DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATION EDITION 2024
INTERNATIONAL OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM
MATCHER ON STAGE 2024
DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATION
Il Final.Match in cui Aziende e Startup si incontrano
Viola Bonesu
Co-Founder & COO – Plino.Ai
Viola Bonesu is co-founder of Plino, startup leveraging Generative AI to revolutionize data analysis for companies.
Her background in Theoretical Philosophy, coupled with Software Product Management, Digital Marketing, and Psychology, allows her to analyze complex systems and uncover connections with a unique, multi-faceted perspective. A passionate entrepreneur, Viola previously worked on cultural and technological projects.
Morena Diazzi
General Director of Knowledge, Research, Work and Enterprises – Emilia-Romagna Region
Morena Diazzi is an industrial economist, specialized in analyzing and evaluating territorial systems and public policies. With significant experience in Italy’s industrial procedures, she focuses on SME development and
related public regulations. Previously a senior researcher at Nomisma, she tackled issues like productivity and innovation. For over a decade, she has overseen key regional programs and is a managing authority for multiple EU funding initiatives, contributing to European networks supporting SMEs and local development. Morena is currently the General Director for Knowledge, Research, Work, and Enterprises at the Emilia-Romagna Region.
Maria Gabriella Gualandi
Innovation for Businesses Unit – ART-ER
Maria Gabriella Gualandi is an expert in innovation management and technology transfer. She designs and manages Open Innovation programmes, engaging companies, startups, and public and private institutions. She is project manager of SIMPLER project financed by European Comission in the framework of the Enterprise Europe Network.
Alberto Marri
Innovator in Industrial IoT, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Astreo
Innovator in Industrial IoT, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Astreo, a startup that helps entrepreneurs gain awareness of the status of their production lines, enabling them to produce more, consume and pollute less. Telecommunications Engineer, formerly part of the Technical Team at Scuderia Ferrari, passionate about speed, technology, and data, and a lover of bees and nature.
Paola Picone
Senior Executive, Head of Division IV – Policies for SMEs, Startups, Cooperatives, and the Social Economy – Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy General Directorate for Industrial Policy, Economic Transition and Crisis Management, Innovation, SMEs, and Made in Italy.
Experienced in managing human, financial, and operational resources, coordinating with institutional and external stakeholders, including governmental bodies, regulatory authorities, and legal entities. Skilled in
leading EU and international dossiers, representing the organization in relevant forums.
Francesca Saraceni
Co-Founder & CEO – Intellico
Francesca Saraceni is the Co-founder and CEO of Intellico, a provider of Explainable Artificial Intelligence solutions that transform companies’ decision-making processes, helping them reduce time to market. Since 2007, Francesca has led medium and large companies of the industrial sector in digital transition projects, specializing in Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, and Business Agility. Francesca is also an external lecturer at the GSoM of the Politecnico di Milano. A passionate advocate of artificial intelligence and data-driven strategies, she believes that introducing explainable AI into companies is the real way to enhance human intelligence for growing businesses.
Marina Silverii
Executive Director – ART-ER
Marina Silverii is Executive Director of ART-ER, former ASTER Director, expert in coordinating activities and services for technology transfer, research results valorization, skills and talent attraction. Vice President of the Fondazione Ecosister. For 10 years, she was in charge of the European Resource Center for Orientation, promoted by the Ministry of Labor and the European Commission. Former member of the Technical Scientific Committee of APRE, since June 2024 member of the Board of Directors. On appointment by the MUR, she is an expert member of the Italian Task Force of the EIC and EIE Program Committee within Horizon Europe 2021-2027. She is a member of the Management Board of the European Association Nereus. She is the Vice President of the Big Data Association.
Francesco Ubertini
President – CINECA
Francesco Ubertini is an esteemed Italian engineer. He has been a full professor of Structural Engineering at the University of Bologna since 2007 and served as Rector from 2015 to 2021. Ubertini holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a Ph.D. in Structural Mechanics. He is currently the president of CINECA and IFAB. His notable achievements include being a member of various academic boards and receiving prestigious awards such as the Hart Benton Medallion and the Turrita d’Argento from the City of Bologna for his contributions to science and education.
Ilaria Vesentini
Journalist – Il Sole 24 Ore (Moderator)
Economic journalist and correspondent for Il Sole 24 Ore, for years she has been combining information and communication activities in collaboration with research companies. She has experience in the independent consulting company Nomisma, in the multinational credit and business information group CRIF and now heads the confindustrial study center Mecs specialized in manufacturing machinery supply chain.
Enrico Andrini
Chief Digital Officer – Bonfiglioli
Andrea Bardi
Direttore Generale – Fondazione ITL
Silvia Eleonora Campioni
Chief Innovation Officer – Lactalis Italia
Jacopo Corno
Head of Business Solutions – Deix
Giorgio Ennas
Chief Executive Officer – BIOMEYE
Luca Ferraresi
Amministratore Delegato – Fresenius
Elin Flyger
Co-Founder e CEO – Pinpoint
Daniela Gamberini
Innovation Competence Lead – Chiesi Farmaceutici
Matteo Passini
Direttore Generale – Emil Banca
Francesca Protano
Dirigente Area R&D Strategy and Competence Center – CNH Industrial
Alberto Raneri
Direttore Innovazione e Tecnologie – Camst Group
Antonella Sangiorgi
Direttore IT e Digital – Rekeep
Paolo Scarabelli
Director Innovation, Analytics and Line Solutions – Tetra Pak
Massimiliano Vaccari
Board Member – XBW