Nel mondo a venire

A festival about the future in the heart of Biella

Nel mondo a venire is the festival that brings the big questions about the future to Biella: what kind of world are we building today with our choices? Promoted by Sellalab, the impact-driven innovation platform of the Sella Group, in collaboration with Stractegy, the event takes place at the Lanificio Maurizio Sella, the historic industrial site that houses the SELLALAB accelerator on Via Corradino Sella, in the town of Biella (Province of Biella, Piedmont).

Born from the legacy of previous BiDigital editions and rebranded in 2025, the festival brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, students, and curious minds to discuss the themes currently reshaping our economy and society: artificial intelligence, the prospects of quantum computing, the evolution of marketing and social media toward more relational models, and the increasingly strategic role of corporate impact and responsibility.

What to expect at the festival

The event follows a multidisciplinary and highly practical format, far removed from purely theoretical discourse. Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy:

• Talks and panels featuring over forty speakers, including experts, founders, and thought leaders;
• Hands-on workshops with limited capacity focusing on digital strategy, AI, and leadership;
• Innovation Matchmaking, B2B meetings connecting local companies with startups;
• The Giardino delle Idee (Garden of Ideas), an exhibition area featuring prototypes, interactive robots, and immersive VR experiences;
• The Innovation Content Awards dedicated to content creators;
• The national final of Fin 4 Teen, focusing on financial literacy and youth entrepreneurship.

A look at the Biella region

The festival is deeply rooted in the Biella economic fabric and is supported by local entities such as the Biella Industrial Union, CNA Biella, Città Studi Biella, and numerous technology partners. Friday is dedicated to schools, with hundreds of students engaging with entrepreneurs and guest speakers, while Saturday serves as the main event open to the general public.

For Biella, a city with a long manufacturing and textile tradition, Nel mondo a venire acts as a bridge between the region's industrial heritage and the challenges of digital innovation: an appointment that reaffirms Piedmont's vocation as a land of enterprise and experimentation.