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On September 18 and 19<\/strong>, the BBS Alumni Reunion<\/strong> returns for its 18th edition<\/strong>: the annual event bringing together the School\u2019s Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Partners.<\/p>\n

Two days to reconnect, strengthen the relationships built at BBS, share new perspectives, and explore new opportunities for the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Across our Multicampus, from the historic Villa Guastavillani to the new buildings, we will explore AI, leadership, human skills and lifelong learning<\/strong>, together with distinguished guests and the BBS Faculty.<\/p>\n

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BOLOGNA BUSINESS SCHOOL XVIII ALUMNI REUNION<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 |\u00a0 7:19 PM | CAMPUS
\n<\/strong>Sunset Dinner Party<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening Sounds<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Orea Mali\u00e0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Live Music<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Nessuna Pretesa<\/b>\u00a0| BBS Official Band<\/strong><\/p>\n

DJ set<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Andrea Pontremoli<\/strong> | Dj and CEO, Dallara Automobili<\/p>\n

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 | CAMPUS – VILLA GUASTAVILLANI<\/strong><\/p>\n

h 8.00<\/p>\n

Open Breakfast<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

h 9.00<\/p>\n

Managerial Meditation | The Poetics of Enterprise
\n<\/span><\/strong>Massimo Recalcati<\/strong> | Psychoanalyst, author and philosopher<\/p>\n

h 10.00<\/p>\n

Keynote Speech
\n<\/span><\/strong>Political Economy of AI: A New Geography of Power<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ben Scott | <\/strong>CEO, Reset Tech<\/p>\n

h 11.00<\/p>\n

Workshop – Parallel Sessions <\/span><\/strong>| AI Enhanced Manufacturing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Barbara Carfagna<\/strong> | Anchorwoman and author, RAI<\/p>\n

Alessandro Curioni<\/strong> | Vice President Europe and Africa and Director, IBM Research Zurich<\/p>\n

Simone Di Somma<\/strong> | CEO and Founder, Cyberwave<\/p>\n

Massimiliano Magrini<\/strong> | CEO, United Ventures<\/p>\n

Sabrina Maniscalco <\/strong>| CEO, Quantum<\/p>\n

Andrea Pontremoli<\/strong> | CEO, Dallara<\/p>\n

h 12.45<\/p>\n

A dialogue on BBS Community’s future
\n<\/span><\/strong>Max Bergami & Christiane Spitzmueller<\/strong> | President & Dean, BBS<\/p>\n

h 13.30<\/p>\n

Lunch
\n<\/span>Le piadine<\/strong> | La Sangiovesa, Sant\u2019Arcangelo di Romagna<\/p>\n

h 14.45<\/p>\n

Future ready | Human Leadership in the Age of AI
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>BBS Alumni Association & Faculty<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dario Ciampoli\u00a0<\/b>I Director, PRA and Automotive Taxation, ACI Informatica<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Andrea Lipparini\u00a0<\/b>| Professor, University of Bologna and Associate Dean for MBAs and Executive MBA Director, BBS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Victoria Tyurenok<\/b>\u00a0| Board Member, The Reflection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Modera:\u00a0Ottaviano Salerno<\/b> | President on duty, BBS Alumni Association<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

h 16.00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Farewell\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Registration for the XVIII<\/strong> Alumni Reunion<\/strong> is now open.<\/p>\n

For information or enquiries, please email community@bbs.unibo.it<\/strong><\/a> or contact Giulia Gadani<\/strong> at +39 051 2090142<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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DISCLAIMER AND PRIVACY – <\/strong>We would like to highlight that participation in Graduation 2026 and the XVIII Alumni Reunion is a strictly personal and individual choice and that the awarding of diplomas remains guaranteed even in case of non-participation in these events. In the event of bad weather or for any other reason or cause, BBS has the right to change the locations, postpone, or cancel Graduation 2026 or XVIII Alumni Reunion, or change the number of attendants who may participate in these events. Under no circumstances shall BBS be held liable for any costs incurred or damages incurred by participants and attendants to Graduation 2026 or XVIII Alumni Reunion as a result of such modification, postponement, or cancellation. <\/span><\/p>\n

Please remember that participation in Graduation 2026 and XVII Alumni Reunion assumes that you have read, understood, and accepted the relevant Protocol for Participation in Graduation 2026. The Protocol for Participation in Graduation 2026 and XVIII Alumni Reunion can be found at the following <\/span>link,<\/span><\/a> and we would ask that you check it periodically, as it may be subject to change.<\/span>
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Please be informed that video and photographic recordings will be taken during Graduation 2026 and the XVIII Alumni Reunion. The images captured may be used by BBS to showcase and promote the events through the official website, social media channels, and for archival purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more details on the processing of personal data, please refer to the Privacy Policy available on the BBS website, accessible directly at the following<\/span>\u00a0link<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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