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Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence: IFAB fosters dialogue between institutions, businesses, and research at the Bologna Technopole

Trustworthiness, compliance, and risk management are today’s key concepts for organizations seeking to adopt Artificial Intelligence in a strategic and responsible way. These are the themes at the center of the event organized by IFAB on October 17, 2025, at the DAMA – Data Manufacturing Technopole of Emilia-Romagna in Bologna, titled:
“Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence: a competitive advantage for businesses”

In a time of fast-evolving technological and regulatory landscapes, the event aims to offer an important opportunity for dialogue and in-depth discussion among companies, professionals, public institutions, academics, and innovators. The focus will be on compliance, risk governance, and the responsible integration of AI systems into real-world processes.

The initiative’s goal is to provide businesses with insights, practical tools, and guidance for the conscious and sustainable adoption of AI — helping organizations turn the principles of reliability into tangible competitive advantages.

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Event details and registration information here below.

Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence: a competitive advantage for businesses

📅 Friday, October 17, 2025 – 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 DAMA | Data Manufacturing Technopole, Emilia-Romagna, Bologna
Via Stalingrado 84/3, Bologna

Agenda

  • 2:30 PM – Participant registration
  • 3:00 PM – Institutional greetings:
    Stefano Bonaccini, Member of the European Parliament
    Giusella Finocchiaro, Professor of Internet Law and Artificial Intelligence – University of Bologna, Member of the National AI Commission
    Alessandra Florio, Regional Director for Emilia-Romagna and Marche – Intesa Sanpaolo Rebecca Montanari, Professor of Information Processing Systems, Vice Rector for Digital Transformation – University of Bologna
  • 3:45 PM – Round table discussion
    Moderated by Paola Manes, Professor of Private Law – University of Bologna, Author and Editor of the book
    With contributions from:
    Renzo Giovanni Avesani, President, Leithà S.r.l. – Unipol S.p.A.
    Marco Becca, Director, IFAB Foundation
    Lamberto Barbieri, Consumer and Business Services Director, CRIF S.p.A.
    Gastone Castellani, Professor of Applied Physics and Biophysics, University of Bologna
  • 4:45 PM – Audience Q&A
  • 5:00 PM – Closing remarks

Registration

Registrations are closed