| Tourism Office | Surprise location in the Madonna di Campiglio | |
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| 14.00 - 18.30 |
Accreditation at the Madonna di Campiglio Tourist Office | |
| Starting from 19.00 | Official Welcome Dinner & Ceremony Official Welcome & Conference Opening / Institutional Partners Opening Speech by Chiara Montanari (CEO Antarctic Mindset / Antarctic Expedition Leader) - The Antarctic Mindset - how to face uncertainty and complexity as an organisational leader Dinner Networking |
| Stoppani Dolomites Lodge | Stoppani Dolomites Lodge Main Stage | Boch Restaurant 1° Floor Main Stage |
Boch External Patio | Fortini Cable Car | Grostè Cable Car | Madonna di Campiglio Village | |
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| 8.30 - 8.50 |
Skiing & Impact: Ride with CRION founders |
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| 9.00 - 9.45 |
Networking Area & Meetups | Mountain Hut Sunrise coffee/ Free skiing | |||||
| 8.50 - 9.50 |
Yoga Experience with Fly Flow Yoga | ||||||
| 10.00 - 10.30 |
Guiding B2B Innovation Through Strategy and Human Value Luca Galluzzi |
Rethinking Venture Models: The Power of Ecosystems Lucia Chierchia |
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| 10.45 - 11.15 |
The Logic of Failure – How to Ruin Your Innovation in Five Easy Steps Prof. Dr. Hans-Willi Schroiff |
Fake Plastic Reality Ivan Ortenzi |
Start-Up Zone | 10.15 – 12.00 Start-up & Investor Encounters - GONDOLA NETWORKING |
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| 11.30 - 12.00 |
Corporate Venturing fuck ups – how Startups & Corporates should NOT collaborate Jan Thiele |
Pricing – the Nr 1 profit lever: The Dos and Don’ts of Striving for Pricing Excellence Christoph Krauss |
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| 12.15 - 12.45 |
VC is dead, long live VC! How AI is changing VC forever Fabio Nalucci |
The Circular Business Revolution Dr. Manuel Braun |
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| 13.00 - 14.00 |
Investor Lunch | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | ||||
| 14.15 - 15.00 |
Inner Development as an essential part of sustainable innovation Christian Schneidermeier |
PANELAlternative mobility in complex territories Luca Secco/ Tommaso Gecchelin/ Michele Bolpagni/ |
13.30 – 15.15 Start-up & Investor Encounters - GONDOLA NETWORKING |
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| 15.15 - 16.00 |
Stories of transition: how can business regenerate nature and benefit local communities Marco Daldos Pirri |
PANELHow digitalization and data collection are shaping customer centricity Prof. Dr. Hans-Willi Schroiff/ Massimo Brizi/ Franz Geiser |
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| 16.00 - 16.30 |
Free Skiing | ||||||
| 16.30 - 18.00 |
Guest drop-off and leisure time | ||||||
| 18.30 - 20.00 |
Networking ALPeritivo Piano 54 |
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| Grostè valley Station | Stoppani Dolomites Lodge | Boch Restaurant 1° Floor Main Stage |
Boch External Patio | Madonna di Campiglio Village | |
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| 7.00 - 8.00 |
Ski @ Sunrise — first descent at sunrise with torches | Audi Driving Experience | |||
| 8.00 - 9.00 |
Mountain Hut Sunrise coffee and breakfast | ||||
| 9.00 - 9.20 |
BEAM SUMMIT MEETS — SKINNOVATION Rethink Hospitality – Winter Dialogues towards BEAM 2026 |
Smart funding bold ideas: how government grants & incentives can fuel your innovation Eric Svab |
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| 9.30 - 10.00 |
Redefining the energy market through customer centricity | NEN Case Massimo Brizi |
Start-Up Zone | |||
| 10.15 - 10.45 |
AI-enabled disruption Silvia Candiani |
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| 11.00 - 11.45 |
PANEL — AI, beyond the hype: strategy & execution for real impact Emilia Garito / Fabio Nalucci / Ivan Ortenzi |
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| 12.00 - 12.45 |
Startup Pitch Final and Jury Award | ||||
| 13.00 - 14.00 |
Lunch "Pitch & Pasta" | ||||
| 14.00 - 16.00 |
Après-ski Party "Having Fun" | ||||
| 15.30 - 18.30 |
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A keynote speech by Chiara Montanari, CEO of
Antarctic Mindset and seasoned Antarctic Expedition Leader.
Around 19:00 we’ll officially open the conference with a welcome from the organizers and our institutional partners, marking a first, more formal gathering to set the stage for the days ahead.
The evening, supported by Trentino Sviluppo – Main Partner of the event, will offer a unique opportunity to connect with fellow participants over drinks and dinner at the beautiful Meraviglioso restaurant in Madonna di Campiglio, kindly supported by our partners Ferrari Trento and Ciocomiti.
The highlight of the night will be a keynote speech by Chiara Montanari, CEO of Antarctic Mindset and seasoned Antarctic Expedition Leader. She’ll share powerful insights on The Antarctic Mindset — how to navigate uncertainty and complexity as a leader in today’s world.
Expect great food, meaningful conversations, and a thought-provoking start to this new chapter of Skinnovation.
Please note: participation is by registration following the pre-event survey.
Kick off Thursday with a unique experience that blends movement, insight, and
inspiration.
During Skiing & Impact, you’ll meet the founders of CRION—both former professional skiers—at the valley station for a shared ride up the mountain. On the gondola and over a first coffee in the mountain hut, you’ll dive into a conversation about impact. Then, you’ll hit the slopes together for a first run with the CRION team – fresh air, fresh ideas, and an energizing start to the day.
Join us for a revitalizing Yoga Experience with Fly Flow Yoga at the scenic Boch mountain hut. This morning session offers the
perfect balance of movement and mindfulness to ease into the day and recharge for what’s ahead. Yoga mats will be provided, and participation is by registration following the pre-event survey.
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just curious to stretch and breathe, this is your chance to connect body and mind in a truly inspiring setting.
During our Gondola Networking session, participating start-ups will have the unique opportunity to meet investors one-on-one during a scenic gondola ride. It’s your moment to present your vision, answer key questions, and spark meaningful conversations in an unforgettable setting. This ride isn’t just about altitude, it’s about impact. Use the time to leave a lasting impression that could shape your next investment opportunity.
Please note: With the purchase of a startup or investor ticket we will launch our internal process of getting in touch with you in order to organise your encounters on the gondola.
After a full day of inspiring talks, dynamic panels, and skiing adventures, it’s time to
unwind and connect.
Join us on Thursday at 18:30 at Piano 54 for Networking ALPeritivo, an evening of good vibes, tasty bites, and great conversations. Enjoy a selection of aperitivo snacks and a sparkling glass of Ferrari Spumante thanks to our partner (don’t forget to bring your drink voucher from the accreditation package!). It’s the perfect setting to meet fellow participants, exchange ideas, and toast to innovation in the heart of the Alps.
An unforgettable start to your Thursday: at 7:00 AM sharp, the lift operator opens the gondola exclusively for SKInnovation participants. Be among the first to reach the summit, enjoy a hot chocolate in the crisp morning air, and then carve down a freshly groomed slope, illuminated by the rising sun.
This is more than skiing. It’s a moment of silence, speed, and inspiration before the day begins. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience the mountain in its purest form.
Please note: Participation is by registration following the pre-event survey.
Five standout startups will take the stage to compete for the ultimate pitch crown in front of our expert jury of innovation leaders and
investors. Expect bold ideas, sharp storytelling, and entrepreneurial energy.
After the pitches, our partner Felicetti Pasta invites all event participants to enjoy a delicious pasta lunch—because great innovation deserves great food. Come for the pitches, stay for the pasta! (don’t forget to bring your drink voucher from the accreditation package!)
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Board Member of FESI, the European Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry.
European national, born in Tegernsee, Bavaria, and raised in close connection with the mountains.
56 years old, married, father of two adult daughters.
Holds a degree in Sports Economics.
Spent 25 years at ORTOVOX, until November 2024.
Over the past 13 years, served as Managing Director, steering the company’s transformation from a niche player to a recognized outdoor brand.
Since February 2025, serving as Director of the European Outdoor Group, representing the voice of the entire outdoor industry.
