Shaping the Future: AI Careers, Networking, and Innovation
The gap between academic preparation and industrial reality is narrowing, yet the pace of technological change often outstrips traditional curricula. Especially with the disruptive arrival of Artificial Intelligence, the job market is transforming at an unprecedented speed. This dedicated track is designed not just to inform, but to connect the brightest young minds with the companies leading this revolution.
We invite students to look beyond traditional career paths and explore the new frontiers of the professional world. From understanding how Generative AI is reshaping workflows to mastering the ethical implications of algorithms, this track offers a comprehensive view of what it means to be a professional in 2026. Get ready to engage directly with industry leaders, ask burning questions, and participate in a hands-on collaborative workshop that will put your skills to the test.
A moderated panel discussion featuring a diverse group of professionals for each participating company: senior engineer, project manager, data scientist, tech entrepreneur, and so on. For each group, skills and experiences of each professional role are described as stories. Companies will showcase recent technological innovations, interesting research projects, new job market profiles. For each group, Q&A from students.
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A general-purpose AI workflow is introduced as a standard framework. Groups of students interact with the participating companies to develop their special-purpose AI factories: small groups of students are prearranged to sit with some professionals for informal discussion and mentorship-style conversations.
A less formal, buffet-style lunch. Round tables are used and company representatives are encouraged to sit at different tables to facilitate spontaneous conversations. Conversation starter cards are placed on each table, with topics related to the conference themes.
Students present their AI factories in an interactive way. Company representatives act as judges. Best IT innovator awards are given on the basis of an evaluation framework.
Meet the innovators shaping the industry
Proxima Robotics has developed a hardware-agnostic operating system for industrial mobile robots, enabling them to navigate autonomously and organize themselves into fleets.
Gaiotto Automation is an Italian company specializing in industrial robotics and advanced automation systems, with a strong focus on ceramic sanitaryware processes. Founded in 1965, the company initially developed robotized solutions for painting and coating, progressively evolving into a leader in robotic applications for high-repeatability and high-quality manufacturing. Over the decades, Gaiotto has continuously innovated its technologies, introducing electric and self-learning robots as well as proprietary offline programming systems that enable flexible and efficient automation. This evolution has transformed the company from a machinery provider into a system integrator capable of delivering turnkey solutions tailored to customer processes. Around the turn of the millennium, Gaiotto Automation became part of the SACMI Group, a global leader in industrial technologies. Since joining SACMI, Gaiotto has strengthened its role within the Group as a center of excellence for robotics and automation, contributing to integrated solutions across ceramics and other industrial sectors. Today, based in Piacenza, Gaiotto designs and implements advanced robotic systems for glazing, handling and process automation, supporting production efficiency, quality and sustainability. Within the SACMI ecosystem, the company plays a strategic role in enabling Industry 4.0 paradigms, combining robotics, digital tools and process know-how to enhance manufacturing performance worldwide.
Participation in the "Companies' Workshop" is free for registered students, but seats are limited for the afternoon workshop.
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