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Under the Auspices of the G7 Italian Presidency

​This two-days event, held under the Auspices of the Italian G7 Presidency, focuses on fostering Public-Private Partnerships to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies. It explores AI’s role in driving Competitiveness, Innovation, and Growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. A key feature is the introduction of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development, realized in collaboration with the UNDP, which will be followed by the presentation of a selection of African Startups which develop AI Solutions. The discussions will also cover strategies for Responsible AI Investment, highlighting the importance of collaboration between Governments, Development Financial Institutions and Private Investors to promote ethical AI use and long-term technological advancement across Global Markets.
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A Pathway
to Strategic Collaborations

Participate in a pivotal event where industry leaders, AI innovators, and global investors collaborate to explore and establish strategic partnerships that drive innovation

Strategic collaboration discussions

Engage in in-depth discussions on industrial cooperation, with a focus on transatlantic partnerships and cross-industry synergies. These conversations aim to uncover new pathways for innovation and joint ventures.

Exclusive networking opportunities

Connect with leaders, experts, investors, and startup founders through exclusive networking sessions. These curated events provide a unique platform for fostering meaningful relationships that can lead to future collaborations and investment opportunities.

Innovation and investment focus

This event will focus on accelerating high-tech innovation, with a particular emphasis on the sectors of AI, robotics, and sustainability. Participants will explore new trends and investment opportunities that are shaping the future of industry.

Event agenda

DAY 1

NOVEMBER 12

Venue: INNOVIT – The Italian Innovation and Cultural Hub, San Francisco (indirizzo)

  • 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Registration, Welcome and Institutional Remarks
  • 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Working Session 1 – Artificial Intelligence as a source of Competitiveness, Innovation and Growth: Driving Factors and Challenges of AI adoption among Companies
  • 12:30 – 2:00 PM: Networking Lunch
  • 2:00 – 5:30 PM: Working Session 2 – The AI Hub for Sustainable Development – Mobilizing Industry Partnership for Growing Together
  • 5:30 – 6:30 PM: Networking Cocktail
  • 6:30 PM: End of Day One
DAY 2

NOVEMBER 13

Venue: InnovIT – The Italian Innovation and Cultural Hub, San Francisco

  • 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome
  • 9:30 AM – 1 PM: Working Session 3 – The Emerging Technologies Revolution: how G7 Members, PDBs and DFIs could pave the way for a Collaborative Investment Framework
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Networking Lunch
  • 2:00 PM End of the Event
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Key areas

High-Level Discussions on AI trajectories

This session will cover the findings of the G7 Report on AI adoption among MSMEs, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for scaling AI-driven solutions. Industry leaders will share insights on how to leverage AI for competitive advantage in the global market.

Investing in Emerging Technologies

A conversation led by the CDP, focusing on the role of AI in advancing sustainable development goals. This session will explore how AI can drive impact in critical sectors such as energy, healthcare, and environmental protection.

The AI Hub for Sustainable Development

Co-designed with UNDP: A pilot acceleration program for selected African start-ups, in collaboration with InnovIT. The pilot aims to foster locally based industrial innovations that directly benefit the communities in which they are developed across the AI industrial value chain.
Harnessing AI for Global Impact

This initiative is rooted in the belief that global collaboration and innovation in AI can drive transformative, sustainable development.

01. Public-Private Synergies

The event emphasizes the crucial role of partnerships between governments, private companies, and institutions in harnessing AI to tackle global challenges.

02. African Innovation Showcase

Through pitches from African startups, the event will highlight innovative AI-driven solutions that address pressing social and economic issues.

03. Empowering MSMEs

A focus on AI adoption by small and medium enterprises will drive discussions on boosting competitiveness and technological growth.

04. Sustainable Development Goals

AI’s potential to advance the UN’s SDGs will be explored, underscoring the importance of ethical and responsible innovation for inclusive progress.

AI Hub for Sustainable Development

Startup Session: AI Hub for Sustainable Development Co-Design

As part of the event, the Startup Session will showcase innovative African startups selected through the AI Hub for Sustainable Development Co-Design: Startup Acceleration Pilot. Running from September to October 2024, the program focuses on strengthening data, compute, and talent pipelines in Africa’s AI ecosystem. Co-led by the Italian G7 Presidency and UNDP, with support from partners like the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and INNOVIT, the initiative aims to foster sustainable, people-centered innovations.


During the “Demo Day” (Pitching Session) on 12th November, these startups will present their AI-driven solutions to potential investors and strategic partners, offering an opportunity to form collaborations, attract investment, and connect with Silicon Valley AI leaders, contributing to Africa’s transformative development through AI.

Background of the Initiative

This event builds on the G7 meetings in Verona, Trento (March 14-15, 2024) and Rome ( October 10, 2024), where Ministers of Industry, Technology, and Digital emphasized the transformative and ethical potential of emerging technologies, particularly AI. These discussions, along with the High-Level Dialogue between G7 and B7 on the Future of Industry, laid the foundation for the B7 Summit in May. Following the achievements of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Apulia, the Italian Presidency aims to harness these technologies to enhance competitiveness, tackle industrial and scientific challenges, and extend their benefits worldwide. This effort emphasizes closer collaboration between governments and the private sector to drive innovation, increase investments, and build specialized expertise.

Get in Touch

For further information or specific inquiries regarding the event, please send an email to g7@innovitsf.com