Intelligence Is Not New

Speaker: Alex Conconi

May 21^st, 2026 | 4:15 pm
DEIB, "Schiavoni" Room (Bld. 20A)

Contact:  Prof. Maristella Matera

Abstract

On May 21^st, 2026, at 4:15 pm the seminar on "Intelligence Is Not New"  will take place in DEIB “Schiavoni” Room  (Building 20A).

Every new technology arrives sounding unprecedented, and we reach for new mental models to make sense of it. AI is no exception. But intelligence is not new. We have coordinated with minds other than our own for a very long time, and the craft of doing it well predates the technology that now demands it. This talk looks backward to navigate forward, drawing on what we already know about delegation, design, and intent to think about what AI changes and what it leaves alone.

Short Bio

Alex Conconi is an Executive Technology Director at frog, part of Capgemini Invent. He leads Technology, Data and AI within the frog Innovation Team, where he helps clients turn ideas into digital solutions, operating at the intersection of product design and development. With over 20 years of experience spanning research, technology, and business leadership, he has built and guided cross-functional teams and worked globally across industries for the world’s largest brands. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science focused on machine learning, with research published in leading international conferences and journals.