Governing AI in SMEs: Opportunities, Governance, and Human Capital

**Governing AI in SMEs: Opportunities, Governance, and Human Capital**

Executive Briefing exclusively for entrepreneurs, HR directors, IT managers, and network managers in the retail, fashion, and beauty industries.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM, at I Cacciagalli Wine Resort (SP 91 Borgonuovo-Cipriani, Teano – CE), a morning of practical discussion to understand where artificial intelligence brings real value to a company with retail locations, what rules must be followed starting with the AI Act, and how to automate HR and IT processes without losing control.

The program: 10:00 AM welcome coffee and registration;

10:15 AM keynote "The Entrepreneur as Chief AI Officer: Beyond the Hype, the Processes That Make a Difference in SMEs" by Pasquale Testa, President of CIO Club Italia;

10:45 AM focus "AI Act & Safety in SMEs: The Rules of the Game for Innovating Safely";

11:05 AM practical demo by Factorial on secure automation of HR and IT processes;

11:35 AM Q&A and roundtable discussion among companies in the sector.

From 12:00 PM light lunch, tasting, and networking.

Organized by CIO Club Italia, Workgroup, and Factorial, with Event-IT as media partner. Participation is free and spots are limited to maintain an intimate format and direct dialogue with the speakers.

Register on this page to reserve your spot.