On 28 May 2026, B2SI – Business meets Social Innovation took place in Milan. The event, organized by the Social Innovation Teams (SIT) community, is dedicated to startups creating social and environmental impact. The initiative was held in collaboration with Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini and Social Innovation Monitor.
This year once again, a number of startups showcased their solutions in the networking area through dedicated exhibition stands, including: Aten, Bonoos, Comunica con Me, Consi.online, Cubish, Custom Flexo, DAGAPP, DoctorApp, Escape4Change, Eye&Vision, FloreMoria, Forte AI, Lampante, Match, Sbam!, Sportfulness, Weetico, and WeSherpa.
B2SI provided an important opportunity to foster connections among corporate representatives, investors, and startups generating social and environmental impact, enriched by the participation of experts, mentors, and members of the SIT community.
The agenda featured two panel discussions, a keynote speech, and startup pitches from a selection of innovative ventures. Discussions explored investment in startups, highlighting how social and environmental impact is increasingly seen not as a trade-off, but as a genuine driver of value for investors. A strong focus was also placed on open innovation processes, with corporate representatives sharing their experiences and challenges related to innovation within their organizations and the growing role of artificial intelligence.
