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Schedule
| Time | Session | Session Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Opening Keynote Kinsey Fabrizio, CEO & President, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
Welcome remarks from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®. |
| 9:45-10:10 | 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. |
| 10:15-10:35 | Fireside Chat Giuseppe Sala, Mayor of Milan, City of Milan Moderator: Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
Stay tuned for more Information. |
10:40-11:15 |
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. |
11:35-12:10 |
Panel: Made in Italy, Reimagined: Where Heritage Meets Innovation Matteo Zoppas, President, Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Enzo Mattioli Ferarri, Executive Vice President, HPE Additional speakers to be announced |
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 Speakers to be announced |
From AI-powered healthcare and biotechnology to robotics, advanced manufacturing, space, quantum computing, climate technologies and next-generation digital infrastructure, Europe is entering a new era of frontier innovation. These breakthrough technologies are redefining industries, improving lives and addressing some of society's biggest challenges. While frontier technologies often require long development cycles, significant investment and close collaboration between industry, government and academia, they also represent Europe's greatest opportunity to build globally competitive companies and strengthen its strategic leadership. This panel brings together leaders from across industry, healthcare, investment, government and the startup ecosystem to discuss how Europe can accelerate the commercialization of frontier technologies and create 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 |
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 | Fireside Chat with CES Success Founder #1 |
Stay tuned for more information. |
| 14:30-14:45 | Fireside Chat with CES Success Founder #2 |
Stay tuned for more information. |
| 15:00-15:25 | Fireside Chat with CES Success Founder #3 |
Stay tuned for more information. |
| 15:40-16:55 | CES Unveiled Milan Pitch Competition Pitch Jury: Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Stefania Gilli, Director, Vodafone Moderator: Rebecca Lind, Specialist, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Additional jury members to be announced |
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.
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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Stefania Gilli
Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone IoT Italy, Vodafone Italy
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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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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