Event Details
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in China (CCIC), with the support of ENI China, EU SME Centre, and Generali China Insurance is pleased to convene a high-level dialogue on trade, investment and global economic trends in Shanghai titled: "China, Europe & Italy: Shaping Economic Cooperation in a Changing World".
The event will take place on Thursday, 18 June 2026, starting at 10:30 a.m. (China time) at the Shanghai Design Innovation Institute, located directly in front of the W Shanghai โ The Bund, where the Panda D'Oro Gala Awards will be held later that evening.
The meeting will be held with the support of De'Longhi, Natuzzi Italia and San Benedetto.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Set against a rapidly evolving international economic landscape, the dialogue will bring together distinguished representatives from institutions, academia, and the international business community to exchange views on the future of economic cooperation between China, Europe, and Italy. The discussion will focus on ChinaโEurope economic relations within the current global context, trade, investment and industrial cooperation, the economic prospects for China, Europe and Italy, as well as innovation, competitiveness, sustainable development, and future opportunities for international business collaboration.
PANEL DISCUSSION
The dialogue will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers bringing together high-level institutional, academic, financial, and business perspectives on the future of ChinaโEurope relations.
Among them:
- Giovanni Tria, Former Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy and current Board Member of Bank of China, will offer unique insights into the evolving dynamics between European and Chinese economic policies and global financial governance;
- Wang Zhan, Former President of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, will contribute his deep understanding of China's economic development strategy and international outlook.
- Denis Depoux, Global Managing Director of Roland Berger, will provide a forward-looking business perspective on global competitiveness, industrial transformation, and innovation trends shaping international markets.
The discussion will be moderated by Lucille Liu, renowned Anchor and Journalist at Bloomberg.
