On October 8th, 2024 at the Wilson M. Beck and Zack Bhatia Room of the Terminal City Club , ITA Canada hosted an exclusive seminar, both in-person and streamed online.
The first of its kind in Canada, this event was focused on the advantages of investing in Italy, with special attention to potential investors residing in Western Canada. The event featured presentations from the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), with their Investment Attraction Desk , Banca d'Italia , the Embassy of Italy in Canada , the Chamber of Commerce, as well as successful case histories of investment in Italy.
Tailored for entrepreneurs, investment funds, professionals offering investment services as well as other international business communities interested in sectors like real estate, construction, biopharma, life sciences, and renewable energy, the seminar provided invaluable insights into Italy's investment landscape and growth opportunities.
For those who were unable to attend in person, a livestream of the event is available.
To view photos of the event, click here
To view the slide deck presentation from the event, click here
Event Schedule
*All times are Pacific Standard Time*
10:00am: Registration
10:30am: invest in Italy opening remarks and introduction: Marco Saladini, Director of ICE/ITA Offices Canada
10:35am: Title TBD: Carmine Porello, Bank of Italy, Chief Representative for North America
10:55am: Investment testimonial - Wood engineering in Northern Italy: Mark Porter, Structure Craft, Managing Structural Engineering Director
11:05am: The system of national incentives and support services: Speaker TBD, Invitalia
11:15am: Focus on promising sectors: Giovanni Carpenteri, ITA Canada, Investment Attraction Analyst
11:35am: Investment testimonial - Parma Airport: Andrew O'Brien, CenterlineAP, President and CEO
11:45am: Q&A period
12:00pm: Lunch and networking session
1:00pm: Session ends
