2025 CICC Members' Meeting - Eastern China

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to the 2025 CICC Members' Meeting in Eastern China, scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, in Suzhou.

This exclusive gathering will bring together the Italian business community in Eastern China with the CICC Board of Directors for a strategic session focused on key developments and future initiatives. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with representatives from the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai and other leading Italian institutions in China, fostering stronger ties and collaborative opportunities.

A keynote address will be delivered by Prof. Roberto Donà from the International Business School Suzhou at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. His speech, titled “What Role for Italians in a Changing Global Scenario?”, will provide valuable insights into the evolving international landscape and the strategic positioning of Italian companies.

The event will also feature updates from CICC leadership on past achievements and upcoming activities, as well as institutional remarks from key Italian organizations supporting business in China.

The official program will open with remarks from Lorenzo Riccardi, Chairman of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, followed by a keynote speech titled "What role for Italians in a changing global scenario?" delivered by Prof. Roberto Donà from the International Business School Suzhou at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. The speech will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by the Chair.

Starting at 14:40, institutional greetings will be shared by representatives from the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, the ICE-Agency, and SACE. The session will continue with updates on the Chamber's strategic initiatives and regional activities, presented by key CICC leaders. An open forum will allow members to ask questions and provide feedback, followed by a final networking session offering opportunities for informal interaction among participants.

REGISTRATION

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Prof. Roberto Donà

Professor of Pratice in Management IBSS@XJTLU, Advisor and Independent Director, Chair Investment Forum Shanghai Chapter EUCCC

Roberto Donà is an academic with a strong practical experience in consulting and business advisory. He joined IBSS in May 2013 as a Professor of Practice in Management covering different leadership roles, such as: Associate Dean of Professional Engagement, co-director of the International Technology Transfer Centre (ITTC@XJTLU), Program Director of the Masters of Science in Management and in Project Management. Before join IBSS he has been a faculty member of SDA Bocconi School of Management and Bocconi University for more than 20 years. In Bocconi he has been inaugural Director of both Executive MBA and Global Executive MBA and Director of the Double Degree in International Management. He has been Visiting Scholar (1996) and Visiting Professor (1998) at Stern School of Business (New York University) and Visiting Professor, Fudan University School of Management, Fudan University. He has a strong international exposure having worked in Russia, Bulgaria, Argentina, USA and China. Since the beginning of his career he worked also as management consultant for both domestic and international companies serving in several board positions. Currently is also Board Member of the European Chamber of Commerce in China – Shanghai Chapter.

About CICC Members’ Meeting in Eastern China

The CICC Members’ Meeting in Eastern China provides a pivotal platform for constructive dialogue and the sharing of perspectives between members and the Board of Directors.

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Tuesday 16th September, 2025
• Time: 13:30 (China time)
• Venue: Kaiyuan Hall, 3/F, Block G, Xinjianyuan Shuzhiwan 新建元数智湾G座3楼开元厅
• Address: No.10 Yangfu Road, SIP, Suzhou 苏州工业园区扬富路10号
• Language: English
• Format: Offline

The event is open ONLY to CICC members and approval is needed – Participation is free of charge.

For more information, please contact us at infosuzhou@cameraitacina.com