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Overview

Theme: Be Human. Accelerating human intelligence in the age of AI

Join us for the 2nd Genesis Accel Innovation Summit, where experienced business leaders, first-time and serial entrepreneurs, and leaders in capital markets and government come together to educate, collaborate, and network.

The momentum from last year—where conversations turned into real partnerships and opportunities—continues to build. This year, we’re expanding the experience to bring together an even broader group of leaders navigating AI, complexity, and organizational change, with a heavy emphasis on thought leadership, exchanges of ideas, and invaluable networking.

Our theme, “Be Human. Accelerating human intelligence in the age of AI,” reflects a core idea: business success today hinges on how human insight and AI work together.

Agenda

Genesis Accel Innovation Summit 2026

Coffee & Continental Breakfast in Sponsor Area

Kickoff & Welcome
Ernesto Di Giambattista, Genesis Accel

Faster Isn’t the Goal: What Should We Optimize for in the AI Age?
Laz Vekiarides, Senior Product Leader, Google

The Impact of Cybersecurity, AI, and Third-Party Risk in the EU
Paul Paget, CEO, Black Kite

The AI Factory
Kevin Lee, Sr. Content Developer, Deep Learning Institute, NVIDIA
Fabio Terragni, COO, CINECA

Break

Driving Business Value with AI—While Protecting Data and Managing Risk
Mike Weaver, Senior Manager, Product Management, N-able
Chris Holden, SVP & CISO, Crum & Forster
Shae Devlin, VP of IT, Stratus

Leveraging AI and Innovation in Art
Quayola
Andrea Crespi

Lunch in Sponsor Area

Protecting a Growing Business Without Building Everything In-House
Francesco DiBartolo, Director, MSP Distribution Sales EMEA, N-able
Spencer Lichtenstein, VP, Product Management, SentinelOne

Build, Buy, or Partner? What M&A Means for Growth
John Pagliuca, President & CEO, N-able

Building Across Italy and the U.S.: Opportunities, Partners, and Practical Barriers
Tom Meredith, Managing Director, Genesis Global
Samuel Roberto, AptusPAR Italy

Break

Investing in Italy / Building a Company
Emilia Garito, Co-Founder & Chairman, Deep Ocean Capital
Diana Franca, COO, ScaleUp Company International
Domenico Nesci, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Deep Ocean Capital
Daniele Scoccia, Evolution Manager, ScaleUp Facilitation

Human Value in the Age of AI: Creativity, Skills, Culture, and the Future of Work
Search On Media Group
Ernesto D’Amato, Founder & CEO, RADAR

Tech Startups
Manfredi Domina, CEO, Keplera
Giulio Pezzini, Acceleration Lead, ZEST Group

Art and Technology
Quayola

Award Ceremony & Closing Remarks
Ernesto Di Giambattista, Genesis Accel