The event on November 5th and 6th solidifies its role as the meeting point for the Italian innovation ecosystem. Through guided tours, speed pitching, and workshops, SMAU Milan 2025 offers a direct immersion into the future, connecting businesses with emerging talent.
Milan is once again preparing to become the capital of innovation. On November 5th and 6th, SMAU will transform its spaces into a dynamic hub where 180 emerging startups will have the opportunity to present their cutting-edge projects. The goal is clear: to accelerate progress in key sectors such as sustainability, operational efficiency, and quality of life, demonstrating how technology can offer concrete solutions to contemporary challenges.
The 2025 edition marks SMAU’s definitive evolution: from a computer trade show to a true catalyst for the innovation ecosystem. Attendees will have access to a rich program of about 50 free workshops, targeted networking events, and the chance to get “hands-on” with the technologies of the future. It’s a unique opportunity to learn, get inspired, and build strategic connections.
From construction management to climate monitoring: The featured startups
The range of solutions presented will be extremely diverse. Among the key players at this edition are:
- Mela Works: This startup is revolutionizing the construction industry with a mobile-first platform that simplifies job site management. By leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain, it automates data collection, streamlines team communication, and certifies documentation in real-time, ensuring transparency and integrity.
- NETF DRONE: Specializing in advanced inspections, this company uses drones equipped with technologies like LiDAR and GPR to perform high-precision topographical surveys and structural inspections in the civil, industrial, and energy sectors. The collected data is transformed into digital CAD and BIM models, which are essential for efficient asset management.
- BIXhub: A business unit of Able Tech, this company offers a hub of easily integrable digital services. Its flagship solutions include BIX-IDE, for remote digital identity verification, and BIX-SIGN, a cloud-based service for electronic signatures, both designed to digitize and simplify business processes.
- Hypermeteo: In an era defined by climate change, this startup provides high-resolution, certified weather and climate datasets and scenarios that can be integrated via APIs. It’s an essential tool to support the decision-making processes of companies and institutions.
- VoiSmart: This innovative SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) uses artificial intelligence to create digital solutions that optimize customer care and internal collaboration. Working with major Italian telecommunication operators, it helps companies digitize the user experience with an omnichannel approach.
