SIOS26 Winter: facciamo il punto sul futuro dell’innovazione

2026-12-16 · Milan

Milano (Open Summit di StartupItalia / Innovation Village / Main Stage / Demo Area / Evolved Workshop)

StartupItalia's flagship winter summit arrives in Milan on December 16, 2026, centering on the theme of 'AI First' and featuring stage panels, dedicated exhibition zones, and an annual startup award.

SIOS26 Winter is the flagship annual conference by StartupItalia, uniting startups, venture capital investors, corporates, and institutions under the theme 'AI First' with networking, stage panels, and the Startup of the Year award.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders from any sector seeking broad exposure, institutional connections, or corporate partnerships will benefit from joining. Those operating with an artificial intelligence focus or aiming to participate in a pitch competition will find relevant programming, while the free early bird ticket tiers make it accessible to bootstrapped teams.

What happens

Activity spans multiple zones including the Main Stage, Innovation Village, Demo Area, and Evolved Workshop. The schedule features stage panels addressing current innovation trends, formal networking sessions, and the presentation of the Startup of the Year award alongside a pitch competition.

Who's in the room

Participants encompass early-stage and growth founders alongside venture capital investors actively scouting deals. Corporate executives and representatives from public institutions also attend the gathering, which is conducted in Italian.

How to prepare

Bring a clear, non-technical explanation of how your business integrates AI, alongside an elevator pitch suited for live demo floor discussions. Because the agenda includes formal stage panels and pitch opportunities, review your traction metrics thoroughly before stepping into investor conversations.

Organizer: StartupItalia

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Theme
AI First
Sectors
Agnostic
Ticket options
  • Early Bird — Free (First 150 free tickets, skip the line access)

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