Thursday 7 May 2026 – 8.45 am–4.30 pm
Tecnopolo DAMA, Bologna
Via Stalingrado 84/3 – Unit 4, Bologna
The final day of the 2026 edition of the programme. Students will present the results of the challenges they have undertaken and meet with companies for recruitment sessions.
Moderated by Eleonora Barelli, Programme Manager at IFAB 4 Next Generation Talents
PROGRAMME
8.45 am
Welcome and participant registration
9.30 am
Opening remarks by
Mauro Penza
Department of Economic Development and Green Economy, Employment and Training; Staff Member to the Councillor
9.45 am
AI and Innovation: the future lies in the hands of young people
Alec Ross
Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Bologna Business School Member of the IFAB International Scientific Board
10.30 am
Official greetings by
Elena Mazzoni
Councillor for the Digital Agenda, Legality and Combating Poverty, Emilia-Romagna Region
10.45 am
Presentation of the winning projects from the corporate challenges
CRIF
Hypermeteo
Lavazza
11.30 am
Networking coffee break
12.00 pm
Presentation of the winning projects from the corporate challenges
Indicoo
SCS Consulting Unipol
12.45 pm
Awards ceremony
1.00 pm
Networking lunch
2.30 pm
Recruiting Afternoon
4.30 pm
Closing remarks
