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10/12/2024
Veronafiere is greener than ever thanks to its new 5,000 sq.m. photovoltaic plant
The Veronafiere Group ramps up its commitment to environmental sustainability with a new 5,000 sq.m. photovoltaic system. The new plant was inaugurated today. It has a production capacity of 1,184.3 MWh of clean energy per year, equal to consumption by 300 apartments, thereby avoiding the emission of 770 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.…
30/10/2024
A new look for Veronafiere: Scaligero Entrance Gate inaugurated
The Scaligero Entrance Gate is Veronafiere’s new point of access for visitors and operators. The structure, which serves Via Scopoli, was inaugurated today after four months of work: a modern covered atrium measuring 350 sq.m. in laminated wood, on-view steel and concrete, with 4 automated turnstiles capable of handling an hourly flow of more than…
21/10/2024
Debut for Vinitaly.USA in Chicago 20th-21st October: first edition with 230 companies and 1,650 labels for tastings
The Navy Pier in Chicago welcomed the inauguration of the first edition of Vinitaly.USA – the Italian wine trade fair format in the United States organized by Veronafiere and Fiere Italiane with the support of the ITA Trade Agency and the collaboration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of…
24/09/2024
Minister Urso opens Marmomac 2024: “A model exhibition for the internationalization and innovation of the trade fair system”
“Marmomac is an example of both internationalization and innovation. It represents and valorises all segments in the natural stone and processing technology value chain. This is a sector of excellence for Made in Italy developed thanks to investments and the ability of companies to move on strategic markets. From this point of view, Marmomac is…
11/09/2024
Ortigia, G7 Agricolture: Veronafiere in the forefront at Divinazione Expo 2024
During the G7 event in Ortigia, Veronafiere and its events will promote a more sustainable and innovative future for the Made in Italy agro-food sector. Veronafiera will attend Divinazione Expo 2024 (21-27 September). The exhibition is taking place alongside: the forum bringing together Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries from the seven most industrialised countries in…
30/08/2024
Vinitaly and Italian Trade Agency in Tokyo with sailing ship Amerigo Vespucci
Wine is one of many Italian products of excellence that set sail with Amerigo Vespucci on its world tour, due to stop-off in Tokyo until 30 August. And to celebrate this event, the Japanese capital was home today to “Iconic wines of Italy” – an exclusive master class promoted by the Italian Trade Agency and…
24/04/2024
Veronafiere: 2023 financial statements set new record for group and parent company
The AGM of Veronafiere S.p.A. – the leading direct organiser of exhibitions in Italy and an international leader with subsidiaries operating in Asia, North and South America – today unanimously approved the consolidated results for 2023, which posted a new record for revenues at Group and Parent Company level, well above expectations and even better…
23/04/2024
Veronafiere Group launches “ONE 2024-2026” focus on the human factor for sustainable development
Veronafiere recently presented ONE – its strategic business plan for the development of the Veronafiere Group 2024-2026 – to employees, collaborators and trade unions. The business plan for the trade fair group has the following objectives: redefine action based on the critical issues of the current geopolitical context and, at the same time, strengthen development…
17/04/2024
Vinitaly 2024 closes with attendance of 97,000; more than 30,000 international operators took part (31% of total)
Verona 17 April 2024. Vinitaly signed off its 56th edition today with attendance of 97,000. There was a slight increase in international operators from 140 countries to 30,070 (31% of total), of whom 1200 top buyers from 65 countries (+20% compared to 2023) selected, invited and hosted by Veronafiere in collaboration with ICE Trade Agency.…
31/01/2024
Veronafiere Group in Brazil: focus on the Marmomac brand to expand the Vitória Stone Fair
Veronafiere is seeking to strengthen its presence in the natural stone sector in Brazil. The Vitória Stone Fair, the leading exhibition in Latin America for marble and granite organized since 2013 by the Verona trade fair group through its subsidiary Milanez&Milaneze, will be re-named Marmomac Brazil from 2025 and move to San Paolo, capital of…
31/01/2024
Veronafiere: the capital of agri-business with Fieragricola
New technological tools, ideas and processes to tackle the challenges of a changing world, even from a climate standpoint: Veronafiere hosts the agriculture of the future 31 January-3 February 2024. Welcome back to Fieragricola, the international exhibition for the primary sector celebrating 116 editions. Eleven show halls fully occupied by 820 companies from Italy and…
22/01/2024
Veronafiere- Vinitaly: an audience with the Pope for the economy of St. Francis and the world of italian wine
“Wine, land, agricultural skills and enterprise are gifts from God. Yet let us not forget that the Creator has entrusted all this to us, to our sensitivity and our honesty, so that we can turn them, as the Scriptures say, into a true source of joy for the heart of Man and of every man,…
19/01/2024
Two wheels in the forefront at Veronafiere with Motor Bike Expo
Engines revving at Motor Bike Expo. The international motorcycle show at Veronafiere welcomes its 16th edition Friday 19-Sunday 21 January. The event, created by motorcyclists for motorcyclists, occupies 100,000 square meters of exhibition space across 7 show halls and 6 outdoor areas. A biker-friendly trade fair with an event programme featuring 150 appointments, as well…
12/01/2024
Wine: international promotion of Vinitaly sets off again in the Far-East, visiting Tokyo and Seoul
The Far East is the first destination for Vinitaly Preview 2024, the international promotion programme of the flagship event for Italian wine which today gets underway in Seoul and then in Tokyo (Monday 15/01) to meet more than 100 sector operators and professionals. These two events get things going again for the relay involving in…
29/11/2023
The future of service stations on show at OIL&nonOIL
From depots to fuel tanks… in an increasingly sustainable way: the energy transition is a major topic at Oil&nonOil 2023. The reference event in the Mediterranean area for the fuel sector turns the spotlights on to the world of service stations at Veronafiere 29 November-1 December. A supply chain comprising 22,000 facilities with 24,000 employees…
25/11/2023
JOB&Orienta 2023 hosts “Orientation Made in Italy”
“Orientation Made in Italy”: this is the main theme of JOB&Orienta 2023. The national exhibition for orientation, school, training and work returns to Veronafiere Wednesday 22-Saturday 25 November with the event’s 32nd edition. The event is promoted by Veronafiere and the Veneto Region, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Merit, the Ministry for…
24/11/2023
Veronafiere and Gessica Notaro together to eliminate violence against women
Veronafiere is in the front line in combating violence against women. JOB&Orienta 2023 – the national exhibition focusing on guidance, school, training and work (22-25 November) – among other things welcomed Gessica Notaro, an activist who has been raising awareness about gender violence issues for many years. The event in 2022 attracted 45,000 people, including…
17/11/2023
“Vision by Open Balkan”: The wine promotion mission of Vinitaly and ICE-Trade Agency
The mission to promote Italian wine by Vinitaly and ICE Trade Agency is heading to the Balkans. Thursday 16-Sunday 19 November 2023 sees Belgrade, Serbia, host the second edition of “Wine Vision by Open Balkan”, the most important wine fair in south-east Europe with more than 600 exhibitors from 28 countries. 50 Italian wineries are…
11/11/2023
‘Statue of a Horse’ from the Uffizi Gallery on show at Fieracavalli
Another item joins the collection in what is becoming an authentic ‘widespread museum’ at Veronafiere, a project launched at the last Vinitaly Show which now continues with the 125th edition of Fieracavalli. The ‘Statue of a Horse’ is an equestrian work dating from I Century AD on loan from the Uffizi Gallery. It will remain…
09/11/2023
125 years old and it doesn’t show: Fieracavalli brings equestrian passion back to Veronafiere 9-12 November
Fieracavalli is one of Veronafiere’s historic, best known and most loved brands. It is pure passion – a passion that unites – as the claim for the 125th edition of the international equestrian show scheduled 9-12 November at Veronafiere clearly stated. This year’s event features 700 companies from 25 countries and 35 breeder associations occupying 12…
28/10/2023
UFI: Federico Bricolo appointed to the Board of Directors of the world trade fair association
Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere, has been appointed a member of the Board of Directors of UFI, The Global Association of Exhibition Industry. UFI is the international reference association in this sector: it represents 820 organizers of events and exhibition centres in more than 85 countries around the world, with more 50,000 direct employees. The…
23/10/2023
Veronafiere launches the Vinitaly USA 2024 project in Chicago
The United States of America is the top outlet destination for Italian wine exports, worth 1.8 billion euros in 2022. This demanding market must be monitored with consistency and close attention. The Vinitaly USA 2024 system project was set in motion precisely this objective in mind. The occasion was the launch of the partnership with…
15/10/2023
Modern and contemporary: art is back in the spotlight at Veronafiere with the 18th ArtVerona Show
Veronafiere was home 13-15 October 2023 to ArtVerona, a modern and contemporary art fair and platform that promotes dialogue between operators in the Italian art system. Curated for the third consecutive year by Stefano Raimondi as artistic director, the fair continues to consolidate increasingly qualified attendance by bringing together key figures from the worlds of…
12/10/2023
Eike Schmidt: Veronafiere and Le Donne del Marmo make an award to the Director of the Uffizi Gallery
Trip to Florence for Veronafiere and “Le Donne del Marmo” Association on Thursday 12 October to meet the Director of the Uffizi Gallery, Eike Schmidt. The German art historian, the first foreigner appointed in charge of the museum in Florence, received the association’s 2023 Award. This award was created in 2006 by “Le Donne del…
26/09/2023
At Marmomac 2023 natural stone is internationality champion
The 57th edition of Marmomac opened today, and it already holds a record: the exhibition representing every aspect of the techno-stone industry, scheduled at Veronafiere from 26th to 29th September, is the most international ever. Out of 1,507 exhibiting companies, 68.5% come from abroad. A percentage that also exceeds the result of the 2019 edition…
11/09/2023
Vinitaly China Roadshow: Veronafiere – back to China with 60 Italian winemakers
China is the first flag pinned to Veronafiere’s map of the world. The 6th edition of the Vinitaly China Roadshow begins today in Beijing, launching the season of international events that promotes Italian wine system under the Vinitaly banner. The initiative, in addition to China’s capital, also takes in two other emerging cities: Changsha (13…
03/08/2023
Veronafiere back on the road abroad with Vinitaly
North America, Europe and the Far East, as well as Brazil and the Balkans: Veronafiere is on the road again and, from the second half of 2023 through to the first quarter of 2024, will continue efforts to accelerate its international positioning. The flagship brand of Italian wine around the world will be strengthened by…
04/07/2023
Veronafiere Group: turnover of 107.7 million euros in 2022 improves on pre-Covid benchmark
The duly held Veronafiere AGM approved the 2022 financial statements of the Group and reviewed the results posted for the opening months of 2023. In general terms, the Statements highlight the positive trend over the last financial year, when Veronafiere turnover realigned with the pre-Covid benchmark thanks to a calendar returning to full capacity, despite…
23/06/2023
Veronafiere: agreement with Hearst for international promotion of natural stone
Veronafiere expands its natural stone promotion network associated with the Marmomac brand. As the Organiser of the landmark exhibition for the world’s natural stone industry, Veronafiere has signed a collaboration agreement with the Hearst Group, the publisher of Elle Decor, the most famous design, furniture, architecture, art and lifestyle magazine boasting more than 2.3 million…
17/06/2023
Veronafiere and the Arena Opera Festival: a story going back more than 100 years
100 years for the Arena Opera Festival and 125 for the Verona Exhibition Centre. The Arena festival and Veronafiere are almost the same age: two centenarians with long traditions behind them and strong bonds with the shared local area, especially the Arena in the centre of Verona itself. Actually, not many people know that the…
08/06/2023
#GED2023: Veronafiere teams up with AEFI for the international development of Italian trade fairs
Veronafiere is ready to play an active role to promote the Italian trade fair system abroad in support of Italian companies. This undertaking responds to the call to action launched today by AEFI (Italian Exhibition and Trade Fair Association) in Rome, occasioned by celebrations for the World Trade Fairs Day organized by UFI, the Global…
11/05/2023
International Veronafiere: Wine to Asia 2023 debuts with largest italian pavillion ever set up in China
Wine to Asia, the Veronafiere wine & spirits event, opens today until May 13, thereby inaugurating the 2023 calendar of international trade fairs in Shenzhen, China. A strategic destination in the Greater Bay Area (the driving force in China’s economy with more than 100 million inhabitants), the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in Futian is…
04/04/2023
Veronafiere sets sail in July on board the Amerigo Vespucci
One is the Italian sailing ship renowned by all navies as “the most beautiful ship in the world”, the other is the international reference event for Italian wine. Amerigo Vespucci and Vinitaly will set sail together to promote the excellence of Italian wines for a world tour stopping off in the main cities of all…
03/04/2023
The art of Caravaggio and Reni on show at Vinitaly
Business and the culture of Italian wine come together at Vinitaly (2-5 April 2023). For the first time in history, two masterpieces of painting – Caravaggio’s ‘Bacchus’ and Guido Reni’s ‘Young Bacchus’ – are on show at Veronafiere to celebrate Italy’s artistic heritage, where which wine has always been in the forefront. The works –…
02/04/2023
55th Vinitaly: business-only with 4,000 companies from 30 countries
Vinitialy is the international promotion platform for a sector leading Italy’s balance of trade figures, with a supply chain involving 530,000 companies, 870,000 employees and turnover of 31.3 billion euros: Vinitaly returns to Veronafiere (2-5 April) by confirming is function guiding the national wine-sector and beyond. An all-business show with more than 4,000 exhibitors from…
31/03/2023
Vinitaly and the City: wine, art and culture in the heart of Verona
Welcome back to Vinitaly and the City: Verona once again takes on the colours of wine passion 31 March-3 April, animating the most evocative squares in the historic centre. More than 50 appointments are scheduled during the off-show Vinitaly event specifically for wine lovers. The format focuses on wine through tastings, art, music and culture:…
18/03/2023
Verona Agrifood Innovation Hub: the new landmark for developing the Italian agri-food sector
Veronafiere is home to the new Italian agrifoodtech centre. The memorandum of understanding setting up the Verona Agrifood Innovation Hub was signed today by a wide-ranging partnership of public and private players: Cariverona Foundation, UniCredit, Verona City Council, Veronafiere, Confindustria Verona, University of Verona, Cattolica Assicurazioni and Eatable Adventures (which will manage the hub’s operations).…
13/03/2023
Veronafiere strengthens its top management with two new appointments
The Veronafiere Group strengthens its top management team with two new appointments: Raul Barbieri and Adolfo Rebughini, respectively Sales Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO). “This operation,” as Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere, explained “completes the process of strengthening the Group’s decision-making and management assets, which began in 2022 with the new position of Managing…
10/03/2023
Sport Expo: the under-14 festival of sport at Veronafiere
Mens sana in corpore sano: the 17th Sport Expo (March 10-12) at Veronafiere highlights the sport and children combination by promoting inclusion and a healthy lifestyle based on motor activity and correct nutrition. The three-day event occupies three show halls for 60,000 square metres entirely promoting more than 60 sporting disciplines, all to be experienced…
08/03/2023
The green future of logistics in Verona
Veronafiere hosts the States General of inter-modal logistics with LetExpo, the event organized in partnership with ALIS, scheduled 8-11 March 2023. Five show halls occupied for a total show area of 60,000 square metres, with 310 exhibitors and more than 100 appointments – including conferences and workshops – where the future of the transport and…
27/02/2023
Sol d’Oro 2023: Veronafiere is the World home for quality olive oil
A week dedicated to extra virgin olive oil. 20-26 February: Veronafiere was home to the 21st Sol d’Oro International Competition, the most selective contest of its kind in the world dedicated to extra virgin olive oil. A total of 409 registered samples arrived from the finest mills in Albania, Chile, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Peru, Portugal…
24/02/2023
Samoter Innovation Award: construction machinery of the future takes the stage
Hybrid or electric machinery developed for earth moving and various applications in the hoisting/lifting world. Technologies that improve operator safety and comfort are aspects that can make all the difference on construction sites all over the world. New IT systems and software ensuring better production process efficiency. These are some of the solutions in the…
11/02/2023
Hunting and fishing: the outdoor world returns to Veronafiere with EOS
Second edition at Veronafiere for EOS-European Outdoor Show: the international exhibition dedicated to hunting, fishing, boating, sport shooting, defence and outdoor activities. The event, scheduled from 11 to 13 February, is organized by the Consortium of Italian Gunsmiths (Con.Arm.I) and Pintails Srl. There are 357 exhibitors on hand in the Exhibition Centre (+33% compared to…
09/02/2023
Vitòria Stone Fair celebrates 20 editions
More than 300 exhibitors, 1,000 varieties of marble and other natural stones, with professional operators, architects and designers from 60 countries: these are the results for the 20th Vitòria Stone Fair held 7-10 February 2023. The most important event in Latin America specifically for the natural stone sector is promoted and organized by Veronafiere do Brasil…
01/02/2023
Fieragricola TECH: when innovation joins the field
Robotics, digital projects, smart irrigation, renewable energy and bio-stimulants: the first edition of Fieragricola TECH makes its debut (1-2 February) – a vertical conference event focusing on innovation in agriculture, with 60 exhibitors and more than 50 items on the agenda, including conferences and company workshops. The two-day meeting brings training and business together…
28/01/2023
Motor Bike Expo: passion on two wheels on show
Excitement for motorbike fans in Verona. Friday 27-Sunday 29 January: Motor Bike Expo at Veronafiere. The 15th show is an international landmark for the motorbike world. Passion takes to the track: The 7 show halls and 5 outdoor areas (totalling 100,000 square metres) will enthral bikers and visitors as they admire the production models of…
20/01/2023
Vinitaly: a global roadshow in 13 stop-offs and 9 Country
Vinitaly, and Italian wine, are in the forefront thanks to global roadshows organized in collaboration with the country-system. Between 19 January and 23 February next, the main event in the world for Italian wine production will travel to 9 countries (12 cities, 13 stages in 3 continents: Europe, Asia and North America) which together cover…
16/12/2022
Veronafiere SpA: new governance structure
The Veronafiere Shareholders’ Meeting held today gave the go-ahead for the company’s new governance structure as proposed by the Board of Directors. Having been unanimously appointed by the Board of Directors as Managing Director last June, following his Presidency of Veronafiere from 2015 to May 2022 (and currently also President of AEFI, the reference association…
26/11/2022
Job & Orienta: building the future of Italy
“We are building the future of Italy here.” This what the Minister of Education and Merit, Giuseppe Valditara, had to say at the 31st edition of Job&Orienta, the national trade fair for guidance, schools, training and work, held at Veronafiere last 24-26 November. “I was exceptionally impressed by meetings with motivated and creative young people…
22/11/2022
New business opportunities thanks to American horses
Are cowboys really and only a stars and stripes exclusive? This is a myth that simply has to be dispelled because enthusiasts of the horses and disciplines associated with traditional American riding styles by now form a large part even in Italy. involving 75,500 people, 32,000 registered horses, three main associations and 2,500 stables and…
16/11/2022
Service stations of the future at Oil&NonOil
Three days dedicated to the liquid and gaseous fuel distribution sector: Oil&NonOil at Veronafiere Wednesday 16-Friday 18 November. The service station sector in Italy boasts more than22,000 points of sale and around 24,000 employees and is currently experiencing a period of far-reaching upgrading: petrol stations increasingly offer customers more services to the point of are…
03/11/2022
Everyone in the saddle for the 124th Fieracavalli
The equestrian world – with 2,375 horses embracing 60 breeds – is back in Verona with the 124th Fieracavalli. The oldest exhibition dedicated to horses this year comes forward with 12 show halls totalling 128,000 square metres of exhibition space hosting 695 exhibitors from 25 countries as well as 200 scheduled events, including competitions, performances…
14/10/2022
ArtVerona: 140 galleries and 8,000 collectors at the show
Innovation, sustainability and accessibility. These three keywords define the identity of the 17th edition of ArtVerona #ITALIANSYSTEM, the Veronafiere event promoting and highlighting the Italian modern and contemporary art system. One hundred and forty galleries are attending the event in Verona 14-16 October 2022, selected under the guidance of Stefano Raimondi based on research ensuring…
12/10/2022
Veronafiere: promoting innovation with Fieragricola Tech and Samoter Lab
Innovation in the agricultural sector and new technologies for construction machinery necessarily involve continuous comparisons with companies. In response to new requirements, two new formats will make their debut at Veronafiere: Fieragricola Tech and Samoter Lab. They will explore effective possibilities for improving company productivity that at the same time are sustainable and technologically advanced.…
28/09/2022
“Ukrainian Vitality” on display at Marmomac
A stone desert flourishing with works of art symbolising the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Six artistic products expressing strength and a desire for rebirth in times of conflict. Veronafiere and Marmomac have decided to support “Ukrainian Vitality”, the project arising from the creativity of seven of the country’s young designers. The Consulate…
26/09/2022
The natural stone value chain on show at the 56th Marmomac
The 56th Marmomac under starter’s orders – the world’s leading international event in the natural stone supply chain scheduled at Veronafiere 27-30 September 2022. 1,207 exhibiting companies are attending the show (more than 60% international from 47 countries), joined by 47,000 professional operators from more than 132 countries thanks also to international incoming promotion efforts…
22/09/2022
Less carpet and more trees at 56th Marmomac
“Less carpet more trees”: a new slogan for the 2022 edition of Marmomac, the leading exhibition for the natural stone supply chain, scheduled in Verona 27-30 September. The initiative enjoys the strong support of Veronafiere – the organiser of Marmomacc – and Verona City Council. It aims to reduce the impact of events on the…
21/09/2022
Veronafiere returns to foreign countries with two wine business events
Two business events in the wine world “speak Italian” thanks to Veronafiere, with the collaboration of the ICE Trade Agency. As of today and until 23 September, the Bento Goncalves Exhibition Centre (Brazil) is home to the third edition of Wine South America – followed on 24 September by at the special edition of Wine…
05/08/2022
Veronafiere Group: upward review for 2022
Turnover and margins substantially at pre-pandemic levels. The latest meeting of the Board of Directors updated the budget forecasts for the second quarter of the year which estimate results in 2022 for Veronafiere Group above expectations. The recovery of full capacity in the second quarter and forecasts for the autumn indicate a consolidated turnover target…
03/08/2022
The third edition of B/Open alongside Sol&Agrifood
Veronafiere strengthens its organic offering in the quality agro-food sector in 2023 by positioning the third edition of B/Open, the b2b exhibition in this sphere, in conjunction with Sol&Agrifood, international exhibition of quality agro-foods. The objective is to boost events that focus on certified food within the scope of a calendar in line with the…
30/06/2022
Giovanni Mantovani concludes his mandate as CEO of Veronafiere
After 37 years – and almost 25 at the top – Giovanni Mantovani today concludes his mandate as CEO of Veronafiere. The President of Veronafiere, Federico Bricolo, commented: “Giovanni Mantovani guided Veronafiere with foresight, expertise and entrepreneurial vision. He has great merit for Veronafiere’s constant growth and the international positioning – from Asia to the…
16/06/2022
Maurizio Danese appointed as the new Managing Director of Veronafiere
The Board of Directors of Veronafiere today unanimously appointed its new Managing Director, with a decision that ensures business continuity: Maurizio Danese, in fact, was President of Veronafiere S.p.A. from 2015 to May 2022. The new position was envisaged in the amendments to the Statutes promoted and approved by Shareholders during the AGM last February.…
01/06/2022
#GED2022, Trade fairs – the top allies for Made in Italy
Trade fairs multiply business: companies who rely on them to promote their business and products grow by almost 13% more than their competitors. This emerges from the Prometeia survey by AEFI (Italian Exhibitions and Trade Fair Association), presented today in Rome on the occasion of the 7th Global Exhibition Day organized by UFI– the World…
24/05/2022
Innovabiomed takes off at Veronafiere
Biomedical innovation takes flight with drones! Remotely piloted medical transport aircraft are just one of the innovations on display at the third edition of Innovabiomed, the two-day conference and networking event for the biomedical industry, scheduled 24-25 May at the Veronafiere Congress Centre. And not merely urgent medicines: drones developed by Israeli company Gadfin will…
17/05/2022
Federico Bricolo is the new president of Veronafiere S.p.A.
Federico Bricolo is the new president of Veronafiere S.p.A. for the three-year period 2022-2025. The election took place today during the AGM which, after approving the final balance sheet of the Veronafiere Group for 2021, also elected the seven members of the new Board of Directors, in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes approved…
17/05/2022
Veronafiere S.p.A. AGM approves 2021 financial statements
The AGM of Veronafiere S.p.A. met this evening as duly called and unanimously approved the financial statements as of 31 December 2021. The final results for 2021 at Group level indicate turnover of €73.6 mln (without the equity conferment and other funds, this figure would have been €42.4 mln, posting an increase of 14% over…
04/05/2022
Progetto Fuoco 2022: new energy and sustainability challenges
Tackling new energy challenges successfully is the goal of the 2022 edition of Progetto Fuoco, the most important trade fair in the world focusing on biomass heating systems scheduled at Veronafiere 4-7 May. The event organized by Piemmeti, a Veronafiere subsidiary, boasts 800 exhibitors occupying an area of 125,000 square meters, displaying over 3,500 products…
30/04/2022
EOS: the outdoor world makes its trade fair debut
Hunting, sports shooting, fishing and boating come together at Veronafiere for the first time. 30 April-2 May sees the debut for EOS, the European exhibition focusing on outdoor passions organized by Consorzio Armaioli Italiani and Pintails S.r.l. Veronafiere welcomes more than 520 exhibiting companies from Italy and abroad with all the innovations on the market,…
13/04/2022
Tasting in solidarity with Ukraine at Vinitaly
The big heart of Vinitaly also wore the colours of Ukraine. Veronafiere decided to set aside all the proceeds from the on-payment tastings and master-classes scheduled at the 54th international exhibition of wines and spirits to populations affected by the war. In all, 80,000 euros were raised in this way. This sum will be entirely…
01/04/2022
Services, incoming & digital: the plan for the new Vinitaly
International growth and improvement in buyer quality; further selective reduction of wine lovers at the trade fair as such; more widespread use of online tools to promote b2b; better adaptation of logistic services in the city, which itself ensures essential added value for the event. These new lines of development in the short and medium…
23/03/2022
Veronafiere earns “SI Rating” integrated sustainability certification
Veronafiere is the first international trade fair organizer to obtain “SI Rating” integrated sustainability certification from ARB SBpA. The certificate acknowledges the attention and commitment on the part of Veronafiere towards improving its environmental, social and good governance (ESG) impact by pursuing the 17 objectives defined by the United Nations in the 2030 Agenda (SDGs).…
16/03/2022
LETExpo: the green future of logistics
It is a short step from roads to sea and railways. And it’s good for the environment. As is well known to the 1,800 companies belonging to ALIS, the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association. In 2021 they “subtracted” 134 million tonnes of goods from road haulage in Italy – equal to 5.6 million trucks – by…
02/03/2022
520 companies and buyers from 29 countries at the 115th Fieragricola
Ten show halls, 520 exhibitors from Italy and 11 international countries, buyers arriving from 29 countries and a calendar of more than 120 events including conferences, workshops and dynamic tests. These are the features of Fieragricola (2-5 March 2022), Veronafiere‘s historic international show which this year celebrates 115 editions. Founded in 1898 in Verona, Fieragricola…
01/03/2022
Metsola (EU): “Fieragricola: inspiration for farming’s new generations”
“Fieragricola is a show boasting a long history; its events have been an opportunity for modernization in agriculture for more than 120 years. Fieragricola has also helped create a sense of community among farmers and their families and I wish to express all my gratitude for this.” So said the President of the European Parliament,…
25/02/2022
31st edition of Samoter now scheduled 3-7 May 2023
The dates for SaMoTer as an attended show at Veronafiere have been set: the international construction equipment trade fair will be held 3-7 May 2023. The schedule was agreed with machinery builders and associations in relation to the busy trade fair calendar for this sector, with the aim of capitalizing on the recovery in this field which in 2021…
07/02/2022
Trade Fairs: new Covid decree re-opens to non-EU international buyers
Another step towards the ‘new normal’ in the sector. With the approval of the Covid-19 law decree dated 2 February, the Council of Ministers gave the green light to international buyers from countries with different vaccination rules compared to Europe. Now, even operators protected with a vaccine not recognized by the EMA (European Medicines Agency)…
13/01/2022
Motor Bike Expo: welcome back to the motorbike show!
The roar of engines inaugurates Veronafiere’s 2022 calendar of events. Motor Bike Expo – the trade fair for the world of motorbikes and bikers – is back 13-16 January. It is the most eagerly awaited event for bikers thanks to a unique, international format capable of bringing together bikes from major manufacturers and top accessory…
12/01/2022
New rules for access to the Verona Exhibition Centre
As of 10 January 2022, it is mandatory to have a Super Green Pass in order to access events. The latest Decree-Law – containing urgent measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic and provisions as regards health surveillance – envisages a number of new requirements in order to attend trade fairs, conferences and…
12/01/2022
Veronafiere: 2022 winter calendar updated
Veronafiere has revised the programming of the main b2b exhibitions in Italy for the early months of 2022. The decision was taken in agreement with production chains and in line with the approach also taken by the other main European trade fair organizers in response to the increase in infections on a global scale. The…
06/12/2021
Bellavita Expo acquires European Pizza & Pasta Show
Bellavita Expo, the event dedicated to promoting Italian food & beverage around the world, has acquired the European Pizza and Pasta Show, thereby creating one of the largest international events in the HORECA sector in the United Kingdom. The show is scheduled 22 & 23 June 2022. Veronafiere and Fiere di Parma have an equity…
01/12/2021
LetExpo: logistics goes green 16-19 March 2022
The most important players in international transport and logistics are set to meet at Veronafiere. The LetExpo – Logistic Eco Transport show makes its debut 16-19 March 2022. Organized in collaboration with ALIS – the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association with 1,700 member companies and 34 billion euros of aggregate turnover – LetExpo is Italy’s reference…
26/11/2021
Oil&nonOil and Asphaltica team up for the smart roads of the future
Two exhibitions, both landmarks in their respective sectors, together for the first time in Verona with the aim of creating new synergies and expanding and completing the product offering. Asphaltica and Oil&nonOil, at the Verona Exhibition Centre from today until Friday 26 November to set in motion a new reference exhibition specifically focused on the…
16/11/2021
Veronafiere Group: 24 million euros in recovery funds
The total recovery funds assigned or in the process of being assigned to the Veronafiere Group to cover losses incurred in 2020 come to approximately 24 million euros. This emerges from analysis by Veronafiere SpA following the publication by the Ministry of Tourism (5 November) of the list of beneficiaries of the non-repayable funds (subject…
12/11/2021
B/Open: organic becomes b2b at Veronafiere
Debut for B/Open – the b2b event supporting professionals in the organic food sector: the first edition of a project developed with conviction by Veronafiere to demonstrate how organic certification is now one of the key elements in the growth of food distribution. Initially scheduled for Spring 2020, the pandemic meant that the show made…
12/11/2021
Fieracavalli NFTs make their debut at Veronafiere
Can a real experience at a trade fair become a unique digital item guaranteed by the blockchain that cannot be replicated? The answer is yes and it happened at Veronafiere where NFTs made their debut for the first time. The occasion was Fieracavalli – the oldest event in the Veronafiere portfolio – which launched its…
17/10/2021
Veronafiere confirms its status as the capital of wine with Vinitaly Special Edition
The Italian wine market gets going again with Vinitaly Special Edition at Veronafiere (17-19 October 2021). More than 400 exhibitors in attendance, with 200 top buyers from 35 countries selected and invited in cooperation with the ICE-Italian Trade & Investment Agency; 50 tastings and 20 conferences. Exports of Italian wine in the first 8 months…
15/10/2021
ArtVerona: the world of modern and contemporary art returns to a trade fair with 143 galleries
ArtVerona, the modern and contemporary art exhibition event, sets off again with attendance in person 15-17 October at Veronafiere, following the 100% digital version in 2020. 143 galleries are taking part this year, under the artistic direction of Stefano Raimondi and the collaboration of ANGAMC. This 16th edition welcomes important new participants and significant confirmations,…
29/09/2021
Marmomac 2021: the natural stone value chain gets going again at Veronafiere
Marmomac is once again attended in person and confirms its high level of internationality. 45% of the 756 exhibiting companies come from abroad, totalling 329 companies from 39 different countries. International delegations of buyers, architects and importers of slabs & technologies travelled to Verona from the United States, Canada, Russia and the Maghreb (Egypt, Algeria…
08/09/2021
Veronafiere awarded the GBAC Star for excellence in cleaning and sanitation standards
Veronafiere has always ensured that employees, companies and visitors enjoy the highest standards of safety in its venue. In this context, an important role is played by programs for continuous cleaning of facilities and air conditioning systems, as well as the best practices adopted. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, sanitation and prevention activities…
28/07/2021
Mandatory green pass for shows, events and conferences
A safe business protocol has already been adopted involving digital tickets, temperature scanners, sanitation of facilities and many other measures in line with Ministerial anti-Covid provisions Veronafiere also requires a mandatory Green Pass for access to the exhibition centre during show, events and conferences. Following the government decision, Veronafiere is all set and ready, thanks…
20/07/2021
Veronafiere S.P.A.: AGM approves 2020 financial statements
The AGM of Veronafiere S.p.A. unanimously approved the financial statements as of 31 December 2020. This final balance reflects the massive impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, causing an almost complete blockade of the national and international exhibition sector. Since March last year, decrees issued by the Government effectively imposed a halt on all…
17/06/2021
Veronafiere: new fast swab point for a safe restart
Three appointments over one weekend. Veronafiere is ready to start off again with Motor Bike Expo (18-20 June), OperaWine (19 June) and Vinitaly Preview (20 June). After more than a year of stoppage because of the pandemic, we are once again set to welcome visitors and companies. The objective is the same as ever: ensure…
02/06/2021
Global Exhibition Day #GED2021 – This is why the restart is a duty
How much has the one year stoppage cost the global trade fair system? More than 325 billion euros in 2020, between missed business opportunities and lost allied trade in local areas. A figure corresponding to 68% of total losses compared to 2019. This is the figure we recall on the Global Exhibition Day organized by UFI…
27/05/2021
Veronafiere SpA: first stage of equity capital increased closed 95% subscribed
With 28.6 million subscribed out of a total of 30, the increase in Veronafiere SpA’s equity capital was 95% covered at the end of the first stage reserved for shareholders, ending at midnight on Wednesday 26 May. It is expected that the manoeuvre will be completed on time with 100% subscription of the increase in…
15/04/2021
Veronafiere S.p.A.: extraordinary AGM approves increase in equity capital of 30 million euros
The extraordinary AGM of Veronafiere S.p.A. was held today and approved an increase in capital equity of 30 million euros to support the development of the Action Plan to restart the Veronafiere Group. “The unanimous vote by shareholders,” said Maurizio Danese, President of Veronafiere, “is the fundamental premise for setting off along a path leading…
26/03/2021
Vinitaly gets business going again with the Special Edition scheduled 17-19 october 2021
The world of wine will get going again thanks to a Special Edition of Vinitaly scheduled at Veronafiere 17-19 October 2021. A b2b appointment ensuring safe attendance, strategically positioned as arrival point for the international business initiatives starting off in China on 3 April, before restarting with renewed enthusiasm in the run up to the…
16/03/2021
54th Vinitaly postponed to 10-13 April 2022
Veronafiere has decided to postpone the 54th Vinitaly – the international wines and spirits exhibition – now scheduled 10-13 April 2022. “The ongoing uncertainties within the national and international scenario and the extended lockdowns have prompted us to reschedule the exhibition definitively to 2022,” said Maurizio Danese, President of Veronafiere S.p.A. It is a question…
05/03/2021
Special edition and new dates for Motor Bike Expo 2021
There is a new date on the calendar for Motor Bike Expo 2021. The appointment at Veronafiere with the most important exhibition in the world dedicated to custom motorbikes will now be held a little later in the year: the event has been rescheduled from the Easter weekend to Friday 28-Sunday 30 May. The aim…
23/02/2021
Vinitaly 2021: restart in the name of business. Flexible project that can be modulated in relation to scenarios
A “restart” event in the name of business ensuring an international and highly profiled scope to bring the world of wine together in a safe exhibition venue of 300,000 square meters. This is the project summary for the 54th Vinitaly, scheduled at Veronafiere 20-23 June 2021, following the prologue of the extraordinary selection celebrating OperaWine‘s…
16/02/2021
Veronafiere in the front-line of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign
Veronafiere is also supporting the vaccination campaign in the fight against Covid-19. So much so, that one of the four vaccine administration centres planned for the province of Verona by the ULSS 9 Scaligera Health Authority has been set-up c/o the Verona Exhibition Centre. Veronafiere has made facilities available in Hall 10, equipped for the…
24/11/2020
Veronafiere Group: 2021 main exhibitions calendar in Italy and abroad
The date for restarting events at the Veronafiere Exhibition Centre has been defined and the main exhibitions in Italy and abroad in 2021 have now been scheduled. The Board of Directors of Veronafiere Group, taking scientific opinions and those of the trade categories concerned into account, has envisaged that activities will resume in April and…
05/11/2020
ArtVerona: 16th edition postponed to 2021
Veronafiere, in acknowledging developments as regards the health emergency and the latest government decree prohibiting national and international events and imposing travel restrictions, has decided to postpone the 16th edition of ArtVerona – initially scheduled as an attended event this December – until 2021. ArtVerona, however, will not interrupt its promotional activities on behalf of…
03/11/2020
Giovanni Mantovani confirmed as member of the UFI Board of Directors
Giovanni Mantovani, CEO of Veronafiere, was reconfirmed as a member of the Board of Directors of UFI, the reference international association for the trade fair industry that represents 782 event organisers and exhibition centres in 83 countries around the world. Mantovani will remain in office for another three years until 2023. As a member of…
27/10/2020
Fieracavalli 2020: new decree imposes mandatory ban for physically attended events
The Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers (DPCM) issued on Sunday 25 October in response to new developments associated with the Covid-19 health emergency imposed a ban on all physically attended national and international trade fairs until 24 November 2020. The previous Decree had already banned regional and local events, conferences and…
26/10/2020
Covid-19: Government cancels all attended trade fairs scheduled in Italy until 24 November
The DPCM Decree issued by the President of the Council of Ministers on Sunday 25 October to combat new developments in Covid-19 health emergency, means that all physically attended exhibition events, following on from conventions and congresses, will now be off limits unto 24 November. “The decision taken by the Government to prevent national and…
21/10/2020
Trade Fairs: safe restart thanks to the safebusiness protocol
A safe restart: this is the objective of Veronafiere’s “Safebusiness” protocol. The document contains the guidelines updated with the latest anti-Covid dispositions validated by the Technical Scientific Committee of the Civil Protection Authority, national health authorities and AEFI, the reference association in Italy for trade fairs. Attending trade fairs is now possible again. Simply follow…
30/09/2020
Trade Fairs: MAECI is set to issue guidelines for accessing the 363 million euro recovery fund
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Financial Assistance Committee met yesterday to define the guidelines for accessing funds of 363 million euros set aside to support the recovery of the national exhibition system in the wake of the Covid-19 emergency. An announcement will be made in coming days about how necessary aid supporting the resumption of…
25/09/2020
Sace Simest: funds of up to 150,000 euros to attend trade fairs
Contribution for taking part in trade fairs. This is one of the outcomes of the decree issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation which, as of June 2020, allows Simest (a “Cassa Depositi & Prestiti” company), together with Sace, to support the internationalisation of companies by expanding incentives. Inasmuch, companies can now…
25/09/2020
Veronafiere: anti-crowding video-cameras and algorithm for safe physically attended events
Safety for attended events: Veronafiere focuses on technology for the restart, with an innovative project developed in its own local area. Social distancing remains the priority in times of Covid-19. Yet how can this be ensured during large public events, such as those organized in the 300,000 square metres and more of the Verona Exhibition…
17/09/2020
Asian restart for Veronafiere Group with Vinitaly and ICE
Veronafiere returns to Asia for the third edition of the Vinitaly China Roadshow. The event, organised by Veronafiere S.p.A. together with Pacco Communication Group, places all the experience of Vinitaly at the service of Italian exports alongside initiatives promoted by the ICE Italian Trade Commission through “I Love ITAlian Wines” and the entire Ministry of…
02/09/2020
Veronafiere: safe restart in September
Veronafiere: trade fairs, congresses and events will resume safely in September, responding to the needs of companies and markets. The restart is envisaged in the latest safety protocols validated by the Technical-Scientific Committee (CTS) as defined in the Ministerial Decree DPCM dated 7 August 2020. Veronafiere – together with Aefi, the Italian trade fair association,…
01/08/2020
Veronafiere: new increase in equity capital by end of year in response to Covid 19
Veronafiere hereby announces that, as of the deadline of terms for the increase in equity capital of 30 million euros and possible declaration of interest for non-opted quotas set for yesterday, Friday 31 July, only Banca Veronese Cooperativo di Concamarise and Intesa Sanpaolo paid up the pro rata sum and also notified that they do…
28/07/2020
Pit-stop for Samoter and Asphaltica, new dates: 3-7 March 2021
31st edition of Samoter and 9th edition of Asphaltica postponed to March 2021. Veronafiere’s two shows for the construction equipment and bitumen and road infrastructure value chains will meet exhibitors and operators next year, from Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 March 2021. The decision was shared by the steering committee for the two events comprising…
21/07/2020
Maurizio Danese elected as the new Chairman of AEFI
Maurizio Danese is the new president of AEFI, the Italian Association of Exhibition Centres and Trade Fairs which brings together 40 trade fair operators in Italy organising more than 1,000 shows and events on average every year. The appointment was voted today during the AEFI Shareholders’ Meeting held at BolognaFiere. An entrepreneur in the food…
08/07/2020
Marmomac-Re-Start: a new phisical and digital model bringing markets together
Marmomac Re-Start – the special dedicated Veronafiere project supporting the restart in the natural stone supply chain in 2020 – accelerates integration between physical and digital event modes, with new online initiatives. Three days of b2b meetings, networking and training events will bring together the entire community of marble, granite and processing technologies over the…
26/06/2020
Veronafiere S.p.A.: AGM approves 2019 financial statements
The Veronafiere S.p.A. AGM duly held today approved the financial statements as of 26 December 2019.The parent company Veronafiere S.p.A. posted revenues of 91.8 million Euros, up by 9.4 millions (+11.4%) over the previous year. Ebitda came to 22 million Euros with an incidence of 23.9% on revenues, while the net result was in the…
22/06/2020
Veronafiere launches wine2wine Exhibition to help restart the wine market
An innovative and smart event specifically for the wine sector to bring together business, content, meetings, training and ideas. Welcome to the wine2wine Exhibition, the new ecosystem format signed by Vinitaly scheduled at Veronafiere 22-24 November 2020 alongside the wine2wine Business Forum. Three days at the service of companies, targeting b2b and b2c audiences, with…
08/06/2020
Veronafiere Group working on Phase 3
A new trade fair centre for the “new normal”. The Board of Directors of Veronafiere Group has confirmed the programme for the second half of 2020: twelve important events in Italy and nine abroad that will inaugurate a new approach to organising events, with a strong focus on safeguarding the business of client companies through…
03/06/2020
Veronafiere celebrates the Global Exhibition Day 2020
This 3rd of June is an extra special day. The reopening of free travel across Italy after the Covid19 emergency happens on the day we are celebrating the Global Exhibition Day organized by UFI – Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. The Global Exhibition Day is an occasion to remember how trade shows are key…
23/03/2020
Veronafiere Group: new deal to handle the post-Coronavirus emergency period
Veronafiere Group has redefined its objectives in order to reorganise business in response to the current emergency and redesign all action needed in the aftermath. “The persistence of the Coronavirus emergency on a national scale, with the sequence of urgent decrees issued by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and its most recent propagation…
13/03/2020
Veronafiere: Samoter and Asphaltica rescheduled 21-25 october
New dates for Samoter and Asphaltica. The two trade shows at Veronafiere dedicated to construction equipment and the bitumen & road infrastructure sector scheduled in Verona 16-20 May have now been re-scheduled to Wednesday 21-Sunday 25 October 2020, together with ICCX Southern Europe, the precast exhibition-conference. These events will now be held alongside Oil&nonOil, the…
03/03/2020
Veronafiere announces new dates for Vinitaly: 14-17 June 2020
«Following the rapid evolution of the international situation giving rise to evident difficulties concerning all promotional activities, Veronafiere has decided to postpone the dates for Vinitaly, Enolitech and Sol&Agrifood to 14-17 June 2020, judged to be the best period for ensuring the highest business quality standards for exhibitors and visitors». Giovanni Mantovani, CEO of Veronafiere, made…
26/02/2020
New dates for Samoter, Letexpo, Asphaltica and B/Open
The Board of Directors of Veronafiere SpA has acknowledged the impossibility of ensuring proper timing for set-up, dismantling and logistics operations for upcoming trade fair events and, in relation to the requirements of the ordinance issued by the Ministry of Health and the Veneto Region concerning Covid-19, decided to postpone the events scheduled for March…
26/02/2020
The dates for Vinitaly are unaffected: 19-22 April 2020, alongside Sol&Agrifood and Enolitech
Veronafiere confirmed the dates for the 54th edition of Vinitaly, duly scheduled in the latter part of April from Sunday 19 to Wednesday 22. The decision – the outcome not the least of careful analysis of available data as well as listening to the positions of stakeholders and the market – including the main sector…
25/02/2020
Covid-19: safety and health are absolute priorities. Model Expo Italy, Elettroexpo and Innovabiomed postponed
Veronafiere considers the safety and health of exhibitors, visitors, guests, employees and collaborators to be absolute priorities in the conduct of its business, where it has always upheld extremely high standards. For this reason, Veronafiere is carefully monitoring developments linked with the spread of the Covid-19 virus, following the prevention guidelines indicated by the Ministry…
11/02/2020
Veronafiere SpA: extraordinary AGM approves increase in equity capital of 30 million euros
The extraordinary AGM of Veronafiere SpA today approved the proposed increase in equity capital of 30 million euros supporting the development of the 2019-2022 Business Plan, thereby implementing the decision of the Board of Directors taken on 22 November 2018 which was then discussed during the shareholders meeting on 8 May 2019. “The unanimous vote…
10/01/2020
Veronafiere and BolognaFiere team up to promote aluminum with Metef and MecSpe
A welcome return for Metef, one of the world’s first trade shows focusing on aluminium, scheduled in Bologna in 2021 with new projects and important synergies Veronafiere and BolognaFiere have set up a 50:50 joint venture (50-50) for Metef, the international trade show for aluminum, metal foundries and innovative material technologies. The show was launched…
09/01/2020
Trade Fairs, Verona and Rome join forces to promote the equestrian sector
Collaboration for the “Cavalli a Roma” event: it will be organised by Veronafiere in 2020 (13-16 February) New partnership in the exhibition sector: Veronafiere and Fiera di Roma will work together for the “Cavalli a Roma” show. The next edition is scheduled 13-16 February 2020 at the Rome Exhibition Centre and will be organised by…
08/01/2020
Veronafiere fights food waste with Food for Good
Starting from 2020, any surplus food left over after shows will be donated to charities Veronafiere joins the fight against food waste in keeping with social sustainability policies implemented by now for many years. As of this year Veronafiere will support the Food for Good project, promoted by Federcongressi&eventi, together with Banco Alimentare and Equoevento…
10/12/2019
Veronafiere Group: Shenzhen Baina International Exhibitions company is set up
Veronafiere and Pacco Cultural Communication Group today signed the statutes of the Shenzhen Baina International Exhibitions company with the aim of organising trade fairs and events in China and Asia. The first taskfor the newco – founded under Chinese law with Italian majority shareholding – is the organization of the b2b ‘Wine To Asia‘ event…
22/11/2019
Debut for new sustainable logistic and intermodal event in 2020
A new international trade fair focusing on sustainable transport, logistics and intermodal services will make its debut in Verona in March 2020. The initiative is the outcome of an agreement between Veronafiere Group, the leading direct organiser of trade exhibitions in Italy, and the Alis Service Company. The partnership envisages the organisation of ten annual…
12/11/2019
Fieracavalli & FEI Jumping World Cup at Veronafiere until 2022
The agreement between Veronafiere and FEI-International Equestrian Federation has been renewed: the only Italian leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM will be staged at Fieracavalli once again for the next three editions. The prestigious Show Jumping World Cup circuit made its debut in 2001 within the scope of Fieracavalli and is now confirmed…
10/06/2019
Veronafiere welcomes visit by City of Changping
Veronafiere opened a new bridgehead in Asia thanks to the visit by the government and trade delegation of the City of Changping, China, under the guidance of Secretary Liu Yuchang. Veronafiere was represented for the occasion by Vice President Matteo Gelmetti and Sales Director Flavio Innocenzi. Changping is a major industrial city with 500,000 inhabitants…
05/06/2019
President Danese at Global Exhibitions Day 2019: “Discussion focusing on the integration of trade fairs into international industrial policy must continue”
A change of direction hallmarked by collaboration and sustainability as the driving forces for development and business. This is the challenge launched today by exponents of the national trade fair system, meeting in Rome under the auspices of AEFI for the fourth edition of Global Exhibitions Day, the world day celebrating the sector established by…
04/06/2019
Veronafiere welcomes the organic world as of 2020 with B/Open
VeronaFiere announces the launch of B/Open, a new b2b event focusing on the organic food and natural self-care sector scheduled 1-3 April 2020. ‘B’ stands for business, while ‘Open’ emphasises the international aperture to a sector enjoying global growth, posting turnover of 92 billion euros. “This is an innovative format inspired by Veronafiere’s expertise in the…
02/06/2019
The Giro d’Italia pays a visit to Veronafiere
The time trial concluding the 102nd Giro d’Italia was battled out in front of an audience of 20,000 enthusiasts, confirming the triumph of Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz in the final ranking, ahead of Italian Vincenzo Nibali and Slovenian Primoz Roglic. The start was attended by the Governor of the Veneto Region, Luca Zaia, the Mayor of…
10/04/2019
Veronafiere: launching the Wine To Asia platform in 2020
Verona 10rd April 2019 – “Wine To Asia” is Veronafiere’s new multi-channel platform set in motion through a newco in which Veronafiere SpA holds the majority of shares. The only partner is Shenzhen Taoshow Culture & Media, a company belonging to the Pacco Communication Group Ltd based in Shenzhen and also active in Beijing, Chengdu,…
03/04/2019
Veronafiere: upgrading of the exhibition area begins with the new entrance specifically for logistics
Verona, 3rd April 2019 – Three more lanes, automated barriers with license plate recognition, futuristic wooden roofing and general traffic improvements. Veronafiere presents the new look for its “E” Gate – the entrance on Viale dell’Industria specifically reserved for logistics. An investment of 2.2 million euros for the project designed to improve reception and accessibility…
30/01/2019
The Verona Exhibition Centre “turns pink” for the Giro d’Italia
Verona, 30rd January 2019 – Veronafiere also wears the leader’s pink jersey. With just 102 days to go until the start of the Giro d’Italia, the event most eagerly awaited by cycling enthusiasts, the façade of the Office Building in Viale del Lavoro was illuminated like the monuments for all the stages of the race…
07/11/2018
China: Veronafiere’s permanent headquarters inaugurated in Shanghai
Verona, 7rd November 2018 – Veronafiere, after twenty years of operations in China, has inaugurated its permanent headquarters in Shanghai’s central business district of Xuhui. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the offices that will represent Veronafiere’s key sectors (wine, food, natural stone and agricultural technology) was attended, in addition to Maurizio Danese and Giovanni Mantovani…
11/05/2018
Veronafiere: the first financial statements as a equity company Revenue of 79.8 million euros, EBITDA at 14.1%
Verona, 11rd May 2018 – The Veronafiere Spa Ordinary AGM held today approved the financial statements as of 31 December 2017. The parent company Veronafiere Spa posted revenues of 79.8 million euros, up by 1.9% over the previous year. EBITDA came to 11.2 million euros (14.1% on revenues) for a positive net result of 1.7…
11/05/2018
Romano Artoni elected new Vice President of Veronafiere SpA
Verona, 11rd May 2018 – The AGM, alongside approval of the final financial statements for 2017 balance, also elected Romano Artoni as Vice President of Veronafiere SpA, who thereby teams up with Vice President Claudio Valente. Artoni, 63, originates from the Emilia Region and has a degree in law, not to mention extensive experience in…
03/05/2018
Presentation of the new brand celebrating 120 years with a view to the future
Verona, 3rd May 2018 – Veronafiere changes its brand to celebrate 120 years of operations. The rebranding was presented today in the head offices in Viale del Lavoro, Verona, on the second day of the UFI European Congress (World Trade Fair Association). The most evident change concerns the pictogram: a “V” inspired by the layout…
15/04/2018
“Work in progress”: the Vinitaly Gala returns the “Market Galleries” to the city for a night
Verona, 15rd April 2018 – An event within an event. The “Market Galleries” in Verona hosted the Vinitaly “Work in Progress” Gala Evening in 2018, thereby previewing the end of the first stage in the redevelopment project involving the two industrial archaeology sites. The buildings and their parabolic vault – built between 1951 and 1956 in…
05/04/2018
District heating in the Verona Exhibition Centre: CO2 emissions into in the air reduced by 230 tonnes
Verona, 5rd April 2018 – Veronafiere is increasingly green. The Board of Directors of Veronafiere approved the agreement with Agsm Verona for connection to the local district heating network and the installation of co-generation plant. The project is expected to reach full capacity in Spring 2019 and will help bring about a 10% reduction in…
17/01/2018
VPE invests in “Bellavita”
Verona, 17rd January 2018 – VPE has taken a 50% share in the capital of “Bellavita Expo”, an English company operating for five years in tradeshows for the Made in Italy agro-food sector in several strategic, consolidated or emerging markets, such as the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Mexico, Holland, Poland and Thailand. The purchase of…
04/12/2017
VPE: launche for the newco set up by Veronafiere & Fiere di Parma. Italian wine&food looking well ahead
Verona, 4rd December 2017 – VPE (Verona Parma Exhibitions) is the name of the new company set up by Veronafiere and Fiere di Parma that together are the leading direct organisers of exhibitions dedicated to agricultural and agro-food sectors in Italy and among the top in Europe in this segment. The two companies jointly rank…
03/11/2017
UFI: CEO Giovanni Mantovani on the Board of Directors
Verona, 3rd November 2017 – Giovanni Mantovani, CEO of Veronafiere – already confirmed as the vice president of UFI European Chapter for the next three years – has joined the Board of Directors of UFI, the world trade association boasting 740 members in 85 countries. The appointment was confirmed during the 84th UFI Congress held…
25/07/2017
METEF: appointment in 2020 with a 100% Veronafiere edition
Veronafiere SpA has acquired 100% of the equity of the landmark exhibition in Italy for the aluminium, foundry and innovative metal industries. Metef – the brand-name of the most important event in Italy dedicated to the world of aluminium, innovative metals and foundries – is now owned 100% by Veronafiere SpA. Veronafiere SpA has acquired…
13/07/2017
Innovabiomed: the new event at Veronafiere dedicated to the medical device sector
Veronafiere promotes the Italian biomedical industry with the launch of the first edition of Innovabiomed – The networking venue for the bio-medical industry, the home to meetings and comparisons for experts in the production of medical devices. Veronafiere continues to expand and diversify its portfolio of events, thanks to its new start-up – Innovabiomed, Italy’s…
15/06/2017
Veronafiere: a meeting with a delegation of 50 operators from Sichuan Province, China
Veronafiere’s main events in the agro-food sector – Vinitaly, Fieragricola, Sol&Agrifood and Enolitech – were outlined as the same time the political-business initiatives implemented by Veronafiere in Asia. Veronafiere plays a major role for Italy on the Silk Road, thanks to business operations in China since 1998 and its offices in Shanghai. This involvement came…
07/06/2017
Veronafiere in the forefront on the second Global Exhibition Day
For one day the trade fair system illustrates all the opportunities created by its own operations for reference territories, exports and company internationalization. Leader in Italy BY square meters sold for international events and one of the top European trade fair organisers with major shows such as Vinitaly, Marmomac, Fieracavalli and Fieragricola: Veronafiere celebrates today…
16/03/2017
Minister Martina: prospects for EU Wine-Growing with commissioner Hogan at Vinitaly
“Vinitaly 2017 will be the capital for a review of prospects for the new Common Agricultural Policy – 60 years after the Treaty of Rome that founded the European Economic Community – thanks to attendance by European Commissioner Phil Hogan. We consequently especially invite Italian wine-making experience to play a major role in this review.…
16/12/2016
Veronafiere: an intense 2016. Parent company revenues of 78 million euros and Ebitda at 12.2
Sixty-seven events held in Italy and abroad, over 14,000 exhibitors in the Verona Exhibition Centre, together with 750,000 thousand square meters of show space sold and 1.3 million visitors. VeronaFiere signs off a very intense 2016 with revenue of 78 million euros and Ebitda at 12.2 (15.6% of turnover).
29/11/2016
Veronafiere S.p.A.: business plan for 94 million euros of investments through to 2020
Investments totalling 94 million euros through to 2020 focusing five growth assets, with turnover expected to reach 113 million euros and Ebitda 21.9 million euros, equal to 19% of revenues.
29/11/2016
29 November 2016: Welcome to Veronafiere S.p.A.
The shareholders of Veronafiere decided unanimously to transform the “Ente Autonomo per le Fiere di Verona” into a joint-stock company. Welcome to Veronafiere S.p.A.