From November 27 to 29, Bilbao will host Impact Week 2024, the annual gathering of Impact Europe, the international network dedicated to social and environmental impact, of which Fondazione CRT is a member.
This three-day event in Bilbao is a key opportunity to explore innovative ideas, discover emerging trends, and foster meaningful collaborations that benefit people and the planet. The theme for this year, Madness, Boldness, Brightness, invites participants to reflect, collaborate, and act for positive systemic change.
Fondazione CRT will lead two key sessions on Thursday, November 28:
Thursday, November 28 | 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Tech, AI and Impact: Stories, Insights, Perspectives. Squaring the Circle.
The digital transformation driven by data and artificial intelligence demands new governance models to ensure sustainability and equity. With regulations such as the Data Governance Act and the Artificial Intelligence Act emerging, it is essential to explore AI’s positive potential through innovative collaborations and impact-oriented business models.
Moderated by Ciro Cattuto (Fondazione ISI), this session will bring together data science experts, investors, international philanthropic organizations, impact assessment specialists, and acceleration programs to discuss their roles in shaping a responsible and inclusive digital transformation.
Speakers:
- Adedoyin Omidiran, Initiatives Lead, Global Alliance For Social Entrepreneurship, World Economic Forum
- Gerardo Franco, Skills for Social Impact Western Europe Director, Microsoft
- Judith-Laure Mamou-Mani, Senior Investment Director, Mirova
- Christian Racca, Programme Manager, Impact Deal
- Giuseppe Dell’Erba, Managing Director, Fondazione Cottino
Moderator:
- Ciro Cattuto, Scientific Director, Fondazione ISI
Thursday, November 28 | 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Fondazione CRT Impact Deal Showcase
This session will demonstrate how data can drive initiatives that combine economic, social, and environmental sustainability with a long-term impact vision.
The Impact Deal Showcase will feature inspiring examples of how data science and datasets are being practically used by social innovators across Europe in diverse fields such as waste management, health threat detection, sustainable consumption and mobility, CO2 reduction, and critical infrastructure reliability.
Speakers:
- Stefania Coni, Head of International Activities, Fondazione CRT
- Alessia Gianoncelli, Director of Knowledge & Programs, Impact Europe
- Nico Capogna, CEO, Pin Bike
- Fabio Pelosi, Area Sales Manager Spain & Portugal, Xnext S.p.A.
- Daniele Cagnazzo, Co-Founder, Marketing & Data Analytics, Aroundrs
- Luigi Corvo, Founder, Open Impact
Moderator:
- Christian Racca, Programme Manager, Impact Deal
