Date & Time: November 13-14, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM (CET)
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Hosted by: Confindustria Piccola Industria (The Small Business Division of the General Confederation of Italian Industry)
Event Overview
On November 13 and 14, 2026, Rome will host the 22nd Confindustria Piccola Industria Forum, titled “Businesses Driving Italy’s Growth” (“Imprese che fanno crescere l’Italia”). This prestigious annual event will take place at the historic Corsie Sistine di Santo Spirito in Sassia.
The forum serves as a premier strategic arena, bringing together prominent entrepreneurs, industry experts, and institutional representatives. The core focus of this year’s edition is to foster an open dialogue regarding the pivotal role that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play in driving national economic development, while addressing the pressing challenges tied to their long-term growth, scalability, and international competitiveness.
Discussions will delve into collaborative strategies, business networking models, and innovation ecosystems designed to strengthen the manufacturing and service industries. It provides an essential networking hub to bridge the gap between policy making, industrial research, and corporate execution.
