The Microsoft AI Tour 2025 was an international event hosted in Milan that placed generative and agentic Artificial Intelligence at the center as a driver of economic growth and digital transformation, with the participation of DGS’s Microsoft Competence Center.

What is Microsoft AI Tour 2025?

Microsoft AI Tour 2025 was a major international event that made a stop in Italy on 26 March 2025. Hosted at Palazzo del Ghiaccio in Milan, it involved more than 2,000 participants, including entrepreneurs, managers, IT professionals and developers, both in person and online.

During the day, 37 sessions were organized with more than 80 speakers. The event offered an in-depth look at the potential of AI in reshaping business models and accelerating return on investment.

Why were generative and agentic AI at the center of the event?

The event highlighted the strategic role of generative and agentic Artificial Intelligence as a driver of economic growth and digital transformation. The afternoon sessions brought together leading speakers who shared results, goals and future projects, showing how AI is affecting business processes and strategies.

Among the speakers, Vincenzo Esposito, CEO of Microsoft Italy, emphasized the importance of an innovative ecosystem built on solid infrastructure, security and skills, so that companies of all sizes can make the most of AI technologies. Asha Sharma, Corporate Vice President and Head of Product Microsoft AI Platform, outlined Microsoft’s vision for the evolution of AI.

What was the role of DGS and the Microsoft Competence Center?

Porini is the Microsoft Competence Center of the DGS group and took part in Microsoft AI Tour 2025 as a company specialized in the design and implementation of advanced solutions on Microsoft cloud platforms. Its presence at the event confirmed DGS’s commitment to supporting Italian companies in adopting the most advanced AI solutions.

DGS’s Microsoft Competence Center works on Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, IoT, XRM, Digital Apps, Supply Chain Management, ERP, Collaboration, Knowledge Management and Security. Thanks to its experience in data science, cloud and AI, it helps companies optimize processes, improve productivity and create new growth opportunities, contributing to the digital transformation of Italy’s economic fabric.

When and where did the event take place?

The event was held on 26 March 2025 at Palazzo del Ghiaccio in Milan. In the press release, DGS also provides the following brief event summary:

When: 26 March
Where: Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Milan

Where can the press release be downloaded?

The press release is available for download via the link published by DGS. The news item is dated 02/04/2025 and is part of the company’s newsroom Press Releases section.

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