Events and Networking
With the support of ITA - Italian Trade & Investment Agency, Social Thingum has the opportunity to represent Italy at leading international events focused on artificial intelligence, technological innovation and digital transformation
Participation in global fairs and innovation hubs enables us not only to present our solutions, but also to engage with research ecosystems, investors, technology companies and strategic partners worldwide.
Through these experiences, we gather valuable insights, identify emerging technologies and explore new application models, which we convert into opportunities and develop into concrete, sustainable and competitive projects.
Our involvement in major international events across the sector:
CES
Las Vegas, USA
January
Every year, Las Vegas hosts CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s leading international event dedicated to technology and innovation. Major technology companies, startups, and investors gather to showcase cutting-edge solutions that are set to shape global markets in the coming years, including artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, mobility, digital health, robotics, and connected systems.
BETT
London, UK
January
Bett is the leading international event for Education Technology. Founded in 1985 as a trade fair focused on computing and technology for schools, it has evolved over the decades into a global platform connecting educators, institutions, technology companies, startups, investors, and policymakers.
Each year - primarily in London, with satellite editions in Asia and Brazil - Bett attracts tens of thousands of participants from over 100 countries. In its most recent edition, the event welcomed more than 30,000 visitors and approximately 600 exhibitors, including major vendors, EdTech solution providers, startups, and educational institutions.
Bett represents a true global ecosystem for education and innovation, serving as a key forum for sharing ideas, launching products, forming partnerships, and engaging with high-profile speakers. Attendees can take part in workshops, live demos, professional development sessions, and high-level networking opportunities.
Thanks to its international visibility, diverse range of stakeholders - from teachers and school leaders to entrepreneurs, startups, and investors - and strong focus on pedagogical and technological innovation, Bett has established itself as an essential reference point for anyone operating in the fields of education, training, and EdTech.
WORLD AI CANNES FESTIVAL (WAICF)
Cannes, France
February
WAICF - World AI Cannes Festival is one of the most prominent international events dedicated to artificial intelligence. Promoted by the EuropIA Institute, the City of Cannes, and RX, the festival transforms the prestigious Palais des Festivals into a global hub for AI over two days, bringing together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore cutting-edge technologies and share forward-looking strategies and advanced use cases.
WAICF offers a unique learning, networking, and discovery experience designed for organizations and professionals seeking to create tangible impact through AI-driven transformation.
MWC BARCELONA
Barcelona, Spain
March
MWC Barcelona is the world’s largest and most influential event dedicated to connectivity, digital innovation, and the future of telecommunications. Each year, at the Fira Gran Via venue, companies, mobile operators, startups, and investors from around the globe come together to showcase new devices, network infrastructures, AI-driven solutions, and services that anticipate the technological trends of the coming years.
Alongside the exhibition area, a comprehensive conference program features global leaders, industry analysts, and innovators discussing key topics such as 5G, edge computing, smart mobility, and digital transformation.
VIVA TECHNOLOGY
Paris, France
June
Viva Technology is Europe’s leading annual event for startups, innovation, and technology. Since 2016, it has been held in Paris at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and is organized by Publicis Groupe and Les Échos.
During the event, the French capital is transformed into a global innovation hub, bringing together thousands of startups, large enterprises, investors, researchers, and decision-makers to engage around emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, deep tech, mobility, sustainability, health, and more.
Viva Technology delivers a powerful mix of conferences, keynote sessions, live demos, product launches, networking, and B2B matchmaking opportunities, positioning itself as a privileged platform for fostering new collaborations, securing investments, exchanging ideas, and anticipating global technology trends.
In its most recent editions, the event has achieved significant scale and impact, featuring thousands of participating startups, hundreds of international speakers, and hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world.
AI SUMMIT
London, UK
June
AI Summit London is one of Europe’s most prominent events dedicated to the business application of artificial intelligence. Hosted at Tobacco Dock during London Tech Week, it brings together business leaders, researchers, and innovators to discuss real-world use cases, AI adoption strategies, and concrete technological developments.
Through keynote sessions, workshops, and live demos, the event provides a clear overview of how AI is transforming industries, processes, and organizational models, establishing itself as a key reference point for those seeking to navigate the present and future of artificial intelligence.
EXPAND NORTH STAR
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
October
Expand North Star is one of the leading global events dedicated to innovation and tech entrepreneurship. Each year at Dubai Harbour, thousands of startups and investors come together to showcase emerging solutions, explore new market opportunities, and establish international partnerships.
The event combines high-level conferences, pitch competitions, and one-to-one meetings, positioning itself as a strategic platform for understanding the evolution of the global digital ecosystem and the trends that will shape growth in the years ahead.
WEB SUMMIT
Lisbon, Portugal
November
Web Summit was founded in Dublin in 2009 by Paddy Cosgrave. It originated as a technology conference with 150 attendees in October 2009. Since then, Web Summit has brought together over one million entrepreneurs from around the world. Its flagship event is Web Summit Lisbon, held every November. Throughout the year, Web Summit hosts events globally, including Web Summit Rio in South America, Web Summit Qatar in the Middle East, Collision and Web Summit Vancouver in North America, and RISE in Asia.
The mission of Web Summit has been to create a software platform that enables meaningful connections among CEOs, founders, investors, media representatives, policymakers, and leading cultural figures who are shaping the future of the world.
SLUSH
Helsinki, Finland
November
Slush is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 as a gathering of 250 people and has since grown into one of the world’s leading global events dedicated to startups. Each year in Helsinki, it brings together thousands of founders, international investors, corporate representatives, journalists, and innovation leaders, creating a highly curated and business-oriented environment.
Slush’s mission is to support the emergence and growth of new entrepreneurs capable of shaping the future, by offering an immersive experience characterized by futuristic settings, one-to-one meetings, pitch sessions, demos, and keynote speeches from key figures in the global tech industry. Thanks to its distinctive format, Slush is now recognized as a global benchmark for the European startup community and a privileged platform for fostering collaborations, securing investments, and launching high-impact projects.