The second edition of AI For Future – The WMF Event in Silicon Valley concluded on November 5 in San Francisco, uniting 250 global entrepreneurs, investors, and AI specialists. Organized by WMF – We Make Future and Search On Media Group, the event aimed to foster international collaboration in artificial intelligence and investment opportunities across Europe, the United States, and Asia.
Held at Mind The Bridge, the event featured participants from countries including the United States, South Korea, Japan, and Italy. The Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation supported the program, with contributions from San Marino Innovation and the Digital Innovation Observatories of Politecnico di Milano. Five Degrees and Durana Tech Park sponsored the event, with Five Degrees providing AI agents to facilitate networking.
Notable speakers included Leonardo Nasi, Vice Consul at the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, and Cosmano Lombardo, Founder of WMF – We Make Future. Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jerry Kaplan discussed generative AI’s transformative potential. Panels addressed AI investment and adoption, featuring industry leaders like Alicia Hanf of LG NOVA and Angelo Del Priore of HP Tech Ventures.
The event also launched the “Beyond the Game” initiative, focusing on sports, AI, and technology intersections, set to debut at WMF – We Make Future 2027 in Bologna, Italy. Additionally, Durana Tech Park highlighted Albania’s tech ecosystem, offering insights into its status as a special economic zone.
Nine startups competed in the AI 4 Future Startup Competition, with TerraSpark securing first place. The competition rewarded winners with opportunities to exhibit at major global events in 2027, including AI Festival in Milan and Saudi Makes Future in Riyadh.
Looking ahead, the WMF International Roadshow will continue to connect global innovation ecosystems, with upcoming events scheduled in Bengaluru, Thessaloniki, and Las Vegas. The next major gathering will be held at BolognaFiere from June 10–12, 2027, focusing on strengthening cooperation among regions worldwide.
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