PLAI, the Mondadori Group startup accelerator aimed at transforming ideas based on the use of artificial intelligence into successful companies, will make a strong contribution to the 7^th edition of Milan Digital Week.

This widespread, collective event — with more than 190 events in more than 100 locations —will be held from October 11 to 14 in Milan, focusing on artificial intelligence as a driver of digital development and innovation for the benefit of people and the business community. The Central Hub of this event will be Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, a meeting place for conferences, workshops and round tables in the heart of Milan, serving to connect citizens and businesses to create a constant interaction between them.

PLAI will be present for the entire duration of the event, with a desk in the Expo area. Together with Mondadori Group, it will also enrich the schedule of activities and meetings planned for Milano Digital Week, delving into new aspects of digital Milan through its experience both as a multimedia publishing group and in the selection and acceleration of business ideas that impact different areas of people’s lives.

The morning of Monday, Oct. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be completely dedicated to artificial intelligence, under the title: ‘Italy’s Strategy for Artificial Intelligence’. At this session, Andrea Santagata, the Managing Director of the Digital and MarTech Units at Mondadori Media S.p.A. and Chief Innovation Officer of Mondadori Group, will give a keynote speech at 10 a.m. entitled ‘Turning artificial intelligence into a driver of change: The Mondadori Case’ and will then participate in the round table moderated by Emilio Mango (TIG, The Innovation Group) entitled ‘The Ethics of Algorithms and The Ethics of Speed’.

In the afternoon, Stefano Argiolas, CEO of PLAI, will introduce the workshop ‘Unveiling Innovation: Generative AI as a Tool for Crafting New Business Ventures’, while the startups selected for PLAI’s first acceleration round — which were announced on Oct. 7 — will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience of professionals attending Milan Digital Week at Palazzo Giureconsulti from 4 to 4:30 p.m.

PLAI is the Mondadori Group startup accelerator that aims to transform ideas based on the use of artificial intelligence into successful entrepreneurial ventures. PLAI offers them a distinctive field of application and an industrial market both within the Group and with the initiative’s partners. PLAI operates in the pre-seed and seed phases, selecting and investing in Italian and international startups. In addition to capital, the accelerator provides startups with concrete areas to apply AI, structured training and mentorship courses, and the opportunity to participate in networking events, partly thanks to the unique set of skills and assets provided by major Italian and international partners.