First-Ever European Innovation Festival Powered by Gucci In Milan and Florence
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The line-up of the European Innovation Festival (FCEIF), the first-ever global thought leadership summit of its kind was announced recently. The three-day event, powered by Gucci, will take place from July 9-11 in Milan and Florence, as per a PR Newswire releFirst-Ever European Innovation Festival Powered by Gucci In Milan and Florence
The line-up of the European Innovation Festival (FCEIF), the first-ever global thought leadership summit of its kind was announced recently. The three-day event, powered by Gucci, will take place from July 9-11 in Milan and Florence, as per a PR Newswire release.The Festival — titled “The Dawn of Superintelligence” — will focus on the potential for association between man and machine as society enters a new era of technological advancement along with artificial intelligence. The Festival will witness the coming together of high-profile global thought leaders, who will explore the opportunities and challenges that come with the collaboration between man and machine. The Festival will open at the Gucci Hub, the brand's corporate headquarters, based in Milan's historic Caproni aeronautical factory. There has been a meticulous restoration of the original 1915 structure. Following which, the Gucci Hub will bring together the fashion house's Milan offices, worldwide showrooms, and also serves as a venue for fashion shows and photo shoots.Every year, the Innovation Festival brings together influential visionaries from the worlds of business, design, and culture to discuss problems and their solutions besides sharing their insights.Marco Bizzarri, Gucci President and CEO, commented, “We are at a real tipping point with AI becoming pervasive in our lives. At Gucci, we have established a culture of innovation fostering experimentation and new technologies, but always in support of creativity and the human touch. We are, therefore, delighted to help power this Festival bringing together leading thinkers in conversations about the new paradigms in front of us.”“We live in challenging times, in which we need the ideas of people to foster change and hope in our communities,” said Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala. “We need to find new ways to combine economic and social growth, and support them in a sustainable way. Cities like Milan are the catalyst and the engine of this global wave of innovation. We have the privilege and the duty to welcome everyone and listen to every idea, which can fruitfully contribute to this global discussion.” As per the release, programming will feature expert talks and panels on a range of topics, such as “What Happens When Technology Hacks Humanity,” “Identity in an Avatar-Friendly World,” “Machine Learning and the Emerging World,” “How Technology Can Change and Enhance the Meaning of Community,” and more.The Milan portion of the Festival will also have a one-of-a-kind interactive exhibition, Sensorium, curated by H-Farm, on view. The festival has been organised by Fast Company.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the Gucci products. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more