Prof. Enrico Bertelli is a multifaceted academic and social entrepreneur who profoundly impacts the intersection of music and technology. Originally from Venice, his academic journey took him across Europe, beginning with a BA in Music, Cinema, and Theatre, followed by a Percussion degree at the Conservatoire. He then pursued an MA in Performance Studies in Wales, and a PhD in Performance and Electronics at the University of York. This diverse academic background laid the foundation for his innovative work.

2012 Bertelli founded Conductive Music CIC, a pioneering social enterprise integrating music with STEM education to empower marginalised children. Through Conductive Music, Bertelli has reached over 34,500 students and 6,000 teachers across 343 schools, mainly focusing on disadvantaged communities. His work has been recognised by the Department for Education in the UK and is included in the National Plan for Music Education. He has also presented his projects in over 30 universities and schools worldwide, including in Hong Kong, Japan, and Russia, highlighting his work's global relevance and impact.

Since September 2023, Bertelli has become an Associate Professor of Practice at Lingnan University Hong Kong, teaching New Music Technologies and Generative AI to undergraduate and disabled students.