What is forgIA Academy?

forgIA Academy aims to foster a data-driven culture by promoting cross-fertilisation and synergies within the Ecosystem.

The various initiatives aim to raise awareness of the opportunities for leveraging data as a shared asset.

The events calendar features a wide range of activities tailored to different business functions:

  • events providing an introduction to and in-depth analysis of data utilisation and AI applications across various industrial sectors;
  • visits or themed meetings at highly innovative organisations in the field of AI;
  • specialised training;
  • networking opportunities.

Events Calendar

Find out about upcoming forgIA Academy events

AI and Physical AI, the impact on the real world
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AI and Physical AI, the impact on the real world

An afternoon of discussion with businesses, research organisations and institutions to explore how Artificial Intelligence is being put into practice in production and operational processes.

  • Date 19 October 2026
  • Time 15:30 - 18:00
  • Location Assolombarda - Via Pantano 9, Milan
CES Unveiled 2026
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CES Unveiled 2026

CES Unveiled 2026 is the official preview of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the world’s leading technology trade fair, and will be held for the first time in Italy, in Milan.

  • Date 21 October 2026
  • Location Allianz MiCo, Milan
World Manufacturing Forum 2026
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World Manufacturing Forum 2026

This coming October, Milan will host the 14th edition of the World Manufacturing Forum, the leading international event dedicated to industrial innovation and the future development of the manufacturing sector.

  • Date 22 and 23 October 2026
  • Location Palazzo Mezzanotte, Milan

All the initiatives

Next Engineering: innovating with AI to stay competitive

Next Engineering: innovating with AI to stay competitive

A series of three events, organised by the Engineering Section of Assolombarda, designed to explore the key themes of innovation, digitalisation and sustainability, taking a practical approach based on real-world experience.

Bussola 4.0

Bussola 4.0

Assolombarda’s platform providing companies with access to knowledge, tools and services relating to digital transformation.

First-level master's degree programme in "Health and Safety at Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"

First-level master's degree programme in "Health and Safety at Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"

The master’s programme has been developed in collaboration with the University of Milan and is the only one of its kind in Italy. The aim is to provide advanced legal and technical knowledge of artificial intelligence as applied to health and safety at work.

Documents and Resources

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20260519_L’AI per il sistema Italia - opportunità, strumenti e casi concreti per il Manufacturing (slides).pdf

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AI and Physical AI, the impact on the real world

AI and Physical AI, the impact on the real world

An afternoon of discussion with businesses, research organisations and institutions to explore how Artificial Intelligence is being put into practice in production and operational processes.

  • Date 19 October 2026
  • Time 15:30 - 18:00
  • Location Assolombarda - Via Pantano 9, Milan
Go to the event linkGo to the event link
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CES Unveiled 2026

CES Unveiled 2026

CES Unveiled 2026 is the official preview of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the world’s leading technology trade fair, and will be held for the first time in Italy, in Milan.

  • Date 21 October 2026
  • Location Allianz MiCo, Milan
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World Manufacturing Forum 2026

World Manufacturing Forum 2026

This coming October, Milan will host the 14th edition of the World Manufacturing Forum, the leading international event dedicated to industrial innovation and the future development of the manufacturing sector.

  • Date 22 and 23 October 2026
  • Location Palazzo Mezzanotte, Milan
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