Training and innovation: a Genova event dedicated to AI and robotics for professionals and SMEs
On 14 November, Talent Garden Genova Baltimora hosted the training event “Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: Implementation Strategies for Professionals and SMEs”, organised within the project P7 – Advanced AI & Robotics Applications4SMEs, one of the training pathways of the RAISE ecosystem coordinated by Spoke 5.
The event brought together professionals, technicians, researchers, consultants and representatives of innovative SMEs from the region, with the aim of providing practical tools for introducing advanced artificial intelligence and robotics solutions into business processes.
The event, organised in collaboration with the Order of Engineers of the Province of Genoa, enabled registered members to earn four professional training credits and to explore in greater depth the topics introduced in the online training capsules, which remain available even after the in-person session. The speakers led three complementary sessions designed to offer an integrated view of AI adoption: from software and hardware development fundamentals to the implications for business processes, up to the managerial strategies needed to support long-term digital transformation.
The first session, led by Luca Tricerri, a software engineer specialised in embedded systems, explored the technical foundations of developing advanced solutions. The speaker analysed recurring challenges in real-world projects and illustrated tools such as LLM, RAG and digital twin, showing how to integrate them into products and processes designed for reliability, scalability and upgradability. His contribution offered participants a clear framework of best practices that guide the development of intelligent systems in robotics and embedded applications.
The second session, presented by Silvana Frascheri, a consultant specialising in business process analysis and redesign, addressed the organisational implications of adopting artificial intelligence. She illustrated concrete examples of companies that redefined operational flows, business models and work methodologies through the introduction of AI solutions. Her intervention highlighted the transversal skills required during change processes and provided useful tools for managing digital transformation projects in diverse organisational contexts.
The third session, delivered by Emanuele Castagno, Executive Vice President at RINA, focused on experiences developed within enterprise environments. He shared practical examples related to advanced automation, quality control, predictive maintenance and the use of Generative AI for decision support. The cases presented showed how a strategic approach guides the introduction of intelligent systems through progressive phases of experimentation, validation and scaling.
The day concluded with a roundtable featuring all three speakers – Luca Tricerri, Silvana Frascheri and Emanuele Castagno – which explored topics related to AI-driven competitive opportunities, organisational challenges and collaborative innovation pathways involving SMEs, research centres and professionals.
The event offered participants a comprehensive overview of the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and robotics, strengthening the role of the RAISE ecosystem in supporting the digital growth of the region through training, knowledge exchange and structured collaboration.
The P7 – Advanced AI & Robotics Applications4SMEs project supports professionals and employees of innovative SMEs by offering managerial, regulatory and technological guidance for the adoption of AI- and robotics-based solutions. The programme helps companies and operators improve internal processes, increase competitiveness and develop a solid awareness of emerging technologies. It also promotes encounters between researchers and companies, fostering new forms of Open Innovation.
