From 9 to 12 November 2026, IUMI Technologies took part in Web Summit for the first time. In Lisbon we represented Italy within the national pavilion organized by ICE, the Italian Trade Agency, alongside the other Italian startups selected to show what the country is building in technology.
An important occasion, made even more significant by the presence of the Italian Embassy in Portugal alongside the Italian delegation.
More than 100 people met Aven
At the stand, visitors scanned a QR code and started talking with Aven, in preview. Over the four days, more than 100 curious people tried it. One tester was genuinely startled by how advanced and realistic the interaction felt. Everyone else smiled, and many kept the conversation going for dozens of turns.
The first time in public
It was the first time we showed Aven to the public. Seeing how many people appreciated the very idea of the network was gratifying. Even more so, the curiosity and enthusiasm everyone brought to their conversations with Aven.
Next: Aven on your phone
Those days in Lisbon were also the start of something new: we began working on the mobile version of Aven, for Android and iOS.
Aven is still in development, with a closed demo for selected testers. To be among the first to try it, click here and join the waitlist.
“Aven is a place, so it needs you. See you on Aven.”