Set against a rapidly evolving international economic landscape, this dialogue will bring together distinguished representatives from institutions, academia, and the international business community to exchange views on the future of economic cooperation between China, Europe, and Italy. The discussion will focus on China–Europe economic relations within the current global context, trade, investment and industrial cooperation, the economic prospects for China, Europe and Italy, as well as innovation, competitiveness, sustainable development, and future opportunities for international business collaboration.
About the event
This high-level dialogue on trade, investment, and global economic trends is organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China (CCIC) with the support of the EU SME Centre, ENI China, Generali China Life and De’Longhi.
The event will take place on Thursday 18 June 2026, starting at 10:00 AM (CST) at the Shanghai Design Innovation Institute, located directly in front of the W Shanghai – The Bund, where the Panda D’Oro Gala Awards will be held later that evening.
Panel discussion
The dialogue will open with institutional remarks by H.E. Massimo Ambrosetti, Ambassador of Italy to the P.R.C., and Gianni Di Giovanni, Chairman of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China, followed by a distinguished lineup of speakers bringing together high-level institutional, academic, financial, and business perspectives on the future of China–Europe relations.
Among them:
- Giovanni Tria, Former Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy and current Board Member of Bank of China, will offer unique insights into the evolving dynamics between European and Chinese economic policies and global financial governance;
- Wang Zhan, Former Secretary-General of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee and Former President of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, will contribute his deep understanding of China’s economic development strategy and international outlook.
- Denis Depoux, Global Managing Director of Roland Berger, will provide a forward-looking business perspective on global competitiveness, industrial transformation, and innovation trends shaping international markets.
The discussion will be moderated by Michael Wang, renowned Anchor and Journalist at CGTN.
Agenda
Thursday 18 June (CST)
10:00–10:30
Registration and coffee reception
10:30–10:45
Opening remarks
H.E. Massimo Ambrosetti, Ambassador of Italy to the P.R.C.
Gianni Di Giovanni, Chairman of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China
10:45–11:45
Panel discussion with Giovanni Tria, Wang Zhan and Denis Depoux
- 10:45-11:05 Session I – Industrial Overcapacity: Competition, Adjustment, and Global Market Effects
- 11:05-11:25 Session II – Standards, Regulation, and Market Access
- 11:25-11:45 Session III – Green Transition and Industrial Transformation
Moderator: Michael Wang, Anchor and Journalist at CGTN
11:45–12:00
Concluding remarks and final takeaways
Registration deadline
Registration for this event will close on Wednesday 17 June at 10:00 AM CST.
