Event
The New Atlas of Digital Art 2026: Culture Dome
Register for the eventThe New Atlas of Digital Art: Culture Dome
June 23 and 24, 2026
MEET Digital Culture Center
Viale Vittorio Veneto 2, Milan
2026 Edition
Returning to MEET for its seventh edition on June 23 and 24, 2026, The New Atlas of Digital Art. The 2026 edition, titled “Culture Dome”, will be dedicated to the theme of immersivity, which is emerging not only as a physical space but also as a new cultural paradigm that is redefining physical spaces, communication, narrative languages, and content production, and is shaping a new contemporary economic and cultural ecosystem.
The “Dome” is understood not merely as a physical space, but as an artistic, creative, cultural, and economic dimension that is profoundly reshaping the ways in which the sector is experienced, produced, and evolves. In this edition, the project aims to explore how immersive technologies no longer represent merely a set of specific tools or applications, but rather constitute a structural shift that simultaneously impacts cultural venues, artistic languages, forms of public participation, organizational models, and the economies of the creative and cultural sectors.
MEET Village
Over the course of the two-day event, the ground floor of MEET will be transformed into the MEET VILLAGE; a laboratory of cutting-edge technology where VR, MR, and XR become entirely new forms of expression. The program turns the Village into a living atlas of the expressive possibilities of digital art, where each work becomes a piece of a collective map leading to the uncharted territories of contemporary creativity.
(A detailed schedule of the activities available in the Village will be posted shortly)
The exhibitions
On the first floor, meanwhile, MEET’s exhibition spaces will host immersive art installations. Synthetic Creatures by Rebecca Allen is a retrospective tracing half a century of pioneering research: the project documents the evolution of the relationship between body and technology—how the digital representation of human movement has shifted from basic lines to complex simulations, how interactivity has transformed the viewer into a participant, and how virtuality has redefined the boundaries between physical and digital presence (learn more about the exhibition at this link). The Galleries will also feature a showcase of artworks from the European project Studiotopia.
WORK IN PROGRESS PROGRAM
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
8,30 – 9,30
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
9,30 – 10,00
INSTITUTIONAL GREETINGS
- Maria Grazia Mattei – President and Founder, MEET Digital Culture Center
- Maria Paola Borgarino – Director, National Museum of Digital Art
- Francesca Caruso – Lombardy Regional Councilor for Culture
10,00 – 10,15
CONSULATES
- Stefano Lazzarotto – Consul General of Switzerland in Milan
- Laurence Fouquette L’Anglais – Quebec Representative in Italy
10,15 – 10,45
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
- Ana Brzezińska – Creative Director, Independent curator, Creative Europe Expert
11,00 – 12,30
SESSION 1 – DIGITAL ART, CULTURAL HERITAGE, AND MUSEUMS
This session explores the evolution of museums in the digital age, focusing on the intersection of digital artworks and the integration of digital devices and models to define new ways of engaging with the public, interacting with visitors, and showcasing their collections. In collaboration with MAD. The session centers on new modes of engagement, the active role of the public, and the integration of technology into increasingly hybrid models.
- Chiara Casarin – Fondazione Cini (Italy)
- Alessandra Bogi – Creative Producer, Lucid Realities and Unframed Collection (France)
- Patrick Moran – Head of Commercial Strategy & Partnerships, Barbican Immersive (UK)
- Mauro Salvatore – Director, Museo Diocesano di Brescia (Italy)
12,30 – 12,45
ARTISTIC INTERLUDE
- Andrea Crespi – Digital artist (Italy)
13,00 – 14,30
LUNCH BREAK
14,30 – 16,00
SESSION 2 – INTERNATIONAL ECOSYSTEMS
A space dedicated to various countries around the world, which will share their stories and experiences in the field of digital culture and have the opportunity to engage with Lombardy’s leading experts, fostering collaboration and dialogue.
- Anais Emery – Neuchatel (Swiss)
- Yuelai Ruan – Hangzhou (China)
- Damian Kirzner – Founder and Director of Mediamorfosis, Director and General Producer of Immersive Mafalda (Argentina)
- Jeanne Dompierre – Executif Director, XN Québec (Québec)
- Lauriane Albert – International Development Director, KIKK Festival (Vallonia)
- Fahad Al Obaidly – Director of Design Doha Biennial, Qatar Museums (Qatar)
- Gimo Yi – Senior Curator of ACC, Artistic Director of ACT Festival (South Korea)
16,00 – 16,15
ARTISTIC INTERLUDE
- Mauro Martino – Artist and scientist (Usa)
16,15 – 17,30
SESSION 3 – THE DRAMATURGY OF TELEPRESENCE
A session dedicated to analyzing new forms of presence mediated by technology, with a particular focus on the performative, narrative, and symbolic aspects of immersive experiences. The panel will open with a performance streamed via SAT (directed by Claudio Prati)
- Jean Michal Celerier – SAT Montreal (Québec)
- Adriano Martella – Head of Creative & Creative Director, Filmmaster (Italy)
20,00 – 21,00
EVENING EVENT
An experiential event featuring an immersive live performance.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
8,30 – 9,30
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
10,00 – 10,45
SESSION 4 – GLOBAL IMMERSIVE COACHING
A unique experience designed to explore the impact of immersive artworks on personal and collective mental and physical well-being.
- Stefano Tirelli – Coach (Italy)
11,00 – 12,00
SESSION 5 – PRODUCTION SCENARIOS AND TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS
A research session on trends and developments in immersive productions across various sectors, driven by smart technological advancements that are giving rise to new markets.
- Adriano Martella – Head of Creative & Creative Director, Filmmaster (Italy)
- Martin Posta – Curator, founder & CEO, Signal Group (Czech Republic)
- Corine Meijers – Creative Producer / Founder, Studio Biarritz and Stichting Podium Biarritz (France)
- Mathieu Gayet – Publishing Director (France)
- Nina Albani – CEO & Producer Aio
- Ludovica Arci – Co-Founder, SARAVÁ (Italy)
12,00 – 13,00
CONCLUSION – REFUNDS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
A summary of the key findings from the two-day event and a presentation of the future development prospects for the Atlas project as a permanent observatory.
LA SOGLIA NECESSARIA in collaboration with the Swiss Consulate in Milan.
