The second edition of AI For Future – The WMF Event in Silicon Valley concluded in San Francisco on November 5, drawing 250 entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, AI specialists, and institutional representatives. Organized by WMF – We Make Future and Search On Media Group, the event focused on fostering investment opportunities and international collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence, with attendees coming from Europe, the United States, and Asia.
Hosted at Mind The Bridge, the event featured participation from countries including the United States, South Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, Canada, the United Kingdom, and several European nations. Supported by the Italian Trade Agency and Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, partners included San Marino Innovation and the Digital Innovation Observatories of Politecnico di Milano. The event was sponsored by Five Degrees and Durana Tech Park, with Five Degrees offering AI agents to facilitate networking and business connections.
Journalist Veronica Maffei led the event, which began with remarks from Leonardo Nasi, Vice Consul at the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, and Giosafat Riganò, Trade Commissioner at the Italian Trade Agency in Los Angeles. Discussions included Cosmano Lombardo, CEO of Search On Media Group, and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jerry Kaplan, who highlighted the transformative potential of generative AI. Other notable speakers, such as Andrea Sguazzi of Mind The Bridge and Alberto Acito of INNOVIT, explored the synergy between Italy and Silicon Valley in areas like Physical AI and cybersecurity.
A panel titled “Beyond the AI Hype: Who Will Build, Fund, and Own the Future?” delved into AI investment and corporate adoption. The discussion featured Alicia Hanf of LG NOVA, Angelo Del Priore of HP Tech Ventures, and Jeffrey Abbott, co-author of AI and the Art of Being Human, among others. Alessandro Piva from Politecnico di Milano presented insights on European AI trends.
The event also introduced “Beyond the Game,” a new WMF Sports Innovation Track, announced by Alicia Hanf and Lombardo. This initiative will debut at WMF – We Make Future 2027 in Bologna, Italy, focusing on the intersection of sports, AI, and technology. Additionally, a presentation highlighted Albania’s Durana Tech Park, which hosts a significant international business presence.
Highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit, the AI 4 Future Startup Competition featured nine startups, with Luxembourg-based TerraSpark winning the top spot for its commercial space-based solar power systems. Salute360 and MON5 secured second and third places, respectively. Winners will have opportunities to exhibit at international tech events and meet with venture capitalists.
The WMF – We Make Future event continues to grow, with plans for the next major gathering in Bologna in June 2027, as well as a presence in Saudi Arabia through the Saudi Makes Future initiative. These events aim to enhance global cooperation among innovation ecosystems across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Gulf region.
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