Wave (formerly Italian Tech Week)
One of Europe's most influential tech conferences.
- Oct 7–9, 2026
- Turin, Italy
- In-person
About
Wave is Turin's flagship tech conference, rebranded in 2026 from Italian Tech Week by the venture firm Vento. It gathers well over a thousand startups and an equal number of investors, with a dense program of talks, masterclasses and thousands of scheduled meetings that make it a yearly fixture for founders and tech leaders across Italy and beyond.
Who it's for: Founders, investors and tech leaders
Organized by Vento
- Speakers
- 200+
- Masterclasses
- 45
- Meetings
- 4.5K
- Startups in network
- 1,500+
Speakers
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Dario Amodei
CEO
Anthropic
Speaker
John Elkann
CEO & Chairman
Exor
Speaker
Jony Ive
Founder
LoveFrom
Speaker
Luana Lara Lopes
Co-Founder & COO
Kalshi
Speaker
Agenda
- Masterclasses45 sessions of 45–90 minutes each, led by working industry professionals.
- Live PodcastsOn-stage podcast recordings with invited guests, taped in front of a live audience.
- Side EventsCommunity-organized events across Turin, listed on a dedicated Luma calendar.
- Main StageKeynotes run on the Fucine Stage, a 1,000+ seat auditorium.
- Tech ExpoA showcase of startup projects and products from across the network.
Venue
OGR Torino, Corso Castelfidardo 22, Turin
Turin, Italy
FAQ
What is Wave?
A European tech conference run by Vento, formerly known as Italian Tech Week.
When and where does it take place?
October 7–9, 2026, at OGR Torino, near Porta Susa.
Can I get a refund?
No refunds are offered, but passes are transferable to someone else until September 30, 2026.
Are student passes available?
Free student passes existed but have sold out.
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Is this your event?
Claim it on Venua to keep dates current and reach sponsors who need proof of ROI.