Intelligent Automation Congress 2026
Thank You for an Unforgettable Event!
What an Incredible Event!
Two days of knowledge, connections, and inspiration
400+ automation professionals came together for two unforgettable days of real-world insights, meaningful connections, and groundbreaking discussions about Intelligent Automation and AI Agents.
We are thrilled by the incredible response!
The energy in the room, the quality of the discussions, and the connections formed exceeded all our expectations. Thank you to every single attendee, speaker, and sponsor who made this possible.
What made IAC2026 special:
- Real implementations — Case studies with measurable results shared on stage
- Honest conversations — What works, what doesn't, lessons learned from the field
- Actionable takeaways — Attendees left with ideas they could apply right away
- Quality networking — Meaningful connections between experts, vendors, and peers
Hosted at Politecnico di Milano with the Osservatorio IBPA, we blended cutting-edge research with field-tested best practices.
Event Highlights
Relive the best moments of IAC2026
What Attendees Say
Feedback from our amazing community
I attended on Tue afternoon only unfortunately but I can say that presentations were interesting and speakers inspiring. Great session! Congrats
Ottimo congresso e argomenti particolarmente interessanti
A great event characterized by numerous insightful viewpoints and a vast, international attendance. My heartfelt thanks to Vincenzo Marchica and the entire staff for the excellent organization. Highly recommended.
The thing I enjoyed the most was the quality of the speakers and their informations. Not just talking, but real things, to adapt in real life
Excellent Congress! Discussions on the status of AI automation were constructive and leave me much to work about. Thank you for inviting me!
Great partners, fruitful discussions and meeting. Super Organization and speakers. Insights and case studies made a clear difference
Great speakes, great people and super networking! I love this community!
Our Amazing Speakers
Thank you to all our incredible speakers
Cristina Duta
Senior Director DevOps & Intelligent Automation
Fortrea
Cristina Duta is a Senior Director of DevOps & Intelligent Automation, with over a decade of experience driving large-scale digital transformation across Life Sciences, Banking, Telecom and Manufacturing. With a strong background in computer science and leadership, she champions human-centric automation and modern engineering practices to accelerate innovation and empower global teams.
Tom Reuner
Principal Analyst
PAC
Tom Reuner brings over 25 years of experience in strategic marketing and thought leadership, helping clients understand and prepare for change through technology innovation. A key voice in shaping the global conversation on RPA, AI, and the Future of Work, he thrives on the challenges faced by stakeholders navigating go-to-market strategies in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Doug Shannon
Global Intelligent Automation & GenAI Leader
IA Community
Doug Shannon is a Global Intelligent Automation & GenAI Leader with over 20 years of experience in IT, enterprise automation and AI-driven transformation. Recognized among the top 50 global leaders in intelligent automation, he has pioneered frameworks such as GAAA (Gauge-Analyze-Automate-Adapt) and spearheaded initiatives that deliver self-healing automation and scalable enterprise-wide efficiency.
Vincenzo Marchica
Chairman
IA Community
Vincenzo Marchica is an international leader in Intelligent Automation, combining strategic vision with deep hands-on expertise across RPA, AI and enterprise transformation. As Director of Intelligent Automation, he has guided major organizations in Europe and India through large-scale automation programs, blending human-centric innovation with advanced technologies. A recognized evangelist in the automation community, he helps companies rethink processes, elevate digital maturity and unlock new value through smart, scalable solutions.
Ivana Nikolik
CGO- Business Development Data&AI
Ivana Nikolik is a global technology and AI strategy leader with 18+ years of experience driving growth and transformation across the international IT landscape. She operates at the intersection of business strategy, data, AI, and automation, supporting organizations in scaling innovation and delivering measurable impact.
Meritxell Corbeto González
RPA Project Manager
Bayer
Meritxell Corbeto González is an Intelligent Automation leader at Bayer, with solid experience in RPA and enterprise automation programs. She focuses on delivering real operational value through pragmatic, business-driven automation initiatives.
Irene Di Deo
Director, Osservatorio IBPA
Politecnico di Milano
Irene Di Deo is Director of the Intelligent Business Process Automation Observatory and Senior Researcher at the Big Data & Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Observatories of Politecnico di Milano School of Management. With a background in economics and social sciences from Università Bocconi, she drives data-driven transformation in Italy, bridging advanced analytics, AI and process automation to help organizations unlock value from data.
Theodore Bergqvist
CEO
Turbotic
Theodore Bergqvist is an experienced professional in Intelligent Automation and AI-driven transformation, with a strong focus on scaling automation initiatives and enabling business impact through advanced technologies. He combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience in driving innovation across complex enterprise environments.
Vera Janevska
Global Head of Process Intelligence and Intelligent Automation
IKEA Retail (Ingka Group)
Vera Janevska works at the intersection of Human-Centered Automation, Agentic AI, and Intelligent Systems, focusing on value creation and measurable ROI. She currently drives innovation at IKEA, where she explores how automation and AI can be designed to genuinely serve people and enhance everyday work. Taking a holistic approach to transformation, Vera believes true innovation flourishes when technology is shaped around human needs, aspirations, and concerns. Through inclusive dialogue and storytelling, she helps organizations and communities turn uncertainty into excitement—creating meaningful, human-first experiences that empower people to grow and thrive in an evolving digital world.
Ernesto Ciorra
Innovation Expert
Ernesto Ciorra is a recognized global leader in digital transformation, innovation, and AI-driven strategy, with decades of experience at the intersection of technology, business, and organizational change. Known for his visionary thinking and his ability to translate complex technological shifts into strategic direction, Ernesto has played a key role in shaping how large enterprises approach innovation, sustainability, and the future of work. His perspective is widely respected for combining depth, clarity, and long-term vision.
Manuel Nunes
Co-Founder and CEO
kyma AI
Manuel Nunes is co-founder of kyma AI, which is building an Agentic Intelligent Automation Centre of Excellence with specialized AI Agents that autonomously handle automation project tasks in your favorite platforms. Prior to kyma, Manuel served for 5 years as Hyperautomation Advisor at the United Nations International Computing Centre, and worked for 7 years at Roboyo, where he led its Spanish operations and Centre of Excellence. Since entering the automation field in 2015 at Citi Bank, Manuel has supported over 50 global brands in launching and scaling their automation programs.
Alessandro Piva
Director, Osservatorio IBPA
Politecnico di Milano
Alessandro Piva is Senior Director at Osservatori Digital Innovation of Politecnico di Milano, with nearly 20 years of experience in driving digital transformation. SOM Polimi +2 SOM Polimi +2 He oversees multiple observatories — from Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Transformation to Cybersecurity, Big Data and Quantum Computing — and supports companies and institutions in adopting innovative, data-driven strategies.
Giovanni Miragliotta
Full Professor
Politecnico di Milano
Giovanni Miragliotta is Professor of Advanced Supply Chain Planning at the Politecnico di Milano and Senior Director at the Osservatori Digital Innovation of the School of Management. He leads key research observatories focused on Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, 5G and Beyond, and Smart & Connected Mobility, and is deeply involved in applied research on AI and digital transformation.
Krzysztof Karaszewski
Indipendent Consultant
Krzysztof Karaszewski is Global RPA Product Manager at HSBC, where he leads the evolution of enterprise RPA and Intelligent Automation capabilities on a global scale. He works closely with software vendors to enhance automation platforms, drive solution efficiency, and expand adoption across the organization. At HSBC Digital Business Services, Krzysztof leads the implementation of Power Automate Desktop, defines the RPA product roadmap, evaluates automation technologies through RFPs and PoCs, and acts as a subject matter expert shaping standards, best practices, and future-ready automation solutions.
Jan Strnad
CEO & Co-founder
Pointee
Jan Strnad is CEO and Co-founder of Pointee Inc., where he helps organizations transition from manual office work to overseeing AI-driven systems. With a strong focus on practical AI adoption, Jan supports teams in reshaping how work is done by combining automation, clarity, and human oversight.
Vladimiro Ferreira
Head of Automation CoE (IA, AI) & IT Services
SEG Automotive Portugal
Vladimiro Ferreira is Head of Automation CoE (IA, AI) & IT Services Portugal at SEG Automotive, where he leads enterprise initiatives focused on Intelligent Automation, AI-driven transformation, and scalable delivery models. He brings a strong combination of strategic leadership and hands-on expertise in driving automation at scale across complex industrial environments.
Cristina Nizzoli
Co-CEO
NIXINN
Cristina Nizzoli is a manager, entrepreneur, and investor with over 20 years of experience in consulting, program management, and technology-driven transformation. With a background in economics and engineering, she combines strong expertise in Business Process Management, RPA, and AI with a human-focused approach to leadership and organizational growth. She is a partner and co-founder of multiple startups and has led large-scale transformation projects across banking, automotive, and fashion, managing complex programs, significant budgets, and multidisciplinary teams. Cristina brings a pragmatic, results-driven perspective on how innovation and automation can sustainably improve processes, people, and performance.
Deepesh Kumawat
RPA Expert
IA Community
Deepesh is an RPA & AI Developer, specializing in the design and implementation of Robotic Process Automation solutions that drive efficiency and operational excellence. He combines strong technical expertise with a sharp focus on process optimization, helping organizations automate repetitive tasks and achieve measurable business impact.
Luca Porcari
CEO
Getinet
Luca Porcari is an entrepreneur and former co-founder of the Association "RPA Italy", now "IA-Congress ITALY". With long-standing experience in digital innovation and new technology ventures, he has played a key role in promoting RPA and intelligent automation across the Italian market. As Ambassador of "Intelligent Automation Congress", he continues to support and motivate the community with vision and practical experiences, bringing new ideas and smarter approach to multiple business sectors.
Luigi Greco
Digital Transformation Manager
Snaitech S.p.A
Luigi Greco is Digital Transformation Manager at Snaitech S.p.A., where he works on driving digital and automation initiatives aimed at improving processes, efficiency, and business performance. His experience focuses on translating transformation strategies into concrete execution across complex organizational environments.
Sarah Mathews
Group Responsible AI Manager
The Adecco Groups
Sarah Mathews is a Responsible AI Manager working at the intersection of people, data, and technology to shape a more ethical and human-centered future of work. She focuses on enabling the responsible use of AI through integrity, transparency, and care, bridging the gap between technical possibility and real human needs. With a strong foundation in AI ethics and experience across data science and recruitment, Sarah combines data-driven insight with coaching and mentorship to empower individuals and organizations to lead responsibly in an AI-driven world.
Tim Mosholt
Chief Strategy Officer
SmartBPA
Tim Mosholt is an international executive in IT services and software with over 20 years of experience across process improvement, systems integration, data analytics, cybersecurity, and RPA. He has founded and scaled multiple technology ventures across Southeast Asia, supporting the distribution of globally recognized software solutions. Currently with SmartRPA, Tim focuses on helping organizations stabilize, manage, and optimize large-scale RPA estates, improving operational efficiency while reducing the cost and complexity of automation delivery.
Marco De Palma
CEO
Medialogic AI
Marco De Palma is a CEO and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in AI-driven innovation and Intelligent Automation. He has a strong track record in delivering complex, large-scale digital transformation programs, combining strategic vision with deep expertise in automation, data, and AI-enabled solutions. His work focuses on aligning advanced technologies with real business needs to drive measurable impact.
Gabriele Sanciu
Marketing Office
S2E
Gabriele Sanciu is a Presales Engineer and Marketing Specialist at S2E | Solutions2Enterprises, where he focuses on connecting organizations with innovative solutions in hyperautomation, cloud adoption, and Generative AI. Working alongside market-leading partners such as AWS, OutSystems, and UiPath, Gabriele combines technical expertise with a customer-centric approach — helping businesses identify their needs and find targeted digital transformation paths.
Sylvia Cebanu
Strategic Finance Executive
Sylvia Cebanu is a Finance Executive with over 14 years of experience across startups and banking, spanning Financial Reporting, Operations Management, and Strategic Planning. With a hands-on approach to leading cross-functional teams and driving operational efficiency, she brings a practical perspective on how AI and automation can transform finance functions — from forecasting and analysis to process optimization and decision-making.
Alessandro Puleo
Head of Security and Pre Sales
Amundi Sgr
More than twenty years of experience in asset management, gained in various roles with increasingly challenging responsibilities.
Anand Singh
Global Transformation Architect | GBS & Digital Transformation
Heidelberg Materials UK
Anand Singh is a senior leader with 15+ years of experience in Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) transformation across global operations. He specializes in driving digital transformation through process automation, SAP integration, RPA/AI, and lean methodologies. With a strong background in product ownership and finance transformation, Anand has led large-scale programs across shared service centers in 15+ countries, delivering measurable business outcomes through strategic change and continuous improvement.
Andrea Corain
Principal Solution Engineer
UiPath
A long experience in the Business Intelligence/Analytics, Big Data, Data Governance, Cloud, Performance Management , ERP, System Integration area, MDM area, Automation and AI.
Asmaa Ibrahim
AI Product Strategist | Author of "Making AI Work for People"
Asmaa Ibrahim is a product strategist with over a decade of experience designing and shipping AI-powered applications at companies including Google and Vodafone. She is the author of "Making AI Work for People," exploring how organizations can build AI solutions that deliver real value for users. She brings practical insights on bridging the gap between AI capability and human-centered implementation.
Domenico Rizzi
CIO
Andriani S.p.A.
Domenico Rizzi is Chief Information Officer at Andriani S.p.A., where he leads digital innovation to support sustainable nutrition and global growth. He focuses on aligning technology with a people-first, planet-friendly vision, connecting Andriani’s B Corp values with inclusive, future-focused digital transformation.
Ernesto Centrella
IT Development Methodologies Competence Leader & Expert in Testing Methods and Tools
CREDEM
Francesco Torricelli
EU Enablement Leader
NVIDIA
Francesco joined NVIDIA in 2017 to lead the Enterprise business across Italy and the Iberian Peninsula, driving growth and innovation in advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Performance Computing (HPC). Since 2025, he has served as NVIDIA’s EU Enablement Leader, empowering regional teams and partners to accelerate AI adoption and advanced computing solutions across Europe.
Giorgio Mosca
Head of Digital Transformation & Sustainability Governance – Aeronautics Division
Leonardo
Lino Del Cioppo
CEO
Key Partner
Lino Del Cioppo is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the ICT and innovation ecosystem. As Owner and CEO of Key Partner, he leads an independent Italian group specializing in Business Consulting, Digital Transformation, and Cybersecurity, with offices in Milan, Rome, and Termoli. He is also Founder and CEO of We20, an event management company that designs business experiences to connect organizations and inspire growth. Driven by continuous learning and a people-first approach to innovation, Lino combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership to transform ideas into sustainable businesses.
Mariano Corso
Founder and Scientific Director
Digital Innovation Observatories
I'm Professor of “Leadership and Innovation” at the School of Management of Politecnico di Milano. I co-founded the Digital Innovation Observatories, and I'm responsible for many Observatories including Smart Working, HR Innovation Practice, Digital Agenda, Digital Innovation in Healthcare, Cloud Transformation, Cybersecurity and Data Protection and the Digital Transformation Academy.
Massimo Bandinelli
Marketing Manager
Aruba Cloud
I've more than 25 years of experience in Management in the Cloud industry. I'm currently Marketing Manager of Aruba Cloud.
Michele Carbone
Partner | Co-Founder
Key Partner
Close to 30 years in digital and technology, supporting companies in their journey to transformation and evolution. Experienced in high leadership roles, new business and service development and optimization, with a long-term strategic vision applied to sound execution. Passionate and well equipped in all the modern flavours of application development, cloud computing, integration and automation; today focusing on the adoption of Agentic AI, and the key enablers for a Data Driven Enterprise.
Pierluigi Mega
Head of Smart Process Automation
Merck Group
Pierluigi Mega has years of experience in automation, digital transformation, and IT delivery across the consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors. He works on the execution of digital initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and delivering practical business outcomes. With a background spanning ERP, CRM, RPA, and BPM in both on-premise and cloud environments, Pierluigi brings a pragmatic approach to process improvement, drawing on Lean and Six Sigma principles to support sustainable transformation and effective collaboration between business and IT.
Rocco Caputo
CEO
ApiShare
Rocco Caputo is the Founder and CEO of ApiShare, an independent software vendor specialized in API Governance for AI-driven enterprises. With deep expertise in System Integration and enterprise architecture, Rocco helps organizations transform fragmented APIs into governed, reusable digital products aligned with a structured operational model. ApiShare enables enterprises to align people, processes, technologies, and AI agents within a unified governance framework, ensuring lifecycle control, compliance, and secure collaboration between human and non-human actors. A recognized voice in the API Governance space, Rocco combines strategic vision with a methodology-first approach to help organizations scale AI initiatives responsibly while strengthening their API maturity.
Roderik Rensen
COO
Mobility Invest Group
Roderik Rensen is a changemaker and people-driven leader with 15+ years of experience in operational excellence, digital transformation, and strategy execution across international environments. As a COO and Transformation Leader, he focuses on turning ambiguity into momentum by aligning vision, empowering people, and embedding execution discipline in high-change contexts.
Svetlana Stoilova
Senior Advisor
BusinessEurope
Currently, Senior Adviser on Digital Economy at BusinessEurope, the leading federation representing business interests across 36 European countries. I work on a broad range of EU digital policy areas, including data flows, cybersecurity, platform regulation, data protection and privacy, and digital services governance.
Who Attended
A diverse community of automation professionals
Business Leaders
Understanding how automation delivers real ROI through companies that already did it.
Developers & Architects
Deep dives into implementation patterns and real-world problem-solving approaches.
CoE Leaders
Scaling automation programs with governance, metrics, and change management insights.
Vendors & Partners
Meeting 400+ decision-makers and building meaningful relationships.
What Attendees Took Home
Our Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to the organizations that made this event possible
Gold Sponsors
Turbotic is a leading enterprise platform for Intelligent Automation operations, enabling organizations to manage, govern, and scale automation programs with full visibility and control. By connecting business, IT, and automation teams, Turbotic helps enterprises maximize the value of RPA, AI, and automation initiatives across the entire lifecycle. Gold Sponsor – IA Congress 2026
Silver Sponsors
MedialogicAI is an Italian innovative startup specializing in Intelligent Process Automation, combining RPA and Artificial Intelligence to deliver high-value automation solutions. Through consulting, process mining, and custom RPA/AI development, MedialogicAI helps organizations improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance human potential through smart, sustainable automation.
Key Partner is a strategic and technology consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, AI, and innovation. With a client-centric and agile approach, Key Partner supports organizations across three core areas: Digital (AI, cloud, advanced user experiences), Consulting (data-driven strategy and operational efficiency), and Cyber (integrated security solutions). With offices in Rome, Milan, and Termoli, Key Partner combines strategic vision with hands-on technological expertise to help businesses navigate change and create lasting value.
ApiShare helps organizations bring structure, method, and visibility to API management, combining a purpose-built API governance platform with architectural and methodological advisory services. Our mission is to make APIs a truly governed, secure, reusable and compliant strategic asset — enabling robust, collaborative, and scalable digital ecosystems.
NIXINN supports organizations in achieving their goals through high-value, innovative solutions that combine advanced technologies, effective organizational models, and a strong human-centered approach. By aligning financial and operational strategy with performance and change management, NIXINN helps clients drive sustainable growth. Diversity, inclusion, and the balance between experience and new generations are at the core of its vision for building the future through solid, responsible innovation.
kyma AI is building an Agentic Intelligent Automation Centre of Excellence. Founded by automation industry leaders and co-developed with design partners like Mutua Madrileña, our specialized AI Agents autonomously handle automation project tasks — from understanding requirements to designing and building solutions in UiPath, Power Automate, and other platforms — enabling teams to scale automation at unprecedented speed and cost efficiency.
Transform the way you manage, monitor, and optimize your automation efforts. Explore an AI-powered platform that elevates your performance and streamlines operations of your RPAs.
SmartBPA Catalyst is a universal orchestrator that accelerates the flow, outcome, and innovation of automations. By unifying the automation stack across RPA, Scripts, APIs, people and AI Agents, Catalyst eliminates vendor locking, operational complexities, wasted resources and lack of governance, whilst increasing control, compliance and transparency. Enterprises can thereby safely scale mission-critical automation across technologies with confidence and speed and maximize their automation investment.
Expositors
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Horsa Plan
S2E designs, customizes, and develops solutions in artificial intelligence, data solutions, cybersecurity, hyperautomation, robotic process automation, data centers, networks, enterprise mobility, application maintenance, legacy modernization, and cloud computing.
Partners
We are a member-led collective focused on responsible adoption of automation, AI, and digital workers. Our mission is to elevate human potential by pairing technology with purpose.
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