RAISE and Learning Ecosystems: the Contribution of the Observatory and Training Activities within Spoke 5
Thursday, 4 December at the Nautilus Hall, Aquarium of Genoa.
Participation mode: in-person , invitation-only event.
The initiative, promoted within the RAISE project (Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment), is dedicated to exploring the role of artificial intelligence and robotics in innovation ecosystems, education, and territorial development.
The day will offer a rich programme of presentations and discussion moments:
– international keynote speakers;
– the presentation of the Observatory on innovation processes involving AI and Robotics;
– round tables dedicated to business, public administration, and education;
– the presentation of eight training projects aimed at strengthening skills in AI and robotics.
The initiative represents an important opportunity for dialogue and collaboration among institutions, enterprises, universities, and research centres, with the goal of promoting innovative and sustainable development.
Programme
09:30 – 10:00 Participant registration and welcome coffee
10:00 – 10:15 Opening remarks
Alessio Piana, Liguria Region – Department of Economic Development
Nicoletta Buratti, University of Genoa
10:15 – 10:30 The RAISE project
Andrea Pagnin, IIT
10:30 – 10:50 Keynote – AI with Purpose: From Business Creativity to Ecology Health and Education
Margherita Pagani, SKEMA Center for Artificial Intelligence – SKEMA Business School
10:50 – 11:10 Keynote – Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: a Slow Apprenticeship
Fulvio Mastrogiovanni, University of Genoa
11:10 – 11:30 Coffee break and networking
11:30 – 11:45 RAISE Observatory: why an Observatory on AI and Robotics?
Nicoletta Buratti, University of Genoa, Coordinator of the Observatory Project
11:45 – 12:30 Research areas and main findings
Valeria Schifilliti, University of Messina – Marketing Professionals and GenAI
Francesco Vitellaro, University of Genoa & Gioele Zamparo, University of Udine – Monitoring Deep Tech in Italy
Valentina Costa, University of Genoa – AI for Local Public Transport
12:30 – 13:30 Round table – AI and Robotics for Business and Societal Development: Present and Future of Innovation Ecosystems
Moderator: Cristina Battaglia, RAISE HUB
Participants:
Maria Colurcio, University Magna Græcia of Catanzaro
Giovanni Battista Dagnino, LUMSA University of Rome
Andrea Pescino, StratejAI & Fusion AI Labs
Vittoria Gozzi, Confindustria Genova
Iacopo Avegno, Liguria Region
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break and networking
14:30 – 14:45 RAISE Training Program: eight training projects for the future of AI and Robotics
Nicoletta Buratti, University of Genoa, Coordinator of the Training Program
14:45 – 15:45 Round table – How is Education Changing? The Importance of New Pathways for Students and Researchers in AI, Robotics and Entrepreneurship
Moderator: Miriam Molinari, IIT
Participants:
Maria Carmela Basile, CNR: Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Academy
Nicoletta Buratti, University of Genoa: Officinæ Raise
Fabrizio Bracco, University of Genoa: Basic AI & Robotics Skills at University Level
Giorgio Cannata, University of Genoa: Boosting PhD Students’ Careers
Stefania Bocconi, CNR: Basic AI & Robotics Skills for Secondary Schools
Paolo Della Pietra, Confindustria Imperia
Francesca Picasso, Wylab and FAROS
15:45 – 16:45 Round table – From Knowing to Doing: How to Bridge the Skills Gap in Businesses and Public Administration in the Use of AI and Robotics
Moderator: Miriam Molinari, IIT
Participants:
Giorgia Profumo, University of Genoa: Basic AI & Robotics Applications4SMEs
Luca Gandullia, University of Genoa: AI for Public Administration
Silvia Massa, University of Genoa: Advanced AI & Robotics Applications4SMEs
Nagwa Ibrahim, Start 4.0
Matteo Camia, CNA Young Entrepreneurs Genoa
17:00 – 18:15 Visit to the Aquarium (upon reservation)
18:30 Final aperitif at the Nautilus Hall
Participation mode: the event is in-person, with limited seating and by invitation only.
