Organizzatore: Emilia-Romagna Region

29 March 2022 | 30 March 2022

Organised in collaboration with Roncucci&Partners, the two events arise from the experience gained during the pandemic period, which saw a strong collaboration between private sector and public institutions, united to face Covid-19.

The focus of the first event “Supporting the private sector’s response to Covid-19 in Italy: Outcomes and lessons learned from the USAID INVEST program” revolves around the results obtained with USAID INVEST – the project funded by the US Government to support Italy, the first European country affected by the pandemic. Thanks to USAID INVEST, it was possible to support 25 Italian companies in the fight against the pandemic by producing anti-Covid items. The event therefore aims to illustrate the approach and results of the project, including the Humanitarian Catalogue, a tool able to connect the supply and demand of health products in third countries.

The second event, entitled “AIDITALY SANITARY PLATFORM: From a humanitarian catalogue to a humanitarian platform through the setting up of a new sanitary supply chain” will explore the ways in which companies and institutions can jointly design intervention solutions for the sanitary supply chain. It will be an opportunity to discuss the idea of a virtual international health platform, where companies, institutions and NGOs can work together to provide solutions on a global level. Dubai is an international hub, a bridge between East and West, which can play a crucial role. 

22 February 2022

The Caab of Bologna participates to Expo Dubai with an event that will present sustainability strategies adopted by the regional agri-food system, actions to support innovation, leading projects as well as its active role in the technological and economic development of innovative start-ups in the Agri Tech sector.

The Caab of Bologna will show its capability to strengthen the relevance of the agri-food system of the Emilia Romagna Region and launch technological innovation at an international level. The event designed for Expo aims to raise the awareness of the Italian agri-food heritage potential and relaunch the Made in Italy in the world.

Thanks to its strategic position, the functionality of its structures, the presence of important companies, as well as the high level of market services and marketed products, Caab Spa is recognized for the regional production system as a focal point of the agri-food sector, in Italy and in Europe.

10 December 2021

Emilia-Romagna Region with the Consortia for the protection of geographical indications, the Network of the four regional Agri-Food Centres, Unioncamere Emilia Romagna, APT servizi, agri-food fairs MACFRUT (Rimini), SANA (Bologna), and CIBUS (Parma), the agri-food park FICO Eataly World (Bologna) with the support of Casa Artusi will welcome importers, distributors, retailers, hotels and cooking schools, at M-Eating Italy the 10th December for a “Tasting Event of regional PDO and PGI products”.

The objective is to promote and strengthen partnerships between the stakeholders of Emilia-Romagna and the main players in the United Arab Emirates in the agri-food sector.

So let’s join us in Expo so that you can taste PDO Parmigiano Reggiano, PDO Traditional Balsamic Vinegar from Modena and Reggio Emilia, PGI Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, PGI Riso del Delta del Po, PDO Extra Vergin Olive Oil of Brisighella, PGI Piadina Romagnola, PDO Aglio di Voghiera, fruits and vegetables and fresh handmade pasta.

9 December 2021

The Emilia-Romagna Region during Dubai Expo 2020 Mission, along with the official program, will also focus on marketing activities promoting the Region as Tourist Destination.

APT Servizi Emilia-Romagna Regional Tourism Board will organize a B2B Workshop on Luxury Travel, Motor & Food Valley of Emilia-Romagna. Sellers from the Region will have the opportunity to meet with selected Buyers from the Gulf Countries. The Workshop aims at relaunching the entry and positioning within the Arabian market for the regional tourist offering (first time entering the market was in 2017 when the Region participated at ATM Dubai fair).

An important role is played also by Emirates, operating a connected direct flight Dubai-Bologna , opening and strenthening the opportunity to develop inbound tourist flow. Following this, a Press Conference held by Regional Tourism Minister Mr. Corsini will introduce the Tourist Offering to International Journalists. The entire event will be supported by a local agency in order to better position the Emilia-Romagna Region in entering the market in the right segment.

13 January 2022

The event “Data Valley meets EXPO” presents the Emilia-Romagna Region as a leader in digital and technological transformation through knowledge, research and innovation in the field of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence. 

The Bologna Big Data Technopole has acquired a relevant international reputation for the extraordinary concentration of supercomputing capacity available and for the presence of an ecosystem made of research, businesses, education and training that makes it unique on a European and international level. 

This calculation capacity is essential to seize the opportunities deriving from the application of data-based technologies, starting from Artificial Intelligence, in various areas relevant to the economy, the protection of assets and the lives of citizens.

The event “Data Valley meets EXPO” integrates four dimensions: 

• Evocative dimension: the transformation from a manufacturing economy to a digital economy seen through the redevelopment of abandoned industrial areas that become places of knowledge and innovation where data are the ‘raw material’
• Technical dimension: supercomputing and the new frontiers of Quantum as tools for technological growth with enormous potential
• Applicative dimension: supercomputing for the environment and climate, health and well-being, innovation in industry, advanced scientific research
• Informative dimension: the data economy and its impact on the lives of citizens and communities

The event is organised in  two moments:

1. Technical-scientific forum, which presents the birth and development of the Bologna Big Data Technopole, its scientific value, its potential for international attraction, as well as a selection of applications. Representatives of the European Commission, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Ministry of University and Research, as well as international experts will intervene. The Forum will be held in the Amphitheatre and Studio, Italy Pavilion.

2. Dissemination and networking event, addressed to the widest audience of Expo participants to bring the public closer to the contents dealt within the Forum and discuss possible collaborations and activities with the attendees. The event will be held at the Cibus Pavilion “M-EAting Italy.