In the debate on digital transformation, the risk is always to reduce everything to platforms and features. For many companies, however, the real watershed lies in strategic decisions, in the execution and absorption capacity of the people who work with the tools, and therefore in operational continuity. This awareness is the starting point. Connect, the event promoted by 4IT Solutions, scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Lugano Docks: an afternoon conference aimed at entrepreneurs, directors, managers, and IT executives called upon to guide decisions that impact the future of their businesses. More than just a technology showcase, it's a moment for discussion on how to manage vision, employees, and priorities. A space where transformation is illustrated with real-world examples, primarily involving 4IT Solutions and Var Group, where experiences are shared and conversations can lead to ideas, projects, and synergies.
Choices, more than tools
The 2026 edition of Connect comes at a special time for the Gravesano-based company, which recently became part of Var Group, a multinational company operating in digital services and solutions. This business combination marks the beginning of a new growth trajectory. Its objectives are expanding, as is its ability to tackle more complex and multifaceted projects, even beyond the canton's borders, without sacrificing what has built 4IT's credibility in Ticino over time: proximity, direct customer relationships, and local knowledge.
In a market where technologies are increasingly becoming the same, Connect26 focuses on an often overlooked issue. The difference lies not so much in what is adopted, but in how it is governed, and the reasons behind these choices. For many Ticino companies, particularly a network of pragmatic SMEs, this means moving beyond the "casual" experimentation phase, where they try things out and navigate by sight, and tackling the conscious adoption of structured models.
4IT Solutions' entry into Var Group also opens a broader discussion on the role of the local ecosystem in today's global innovation market. On the one hand, a multinational structure provides access to specialized skills, investments in training and certifications, and greater organizational strength. On the other, the challenge is to grow without losing identity and ties to the local area. Looking ahead, a merger between a local and an international entity aims to strengthen the ability to support companies operating across multiple locations or increasingly globally distributed supply chains, with higher standards in terms of security, processes, and reliability.
Connect26 will therefore be the point where these reflections will move from theory to practice, with an afternoon reimagined in a new format. Opening all sessions will be a special guest speaker. Yuri Chechi, Olympic gold medalist at Atlanta 1996, will share his experience of the resilience needed to pursue ambitious goals, perseverance when the going gets tough, and the ability to adapt when things don't go as planned. This will be followed by presentations by 4IT Solutions and Var Group's technology and market partners, including Sunrise, Dell Technologies, Microsoft, and iSquared. The program and logistics will be designed to foster discussion, with new spaces dedicated to networking and the possibility of one-on-one meetings.
Connect, a growing community
After a record-breaking 2025 edition—over 130 guests in attendance and an average rating of 4,76 out of 5—Connect26 aims to further grow a community that finds value in discussion, shared experiences, and relationships built in the field. Mishel Borcic, co-founder and Head of Sales, 4IT Solutions, stated: "The market is evolving rapidly and requires partners capable of growing alongside customers. By joining Var Group, 4IT strengthens its role as a point of reference for companies seeking solidity, integrated expertise, and a long-term vision. Connect26 is the moment when this positioning becomes concrete and opens up to market engagement."
Connect26, Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 14:00 PM, at the Lugano Docks, in via Pian Scairolo, 28.
