Join the Swiss Italian Industrial Forum
Conferences, targeted B2B meetings, high-value networking: the Swiss Italian Industrial Forum is a must-attend event for professionals operating in the industrial and advanced manufacturing sectors.
On October 13, 2025, the Industrial Forum will be held at the Lugano Convention Centre (Palazzo dei Congressi Lugano), bringing together key representatives from Italy and Switzerland – two global leaders in mechanical manufacturing – for a day of strategic dialogue and cross-border collaboration.
This second edition is designed as a high-level meeting point for industrial stakeholders and public institutions alike. It offers an exclusive opportunity to deepen mutual understanding between the two industrial sectors, exchange insights and engage with the international megatrends currently reshaping the global industrial landscape.
THE SWISS ITALIAN INDUSTRIAL FORUM IN LUGANO
The Forum is structured into 3 phases: a results-driven morning conference focused on key industry trends and data in the industrial sector. Following the conference, sector-specific workshops – designed to convert insights into actionable strategies through direct engagement with industry leaders – and targeted B2B meetings between selected Italian and Swiss companies will be held concurrently.
Admission is free and reserved for industry professionals. Companies interested in showcasing their products or corporate materials during the afternoon exhibition are invited to request further details.
01. CONFERENCE
02.EXHIBIT SECTION
03.WORKSHOP
Industrial Forum:
The place to be
THE CONFERENCE
The morning of October 13th will be dedicated to a sector plenary conference during which industry experts and representatives of industry associations will share their knowledge and experience with the audience of entrepreneurs attending the meeting.
The macroeconomic outlook and current and future industry dynamics will be analysed through presentations and panel discussions, with a focus on both the Swiss and the global contexts.
THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS OF THE
SWISS ITALIAN INDUSTRIAL FORUM
A selected panel of experts will make up the roster of speakers who, during the morning conference, will offer qualified views on the industry, drawing parallels between the two ecosystems. They will be:
ILARIA CEDDIA
Fabrizio Macrì
Michele Guerra
GIAN LORENZO CORNADO
MATTEO Ramenghi
STEFANO MODENINI
Nicola Roberto Tettamanti
EMANUELE CARPANZANO
MATTEO CASTIGLIONI
Stefania Padoan
INDUSTRIAL FORUM SPONSORS
PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNER
B2B MEETINGS FOR INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES
Following the plenary conference, the Swiss Italian Industrial Forum will continue with thematic workshops and the opening of the exhibition area, located in the atrium of the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano. This trade fair will offer a valuable opportunity for companies to engage and explore potential partnerships, enabling them to:
- Exhibit their products and describe their services to an audience of decision makers
- Meet potential customers during ad hoc B2B meetings, aimed at facilitating the establishment of new partnerships
- Benefit from the visibility generated by the intense communication campaign that the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland will develop in all online and offline channels in which it operates.
Sector Workshops for 2025
This year’s edition features thematic workshops that provide a focused, in-depth analysis of key industry topics. Beginning at 11:30 am, these sessions will offer strategic insights and facilitate high-level discussions on critical challenges shaping the sector.
Key topics include:
- Smart Innovation: Transforming Processes While Controlling Costs and Maximizing ROI
- Digital Product Passport & Innovation: The Revolution of European Industry
- R-Strategies (Re-Manufactruing) as part of the Digital Product Passport
- Automate from scratch or upgrade the existing to compete: from data analysis to warehouse revamping
WHY LUGANO?
Lugano has been chosen as the venue for the Swiss Italian Industrial Forum due to its strategic position between Italy and Switzerland. As an Italian-speaking city with excellent transport links to key industrial hubs, it provides an optimal environment for fostering cross-border business collaboration.
Building on the success of the inaugural edition at SUPSI East Campus, this year’s event will take place at the Lugano Convention Centre (Palazzo dei Congressi) – a much larger and formal setting designed to provide comfort, privacy, and networking opportunities.
FOR YOUR VISIT AT THE INDUSTRIAL FORUM
To ensure attendees a seamless experience focused just on business engagements and networking opportunities, the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland has arranged agreements with nearby accommodations close to both SUPSI’s East Campus and Lugano’s city centre.
ANY QUESTIONS?
CONTACT US!
The Italian Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland, alongside the dedicated team at the Lugano office, stands ready to assist you with any inquiries or details regarding sponsorship opportunities or participation at the Swiss Italian Industrial Forum.
