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Italy Supplement ARTIGIANO IN FIERA, MILAN The largest international event for artisan craftsmanship. Artigiano in Fiera welcomes 3,200+ exposition booths from over 100 different countries, attracting more than 1.6 million visitors in nine days. Antonio Intiglietta, president Ge.Fi. – Gestione Fiere Spa AUTOPROMOTEC, BOLOGNA This international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket industry, takes place every two years at Bologna Exhibition Centre. Founded in 1965, its formula is based on specialisation, professionalism and quality of exhibited products. Renzo Servadei, CEO - Autopromotec BI-MU, LAMIERA, EMO MILANO, MILAN UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE (the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers’ association) organises in Milan BI-MU, LAMIERA and EMO MILANO, and, with foreign partners, develops projects and events. Alfredo Mariotti, general manager, UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE GENOA BOAT SHOW Organised by UCINA Confi ndustria Nautica, the Genoa Boat Show is a benchmark event for the entire recrea- tional boating industry in Europe and the Mediterranean. The 2017 edition counted 148.228 visitors and the presence of 884 brands and 1,100 boats on display, on both land and sea. Carla Demaria, president, UCINA LINEAPELLE, MILANO Promoted by the Italian Leather Industry Association, Lineapelle counts 1,250 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors in Fiera Milano. It houses products including leather, fabrics, f ootwear components, apparel and home furnishings. Fulvia Bacchi, CEO, Lineapelle MECSPE Technologies for Innovation, Parma attracts 2,200 exhibitors and more than 40,000 technical production sectors annually at Parma Fairground (next edition: 28-30 March, 2019). It showcases technological innovation and quality subcontracting of SME Italian companies. Emilio Bianchi, director, SENAF MICAM, MILAN MICAM is the leading international fair of the footwear industry promoted by Assocalzaturifi ci. Exhibitors consider MICAM a unique opportunity to launch new products, establish or consolidate business relationships, fi nalize international commercial strategies. Annarita Pilotti, president - MICAM MIDO, MILAN With 1.300 international exhibitors and over 55.000 entries of professional visitors, MIDO is the most important b2b event dedicated to eyewear in the world. Stakeholders and trendsetters come to meet, do business and be inspired by a magical, engaging atmosphere. Giovanni Vitaloni, president, MIDO PITTI IMMAGINE, FLORENCE Pitti Immagine promotes the fashion industry and fashion design and works in the food & wine and perfumery sectors. The company organises Pitti Immagine Uomo, and cultural events and initiatives as a global expression of innovative taste and style. Raffaello Napoleone, CEO, Pitti Immagine SALONE DEL MOBILE, MILAN Visited every April by over 300,000 professional attendees. Salone Del Mobile brings together the innovative thought and products of more than 2,000 companies, among the the leading sectoral international companies. Marco Sabetta, general manager - Salone del Mobile.Milano w w w.exhibitionworld.co.uk Issue 2 2018 9