Italy at CMEF 2026 - What Italy Can Offer to China

The Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai,in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China (CCIC) with its Healthcare Working Group (HCWG), is pleased to invite you to a high-level seminar exploring the strategic role of Italian healthcare innovation in China:

"What Italy Can Offer to China – Exploring Excellence in Biotech, Pharma, and AI".

Taking place on April 10, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) during the globally renowned China Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) in Shanghai, the event will spotlight the growing relevance of Italy as a key partner in China's rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem.

Why this event matters

China's healthcare sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by demographic shifts, policy reforms, and strong investment in innovation, digitalization, and advanced manufacturing. This evolution is creating significant opportunities for international collaboration, particularly for highly specialized, innovative-driven companies.

In this context, Italy stands out as a leading hub of excellence in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. Italian companies combine cutting-edge technology, strong R&D capabilities, and a long-standing tradition of quality and reliability—making them ideal partners for China's next phase of healthcare development.

Held within CMEF—one of the world's largest and most influential healthcare industry platforms—this seminar offers a unique opportunity to connect with key stakeholders and gain first-hand insights into how Italian expertise can contribute to China's healthcare transformation.

From €150 Billion to €1.3 Trillion: Unlocking Healthcare Growth Between Italy and China

Italy – Healthcare Market by Category

• Medical Devices: €18–20 billion
• Medical Consumables: €10–15 billion
• Pharmaceuticals: €35–40 billion
• Diagnostics & Reagents: €5–8 billion
• Digital Health: €2–3 billion

Total Healthcare Spending: ~€130–170 billion

China – Healthcare Market by Category

• Medical Devices: €120–150 billion
• Medical Consumables: €80–100 billion
• Pharmaceuticals: €300+ billion
• Diagnostics & Reagents: €50–70 billion
• Digital Health: Tens of billions (€20–50B+ estimate)

Join us and turn these healthcare opportunities into real growth

What to expect

The seminar will bring together leading Italian companies operating in China, showcasing concrete case studies of successful market entry, innovation, and collaboration. It will also highlight emerging opportunities across the value chain, from research and development to commercialization and partnerships.

Participants will gain:

• A strategic overview of China's healthcare market and its evolving needs
• Insights into the competitive strengths of Italian healthcare companies
• Real examples of Italian excellence already contributing to the Chinese market
• Opportunities to explore partnerships in biotech, pharma (API, medical devices, FDF, diagnostics), MedTech, and AI
• Direct access to industry leaders, institutional representatives, and decision-makers

As China continues to position itself as a global leader in healthcare innovation, strengthening Italy–China cooperation is not only timely, but essential. This event aims to serve as a catalyst for new partnerships, knowledge exchange, and long-term business development.

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 follow the following website guide to obtain exhibition tickets：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/8xJ4rAZtHSzKokK7AXhBUw​ .

Event details

Date: Friday, 10 April 2026

Time: 15:00 – 17:00 (China time)

Format: Offline

Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center

Address: No. 333 Songze Avenue, Shanghai at CMEF Shanghai 2026. Hall 5.2 Booth n. L31-53 + K32-50 Stage：WeTalk Global - 青浦区崧泽大道333号国家会展中心

Language: English

PARTICIPATION IS FREE OF CHARGE

For more information contact us at: w.chen@cameraitacina.com.

The HCWG includes all the companies working in the healthcare sector, such as manufacturing companies of medical equipment, devices or pharmaceutical products and supply of IT solutions. The initiative to create a network of companies operating in the healthcare sector was activated by the Embassy of Italy in the P.R.C.

The first tangible result of this initiative was the publication of "Pacchetto di cooperazione sino-italiana", presented at Chinese counterparts during the visit of the Italian Minister of Economic Development, Flavio Zanonato, in January 2014. The HCWG is committed to promote awareness of the know-how and quality of Italian products and companies in the healthcare sector in China and to share industry information between operators to maximize business opportunities.