The Digital Innovation Forum 2026 is one of Italy’s leading events dedicated to technological innovation and European competitiveness. The event brings together institutions, businesses, academia, and research centers to discuss AI, cybersecurity, industrial policy, and digital transformation. Through panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities, it fosters dialogue among the key players in the innovation ecosystem. The 2026 edition is dedicated to the theme “Europe: Driving Innovation.”
DGS is participating in the Digital Innovation Forum 2026, scheduled for October 14–16 at Villa Erba in Cernobbio.
The event brings together institutions, businesses, research centers, and innovation leaders to discuss the technologies, policies, and investments that are redefining European competitiveness. The 2026 edition, dedicated to the theme “Europe of Innovation in Action,” will explore the path needed to transform research, investments, and emerging technologies into economic and social value.
On October 16 at 11:10 a.m., in the Plenary Hall, our Co-CEO Vincenzo Fiengo will speak on the panel “Defense, National Security, and Cybersecurity in the Era of Cutting-Edge AI and the Geopolitical Context.” Together with representatives from institutions, the Armed Forces, and Italian industry, he will share DGS’s vision on the topic of digital sovereignty and the importance of building secure, resilient technological ecosystems capable of supporting European competitiveness.
Visit our Networking Lounge, located right in front of the Plenary Hall, where you can get an up-close look at the progress of Physical AI through demonstrations and use cases that show how innovation, security, and digital sovereignty can translate into concrete applications for businesses and institutions.

