SWISS ITALIAN
INDUSTRIAL FORUM
30 October 2026
Lugano, Palazzo dei congressi
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 30, 2026, 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 third 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 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 30 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
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
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
Under the patronage of
Institutional partners
Institutional partners
Platinum Sponsors
Main Sponsors
Fair Sponsors
MEDIA PARTNERs
Supporter Sponsors
FAQ
The Swiss Italian Industrial Forum will take place on Friday, 30 October 2026, at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano.
Participant registration will open at 8:30 a.m., followed by the plenary session, thematic workshops, the exhibition area, and networking activities.
The Forum is designed for entrepreneurs, CEOs, purchasing managers, technical and production managers, and other professionals and decision-makers from the industrial sector operating between Italy and Switzerland.
Admission is reserved for a qualified professional audience.
The Forum brings together industry insights, discussion, networking, and new professional connections in a single day.
Participants will be able to explore key topics affecting the industrial sector, meet companies and professionals from the Italian and Swiss markets, attend thematic workshops, and discover the companies exhibiting at the event.
The Forum programme includes:
- 8:30 a.m. – Registration and welcome coffee
- 9:00 a.m. – Institutional welcome and plenary session
- 10:30 a.m. – Coffee break
- 11:30 a.m. – Thematic workshops and B2B exhibition
- 1:00 p.m. – Networking lunch
- 2:30–4:00 p.m. – Thematic workshops and B2B exhibition
The full programme and any updates are available on the Forum’s official website.
The workshops are in-depth sessions dedicated to technical, operational, and strategic topics relevant to the industrial sector.
They offer an opportunity to explore real-world cases, technologies, processes, and market developments together with companies, experts, and industry professionals.
Yes. During the Forum, a dedicated exhibition area for industrial companies will be open, giving participants the opportunity to discover products, technologies, and innovative solutions, and to meet companies operating in the market directly.
The list of exhibiting companies is available on the Forum website and will be updated progressively.
TESTIMONIANZE
B2B meetings are organised as part of the Forum between exhibiting companies and industry professionals selected on the basis of potential mutual interest.
Purchasing a ticket to attend the Forum does not guarantee B2B meetings; B2B activities follow a separate process managed by the organising team.
These are three different ways of taking part in the event.
A Forum admission ticket allows you to attend the event as a professional visitor.
Participation as a buyer is subject to an application and evaluation process carried out by the organising team.
Participation as an exhibiting company follows a dedicated process and includes the company’s presence within the Forum exhibition area.
No. Applications to participate in the Forum as an exhibitor are now closed.
Tickets can be purchased online through the ticketing platform available on the official Swiss Italian Industrial Forum website.
Once the purchase process is complete, you will receive all the information required to attend the event.
Tickets are available until two weeks before the event, subject to availability.
For further information about attending the Forum, please contact the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland – Lugano Office.
E-mail: glaggia@ccis.ch
Telefono: +41 (0)91 92 10 240
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.
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.
