AGENDA 2025
SEP Reunion 2025 was a unique gathering designed to catalyze growth, leadership, and innovation within the SEPeer network. From September 18 to 21, global alumni, industry leaders, and visionary thinkers gathered in Venice for four days of curated programming that blended strategic conversations with high-value networking.
Private visit of a squero & gondola experience
Visit a traditional squero to discover how Venice’s iconic gondolas are handcrafted from nine types of wood and maintained to last for decades.
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Welcome Dinner
Activate your Nirvana :
Morning Sound & Energy movement
by Cecilia Zheng - SEP19
Artist, Energy Alignment Guide
Opt for soft, stretchy clothing that allows for free movement
Beyond Labels:
Overcoming Identity Extremes
to Lead with Humanity
Christian Wheeler
Stanford Proffesor
Professor of Management and Marketing at Stanford University, specializing in Marketing Management and Research. His work appears in top journals, and he serves on several leading editorial boards.
Europe’s Innovation Imperative:
What We Must Get Right Now
Vittorio Colao
Former Minister for Tech Innovation and Digital Transition of Italy
Author of the globally recognized Draghi Report and former CEO of Vodafone. Expert in connectivity, digital innovation, and tech-driven growth.
The evolution of Fashion Business models in the age of AI
Renzo Rosso
Founder of Diesel
Founder of Diesel and visionary behind the growth of brands like Maison Margiela, Marni, Viktor & Rolf, and Jil Sander. Known for his innovative approach and global impact on the fashion industry.
The Art of Dreaming Big (and Italian): Lessons from Eataly’s Global Journey
Oscar Farinetti
Founder of Eataly
Visionary behind Eataly, the global marketplace blending Italian food, culture, and education across 30+ locations. Known for redefining experiential retail and promoting sustainable, purpose-driven growth.
SEP Talks
Eliminating Poverty,
One Village at a Time
Shau Erro
Founder
SEP24
Full-Stack Leadership
for Human-Centric AI
Fernando Nuñez
Founder & CEO at fonYou
SEP 16
Mastering Sales: as a necessary skill for any innovator
Martin Giese
Founder
SEP 22
Know Thyself: Executive Resiliency
Your Secret Strategy
Karen Maudlin
CEO and Founder of Turning Points
SEP 19
Pitch Venture
Project Voyager III
Eric Solberg
SEP 18
Chairman and CEO
Emerge
Sebastien Dumont
SEP 18
Co-founder
Travel Tech 2 Fcre SA
Javier Gonzalez-Soria y Moreno de la Santa
SEP 10
Founder
Innovative Indigenous-led Carbon/Biodiversity Credits
Sergio Mota
SEP 18
Founder
Thesis Capital
Edward Tsai
SEP 24/25
Founder
Needs & Leads
Relax Time
Visit to Benedetto Marcello
Conservatory & Guided City
Discover Venice’s musical and cultural heritage with a visit to the historic Benedetto Marcello Conservatory, followed by a guided tour through the city’s most iconic landmarks
Dress Code: Smart chic and comfortable walking shoes.
Social Dinner at Antico Pignolo restaurant
Historic restaurant dating back to 1930, offers refined Venetian and international cuisine in a setting rich with centuries-old history.
Yoga for Leaders: The Secret Advantage by Cora Lee - SEP23
Opt for soft, stretchy clothing that allows for free movement
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Redesigning Economic Thinking,
How Leaders Can Use Causal Thinking to Design the Future
Guido W. Imbens
NOBEL LAUREATE
Stanford Faculty Professor
Professor of Economics at Stanford GSB, specializing in econometrics and causal inference. He has taught at top universities and is a fellow of the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
The Ferragamo Code:
Designing Legacy in the Era of AI
James Ferragamo
Chief Transformation & Sustainability Officer
at Salvatore Ferragamo
Driving force behind the evolution of Salvatore Ferragamo, blending heritage with innovation in luxury fashion. Known for his focus on craftsmanship, sustainability, and modern brand storytelling.
Italy Rising: A New Chapter for Tech Innovation and Venture Capital
Nader Sabbaghian
Partner at 360 Capital
Entrepreneurial leader behind the growth of disruptive tech ventures across Europe, supporting companies like Exotec, Prophesee, and Casavo. Known for driving innovation through early-stage investment and strategic business transformation.
Lunch
Pitch Venture
Emma Legal
Rick van Esch
CEO & Co-founder
SEP 22
Plaud AI
Cher Gao
Founder
SEP 25
Auralyn
Erik Janssen
Founder
SEP 18
Folio AI
Salash Montani
Founder
SEP 25
Discussion Panel
AI Agents: What's missing for a total software revolution
Bruno Ruyu
SEP 23/24
CEO of Teramot
Cristian Corotto
SEP 15
President Digital Division & Group Digital Strategy at Accelleron
SEP Talks
Digital EURO and
the future of money
Alessandra Perrazzelli
Parents vs. AI:
Who Will be Raising Our Kids?
Victor Ammer
SEP 24
Memory, Meaning and Machine Minds Teaching AI how to hold and reflect our inner lives
Aritra Chakravarty
Group Head of Agentic AI, Lloyds Banking Group
SEP 19
Investing in Time:
How Deeptech Is Redefining Aging and Health
Enrico Carbone
SEP 18
Relax Time
Farewell Party
An unforgettable closing evening in the heart of Venice. Join us at the stunning Glass Cathedral for a night of elegance and celebration, where music, cocktails, and meaningful conversations mark the end of our SEP Reunion 2025. .
Dress Code: Formal black tie
Guided visit of la biennale 2025
The 19th Architecture Biennale in Venice, curated by Carlo Ratti, spans Giardini, Arsenale, and Forte Marghera, exploring intelligence in design. Highlights include pavilions from Canada, Bahrain, the UK, and newcomers like Togo and Oman.
