The Incubator for Innovative Enterprises of the Politecnico di Torino (I3P) is organizing a thematic event on the evening of February 19, 2026, titled “Technology Changes Music”, bringing together experts from the sector. The meeting will take place in the Agorà Hall of the incubator.

Technology profoundly influences human daily life, and its ongoing evolution drives increasingly significant changes across industries, professional roles, and everyday habits. Music, too, has continuously transformed alongside human progress and technological advancements: not only instruments and styles have evolved, but also the ways and methods by which music is composed, performed, distributed, and experienced.

Among the innovations that have radically transformed the music world, discoveries in electricity and the invention of sound recording gave rise to new professions and economic activities, enabling many people to make a living from music in ways previously unimaginable. The arrival of the internet and digital platforms further revolutionized the industry. In recent years, artificial intelligence has become the technological frontier, opening new possibilities while raising questions: what does it mean to “make” music today compared to a few decades ago, and which skills will be necessary to produce, sell, or promote it in the future?

To explore this topic—at the intersection of art and industry, with a focus on both present trends and future developments, I3P has organized the event “Technology Changes Music”, featuring three industry experts:

• Davide “Boosta” Dileo, co-founder and keyboardist of Subsonica, will share his experiences and reflections as a composer, producer, and sound explorer.
• Bruno Ruffilli, Editorial Coordinator of Italian Tech and Senior Editor at La Stampa and Repubblica, will provide insights on trends observed during his thirty years of technology journalism.
• Adriano Marconetto, entrepreneur, former music collector, and author of Vitamine (Cicles Edizioni), will reflect on the evolving business models within the music market.

How to Participate

The event will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6:30 PM in person at the Agorà Hall of I3P, located within the Politecnico di Torino Campus and accessible via two pedestrian entrances: Corso Castelfidardo 30/A and Via Borsellino 53/N.

Participation is free, with registration required via Eventbrite.

Program

• 6:30 PM | Welcome of registered participants

• 6:40 PM | Opening remarks and introduction

• 6:45 PM | Three-way conversation with:

  • Davide “Boosta” Dileo, co-founder and keyboardist of Subsonica, composer and music producer

  • Bruno Ruffilli, Editorial Coordinator of Italian Tech and Senior Editor of La Stampa and Repubblica

  • Adriano Marconetto, Entrepreneur In Residence at I3P and author of Vitamine

• 7:45 PM | Q&A session with the audience

• 8:00 PM | Closing remarks