Observatory · Data & AI Department

Understand AI. Guide change.

Businesses, skills and responsible innovation.

A permanent space for applied research, discussion and collaboration helping businesses and professionals adopt artificial intelligence responsibly.

The Observatory · What it is and what it does

A physical and virtual place helping companies adopt AI responsibly

A permanent space for applied research, discussion and collaboration focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on business, work, skills and organisational models.

Direction

Understand scenarios, opportunities, limits and the language of artificial intelligence before investing.

Process adoption

Identify relevant use cases and embed them in the organisation instead of running isolated initiatives.

Risk governance

Address accountability, transparency, data, compliance and human oversight of decisions.

Real cases

Learn from experiences, obstacles and good practices shared by businesses and professionals.

Three levels, one shared direction

UniEticPmi Consortium

The institutional framework connecting businesses, education, research, professionals and local communities. UniEticPmi brings academia and industry closer together through master’s programmes, advanced training, applied research and ongoing dialogue on changes in the world of work.

Data & AI Department

The hub dedicated to data strategy, artificial intelligence, organisations and social impact. The Data & AI Strategy and Societal Impact Department structures advanced research areas and promotes technology transfer.

The Observatory

The Observatory carries out monitoring, analysis, assessments, technical reports and proposals for businesses, public administrations and qualified stakeholders through events, technical meetings, working papers, white papers and annual reports.

News and updates

Artificial intelligence, education and work

An Observatory briefing on Legislative Decree 179/2026. The article is currently available in Italian.

Education and skills
Professions
Work and rights
Read the news (Italian)

Observatory partners

Who it is for

Different skills, one shared transformation

The Observatory creates a common language across business functions, professionals, institutions and education.

Entrepreneurs, CEOs and Managing Directors
HR Managers, Training Managers and Talent Managers
CIOs, IT Managers, Data Managers and Innovation Managers
Lawyers, DPOs, Compliance Managers and Privacy Officers
Marketing Managers, Communications Managers and Digital Managers
Business Consultants, Accountants, Professionals and Representatives of Institutions
Join the community

Observatory events

Business in the Age of AI

On 28 September 2026, businesses, institutions and experts discussed responsible AI adoption. Watch the webinar and explore the launch event programme.

28 September 2026
Past event
In person in Milan and online
Explore the event and watch the webinar

Upcoming events

Topics in preparation. Dates and participation details will be announced through our channels.

  • Adopting AI in business — From experimentation to value creation: use cases, people, processes and measuring results.
  • Compliance, governance and responsible AI — Accountability, transparency, human oversight, risks and tools for informed adoption.
  • AI, marketing and communication — Content, personalisation, reputation and trust in the relationship between businesses and the public.
  • People at the centre: skills, work and leadership in the age of artificial intelligence — Skills, roles, leadership and work organisation: HR’s role in training and collaboration between people and intelligent systems.

People and expertise

Voices in the discussion

Meet the speakers who contributed to the Observatory launch event.

Business
Research
Institutions
Professions
Meet the speakers

Community and experiences

Join the AI Observatory community

Bring your questions, share your experience and join the conversation about artificial intelligence in business and work.

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