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Software & Digital Native Innovation Observatory Kick off

February 11, 2026
Milan, Italy

The Kick off of the Software & Digital Native Innovation Observatory of Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with AssoSoftware, marks the beginning of the new edition of research dedicated to the evolution of the software industry and digital native companies in Italy. The event takes place on February 11 at the Rector's Hall of Politecnico di Milano and is a moment of opening and discussion for companies, startups and institutions operating in the world of software and digital innovation.

The Observatory context

The Software & Digital Native Innovation Observatory has been analyzing the performance of the Italian software sector for years, observing:

What the Observatory analyzes

  • the main trends characterizing the market
  • the evolution of digital native companies
  • the role of innovative startups
  • the dynamics of the software industry as a whole

The kick off objective

The kick off represents the official starting point of the new edition of the research. During the event, the following are presented:

What is presented

  • the Observatory's activity plan
  • the main research areas
  • the new community of companies, startups and institutions involved

Why participate

The event is designed for those who want an updated and structured view of the state of software and digital innovation in Italy, compare notes with other industry operators and actively contribute to the Observatory's research path. It's also a useful moment to create connections, exchange viewpoints and closely observe how the Italian digital ecosystem is evolving.

The Software & Digital Innovation Observatory kick off is a reference event for those working in the world of software, startups and digital transformation.

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