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Schedule
| Time | Session | Session Details |
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| 8:00 |
Attendee Arrival & Check-In | Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 8:00 AM to check in, pick up their badge, and get settled before programming begins. |
| 9:30-9:45 | Welcome Remarks Janenne Remondino, Sr. Director, Global Programs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Matteo Zoppas, President, Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Giovanni Bozetti, President, Fondazione Fiera Milano Attilio Fontana, Governor of the Lombardy Region, Regional Government of Lombardy Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy |
Join us as we kick off CES Unveiled Milan 2026 with welcome remarks from distinguished Italian government and industry leaders. |
| 9:45-10:00 | CTA Opening Keynote Kinsey Fabrizio, CEO & President, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
Opening Keynote addressed by Kinsey Fabrizio, President & CEO, and Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA). |
| 10:00-10:20 | CES Tech Trends Presentation Brian Comiskey, Staff Vice President, Innovation and Trends, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
Explore the emerging technologies and trends shaping the year ahead and the road to CES® 2027. |
| 10:30-10:35 | Keynote: Mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala, Mayor of Milan, City of Milan |
Giuseppe Sala, Mayor of Milan, shares his perspective on Milan’s role as a hub for innovation, technology, and global |
10:40-11:10 |
Panel: Funding the Next Wave of European Innovation Camilla Conti, Co-Founder & COO, Adaptronics Cosimo Calcagno, Senior Investment Manager, Indaco Venture Partners Giulia Giovanni, Partner, Early Stage Alicia Hanf, Head of New Business Development & Partnerships, LG NOVA; Venture Partner, Desert Forge Ventures Moderator: Jillian Friot, General Partner, Venture Builders Fund |
Investors, founders and public funding leaders discuss what it takes to raise capital in today’s market. From bridging the EU-U.S. funding gap to leveraging CES as a growth catalyst, this session explores how Europe’s next generation of startups can scale globally. |
| 11:15-11:35 | Keynote Keith Strier, SVP, Global AI Markets, AMD Daniele Pucci, Founder, Generative Bionics |
Experience a live demonstration of breakthrough technology pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From next-generation mobility and humanoid robotics to AI-powered machines and immersive experiences, this keynote-style showcase brings cutting-edge innovation out of the lab and onto the stage, offering attendees a firsthand look at the technologies set to define the next decade. |
11:40-12:10 |
Panel: Made in Italy, Reimagined: Where Heritage Meets Innovation Matteo Zoppas, President, Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Enzo Mattioli Ferarri, Executive Vice President, HPE Moderator: Kinsey Fabrizio, CEO & President, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
What does Made in Italy mean in a technology-driven world? This conversation explores how Italian companies can combine craftsmanship, creativity and industrial excellence with technology and innovation to strengthen their global competitiveness, preserving what makes Italy unique while embracing what comes next. |
12:15-12:45 |
Panel: Frontier Tech: From Breakthrough Innovation to Global Impact Francesca Valobra, B2B Sales Account – Health & Safety Solutions, Garmin Italy Stefano Marzani, Worldwide Leader for Emerging Technologies, Automotive and Manufacturing, AWS Mirko Prezioso, CEO & Co-Founder, Mentium Technologies Chiara Pertosa, CEO, Sitael Moderator: John Kelley, Vice President and CES Show Director, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
From intelligent health and safety solutions to AI-powered industrial applications, deep-tech breakthroughs and advanced aerospace systems, frontier technologies are creating new opportunities to transform industries and address real-world challenges. But a breakthrough is only the beginning. Turning complex technology into solutions that customers adopt and industries can scale requires more than technical excellence. It takes the right infrastructure, industry partnerships, investment, and a clear understanding of where technology can deliver real value. Bringing together leaders from Garmin, AWS, Mentium Technologies and SITAEL, this panel explores how emerging technologies move from innovation to implementation. Drawing on perspectives from connected health and safety, cloud and industrial technologies, deep tech and aerospace, the discussion will examine what drives adoption, how companies navigate the path to commercialization, and what it takes to compete globally. The central question: How can Europe turn its frontier-tech strengths into globally competitive businesses and technologies with lasting economic and societal impact? |
| 12:30-18:30 | Expo Floor Opens | Explore our CES Unveiled Milan Exhibitors on the Show Floor! |
| 12:50-13:10 | Panel: Inside a Unicorn: Lessons from the Journey to Scale Eugenio Monteleone, COO, Domyn Moderator: Rob Pegoraro, Journalist, Fast Company |
A candid look at what it takes to build and scale a globally successful technology company. |
| 13:00-15:00 | Mentorship Round Tables Mentors to be announced |
Take advantage of onsite mentor sessions to learn about everything from securing funding and scaling internationally to nailing your pitch, landing enterprise deals, and getting the most out of CES. |
| 14:00-14:25 | CES Success Story: INNER Efrat Avnet Steinberg, CEO and Co-Founder, INNER Moderator: Janenne Remondino, Senior Director, Global Programs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
After winning the CES Unveiled Amsterdam Pitch Competition last month, INNER secured a spot at CES Las Vegas 2027. This fireside chat will explore what the win means for the company, how Efrat and her team are preparing for their first CES Las Vegas experience, and how they plan to use the platform to accelerate their growth. The conversation will highlight how startups can leverage CES to showcase their technology, connect with potential customers and corporate partners, and unlock international business opportunities. |
| 14:30-14:45 | CES Success Story: Nuance Audio Stefano Genco, Global General Manager, Nuance Audio Moderator: Janenne Remondino, Senior Director, Global Programs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
The first part of this session will explore the journey of Nuance Audio and the launch of the new Nuance Audio Plus, featuring Stefano Genco, Global Head of Nuance Audio. The plenary talk will focus on Nuance Audio’s journey and the launch of Nuance Audio Plus, followed by am interview and Q&A about the company’s experience attending and exhibiting at CES Las Vegas. The session will offer attendees a first-hand perspective on bringing innovation to market, showcasing new products on a global stage, and the value of participating in CES. |
| 15:00-15:25 | CES Success Story: How Corporate Innovators Discover the Next Big Thing Marcellino Gemelli, Head of Business, Alliance and Corporate Development, Bosch Sensortec Moderator: John Kelley, Vice President and CES Show Director, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
How do corporate innovators and CVCs use CES to discover the next big thing? Hear how they leverage the platform to scout emerging technologies, identify promising startups, and uncover opportunities for strategic investment and collaboration. Gain insights into what catches their attention, what makes a startup stand out, and how founders can turn CES visibility into meaningful corporate partnerships and investment opportunities. |
| 15:40-16:55 | CES Unveiled Milan Pitch Competition Pitch Jury: Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Stefania Gilli, Director, Vodafone Andrea Vaccaro, Head of Field Safety for Europe, Waymo Rachel Payne, Managing Director, Google X, Moonshot Factory Moderator: Rebecca Lind, Specialist, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
Returning this year, CTA invites startups to join the CES Unveiled Milan Pitch Competition to spotlight European tech. Judged by investors and influential business leaders, this is a chance for select startups to take their business to the next level.   |
| 17:00-18:30 | Pitch Competition Winner Announcement & Networking Reception | Celebrate the Pitch Competition winner and close out CES Unveiled Milan with networking, drinks and connections across the European innovation community. |
Partner Side Events
Each year, CES Unveiled welcomes partners to host side events onsite as part of the broader event programming. These events bring together partner networks and CES Unveiled Milan attendees for additional programming, networking and opportunities to connect.
Partner side events are invitation-only unless otherwise noted.
Interested in Attending? Express your interest and request more information.
SelectUSA Tech Pitch Competition: The U.S. Department of Commerce will host a pitch competition, with the winning company receiving complimentary registration to attend the SelectUSA Investment Summit, May 2–5, 2027.
Venture Builders Meetup: Over 50 investors will be brought onsite to network with each other and see what and who has shown up on the expo floor
Global Quantum AI Forum: Organized by QDNL, this side event will explore how quantum technologies and AI can work together to drive innovation, competitiveness and economic growth in Europe.
Global Music Tech Forum: The Music Business Association will host its annual Music Tech Summit at CES Unveiled Milan, featuring discussions around the intersection of music, technology and innovation.
Assolombarda & InnovUp: On October 21, 2026, during the CES Unveiled stop in Milan at Allianz MiCo, Assolombarda and InnovUp will present the third edition of the study "The job & value creation power of Italy’s innovation ecosystem".
The event will be an opportunity to discuss how the innovation supply chain contributes to Italian employment, highlighting its role not only as an engine of technological growth but also as a concrete lever for economic and social development.
Speakers
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Cosimo Calcagno
Senior Investment Manager, Indaco Ventures
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Brian Comiskey
Staff VP, Innovation and Trends, Market Research, CTA
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Camilla Conti
Co-Founder, AdapTronics
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Kinsey Fabrizio
President and CEO, CTA
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Enzo Mattioli Ferrari
Executive Vice President, HPE
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Jillian Friot
General Partner, Venture Builders Fund
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Stefano Genco
Global General Manager, Nuance Audio
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Stefania Gilli
Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone IoT Italy, Vodafone Italy
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Giulia Giovannini
Partner, Early Stage, United Ventures
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Alicia Hanf
Head of New Business Development & Partnerships; Venture Partner, LG NOVA; Desert Forge Ventures
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Melissa Harrison
VP, Communications and Marketing, CTA
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John Kelley
VP, CES & Show Director, CTA
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Rebecca Lind
Specialist, Global Programs, CTA
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Daniele Pucci
Founder, Generative Bionics
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Janenne Remondino
Sr, Director,Global Programs, CTA
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Giuseppe Sala
Mayor of Milan, City of Milan
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Gary Shapiro
Executive Chair, CTA
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Keith Strier
SVP Global AI Markets, AMD
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Matteo Zoppas
President, Italian Trade Agency