European Firms’ Digital Journey: from future-proof foundations to Agentic Automation

Conference European Digital Tech Watch Intelligent Business Process Automation Business Process Automation Technologies 03 March 2026 205 minutes

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The European Digital Tech Watch and the Intelligent Business Process Automation Observatory are jointly organizing an international event to assess where major European companies stand in terms of digitalization. The two-day event will also host the Intelligent Automation Congress, the annual gathering of the Intelligent Automation community — a network of professionals from across Europe and beyond.
 
Detailed Schedule:
March 3rd, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Aula Carassa Dadda
Opening of the event and first part of the Intelligent Automation Congress

Attendance: only in-person

March 4th, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Aula De Carli
Plenary session presenting the research results of the two involved Observatories.
Research results from surveys, interviews, and focus groups involving over 1,000 large companies across Europe will be presented. These findings explore the key directions companies are taking on technological topics such as computing, data management, cybersecurity, and AI & Automation. The Intelligent Business Process Automation Observatory will focus on process automation opportunities, discussing use cases, technological choices and challenges within enterprises. The impact of AI & Automation on jobs will also be addressed.
Attendance: in-person or streaming
 
March 4th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Aula De Carli
Second part of the Intelligent Automation Congress.
The congress workshops will include both theoretical contributions and hands-on sessions.
Attendance: only in-person
 
For in-person attendees, there will be dedicated networking moments and a networking area with stands to foster connections and collaboration. ONLY the morning session will be available remotely via streaming.

You will know how to answer these key questions

  • What is the current state of digitalization in large European enterprises?
  • How are companies approaching technological advancements such as computing, data management, cybersecurity, and AI & Automation?
  • How are organizations integrating AI & Automation into their workflows?
  • What are the use cases for automation & AI technologies within different industries?
  • How does AI & Automation impact jobs and the future of work?

Presentation

European Digital Scenario
Alessandro Piva
Research Director, EDTW

The Journey towards the establishment of a European AI Value Chain
Camilla Sorrentino
Senior Researcher, EDTW

The Resilient Enterprise: Automation, Skills, and New Risk Horizons
Nicola Ciani
Researcher, EDTW

Process Automation: market scenario and maturity in European companies
Irene Di Deo
Research Director, Intelligent Business Process Automation Observatory

Intelligent Automation and beyond: challenges and impacts in cutting-edge companies
Carlo Negri
Senior Researcher, Intelligent Business Process Automation Observatory

Researchers

Maria Sofia Trolli

mariasofia.trolli@polimi.it

Matteo Ferrami

Researcher
matteo.ferrami@polimi.it

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European Firms’ Digital Journey: from future-proof foundations to Agentic Automation

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