Federico Bellentani

My name is Federico Bellentani

About me

I am a researcher, strategist and educator, exploring communication, storytelling, semiotics, digital culture and AI to create meaningful societal connections worldwide.

I collaborate with universities, organisations, institutions and global brands to transform complexity into clarity, helping people communicate with sharper cultural awareness and deeper societal impact.

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In a nutshell

• Post-Doc Researcher and Project Manager at the University of Turin within the ERC Project EUFACETS

• Marketing and Communications Director at Dinova

• Recognised Forbes Italia – Top 100 Marketing Managers in 2025 and Google Cloud Marketing and Communication Star in 2022 and 2024

• Lecturer at University of Bologna and University of Ferrara

• PhD graduate from Cardiff University, with 4 published books and over 30 scientific papers

• Engaged in 20+ international conferences and delivered 25+ invited lectures, including a keynote alongside the former President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid

Experience

Academic Leadership

Jan 2019 - Current

Leading interdisciplinary research projects, university collaborations, and international academic initiatives focused on communication, culture, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence.

Strategic Communication

Aug 2014 - Apr 2018

Developing communication strategies for innovation-driven organisations, connecting storytelling, branding, cultural understanding, and socially responsible technological advancement.

Global Speaking

Sep 2012 - Aug 2014

Participating in international conferences, keynote discussions, and invited lectures exploring semiotics, AI, digital culture, and contemporary communication practices.

Work

Research Projects

2006 - 2012

Interdisciplinary academic and cultural initiatives exploring communication, semiotics, artificial intelligence, storytelling, and digital transformation across contemporary societies globally.

Communication Strategy

2003 - 2005

Strategic communication and branding projects helping organisations connect culture, technology, innovation, and meaningful audience engagement through storytelling approaches.

Services

Narrative Strategy

Helping organisations develop meaningful narratives that strengthen identity, audience engagement, and communication effectiveness across digital and cultural environments worldwide.

Cultural Research

Conducting interdisciplinary research exploring semiotics, communication, digital culture, and artificial intelligence to generate strategic and socially relevant insights.

Executive Speaking

Delivering keynote lectures, conference presentations, and educational sessions focused on storytelling, communication, technology, culture, and innovation dynamics internationally.

Academic Consulting

Supporting universities, institutions, and research initiatives with strategic communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, project management, and knowledge dissemination activities.