AIPIA was established in Italy to provide a unified, authoritative voice for the nation's leading Artificial Intelligence professionals. We are a non-profit organization built on a formal Charter and Statute, ensuring transparency and a commitment to our members' growth. Our deep roots in Italy's culture of design and humanism define our unique approach to technology.
Representation: to represent AI professionals in Italy, promoting their professional growth and protecting their rights and interests.
Continuous training: to offer constant opportunities for updating and specialization (workshops, courses, webinars) to ensure high-level skills that are in step with technological progress.
Etica e standard: elaborare e aggiornare standard etici e linee guida deontologiche, in collaborazione con università, istituzioni e parti sociali, così da favorire uno sviluppo responsabile dell’AI e una cultura condivisa dell’etica digitale.
Dialogue and policies: to foster dialogue with companies, public and private entities, supporting AI adoption policies that enhance Italian excellence and respect the principles of transparency, inclusivity, and sustainability.
We believe in an AI that puts people at the center and values professionals as drivers of change. Our goal is a globally competitive Italian ecosystem, where talent and research meet opportunities for ethical and sustainable growth.
The Committee of Founding Members is composed of the professionals who brought AIPIA to life, providing the vision and experience to establish the Association.
PhD Candidate in AI and Cognitive Environments
AI Software Engineer & GIS Specialist
Esperto in gestione finanziaria
Architetto & AI-Driven Designer
Chef e imprenditore gastronomico
Marketing & Communications Manager
Priest and educator
Giornalista e scrittrice
Software Engineer & Project Manager
Developer, SMM, Advertiser
Developer Full Stack ed esperto SEO
Marketing Strategist & Digital Innovation Expert
Names marked with an asterisk are also part of the Board of Directors.
Our direction is steered by a board of recognized industry leaders and a distinguished Scientific Committee. This leadership ensures our initiatives remain at the forefront of technological and ethical discourse. The global activity of our President, Rafael Patron, embodies our commitment to building this international bridge and fostering a truly global conversation on AI.
AIPIA is guided by a Technical-Scientific Committee composed of distinguished academics, legal experts, data scientists, and senior executives from the technology industry. As an advisory body, the Committee provides essential support to the President and the Board of Directors, lending its specialized expertise to steer the Association's strategic decisions. The Technical-Scientific Committee is entrusted with several key responsibilities:
Ethical Standards and Professional Conduct: To develop and maintain the Code of Ethics and professional guidelines for our members, ensuring the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
Advanced Training and Certification: To coordinate advanced training programs and certification pathways for AI professionals, continuously elevating the expertise and qualifications of the AIPIA community.
Research and Policy Development: To propose research projects, studies, and policy initiatives, collaborating with government ministries, universities, and European institutions to foster an innovative and forward-looking regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence.
Are you an AI professional, a researcher, a tech company, or simply passionate about the digital future? Join our community! As a member, AIPIA provides you with exclusive networking opportunities, professional advocacy, and national visibility, empowering you to make your voice heard in this rapidly expanding sector. AIPIA stands as a central hub for expertise and passion, uniting the brightest talents in Artificial Intelligence toward a common goal: to elevate Italy's standing on the international stage through innovative projects and professional development initiatives. Joining AIPIA means championing an AI that creates value for businesses, professionals, and society as a whole.
AIPIA – Italian Association of Artificial Intelligence Professionals
Accredited by the European Commission, it is a member of the European AI Alliance (the Commission’s multi‑stakeholder forum) and an Official Endorser of the Rome Call for AI Ethics, promoted by the Holy See with the support of the Italian Ministry for Technological Innovation.
AIPIA is the leading Italian non‑profit association for AI professionals; it champions ethical, innovative, and inclusive AI while providing training, networking opportunities, and institutional representation for its members.
Joining AIPIA means believing in AI that creates value for businesses, workers, and society at large. Become part of our network and help shape tomorrow.
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