SALTARELLI, Enrico – ART-ER
Enrico Saltarelli holds a degree in International and Diplomatic Sciences from the University of Bologna (UNIBO) and a Master’s in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). A certified project manager (PMI) since 2018, he has acquired extensive experience in managing international cooperation projects, particularly in the areas of sustainability […]
MORSELLI, Laura – CINECA
Laura Morselli is an AI on HPC expert at CINECA, where she works on developing artificial intelligence solutions using high-performance computing systems like Leonardo. She holds a PhD in Astrophysics from the Technical University of Munich and a Master’s in Astrophysics and Cosmology from the University of Bologna. Laura is the technical project manager of […]
MAZZONI, Elena – Emilia-Romagna Region
Born in 1983 in Guastalla, she graduated in Modern Literature from the University of Bologna (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees) and later obtained a diploma as a multimedia product designer. She has worked in publishing, communication, and web marketing. She taught Italian at the School of Arts and Crafts in Suzzara (Mantova) and in various primary […]
GARUTI, Massimo – Clust-ER Create
Massimo Garuti holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Modena.He has extensive experience managing EU-funded projects and has served as a project manager, working directly with European Commission officers. Over his career, he has led more than nine EU projects focused on innovation in ICT. An entrepreneur at heart, he has founded […]
ALLARD, Louis-Philippe – Cargo M
Louis-Philippe Allard has served as Executive Director of CargoM, the Metropolitan Cluster of Logistics and Transportation in Montreal, since November 2024. CargoM brings together key players in the logistics chain of the Greater Montreal area to enhance competitiveness, promote sustainable growth, and increase the sector’s visibility. A dynamic leader, Louis-Philippe brings over twenty years of […]
ZANELLA, Francesca – University of Modena and Reggio
Francesca Zanella contemporary art historian at the University of Modena and Reggio. She has been member of the Scientific Committee of CSAC of the University of Parma, which she directed from 2015 to 2020, and she is member of the Scientific Committee of MoRE Museum of unrealized projects. She participates to the Bites research group […]
HAJIBABAEI, Mehrdad – eDNAtec Inc.
Dr. Mehrdad Hajibabaei is a molecular evolutionary biologist and entrepreneur recognized for pioneering the application of genomics and artificial intelligence to biodiversity monitoring and environmental decision-making. As Founder of eDNAtec Inc., he has led the development of cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) technologies that are transforming how industries and governments assess ecosystem health and sustainability. Hajibabaei […]
LEDERHENDLER, David – Yeji Data Lab
David Lederhendler is the Founder & CEO of Yeji Data Lab, where he helps enterprises and critical‑infrastructure operators turn AI into operational advantage. Over nearly two decades, he has designed and scaled machine‑learning systems across supply chains, transportation, manufacturing, construction and other asset‑intensive sectors. David also serves as a Board Director at the Asia Pacific […]
PILARSKI, Peter – Tourism AI Network
Peter believes that while AI will cause disruption, organizations and individuals who take a systematic, fact-based, hypothesis-driven approach, coupled with strong change management practices, will succeed in using AI to streamline operations, enrich customer experiences, and achieve success. With 20 years of experience in digital marketing, communications, and government relations across diverse industries, Peter excels […]
