Innovation Forum 2025: The Future Between New Challenges and Reality

This morning, the Innovation Forum 2025 took place at the Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Foundation in Milan, serving as a key event on megatrends in innovation and technological transformation.

Now in its third edition, the forum—organized by Dils in collaboration with Scenari Immobiliari—provided a significant opportunity for experts and industry leaders to discuss development prospects and the applications of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on the strategic role of Artificial Intelligence.

The Innovation Forum reaffirms its position as a key platform for dialogue between strategic sectors, ranging from real estate and technology to academia and institutions. “Innovation is the main driver of urban evolution and the spaces we live in,” said Giuseppe Amitrano, Founder & Group CEO of Dils. “It is essential to identify global trends and translate them into concrete solutions. The transformation of real estate relies on advanced technological and digital tools, aiming to generate a positive and sustainable long-term impact. However, technology is merely an enabler—it is people who make the real difference. With over 600 professionals active in Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain, investing in human capital remains the true engine of change for Dils.”

Giuseppe Amitrano and Mario Breglia, President of Scenari Immobiliari, opened the event, which was moderated by Francesca Zirnstein, General Director of Scenari Immobiliari. The gathering brought together key figures from various sectors, who shared their experiences and insights on the value of innovation, including Enzo Baglieri (SDA Bocconi), Costanza Balboni Cestelli (Generali Real Estate), Paolo De Nadai (OneDay Group), Claudia Pingue (CDP Venture Capital SGR), and Stefano Sirolli (RealStep SGR).

The report Innovare Vale, presented during the event, highlighted the potential impact of advanced technologies on real estate, estimating sector growth to reach €535 billion by 2035 and €800 billion by 2050. In a global landscape where research and development investments exceed $2.5 trillion annually, Italy stands out among the best performers in human capital, research, and technological output. However, the country faces critical challenges, including a skills gap between workforce capabilities and market needs, as well as the necessity for a more structured governance approach.

The future of innovation in real estate hinges on strategic investments and a long-term vision. The Innovation Forum 2025 reiterated the importance of generating knowledge and translating it into tangible value for the real estate sector and the broader economy. In this context, Dils continues to lead change, promoting an approach that integrates technology, sustainability, and responsible growth.