Startup Arena, Didacta Italia

Connecting people
who want to change
education, guidance and training.

Companies, startups, schools, universities and investors in one network. We help you find partners, get known and grow.

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Who we are

People innovating in education work in isolation. We bring them together.

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Who are you?

Companies and startupsFind partners, customers and visibility.

HR and corporateChoose tools for training and welfare.

Schools, universities, ITSDiscover and try solutions for your school.

InvestorsFind the companies worth backing.

What we do

Networking and eventsThe right contacts and live events with the community.Trade fairs and visibilityDidacta, Bett, newsletter and media, at reduced cost.Research and dataThe annual report and data from the sector map.TrainingOnline sessions every month and open webinars.AdvocacyWe bring members’ needs to European tables.

Voices from the network

Mauro BordignonHead of Academics and Pedagogical Innovation, H-FARM College

Giovanna IannantuoniPresident of Fondazione Bicocca, former president of CRUI

Susanna SancassaniDirector of METID, Politecnico di Milano

Cristina PrandiRector, University of Turin

Roberto AielloSenior Learning Experience Designer, Personio

Alberto GalimbertiDigital Learning Manager, POLIMI Graduate School of Management

Francesco Paolo DefendiCo-founder, Gyver

Riccardo GayCountry Manager Italy, Innovamat

Paolo Cuniberti e Gabriella BerardiFounder and head of marketing and communication, Habacus

Marina BrambillaRector, University of Milan

Rita CucchiaraRector, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Pietro IchinoLabour lawyer, former professor at the University of Milan

Mutlu CukurovaProfessor of Learning and AI, University College London

Marco BerardinelliHead of Education, Google Italia

Don Giuliano GiacomazziNational Director General, CNOS-FAP

Giacomo MarchioriCEO and co-founder, Talentware

Christian FanizziCEO and founder, Wacebo

Nicolás Avelar e Luca CordioliCo-founders, SceneSnap

Isabel StorgårdsCo-founder, Klar

Alex SouthmaydFounder, Bloomy (Y Combinator)

Filip BarMathematician and educator, founder of ThinkingBeyond

Matteo MonariFounder, AteneiOnline.it

Projects and events with the network

People Tech Forum

People Tech ForumThe forum on HR and technology: the network is there with its members.

Learning More, Modena

Learning MoreIn Modena, bringing members’ solutions to training professionals.

Didacta Italia

Didacta ItaliaThe school fair: members’ solutions meet teachers and head teachers.

EmpoweredEuropean project on digital skills: it produced the first reading of a fragmented market.

D4WE, Digital 4 Women Empowerment, with Fondazione Ortygia

D4WEDigital training for women: the network handled communication and outreach.

Bett London, with EdTech Italia and ITA

Bett LondonWith EdTech Italia and ITA in London, among international EdTech players.

Unlock, opportunities for young people, choices for the future

UnlockWith Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, mapping solutions for guidance and work.

Innovation Africa

Innovation AfricaA mission to bring members’ solutions to new markets and international partners.