CCIC Talk Over Lunch with Paolo Gentiloni

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in China (CCIC) is pleased to invite you to a Talk over lunch with Paolo Gentiloni, Co-Chair of the United Nations High-Level Expert Group and former Prime Minister of Italy. The event will take place on Monday 23 March 2026, starting from 12:00 at Calypso Mediterranean restaurant, in Shanghai.

The luncheon talk will be followed by a CCIC Eastern China Members' Meeting, dedicated to the presentation of two key annual business confidence reports: the CCIC Business Sentiment Survey 2026, and the European Business in China Position Paper 2025/2026 providing a comprehensive overview of the business climate and outlook of Italian and European companies operating in China. The entire event will be held at Calypso: the seminar sessions will take place on the second floor, while lunch will be served on the ground floor of the restaurant.

Why participate?

The event offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with Paolo Gentiloni, a leading voice in global economic governance and multilateral cooperation. As Co-Chair of the United Nations Group of Experts on the Debt Crisis and a Distinguished Fellow at major international policy institutions, Gentiloni brings unparalleled insight into how global economies are navigating post-pandemic recovery, sovereign debt challenges, and the evolving dynamics of European and global policy.

The event will continue with a formal professional lunch at the Calypso Restaurant, followed by the CCIC Eastern China Members' Meeting. During the meeting, the CCIC Business Sentiment Survey 2026 and the European Business in China Position Paper 2025/2026 will be presented. Both reports highlight key findings from the latest data and offer Italian and European perspectives on the current business environment.

Event details:

Date: Monday, 23 March 2026

Time: 12:30 - 15:30 (China Time), registration starts at 12:00

Format: Offline

Venue: Calypso, Mediterranean restaurant

Address: No.1218, Yan'an Middle Road, Jing'an Temple Subway Station Entrance & Exit 6 Pedestrian 270 Meters - 上海市静安区延安中路1218号嘉里中心南区广场Calypso地中海餐厅

Language: English

Tickets:

CCIC Members: 500 RMB

CCIC Non-Members: 700 RMB

At the end of the event, attendees are welcome to enjoy a coffee at CCIC new office at The Center building (Address: Room 1610, 16th Floor, The Center, 989 Changle Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai - 上海市徐汇区长乐路989号世纪商贸广场1610室)

Refund policy: refunds are available only within 24 hours before the event.

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

Paolo Gentiloni, Co-Chair of the United Nations High-Level Expert Group and former Prime Minister of Italy

Paolo Gentiloni currently serves as Co-Chair of the United Nations High-Level Expert Group on the Global Debt Crisis and as Chair of the European Investment Bank Global Advisory Council. He is also a Nonresident Distinguished Fellow at the Brookings Institution and Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe and at Università Cattolica in Milan. As a distinguished Italian statesman, he is internationally recognized for his leadership as Prime Minister of Italy from 2016 to 2018 and as European Commissioner for Economy from 2019 to 2024. In December 2024, the United Nations Secretary-General selected him as Co-Chair of the Group of Experts to Promote Policy Solutions for Resolving the Debt Crisis. In addition to his political career, Gentiloni is an accomplished author. His book, La Sfida Impopulista, examines the challenges posed by contemporary populism, offering insightful perspectives on safeguarding democratic values in the face of rising nationalism. Gentiloni's expertise and experience make him a sought-after speaker on global economic and political affairs. His keynote addresses provide in-depth analysis of current developments, informed by his firsthand involvement in policymaking at both national and European levels. With clarity and authority, he addresses economic trends, governance, and the future of the European project, equipping audiences to navigate and respond to the complexities of today's world.