Wave is one of Europe’s most inspiring tech conferences for founders, investors, and industry leaders to connect and learn, organised entirely by Vento. You may remember the event as Italian Tech Week, but don’t worry: the name has changed, but the panels, masterclasses, podcasts, and everything in between are still the same top-quality content that we’ve been bringing to Turin each year. 

The official language of the event is English. Our on-stage sessions will also be live-streamed online on the Vento YouTube channel. A live stream with Italian subtitles will be available on La Repubblica and La Stampa newspapers' homepages.

Wave will take place from the 7th to the 9th of October 2026 at OGR Torino, in Corso Castelfidardo 22, Turin (Italy). This breathtaking industrial complex, dating back to the late 19th century, is situated at the heart of the city, just next to the Porta Susa train and metro station. 

To access the event venue, OGR Torino, you will only need the QR code you downloaded from My Area, which is linked in your purchase confirmation email,
and an identity document, which will be checked at the entrance.

By Train
From Porta Susa Station → OGR is just a 10-minute walk away.
From Porta Nuova Station → Take the metro to the Porta Susa or Vinzaglio stops, both of which are only a short walk from the venue.

By Plane
The nearest airport is the Turin-Caselle Airport, approximately 16 km from the city center. Here’s how to reach OGR from the airport:

•Trenitalia Train Line → Direct connection from Turin Airport to Porta Susa in 30 minutes, running daily every 30 mins. You can buy tickets from the Trenitalia website, app, or at the kiosk
•SADEM, ARRIVA, and FLIBCO Buses → Direct services to Porta Susa and Porta Nuova stations, as well as the city center. Purchase online or on-site.
•Taxi & Car Rental → Available at the airport for a direct ride to OGR. You can book a ride through the WeTaxi app.
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By Car
Set "OGR, Corso Castelfidardo 22" in your GPS. While OGR Torino does not have on-site parking, nearby options include:
•Via Nino Bixio 46 (Public, free)Parking Palagiustizia – Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Paid, unsupervised)
•APCOA Parking – Corso Stati Uniti 49 (Paid, unsupervised)
•Best in Parking – Corso Bolzano 47A (Paid)

Please note: in Turin, public parking spaces with blue lines require payment by the hour at the nearby kiosks, while white-lined spaces are free of charge. Yellow can mean residents only or reserved.

Wave is fully accessible as the event space is completely located on the ground floor, spanning from the OGR Cult wing to the outdoor area and Snodo bar facilities. It features step-free entrances, elevators, and accessible restrooms, ensuring a comfortable experience for all attendees.

Passes are available for purchase here. 

All pass categories include access to the 3-day event, all the sessions outlined in our Agenda on both stages, Masterclasses, Live Podcasts, the Tech Expo area, and all the common areas. The Agenda will be revealed much closer to the event date (usually around the beginning of September).

Please note that Masterclasses and Live Podcasts require to be booked separately via the event app. Side events follow a separate schedule and require individual booking on our official Luma Calendar. Further details can be found in the relevant FAQs.

There are 4 different passes available for Wave. Startup passes, for founders and their teams, Investor passes, for all the operators in the investment ecosystem, General passes, for all the attendees who do not pertain to the first two categories (Corporate, Institutions, Media Agencies, etc). Finally, the VIP pass is for anyone who wants a more premium and exclusive experience at Wave, regardless the category you’re part of. You can find the perks for each pass on our dedicated page.

Anyone who is looking for a more premium, exclusive experience with added perks at Wave is welcome to purchase the VIP pass. You’ll be able to select the exact category you belong to once you reach the purchasing platform. More information about perks can be found on our dedicated page. 

Also, if you have purchased a General, Startup or Investor pass and wish to upgrade to a VIP pass at a later stage, you may do so by purchasing the upgrade directly from the “My Area” section of our ticketing platform.

To purchase your Wave pass, first you will have to select the relevant category from our dedicated page. You will have to select who you are purchasing a pass for (yourself and possibly others, or just others) and then complete the personal information form.

Lastly, you will be redirected to the checkout page where you can view your cart, add more tickets, and complete the payment. If you’re purchasing for other people besides yourself, you’ll be able to assign them passes from “My Area” after completing the payment. 

Please note: you are only allowed to purchase passes from the same category (General, Startup, Investor, VIP) in one transaction; said category is the one assigned to you when completing the personal information form. If you wish to purchase different passes, you will have to register the relevant participant for each transaction. 

You can purchase your Wave pass via Apple Pay, credit card or bank transfer. Please note: the bank transfer option is available only for a minimum of 5 passes per order, and the payment must be completed within 3 days of placing the order. 

Group discounts are available starting from 5 tickets. Please proceed to our dedicated pass page and proceed to purchase to view all options. We do not have cumulative group passes. If you’d like to purchase more than 30 passes, please write to us at wave@vento.ventures for a custom quote. 

You will receive a confirmation email redirecting you to My Area, where you can download your Pass QR code directly into your wallet. You will need this for entry and to print your badge. Please check your spam folder as well. 

You can find all your registration details in the My Area section of our ticketing platform, which is also linked in your confirmation email. Here you’ll be able to edit your personal details and change the participants’ name on one or more passes, up until the 15th of September 2026.
Please note that to change the email address linked to your ticket, you must write to wave@vento.ventures, as this information can only be changed by the organisers.

Unfortunately, we do not issue refunds for cancelled passes, however you can change the name to another participant up until the 30th of September 2026.

Please note that to change the email address linked to your ticket, you must write to wave@vento.ventures, as this information can only be changed by the organisers.

Yes, you’ll be able to complete your invoicing details in the final step of the purchase process. The invoice will be automatically registered and a copy will be available for download from My Area. Please make sure you select the correct category for your invoicing details (individual, company, public administration).

Once you receive your confirmation email, you can download your Pass QR code directly from My Area; no further action is required. Starting in September, you’ll be able to download the event app, where you can access the Agenda, schedule networking meetings, book Masterclasses, Live Podcasts, and much more.

You’ll be able to print your badge using the QR code you downloaded from My Area,
at our dedicated kiosks in OGR Torino, starting from a few days before the event and during the event days. Details on the exact days and times you’ll be able to print your badge will be provided via email. Please note: your badge is valid for all three days, we recommend you do not lose it. If so, our help desk can print a duplicate for you.

No, we do not provide our participants with letters or other forms of invitation to Wave as Visa support documents. 

Yes, students currently enrolled in educational institutions qualify for a free Wave pass. Please fill out this form using your school’s email domain to verify your eligibility.

Our official event app will be available for download starting in September; access to the app is reserved for passholders only. You can download the app on both the Play Store and App Store. 

Yes, you can synchronise your meetings with your calendar of choice. You’ll have to bookmark the sessions you want to synchronise from our official app, then on the My Agenda page click on Settings and select Sync Calendar. Step by step instructions can also be found here.

Yes, you will continue to be able to access Wave’s app also after the event is over. However, recordings of our sessions will be posted on our social media and Youtube channels, not on the app. 

Masterclasses are educational sessions (45 to 90 minutes long) held by a variety of industry professionals from the tech ecosystem and beyond. All passes grant access to our Masterclass schedule but they require individual registration through our event’s official app. Please see below for details.

You can reserve your seat for the Masterclass sessions you would like to attend via our event’s official app; this is due to limited seating capacity. In some cases, walk-ins will be accepted if maximum capacity has not been reached. Stay updated through our social media channels and email communications to know when registrations will open. The same process happens for Live Podcast sessions. 

The slides of each Masterclass will be shared with their attendees in the following weeks after the event. Recordings of the masterclasses will not be available for download, since they are designed to be in-person live experiences exclusive to Wave attendees. 

Live Podcasts are in-person recording sessions where some of our favourite podcasters interview guests and engage in insightful conversations right on site. All passes grant access to our Live Podcast schedule but they require individual registration through our event’s official app. Please see below for details.

You can reserve your seat for the Live Podcast sessions you would like to attend via our event’s official app; this is due to limited seating capacity. In some cases, walk-ins will be accepted if the maximum capacity has not been reached. Stay updated through our social media channels and email communications to know when registrations will open. The same process happens for Masterclass sessions. 

Each individual podcaster chooses when and where to publish the sessions they record at Wave. Please check their main sharing platforms to rewatch or relisten to the session in the following weeks after the event.

Side Events are all the off-site events organised independently by dozens of tech communities across the city of Turin, offering a diverse range of experiences. Explore the full list of Side Events on our official Side Events Calendar: you’ll find many opportunities to make the most of your Wave experience.

You can browse and register for Wave Side Events directly from our Luma Calendar - please note that some side events may require the organizer’s approval. Stay tuned as we publish them along the way for 2026; in the meantime you can explore the Side Events of the 2025 edition here.

Unfortunately we do not provide the attendees list to our visitors, but you can browse  the profiles of all the people who are available to schedule meetings from within our official app. The profiles will appear on the app only after pass purchase and once it is publicly released. Investor Pass holders will have access to the Attending Startups list as part of their Investor Pass.

Use the event app to connect with attendees. Simply log in, set up your profile, and let the AI-powered matchmaking tool connect you with people who share your interests. You can suggest meeting times and connect directly during Wave. You can also request meetings with people outside our suggested list of contacts.
Please note that access to the event app is reserved for ticket holders.

Yes, a dedicated networking area is available in the Duomo area, equipped with numbered tables and seating for meetings scheduled through the app. The app also offers the possibility to schedule meetings outside the networking area, in more informal spaces, such as at the bar.

OGR Torino offers many food options at Snodo, our very own in-house eatery. You’ll find a bar and a buffet restaurant available throughout the event. In addition, a street food area in the west courtyard will feature different food trucks for all tastes and dietary requirements. Vegetarian and vegan options are included.

Yes, you can leave your luggage (trolleys, suitcases, large travel bags) in the storage rooms just across the street from OGR Torino, in Fondazione Time2 (8:30am - 8:00pm). For smaller personal items and coats, there is a dedicated cloakroom at the entrance of Binario 3, inside Wave’s venue. 

You may bring your own food and drink into the venue, but you will only be allowed to consume your food in our outdoor front courtyard. 

There are multiple charging ports within the venue, both in the common areas and in the lounges.

Yes, here is the complete list of prohibited items that will not be allowed entry to Wave’s venue: weapons and sharp objects, explosives or flammable materials, chemical sprays, alcohol, glass containers, and other disruptive items (such as umbrellas). Large luggage will have to be deposited in the storage across the street (Fondazione Time2). 

You can find a selection of accommodation options soon, which feature Wave-friendly rates and perks.

We offer a wide range of partnership opportunities. To find out more and discuss the best fit for your company, please contact our commercial team by filling out the form in the “Partner with us” section.

Yes, Wave offers partnership opportunities for specific sessions, Masterclasses, Booths, and Side Events. This allows you to align your brand with curated content and connect directly with your target audience.Please fill out the form in the “Partner with us” section to connect with our commercial team and start collaborating with us.

The best way is by organizing a community-driven Side Event, such as a meetup, workshop, panel discussion, and much more! Please fill out this form expressing your interest, and we’ll get back to you soon with more details. 

In order to maintain full editorial independence, our creative direction team selects content and speakers based on merit and relevance to the edition’s themes and topics, providing an unbiased agenda of meaningful sessions and discussions. Consequently, only a limited number of our partnership packages include speaking opportunities, which are crafted keeping in mind the needs and requests of both the partner and the event.

To gain free access to the event as an accredited reporter, please fill out this form and our PR agency will get back to you. Free press accreditation is granted exclusively to active journalists covering technology and innovation. For any press related inquiries you may contact wave@burlington.cc. All other attendees may purchase a pass in the General Attendee pass category. 

The Press Kit, complete with all the press releases and useful materials, is available here. Please follow our official social media channels to stay up to date with all the latest news.

A dedicated press area will be available at the event venue, providing a quiet space for writing, editing, and other needs. This area is equipped with Wi-Fi, power outlets, live streaming of the Fucine stage and other facilities.

Our press agency, Burlington, will assist in coordinating any interview requests by accredited journalists with event speakers, attendees, or organizers. Please contact them at wave@burlington.cc for any inquiries.

Official event photos will be available for press use in the Press Kit. These photos are updated regularly throughout the event and can be used for news coverage with proper attribution to Vento srl.

Please contact wave@burlington.cc for any press inquiries.

If you're interested in volunteering at the event, please complete the application form on the Volunteer page of our website as soon as it’s available. We’ll be in touch with you once we review your application! We will start collecting applications in April: monitor our social media channels to stay updated.

As a Wave volunteer, you get a unique opportunity to witness the event from behind the scenes, connect with inspiring speakers and guests, and collaborate with a team of talented peers—expanding your network in the heart of the tech ecosystem.You will also receive exclusive merchandise and a hot meal each day. Volunteers have a free entrance to the Closing Party .WAV. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the event.

Volunteers can choose their availability on the event days. Each day is divided into two shifts - morning and afternoon - totaling six sessions. We require a minimum availability of three shifts during the three days. Sometimes, a limited number of volunteers is also required to help with evening social events, such as dinners. If the Wave organisers need support for this type of night-time activity, the shifts will be indicated closer to the event dates, once the availability of each selected volunteer has been verified.

We welcome applications from everyone; no previous experience is necessary. The main requirements are: English fluency and plenty of enthusiasm.

Applications will open in April, and after a quick interview with the Wave team, volunteers will receive confirmation of their participation by July.

The live streaming of the event will be available in English on the Vento YouTube channel. For the live streaming in Italian, please visit La Repubblica and La Stampa newspapers’ homepages.

There is no registration required to access the live streaming; it is open to all.

Recordings of the event will be available after the event on the Vento YouTube channel.