The EU SME Centre and the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), with the support of the Embassy of Italy to the People’s Republic of China, the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), SACE, SIMEST, Italian Chambers of Commerce in the Asia-Pacific region of Assocamerestero, and with the support of ENI and De’Longhi, are organising an Asia-Pacific Business Roundtable on Saturday 14 June 2025.
The Asia-Pacific Business Roundtable aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status and future prospects of EU–China economic and trade relations, with a specific focus on Italy’s positioning and opportunities in the broader Asia-Pacific market. The discussion will highlight key sectors for Italian companies and explore strategic pathways for expanding the presence of Made in Italy in the region.
Participants will benefit from in-depth insights and case studies presented by representatives of Italian Chambers of Commerce from across Asia, including:
- Italian Chamber of Commerce in India
- Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
- Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce
- Italian Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia
- Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
B2B meeting opportunities
Companies interested in engaging directly with the Presidents of the participating Italian Chambers of Commerce will have the opportunity to request one-on-one B2B meetings on the sidelines of the event.
Please indicate your interest during the registration process.
Event speakers
The event will feature insights from:
- Lorenzo Riccardi, Chairman, China-Italy Chamber of Commerce
- H.E. Massimo Ambrosetti, Ambassador of Italy to the PRC
- Francesco Pensabene, Italian Trade Commissioner to China and Mongolia
- Antonio Adinolfi, Director, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
- Davide Follador, Trade Section Counsellor, EU Delegation to China
- Donato Morea, Head of China and East Asia, SACE
- Giuseppe Corcelli, Director, SIMEST ASEAN
The session will also feature case studies of business experiences in China, with insights from:
- Gianni Di Giovanni, CEO, ENI China
Participants will benefit from in-depth insights and case studies presented by representatives of Italian Chambers of Commerce from across Asia, including:
- Federico Cardini – Asia Representative Assocamerestero and President Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce
- Alessandro Giuliani – President, Italian Chamber of Commerce in India
- Michele D’Ercole – President, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
- Davide De Rosa – President, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
These representatives will share their perspectives on regional dynamics, success factors, and the role of innovation, localisation, and partnerships in driving business success for Italian enterprises in Asia.
Registration information
Please note that this event is open free of charge only to SME members of the consortium partners of the EU SME Centre Phase IV. Eligible registrants will receive an invitation letter in a separate email. Upon receiving the invitation letter, please confirm your attendance with us.
