Italy at CMEF 2025 - Italian Innovation in Healthcare

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) in collaboration with its Healthcare Working Group (HCWG), Italian Trade Agency (ITA), and the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, is pleased to invite you to the seminar "Italian Innovation in Healthcare Exploring Excellence in Biotech, Pharma, and Al". The event, taking place on April 9, 2025, at the National Exhibition and Convention (NECC) during the prestigious China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) in Shanghai, aims to shine a spotlight on Italy's leadership innovation in the healthcare sector.

Why participate?



This exclusive event will focus on cutting-edge advancements in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence, highlighting the remarkable contributions of Italian companies in these fields, also via the cooperation with Chinese universities and companies.

It will showcase advanced solutions, best practices, and successful case studies from Italian companies actively engaged in China or working with China. These insights will emphasize Italy's pivotal role in tackling global healthcare challenges, from biotechnology innovations to the latest in pharmaceutical research and AI-powered healthcare solutions.

As China continues to grow as a global leader in healthcare, this seminar presents a unique platform to foster wider and deeper collaboration between Italy and China, from academic cooperation to common R&D programs and ultimately to commercial success.

These gathering aims to highlight the Italian commitment to excellence in research and development, creating a space for networking and partnerships in an ever evolving and competitive healthcare landscape.

The event will feature a series of expert speeches and presentations from selected companies, providing an inside look at Italy's ongoing contributions to medical technology innovation. Through dynamic exchanges, participants will have the chance to explore new opportunities for scientific collaboration, business development, and market growth in both countries.

Attendees will benefit from the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge companies and experts.

Agenda:

• 3:00-3:05 pm Opening Remarks: Tiziana D'Angelo, Consul General of ltaly in Shanghai
• 3:05-3:20 pm From variolation to mucosal vaccines Aldo Tagliabue, Shenzhen institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

The interventions of 3 companies that represent innovative excellence:

• 3:20-3:30pm Bring innovative products to China - Ben Xia, Medical Affairs Director, Recordati
• 3:30-3:40 pm Innovation for Healthcare B2B: A case study on the application of Al - Qing Chang, Marketing Manager, Copan
• 3:40-3:50 pm Our experience of R&D (ltalian company and Chinese entity) Bracco Sine and Fudan University - Valtero Canepa, General Manager, Bracco
• 3:50-4:00 pm R&D funding opportunities for healthcare sector Vojko Bratina, Science and Technology Counsellor at the Consulate General of ltaly in Shanghai
• 4:00-4:10 pm Presentation of the ltalian ITA pavilion at CMEF and Closing Remarks Augusto Di Giacinto, Director of the lTA Office in Shanghai
• 4:10-5:00 pm Networking

Moderator: Augusto Di Giacinto, Director of the ITA Office in Shanghai

REGISTRATION:

To register at the event, please scan the QR code on the flyer. However, we also remind you that to access the fair, it is compulsory to apply for the access badge.

Please copy and paste the link below on a browser to register and apply for the badge:

https://reg.reed-sinopharm.com/h5/index.html#/login?phone=&mobile=&inviterUuid=&exhibitionUuid=be8dbb6416714b7fb1ac7b330560f2ca&channelUuid=7fc9b07277404ba8ab00cc77fdea2f3c&channelType=&isSchemeOpen=true&sourceType=1&orgUuid=



Event details:

• Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (China time)
• Format: Offline
• Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center
• Address: No. 333 Songze Avenue, Shanghai) at CMEF Shanghai 2025. Hall 5.2 Stage 5.2K50 - 青浦区崧泽大道333号国家会展中心
• Language: English
• Target: CICC Members, CICC Non-Members

PARTICIPATION IS FREE OF CHARGE

For more information contact us at: sh.events@cameraitacina.com