{"id":34371,"date":"2025-10-29T13:34:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codemotion.com\/magazine\/?p=34371"},"modified":"2025-10-29T13:34:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:34:35","slug":"cto-connect-milan-what-tech-leaders-said-and-why-it-matters-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codemotion.com\/magazine\/dev-life\/cto\/cto-connect-milan-what-tech-leaders-said-and-why-it-matters-to-you\/","title":{"rendered":"CTO Connect Milan: What Tech Leaders Said (and Why It Matters to You)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At the first <strong>CTO Connect by Codemotion in Milan<\/strong>, CTOs, Heads of IT, and tech leaders from <strong>ENI, Nexi, PagoPA, Fastweb, L&#8217;Or\u00e9al, Comau<\/strong>, and other leading organizations came together. Four panels focused on <strong>AI, security, team building<\/strong>, and <strong>digital transformation<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s what emerged from the working groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-the-decision-makers-from-companies-like-eni-nexi-pagopa-and-fastweb-are-in-the-room-the-conversation-takes-a-different-turn-compared-to-the-usual-talks\">When the decision-makers from companies like ENI, Nexi, PagoPA, and Fastweb are in the room, the conversation takes a different turn compared to the usual talks.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No pitches, no demos. Just real discussions about real problems and decisions that affect thousands of developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We gathered the most interesting insights from the four themed panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-agents-between-experimentation-and-production-spoiler-we-re-still-at-the-beginning\"><strong>AI Agents: Between Experimentation and Production (Spoiler: We\u2019re Still at the Beginning)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panelists<\/strong>: Massimo Chiariatti (Lenovo), Alessandra Fidanzi (ENI), Stefano Boscolo (CIO Comau), Antonio Iavarone (Iren), Stefano Bussolino (Reply)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening question<\/strong>: How many companies are truly putting AI agents into production?<br><strong>Honest answer<\/strong>: Very few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone is experimenting\u2014no one can afford to sit still\u2014but actual production use cases are still limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-real-problem\">The Real Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s <strong>not about the availability of technology<\/strong>. The real challenge is the <strong>lack of skills<\/strong> needed to build agents that actually work, integrate them into existing processes, and\u2014most importantly\u2014<strong>govern<\/strong> them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating an agent that does something cool in a demo is one thing. Putting it into production, managing its failures, ensuring its security, and making it scalable is something else entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-agents-are-perceived\">How Agents Are Perceived<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An interesting point: Agents aren\u2019t seen as \u201cmachines replacing humans,\u201d but as tools that <strong>amplify human abilities<\/strong>. The classic <strong>augmentation vs. replacement<\/strong> debate. But without structured change management and clear governance, even the most sophisticated agent remains an expensive experiment that brings no value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Human in the loop<\/strong> was a recurring topic: Humans remain at the center for responsibility, review, and oversight. AI doesn\u2019t decide\u2014it proposes, and humans validate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-uncomfortable-question\">The Uncomfortable Question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most compelling moment of the panel: a provocative question \u2014<br><strong>When should you NOT use AI?<\/strong><br>It may seem obvious, but few actually ask this. Everyone\u2019s rushing to adopt AI, but knowing <strong>where it doesn\u2019t make sense<\/strong> can be the difference between a strategic investment and a waste of resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Developer takeaway<\/strong>:<br>If you\u2019re working on AI agents, don\u2019t just focus on \u201cwhat it can do,\u201d but also ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cHow do I integrate it into existing processes?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cHow do I govern it in production?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Required skills are changing rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-security-and-governance-the-gap-between-what-we-think-we-have-and-reality\"><strong>Security and Governance: The Gap Between What We Think We Have and Reality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panelists<\/strong>: Dario Carmignani (CRIF), Domenico Raguseo (Exprivia), Giampiero Bonfiglio (L\u2019Or\u00e9al), Lorenzo Comi (Nexi)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This panel hit a nerve for many companies who believe they have everything under control when it comes to <strong>data security and governance in the AI era<\/strong>.<br><strong>Spoiler<\/strong>: They often don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-european-gap\">The European Gap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It became clear: <strong>Europe is still behind<\/strong> the US giants when it comes to <strong>cloud architecture and governance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies are stuck using <strong>\u201csingle instance\u201d solutions<\/strong> that look enterprise-grade\u2014but aren&#8217;t really.<br>The famous <strong>\u201cSecure by Design\u201d<\/strong>? For many, it&#8217;s still more of a wish than a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-cultural-problem\">The Cultural Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The title said it all: <strong>\u201cSecure by design, insecure by culture.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tech exists\u2014but company culture often doesn\u2019t keep up.<br>You can have the most secure architecture in the world, but if your devs haven\u2019t internalized <strong>security by design principles<\/strong>, the outcome is fragile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-investment-vs-cost\">Investment vs. Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A recurring theme: too many companies still approach security with a <strong>cost-cutting mindset<\/strong>. They try to save money where they should be <strong>investing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel\u2019s provocation:<br>It\u2019s not about <strong>how much it costs to protect yourself<\/strong>, but <strong>how much it costs not to<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Developer takeaway<\/strong>:<br>If you work in environments where security is seen as \u201coverhead\u201d rather than a critical requirement, it might be time to ask the <strong>tough questions<\/strong>.<br>In the AI era, <strong>data governance isn\u2019t a nice-to-have \u2014 it\u2019s a must-have<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tech-teams-and-ai-the-questions-no-one-wants-to-ask-but-everyone-s-thinking\"><strong>Tech Teams and AI: The Questions No One Wants to Ask (But Everyone&#8217;s Thinking)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panelists<\/strong>: Francesco Dominidiato (MoneyFarm), Francesco Persico (PagoPA), Marco Dacc\u00f2 (RDS), Mirco Patroncini (LastMinute), Layla Pavone (City of Milan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the <strong>most direct panel<\/strong>, with the uncomfortable questions that you\u2019re probably wondering about too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-questions-raised\">Key Questions Raised:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do we still need <strong>senior devs<\/strong> when AI writes code faster than anyone?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who will train the next generation of developers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If AI handles all the repetitive work, <strong>how do we build foundational skills?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who leads the team when AI does most of the execution?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And most importantly: <strong>How does the CTO\u2019s role evolve<\/strong> when tech starts making decisions on its own?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-isn-t-just-tech\">The Answer Isn\u2019t Just Tech<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution is <strong>not only technological<\/strong>. We need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Continuous learning<\/strong>, not just quick certifications or \u201ccrash courses\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structured mentorship<\/strong> \u2013 because that\u2019s how experience is truly passed on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-functional teams<\/strong> blending tech, language, and critical thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategies that align business and innovation<\/strong>, not just deliver features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-evolving-developer-role\">The Evolving Developer Role<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Key point: The developer role is <strong>changing rapidly<\/strong>. It\u2019s no longer enough to just write good code.<br>You need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the business context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate with non-technical stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think critically about <strong>when to use (or avoid) AI<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Developer takeaway<\/strong>:<br>If you think upskilling just means learning the latest framework, you\u2019re missing the big picture.<br><strong>Soft skills (communication, problem solving, critical thinking)<\/strong> are becoming just as important as technical ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-native-startups-vs-corporates-ecosystems-that-need-to-learn-to-speak-to-each-other\"><strong>AI-Native Startups vs Corporates: Ecosystems That Need to Learn to Speak to Each Other<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panelists<\/strong>: Alexio Cassani (FairMind), Massimo Guarino (Fastweb), Andrea Lonza (Lexroom.ai), Marco Falcone (Indigo), Stefano Priolo (Centrico)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This final panel brought together <strong>two worlds that often speak different languages<\/strong>: AI-native startups and large enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-two-speeds-same-problems\">Two Speeds, Same Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Startups move fast to stay relevant, trying to create value with limited resources and avoid being \u201cjust another wrapper\u201d around existing models.<br>Corporates need to transform without making mistakes\u2014upskilling at scale and innovating while keeping operations running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But one shared battleground emerged: <strong>data protection, cybersecurity, sustainability, governance<\/strong>.<br>This is where it\u2019s decided <strong>who stays in the game\u2014and who doesn\u2019t<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-or-buy\">Make or Buy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A hot topic: <strong>When should you build in-house? When should you buy or integrate existing solutions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all answer, but the consensus was:<br>Let <strong>value<\/strong> drive the decision\u2014not ego or the desire to \u201cdo it all yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-open-vs-closed-ecosystems\">Open vs Closed Ecosystems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another heated discussion: <strong>open ecosystems<\/strong> vs <strong>proprietary\/closed solutions<\/strong>.<br>Startups lean open, corporates lean toward control. But success will go to whoever can create <strong>real value<\/strong> for users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-question\">Final Question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel closed with a provocation that left the room in silence:<br><strong>\u201cWho will still be capable of generating real value in three years?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re in a startup or a corporate, the question is the same. And the answer is far from obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Developer takeaway<\/strong>:<br>Understanding the startup vs corporate dynamic isn\u2019t just trivia. If you\u2019re in a <strong>corporate trying to move like a startup (with enterprise processes)<\/strong>, or a <strong>startup trying to scale<\/strong>, you live this tension every day. Knowing these dynamics helps you <strong>navigate them better<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-we-took-away\"><strong>What We Took Away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CTO Connect wasn\u2019t just another event with slides and presentations.<br>It was a space where tech leaders from <strong>ENI, Nexi, PagoPA, Fastweb, L\u2019Or\u00e9al, Comau<\/strong>, and others talked about <strong>real problems\u2014unfiltered<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key insights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI Agents<\/strong>: We\u2019re still at the beginning. 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