2025 Technology Forum
The 14th Technology Forum was held on May 8-9, 2025, at the Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromées in Stresa (Verbania, Piedmont, Italy).
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The Technology Forum is TEHA Group's annual event on innovation that brings together the brightest minds in research, technology, and business.
Topics of the 14th edition
- Beyond reality | harnessing AI, web 3.0, and quantum computing for a transformative future
- At the Heart of Quantum Technologies | When Europe Does It Better
- Empowering the Future | Competence, Entrepreneurship, and Tech Transfer
- Driving efficiency and Innovation | Reshaping Tomorrow’s Manufacturing
- Decarbonizing Today | The Proven Pathways
- Next-Gen Energy | Pioneering Technologies for a Low-Carbon Future
- Human Augmentation, not replacement | the impact of AI and Robotics in the Industry
For inquiries: hub.innotech@ambrosetti.eu
About the Forum
Day 1
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Day 2
The second day kicked off with a fireside chat featuring CTOs from leading global companies, followed by a panel addressing the balance between high-performance computing and sustainability. We explored disruptive technologies tackling climate change, from nuclear fusion to active cooling. A debate on AI and robotics delved into the balance between human augmentation and automation.
Presentations
- Valerio De Molli, TEHA
- Hila Lifshitz, Warwick Business School
- Luca Luigi Manuelli, Generative AI Observatory, Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi
- Fabrizio Locchetta, Siram Veolia
- Roberto Moral, CISCO
- Gin Chao, No Limit Holdings
- Paolo Villoresi, Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center, University of Padova
- Michele Mosca, Quantum Computing Institute, Waterloo University
- Marco Paini, Rigetti Computing
- Markus Pflitsch, Terra Quantum
- Giorgio Metta, Italian Institute of Technology
- Bruno Siciliano, Università di Napoli Federico II
- Fabio Puglia, Oversonic
- Hosni Zaouali, ConnectED-Lab
- Gianaurelio Cuniberti , Technische Universität Dresden and Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials
- Maria Chiara Carrozza, Italy's National Research Council
- Uljan Sharka, iGenius
- Massimo Proverbio, Intesa Sanpaolo
- Alessandra Poggiani, CINECA
- Utz-Uwe Haus, HPE HPC/AI EMEA Research Lab (a part of Hewlett Packard Labs)
- Bill Thayer, Bloom Energy
- Davide Zardo, Schneider Electric
- Chris Bull, RINA
- Alessandro Viviani, The European House - Ambrosetti
- Guido Pier Paolo Bortoni, CESI
- Andreas Riehemann, Fraunhofer Institute
- Alessandro Iubini, ABB
- Davide Giacomini, Infineon
- Ryan Ramsey, First Light Fusion
- Andrea Ceccolini, Real Ice
- Jaci Barnett, Oxford University Innovation
- Andrea Crottini, EPFL Lausanne
- Maria Olivares, Universität Zürich
- Alberto di Minin, National Biodiversity Future Center
Technology Forum Award
The Winner is...
The winner of the 2nd edition is Riccardo Leonardi, Co-Founder & CEO of Re-Learn. Congratulations!
The Award was delivered by the 2024 winner, Rachele Didero, Co-founder and CEO of Cap_able.
At the 2nd edition of the “Technology Forum Award for Innovation”, six startups participated in a pitch session to present their business to the audience in the hall, who then voted the one most capable of generating a great positive impact on society.
The participants:
Stefano Cappello, Founder & CEO, Limenet
Limenet focuses on developing advanced industrial plants for Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). Their technology uses limestone, seawater, and renewable electricity to permanently remove CO₂ from the atmosphere.
About Stefano
Stefano Cappello, 29, holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and is the founder and CEO of Limenet, a pioneering Italian industrial company in the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) industry. Under Stefano's leadership, Limenet is actively developing advanced industrial plants capable of permanently removing CO₂ from the atmosphere using limestone, seawater, and renewable electricity. This innovative technology is designed to help businesses achieve their net-zero climate objectives. Since starting Limenet from his garage in 2021, Stefano has rapidly expanded the company. He currently leads a dedicated team of over 17 professionals committed to advancing climate solutions. Before establishing Limenet, Stefano gained valuable experience at Leonardo Aircraft, where he worked in the quality department overseeing the final assembly of the M346 aircraft. Driven by a clear vision and responsibility towards the environment, Stefano often emphasizes: “Ours is the generation that must make the change. No one else but us will do it.Chiara Antonucci, Co-Founder & CEO, Abit-Agritech
Abit-Agritech is a deep-tech startup that develops artificial intelligence-based solutions to enhance soil management, promote biodiversity, and ensure sustainable production systems. Their flagship technology is AI-driven, optimizing agricultural practices by analyzing data for improved decision-making.
About Chiara
An economist by training with a Master's degree in Food Tech, Chiara has built her professional career at the intersection of technology, sustainability and innovation in agri-food systems. She is CEO and Co-Founder of Abit Agritech, a deep tech start-up that develops artificial intelligence-based solutions to address the major challenges of soil management, biodiversity and the sustainability of production systems. Over the years, Chiara has led and participated in strategic projects on a national and European scale, collaborating with institutions, research centres and companies on issues such as regenerative agriculture, the digitalisation of supply chains and environmental sustainability. She has received several awards for her contribution to innovation and actively participates in working groups on issues related to the environmental impact of industry.Riccardo Leonardi, Co-Founder & CEO, Re-Learn
Re-Learn focuses on smart waste management with a particular emphasis on sustainability. The company’s core innovation involves creating advanced recycling technologies that help reduce waste and promote the reuse of materials.
About Riccardo
Riccardo is a mechanical engineer with solid experience in the automotive sector and in technology development. After starting his career at DYNAmore Italia, where he worked on simulation and design in the field of finite elements, he worked as Supplier Quality Engineer at General Motors, coordinating relations with suppliers. He then worked with startup SISSPre as a product development consultant in the agri-tech sector and then held the position of Quality Development Engineer in the R&D department of Hanon Systems. Since 2019, he has been founder and CEO of ReLearn, an innovative company committed to sustainability and smart waste management.Alessandro Minori , Co-Founder & CEO, PipeIn
PipeIn specializes in advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technologies applied to pipelines and industrial infrastructure. They focus on innovative solutions for ensuring the integrity and safety of pipelines used in critical industries such as oil, gas, and energy.
About Alessandro
Alessandro graduated in Physics Engineering at Politecnico di Torino and had experience in electronics, physics, and mathematical models. Thanks to additional courses such as “Alta Scuola Politecnica” and SEI Inventor, he gained experience in business development and innovation strategy. Before founding PIPEIN, he worked as an N.D.T. (Non-Destructive Testing) Specialist at F.A.S. Servizio Sicurezza and as A.I. Researcher in a startup specialized in machine learning techniques for cancer detection.Daniele Basso, Founder & CEO, HBI
HBI specializes in wastewater sludge treatment, transforming it from waste into a valuable resource. The company’s key innovation lies in its circular economy approach to sludge management. By applying cutting-edge technologies, HBI converts wastewater sludge into useful products, such as fertilizers and energy.
About Daniele
With a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and an Executive MBA from SDA Bocconi, Daniele combines over 20 years of expertise in clean technologies and engineering. Daniele has successfully negotiated with leading players and institutional investors, positioning HBI as a primary partner in the global transition to a greener future. Under his leadership, HBI is pioneering wastewater sludge treatment, changing the paradigm of sludge from waste into a strategic urban mine. Driven by a strong vision and unwavering commitment to innovation, Daniele aims to position HBI as a breakthrough leader in the circular economy, offering scalable, high-impact solutions for sustainable growth on a global scale. As an Ironman triathlete, his resilience and determination are reflected in his relentless pursuit of long-term success and transformation in the industry.Francesco Taiariol, Co-Founder & CEO, TAU Group
TAU Group focuses on the development of sustainable magnet wires for electric motors. Their patented DryCycle® technology is a breakthrough in wire production, eliminating the need for solvents, which not only improves motor efficiency but also reduces the environmental impact of production.
About Francesco
Francesco is an Italian engineer and entrepreneur, born in 1984 in the Canavese region. He is the co-founder and CEO of Tau Group, a Turin-based company specializing in sustainable magnet wires for electric motors. Tau Group's patented DryCycle® technology enables the production of high-performance wires without solvents, enhancing motor efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Under Taiariol's leadership, the company has secured significant investments, including €20 million from the European Investment Bank to expand production capacity. Taiariol is committed to advancing electrification and decarbonization in the automotive and energy sectors.
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