Game Changer Venice: Bridging Heritage and Urban Innovation

Venice, a city synonymous with art and culture, hosted the Game Changer Venice conference, where tradition met cutting-edge urban technologies. Moderated by Arch. Ph.D. Carlo Federico Dall’Omo of IUAV University, the event explored how historic cities can integrate modern solutions without losing their identity.

Prof. Fabrizio Panozzo and Sergio Calò presented frameworks linking Venice’s past to emerging tech communities. Marco Ferrero of Fenice Onlus demonstrated how autonomous vehicles are transforming sustainable energy ecosystems, while Sergio Pascolo introduced regenerative design—a development philosophy that enriches communities beyond resource extraction.

Coastal resilience and maritime innovation emerged as critical themes, though discussions remain ongoing. The conference underscored Venice’s evolving role as a laboratory for heritage-compatible futurism.