Frequently Asked Questions

The World Connect & Innovation Summit 2026 is an international platform bringing together students, researchers, young professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, institutional representatives, and emerging global leaders for networking, knowledge exchange and collaboration.

WCIS 2026 takes place in Milan, Italy, from 16 to 19 December 2026 (4 days / 3 nights), at Piazzale Carlo Magno, 1, 20149 Milano MI, Italy.

An international conference with networking and workshops: keynotes, panels, interactive workshops, masterclasses, startup/project presentations and cultural experiences.

Students & researchers, young professionals & emerging leaders, entrepreneurs & innovators, and corporate, NGO & institutional delegates.

Global Leadership; Education & Career; Entrepreneurship & Business; Sustainability; Technology & Artificial Intelligence; and International Cooperation.

Fully Funded (€15 application fee), Partially Funded (€100 application fee), Self-Funded Delegate (€499), Forum Access (€249), Invitation Letter Package (€180) and VIP Delegate (€799).

Only the Fully Funded package includes an international airfare ticket, for eligible selected delegates. All other packages do not include flights.

Fully Funded, Partially Funded and Self-Funded Delegate include shared accommodation. VIP Delegate includes a private hotel room for 4 nights. Forum Access and the Invitation Letter Package do not include accommodation.

Both are awarded through competitive selection by the WCIS organizing committee.

Private hotel room (4 nights), airport transfer, breakfast, all conference meals, VIP dinner, priority VIP seating, VIP networking session and a VIP certificate.

Yes, all packages except the Invitation Letter Package include a certificate, awarded at the closing ceremony. VIP delegates receive a VIP certificate.

Complete the online application and select your category. After review by the organizing committee you receive your status and pay the applicable fees, then your invitation and visa support documents are issued.

Registration confirmation: 24–48 hours. Payment verification: within 24 hours.

The official invitation letter and visa support documentation are issued within 3–5 working days. Accommodation vouchers take 3–7 working days.

Yes. Dedicated pitching sessions cover four categories: Startups, Research, Social Innovation and Technology. Project pitch eligibility is included in the Self-Funded Delegate package.

No. Participation in WCIS 2026 or issuance of invitation documents does not guarantee an Italian or Schengen visa. All decisions remain exclusively with competent Italian authorities.

At the Italian consulate responsible for your country, using the visa support documents issued after confirmation and payment.

Participants are responsible for the accuracy of their travel documents, their visa applications, and travel insurance.

You check in on site, collect your badge and welcome materials, and join the delegate orientation and welcome reception on Day 1.