engineering

Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM)

Health

Chiara Fanali

Dean of Departmental Faculty of Science and Bio-Technology

Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM)

Health

Marcello D'Amelio

Full Professor of Human Physiology

Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM)

Health

Claudio Di Mario

Founding Partner

ADL Consulting

Energy

Benedetto Buono

Founding Partner

Buono & Partners

Society, Environment and Well-Being

Agenda

General

09:00-09:30

Registration & Networking

General

09:30-09:45

Opening Remarks:

Welcome

  • Representative of MIT Technology Review
  • Representative of  MIT Technology Review Italia
  • Representative of  Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM)

Health

09:45-10:15

Opening Keynote

Health

10:15-10:55

Panel Discussion:

AI and Precision Medicine: New Models for Diagnosis and Treatment*

  • Stefano Sommella, Oncology Country Head Italy, Takeda Italia
  • Representative of Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
  • Cesare Hassan, Humanitas University

Moderator: Marcello D’Amelio, Full Professor of Human Physiology, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM)

Health

11:55-11:25

Panel Discussion:

Redefining Lifespan and Healthspan Through Breakthrough Innovation

  • Representative of CNR
  • Representative of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Gemelli IRCCS
  • Alessandro Lattuada, Managing Director, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Italy

Moderator: Benedetto Buono, Founding Partner, Buono & Partners

General

11:25-11:55

Coffee Break

Health

11:55-12:30

Live Demo

  • Giorgio Metta, Direttore Scientifico, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
  • Representative of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Health

12:30-13:00

Panel Discussion:

Biotech, Imaging and Partnerships for more Effective and Inclusive Next-Gen Health*

  • Representative of Federchimica Assobiotec
  • Fulvio Renoldi Bracco, CEO, Bracco
  • Fabrizio Celia, General Manager Italia, argenx Italy

Moderator: Enrico Cattaneo, Editor in Chief, MIT Technology Review Italia

Health

13:00-13:30

Keynote:

Knowledge and technology for real-world impact; a few examples and learnings from MIT

  • Mercedes Balcells-Camps, Principal Research Scientist, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology
  • Jessica Hamzelou, Reporter, MIT Technology Review

General

13:30-14:35

Lunch

Society, Environment & Well-Being

14:35-14:50

Keynote

Society, Environment & Well-Being

14:50-15:10

Fire-Side Chat:

Building Europe’s AI Edge in a New Technological Era

  • Tomaso Poggio, McDermott Professor in MIT’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and the co-director of the NSF Center for Brains, Minds and Machines at MIT, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology
  • Theodoros Evgeniou, Professor and Co-Founder Tremau, INSEAD

Society, Environment & Well-Being

15:10-15:40

Panel Discussion:

How Corporate Innovation Is Transforming Italy*

  • Nico Losito, Vice President Technology, IBM Italia
  • Representative of CDP Venture Capital SGR
  • Representative of A2A
  • Federica Minozzi, CEO, Iris Ceramica Group

Moderator: Emiliano Boschetto

Society, Environment & Well-Being

15:40-15:50

Speech:

How AI is transforming Customer Experience

  • Representative of BBVA

Society, Environment & Well-Being

15:50-16:10

Keynote:

Making Digital Innovation Deliver Measurable Business Impact

  • Nils Olaya Fonstad, Academic Research Fellow, MIT Center for Information Systems Research

General

16:35-16:40

Day 1 Closing Remarks

  • Representative of MIT Technology Review

General

09:00-09:30

Registration & Networking

General

09:30-09:45

Opening Remarks

Energy

09:45-10:15

Opening Keynote:

Creative Destruction and the Next Era of Economic Growth

  • Philippe Aghion, Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences laureate (2025), INSEAD

Energy

10:15-10:55

Panel Discussion:

Tech and Humans for Strategic Infrastructure with a Nuclear Focus*

  • Salvatore Basile, MD Experis, Manpower Group
  • Luca Mastrantonio, CEO, Nuclitalia
  • Leonardo Baldassarre, CEO & Founder, LB Servizi
  • Nicola Ippolito, Director, Nuclear Division, Ministry of Environment and Energy Security

Moderator: Roberto Setola, President of the Master’s Degree Course in Intelligent Systems Engineering, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM)

Energy

10:55-11:25

Panel Discussion:

How Big Companies Innovate at Scale*

  • Representative of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane
  • Patrick Oungre, CEO, A2A Life Ventures
  • Representative of Poste Italiane

Moderator: Silvia Amato, General Manager, Opinno

General

11:25-11:50

Coffee Break

Society, Environment & Well-Being

11:50-12:05

Keynote

  • Paola Pisano, Professor and Former Italian Minister of Innovation, University of Turin

Society, Environment & Well-Being

12:05-12:45

Panel Discussion:

How AI Is Reshaping Physical Workspaces*

  • Representative of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane
  • Daniele Di Fausto, CEO, eFM
  • Representative of Ministero degli Affari Esteri
  • Representative of Eni

Moderator: Enrico Cattaneo, Editor in Chief, MIT Technology Review Italia

Energy

12:45-13:00

Keynote:

Quantum Computing and the Foundations of a New Computational Paradigm

  • Jeff Grover, Quantum Research Scientist, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology

Energy

13:00-13:40

Panel Discussion:

Emerging Technologies, Security and Industrial Policy in the Quantum Era*

  • Representative of Cisco
  • Representative of IBM
  • Representative of Berkeley
  • Donatella Proto, General Director of the Directorate for new enabling technologies within the Department for the Digital, Connectivity e New Technologies, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy

Moderator: Claudio Di Mario, Founding Partner, ADL Consulting

General

13:40-14:40

Lunch

Society, Environment & Well-Being

14:40-16:45

Keynote:

Transforming Data into Action Through the Global Health Observatory*

  • Elisa Zambito, Head of Education Ecosystem and Global Value Programmes, Intesa Sanpaolo
  • Leandro Pecchia, Vice-rector of Research, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM)

General

16:15-16:25

Day 2 Closing Remarks

General

14:15-16:15

Side Events

General

16:15-17:30

Networking Cocktail

* Sponsored Session

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