Seminar – Explore the Italian Market
- Multisectors
- Italy
Are you considering expanding your business activities in Italy? Join our multisectoral seminar on 3 April at our offices to discover opportunities in the Italian market, its key figures, and how it operates. Tips, cornetto, and coffee will be provided!
About
Are you a Brussels-based company looking to expand your activities in Italy or gain a better understanding of this dynamic market? Join our exclusive seminar, “Exploring the Italian Market,” with complimentary coffee and cornetto. You will learn how the Italian market operates, and our speakers – including our Brussels representative in Milan – will present key figures and their tips for succeeding in this market.
This event is a preparatory seminar for the multisectoral economic mission to Italy, which will take place in June. However, attending the seminar is not a prerequisite for participating in the mission, and you can also attend the seminar without subsequently participating in the mission.
Program
The detailed programme will be available in due course.
The seminar will take place from 9 AM to 11 AM.
- Welcome: Cornetto and coffee
- Overview of the Italian market
- Data on trade between Belgium and Italy
- Tips & tricks
- Presentation of the services offered by the Chamber of Commerce and hub.brussels to support Belgian companies in the Italian market
Alessandra Franchi is a lawyer specializing in international law and business law. At Dugardyn & Partners, she advises businesses and investors on issues related to international trade, European regulations, and cross-border operations. With her expertise in international contracts and compliance, she offers tailored strategic solutions. Dynamic and multilingual, she is recognized for her pragmatic approach and efficiency in complex environments.
Giorgio De Bin is the Secretary General of the Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce. An economist trained at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and the Solvay Brussels School, he specializes in innovation, entrepreneurship, and finance. With solid experience in European affairs, he works to strengthen economic relations between Belgium and Italy, supporting businesses in their expansion.
Guglielmo Pisana is currently the Economic and Commercial Advisor representing the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region in Italy, Malta, and San Marino. In this role, he facilitates economic and commercial relations between Brussels and these regions, providing support to Brussels-based businesses wishing to expand into these markets. In 2021, he played a key role in the creation of the Brussels House in Milan, a space dedicated to promoting Brussels-based businesses and culture in Italy. This location serves as a point of contact for Italian businesses interested in Brussels and vice versa, thus strengthening the economic and cultural ties between the two regions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover key insights and opportunities to grow your business internationally!
Practical info
The seminar is free, but registration is mandatory.
The seminar will take place at the hub.brussels offices, Chaussée de Charleroi 112, 1060 Brussels.
Useful resources
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Registrations open until 1st April 2025
Any questions? Just ask Katia and Federica!

