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State and Perspectives of AI in Ticino

The Impact on Businesses, Institutions, and Society

📍 Asilo Ciani, Lugano
📅 Monday, September 22, 2025
🕒 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

An Event to Explore the Present and Future of AI

 

We are pleased to announce the event organized by Var Group, Regional Partner of the Swiss {ai} Weeks 2025, in collaboration with Linkfloyd – Web Will Rock You and the Swiss Institute for Disruptive Innovation.

 

 

A full afternoon dedicated to exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the economy, public institutions, and civil society, featuring experts, startups, businesses, and policy makers.

 

 

Our goal is to foster an informed and cross-sector dialogue on the opportunities, challenges, and transformations brought by AI, creating a collaborative platform for the entire Ticino ecosystem.

 

Why You Should Attend

  • Get insights into the state of AI in Ticino and Switzerland

  • Discover real-world applications and use cases

  • Learn about opportunities for businesses, institutions, and citizens

  • Engage with experts, startups, and decision makers
  • Be part of the launch of AI Salon Lugano and the new thematic Think Tanks

 

Event Agenda

2:00 PM – Opening Remarks & Roundtable Discussion

  • Presentation of Apertus and an analysis of its implications for Switzerland, Ticino, and the City of Lugano
    Speakers (alphabetical order):

    • Andrea Emilio Rizzoli, IDSIA

    • Maria Grazia Giuffreda, CSCS

    • Michele Foletti, City of Lugano

    • Milena Folletti, Canton Ticino

    • Swisscom Representative (TBC)

2:40 PM – AI and Public Institutions

Lugano Living Lab: presentation of AI applications in the public sector.


3:10 PM – Roundtable: The Present and Future of AI

  • Vincenzo Palazzo, Plan B Network

  • Simone Giacomelli, Prem.AI

  • Pietro Veragouth, SIDI

  • Var Group Cybersecurity Expert

3:50 PM – AI, Businesses, and the Job Market

  • Emanuele Meazzo, Acer

  • Paolo Coppi, OCST

  • Tanja Belotti, CFP-OCST

  • Roberto Mastropietro, SUPSI DTI

  • Executive MBA USI Representative (TBC)


4:40 PM – AI Salon Lugano & Startup Showcase

  • Launch of AI Salon Lugano

  • InVirtuoLabs presentation

  • TrovaFido presentation


5:10 PM – AI, Education, and Society

  • Sergio Savoia, RSI

  • SEDIFO Representative (TBC)

  • Ludovica Donati, Cenpro

  • Geremia Ciscato, Liceo Everest Academyù

6:00 PM – Think Tanks & AI Week Lugano

Presentation of the AI Think Tanks and preview of the upcoming AI Week of the City of Lugano.

6:15 PM – Networking Aperitif

How to Join

🎫 Registration required:Click here to register
⚠️ Participation is free but subject to approval.