Made in Italy Summit 2026: the seventh edition dedicated to the growth of the production system begins

The Made in Italy Summit returns from 6 to 8 October 2026, the digital event dedicated to the Italian brand, promoted by three of the most authoritative international publishing companies: Il Sole 24 Ore, Financial Times and Sky TG24. The seventh edition, entitled Sustaining growth in an age of instability, will bring together political decision-makers, entrepreneurs, top managers, economists and national and international experts to analyze the growth prospects of the Italian production system in a global scenario marked by geopolitical instability, technological transformations, new commercial tensions and redefinition of value chains.

Among the protagonists already confirmed are Adolfo Urso, Minister of Business and Made in Italy, Dan Jorgensen, European Commissioner for Energy, Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Tim Bulman, Senior Economist and Head of the Italian Desk at the OECD Economics Department, Mauro Battocchi, Director General for Growth and Promotion of Exports, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Barbara Cimmino, Vice President for Export and Investment Attraction Confindustria, Emma Marcegaglia, President and CEO, Marcegaglia Holding, Andrea Diamanti, CEO ING Italia, Luigi Corradi, CEO FS International, Maria Porro, President Salone Mobile Milano and President Assarredo, Luca Sburlati, President Confindustria Moda, Cristiano Fini, National President CIA-Agricoltori Italiani, Alessandro Grosso, Managing Director & Country Manager Italy BYD, Mario Pozza, President of Assocamerestero.

Over the course of the three days, the Summit will delve into the main drivers of Italian competitiveness: from the economic-financial scenarios to the modernization of the industrial fabric, from the role of finance and energy in the resilience of businesses to the strength of the excellent Made in Italy supply chains, from agrifood to automation, from luxury to aerospace. Ample space will also be dedicated to exports and foreign markets, with a focus on internationalization opportunities in an increasingly multipolar world and on the ability of Italian companies to consolidate their positioning in traditional and emerging markets.

Keynote speeches, interviews and round tables will offer a high-profile discussion on the future of Made in Italy and on the strategies necessary to support investments, innovation, skills, supply chain resilience and market diversification. The objective is to help outline a shared route to strengthen the value of the Italian brand in the world and accompany the growth of Italian companies in a phase of profound transformation of international economic balances.