"Punto Italia" by ICE/ITA at Gourmesse 2017 (Halle 622 - Zurich Oerlikon, 21.09 - 24.09.2017) ICE/ITA - Italian Trade Agency is glad to present the "Punto Italia" at Gourmesse 2017, hosting some of the most prestigious food and wine-producing consortia from various Regions of Italy. Gourmesse, the exhibition for connoisseurs, represents a meeting point for producers and distributors of food and beverages in the niche market. Among the fine foods and delicacies, cooking shows and tasting classes, "Punto Italia" will tempt your palate with a great selection of Italian cheeses, hams, prestigious olive oil and wines, and give you the opportunity to discover more about the real taste of "Made in Italy". High quality, sustainability and healthy standards are at the core of the Italian products that await for you at "Punto Italia" Stand N. 155A at Gourmesse - Halle 622 in Zurich Oerlikon.

Mirabilia Food & Drink is going to take place in Verona for its second edition from the 21st to the 25th of October to celebrate a new phase of relations and comparison with foreign markets traders, with a varied range of typical products from the UNESCO World heritage sites industries. On October 23rd and 24th , at the Chamber of Commerce of Verona will be hold the B2B meetings dedicated. The visits to the local companies are planned for the 25th. For the foreign journalists, also an educational tour on the production techniques and traditions, history, food and wine production of the territory will be organized. The event is part of the periodic and targeted programming of the project "Mirabilia - European Network of UNESCO Sites" which the Chamber of Commerce of Matera is the leading partner. The event is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Verona in collaboration with ICE, Agency for the promotion and the internationalization of Italian companies abroad, together with the Chambers of Commerce of Bari, Chieti, Genova , Lecce, Messina, Perugia, Riviere of Liguria and Udine. Registration: berna@ice.it

The Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with Confartigianato invite you to discover the magnificence of two Italian regions, Basilicata and Molise, with regards to food and landscape. The journey includes BtoB meetings which are going to be held in Termoli and Matera. Registration: berna@ice.it

In 2017, for its 35th edition, Cersaie has chosen to have two different images in order to draw attention to its two main product sectors: ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings. This exception was made to highlight its dual nature. Registration: berna@ice.it

CosmoBike Show is the unique showcase to see the full range and all new 2018 products. CosmoBike Show enhances the time of business: the event showcases a market summary, giving the best value to the retailers’ time. Real business can not disregard interpersonal bonds: the dealers and retailers want to do business with people they know and with people they trust, CosmoBike Show is the right time to create and strengthen these ties. Registration: berna@ice.it

NanoInnovation will take place on September, 26 - 29 in the Renaissance Cloister by Sangallo at the Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome. NanoInnovation aims to represent the reference national event for the wide and multidisciplinary community involved in the development of nanotechnologies and in their integration with other enabling technologies (KETs) in all application fields. The event represents an unmissable opportunity of meeting among University, Research and Entrepreneurial systems, providing a discussion platform, where researchers, technologists, managers, entrepreneurs and investors can meet and share experiences, opinions and expectations about the growing role of nanotechnology in the KETs evolution toward a sustainable innovation from a social, environmental and economic point of view. NanoInnovation 2017 aims to: • Act as a meeting point among academia, research, industry and business community • Present the state-of-the-art and trends of applied research in nanotechnology • Showcase the most important innovations generated by these technologies • Favor the transfer of know-how among various sectors. • Promote a Responsible Research Innovation. NanoInnovation will offer to students, PhDs and young researchers an excellent and unique opportunity of updating on the latest developments of nanotechnology, meeting directly the protagonists. Several participation opportunities will be scheduled, ranging from the presentation of the research results on applicative technologies to the organization of technical-scientific sessions, workshops and satellite events, also with the purpose of presenting new instruments or disseminating projects results. Registration: berna@ice.it Info: http://www.nanoinnovation.eu/2017/

Italy has a major global role in the wine growing and producing sector. Thus, for the companies involved, diversifying the market and undertaking their own internationalization have become strategic targets to overcome the challenges of the new global market. RIVE presents the best wine-producers of the wine-production chain, acting as a national and international reference point of the wine for: : viticulture; machines and products for grapevine treatment; machines and products for wine-making; products, technologies and services for product marketing. Registration: berna@ice.it Info: http://www.exporive.com/en/

SANA, the international trade show for organic and natural products is an established and popular event with professionals and natural health enthusiasts attending the fair. SANA showcases national and international natural and organic products. SANA is both a marketplace and a networking venue. It provides a unique opportunity to present new products and learn about the latest market trends. The show’s three main sectors are: 1. Organic Food - presenting an extensive offering of natural produce 2. Natural and Organic Personal Care - including health, nutrition and personal care products 3. Green Lifestyle - a sector dedicated to the eco-household and natural leisure with sustainable and green products The show reflects key business market trends in a booming industry..Its key position and the growth in the number of foreign buyers make SANA the ideal platform for Italian and international organic partners to meet. Registration: berna@ice.it Info: http://www.sana.it/en/home/1229.html

This is the natural next step in the journey begun in Palermo with Print4Pack. This time, the event will focus the attention on the evolution of the graphics and communications industries, bringing the entire supply chain together – technology manufacturers, transformers/printers and brand owners. The initiative is another part of ACIMGA’S “Made BY Italy” promotional event. This event picks up on the legacy of Print4Pack but has a broader focus that includes package printing as well as graphics applications, waiting for Print4All 2018. Registration: berna@ice.it Info: http://www.print4all.it/en

Italian Embassy, Bern, 31 May 2017 - SICILY THE HOST OF HONOUR at "FESTA DELLA REPPUBLICA ITALIANA"

DON'T MISS: BAROLO&FRIENDS EVENT, 8 MAY 2017, BERN Barolo&Friends comes to Bern: a unique chance to taste some of the best wines from Piedmont region. The 2nd edition of the event Barolo&Friends is organised in cooperation with the consortium ’I Vini del Piemonte’ to promote the excellence of Barolo and other wines of the region. The event will take place on the 8th of May 2017 at the Schweizerhof Hotel in Bern. Barolo&Friends, open both to the sector buyers and wine lovers, will involve 24 producers, of which 7 from the Ruche’ area. The schedule will run as follow: h 14.00-16.00: “Walk Around Tasting” for buyers. h 16.00-17.00: Master Class for trade operators, conducted by the well-known sommelier Nicola Mattana: “Ruchè, 30 years of success”. h 16.00-20.00: “Walk Around Tasting” for wine lovers. h 18.00-19.00: Master Class for wine lovers, conducted by Nicola Mattana “Ruchè, Barbera, and Nebbiolo: prestigious DOC and DOCG of Piedmont”. Location: Hotel Schweizerhof Bahnhofplatz 11 3001 - Bern