The recent AI For Future 2026 event, held in San Francisco on November 5, underscored the growing significance of international collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence. Organized by WMF – We Make Future and Search On Media Group, the gathering attracted 250 participants, including entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and AI specialists from across Europe, the United States, and Asia. The event emphasized the potential of AI as a transformative force in technology and explored investment opportunities in the sector.
Hosted at Mind The Bridge, the event featured dignitaries such as Leonardo Nasi, Vice Consul – Economic Attaché at the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, and Giosafat Riganò, Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency – Los Angeles. Discussions centered around the potential of generative AI, described by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jerry Kaplan as a major turning point in human history, and the role of Italian startups in the global market, highlighted by Cosmano Lombardo, Founder and CEO of Search On Media Group.
A key panel titled “Beyond the AI Hype: Who Will Build, Fund, and Own the Future?” brought together industry leaders like Alicia Hanf of LG NOVA and Angelo Del Priore of HP Tech Ventures. The panel delved into the challenges and opportunities of AI investment, corporate adoption, and the need for human oversight in technology development. Alessandro Piva from Politecnico di Milano provided insights into European AI development trends.
The event also introduced “Beyond the Game,” a new WMF Sports Innovation Track, set to debut at the WMF 2027 event in Bologna, Italy. This initiative aims to explore the intersection of sports, AI, and technology. Additionally, the event highlighted Albania’s tech ecosystem through Durana Tech Park, emphasizing its role as a hub for international businesses.
The AI 4 Future Startup Competition was a highlight, with Luxembourg-based TerraSpark winning first place for its space-based solar power systems. Salute360, a digital health platform, and MON5, an industrial cybersecurity company, secured second and third places, respectively. These startups, along with others, will have opportunities to present at future WMF events and engage with venture capitalists.
Looking ahead, the WMF International Roadshow will continue to connect innovation ecosystems globally, with events planned in Bengaluru and Thessaloniki. The next major WMF event will be held in Bologna in 2027, further fostering international collaboration and innovation in AI and technology.
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