​This special gathering will bring together founders, innovators, and industry leaders to explore new ideas shaping the future of Fashion & Beauty Tech.

​The afternoon will feature keynote insights, a VIP panel, and pitches from a diverse group of startups and scaleups, followed by an Italian aperitivo designed to inspire connections and shared perspectives.

​Dress code:

​You’ll be stepping into the Italian Innovation & Cultural Hub — a place where style, creativity, and forward-thinking ideas meet.

​So dress to impress: think polished, comfortable, and with that extra touch of flair that would make Milan proud.

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​Approval Required:

​Attendance is by approval only and will be verified at the entrance.

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​Agenda:

​4:15 pm Welcome Remarks

​by our Managing Director, Alberto Acito, and Deputy Consul General of Italy in SF, Davide Corriero

​4:30 pm Keynote Presentation with Dr. A.K. Pradeep

​"The Neuroscience of Brand Identity. 10 Dimensions for GenAI Algorithms to Service Digital Natives" by Dr. A.K. Pradeep, CEO, Sensori.Ai.

​5:00 pm Panel - Multi Modal Convergence in FashionTech and BeautyTech

​Nyakio Grieco, Founder, Thirteen Lune.

​Karla Martin - Former Managing Director, Global Retail Luxury, Fashion & Apparel Lead, Deloitte

​Katherine Achterman - VC/PE Partner Program Manager, Google

​Dan Widmaier - CEO & Co-Founder, Bolt Threads

​Marco D'Acunzo - CEO North America, Marcolin

​Moderator:
Jalaj Hora - Head of FashionTech / BeautyTech Program, INNOVIT
Former Global Vice President of Product Innovation and Consumer Creation, Nike
Digital Transformation, Board Advisor, Educator, ESG

​5:45 pm Startup Pitches

​7:00 pm INNOVIT Aperitivo

​We look forward to welcoming you

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​Meet our startups:

​Startups: Alexandrite Lighting, Caprice Bespoke, Damo, DRESS UP, Esprit de Vie, Fashion for Biodiversity, iHeel, J4ENERGY, prysm, QX, Searcode, soulShape, and The Italian Pharmacy Cosmetics.

​SMEs/Scaleups: COD Milano, Glam You Up, Italian Lifestyle, Natural You, OASI SOCIETA BENEFIT, Particular Materials, Revivo Societa Benefit, Shopthelook, TA-DAAN, Tender, Teticum.com, The PAAC, Trotta Filippo, Twini, Wearevolution, and While True.

​Learn more about the companies here.