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FARETE 2026 – Buyer & Attendee Research Brief

FARETE 2026 — Analisi approfondita (Buyers / Attendees / Geo / Focus)

Dati ufficiali dell’evento (dalla fonte disponibile)

  • Edizione: Tredicesima edizione
  • Date: 14 e 15 settembre 2026
  • Venue: Bologna Congress Center
  • Città/Paese: Bologna, Italia
  • Promessa dell’evento: networking, formazione e innovazione, con focus su cultura d’impresa, formazione qualificata (manager, prime linee, responsabili di funzione, tecnici, giovani talenti) e condivisione di best practices aziendali; presenza di relazioni B2B nazionali e internazionali

1) Chi attende (BUYERS / ATTENDEES)

FARETE è presentato come un evento con un impianto “hub di contenuti” orientato a generare valore attraverso cultura d’impresa, formazione, best practices e B2B nazionali e internazionali. Questo significa che non è “solo” un pubblico generalista: la parte più monetizzabile per campagne buyer tende a essere quella composta da decision-maker e professionisti che guidano formazione, sviluppo organizzativo, capability building, performance, innovazione e trasferimento di best practice.

A) Buyer primari (decision-maker che possono acquistare / commissionare servizi)

  • Responsabili / direttori HR (HR Director, Head of HR, Direttore Risorse Umane): tipicamente investono in percorsi di upskilling e sviluppo organizzativo.
  • Learning & Development / Talent Development (L&D Manager, Talent Development Manager, Responsabile sviluppo competenze): il tema “formazione qualificata per manager e prime linee” è allineato.
  • Direzioni formazione / corporate academy (Corporate University Manager, Responsabile academy): frequente interesse per programmi strutturati, percorsi certificati, partnership.
  • Responsabili Sviluppo Organizzativo / People Development (OD Specialist, Change & Organization Development): allineati all’obiettivo di “cultura d’impresa” e best practice.
  • Manager dell’area Innovazione (Innovation Manager, Responsabile progetti innovazione): perché l’evento dichiara innovazione + networking.
  • Responsabili tecnici / tecnici di funzione (Technical Training, Responsabili formazione tecnica): coerente con “tecnici” inclusi nel target formativo.
  • Responsabili comunicazione interna / employer branding (Interna/Comunicazione, Employer Branding): cultura d’impresa e best practice spesso passano da questi ambiti.

B) Buyer secondari (influenze e procurement “non immediati”, ma molto utili)

  • Operations / Plant management (Direttore stabilimento, Operations Manager): possono partecipare per programmi di formazione e sviluppo delle competenze di reparto.
  • Responsabili qualità / miglioramento continuo (Quality Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager): perché la condivisione di best practice e contenuti di valore è spesso legata a processi.
  • Consulenti e provider (Training provider, società di consulenza organizzativa, osservatori su competenze): spesso partecipano come erogatori o partner B2B.

C) Attendee “non-buyers” ma utili per targeting di prossimità

  • Manager e prime linee (come partecipanti ai contenuti formativi)
  • Responsabili di funzione
  • Giovani talenti (potenziale anche per programmi HR, internship, graduate)
  • Professionisti tecnici

2) Dove si svolge + provenienza geografica degli attendee

Dove: Bologna Congress Center, Bologna, Italia.

Provenienza geografica degli attendee: sulla base della sola descrizione ufficiale disponibile, l’evento dichiara B2B nazionali e internazionali. Tuttavia, non sono presenti dati quantitativi sulla percentuale di pubblico locale/nazionale/internazionale o sulla composizione per regioni/città. Per questo, la provenienza specifica (es. “% da Emilia-Romagna”, “% da Nord Italia”, ecc.) non è deducibile con certezza dalla fonte fornita.

Come interpretarlo operativamente (senza inventare numeri)

  • Core locale/regione: molto verosimile, dato il posizionamento territoriale (“valorizzare l’identità imprenditoriale del territorio”) e la sede a Bologna.
  • Nazionale: coerente con la dimensione B2B e con la presenza di aziende che cercano formazione e best practice.
  • Internazionale: la dichiarazione “nazionali e internazionali” suggerisce che almeno una parte del pubblico business proviene dall’estero, tipicamente tramite relazioni aziendali, partnership e network.

3) Audience reach (Local / National / Global)

Raggiungimento dichiarato: Nazionale + Internazionale.

Locale: Bologna e territorio circostante costituiscono molto probabilmente una componente rilevante, ma non è indicata una percentuale.

4) Sample buyer company names (BUYERS ONLY) + Websites

Di seguito abbiamo preparato una lista di buyers (aziende che, per profilo e attività, risultano potenziali acquirenti/beneficiari di contenuti, formazione, programmi di upskilling e iniziative di cultura d’impresa). È una shortlist per avviare una campagna di lead sourcing e proposta.

Nota importante: la pagina ufficiale condivisa non elenca “aziende presenti” nel testo fornito, quindi qui non possiamo verificare ufficialmente gli espositori 2026. L’approccio corretto è usare questa shortlist per creare targeting mirato e poi validare tramite aggiornamenti “Le aziende presenti” sul sito.

Priority Company Website Best Title to Target Why This is a Good Buyer Fit
1 Ferrari https://www.ferrari.com Head of Learning & Development / Talent Development Manager Produzione ad alto contenuto tecnico: forte domanda di formazione strutturata e sviluppo competenze su ruoli manageriali e tecnici.
2 De’Longhi https://www.delonghi.com HR Director / L&D Manager Capacità produttive e workforce development: allineamento con programmi formativi e cultura d’impresa.
3 Saipem https://www.saipem.com Talent Development / Training & Competence Manager Contesti tecnici e progetti complessi: investimenti tipici in competenze, formazione e best practice.
4 CNH Industrial https://www.cnhindustrial.com Director of Learning / Corporate Academy Manager Presenza industriale e processi di upskilling per manager e tecnici: molto coerente con l’impianto formativo dell’evento.
5 GE Aerospace (Italy footprint) https://www.geaerospace.com Training & Development Manager / Skills Development Lead Settore tecnologico: formazione qualificata, cultura del sapere e sviluppo competenze su ruoli tecnici e di coordinamento.
6 Leonardo https://www.leonardo.com Head of People Development / Learning Manager Grande organizzazione con forte bisogno di percorsi di competenza, leadership e best practice interne.
7 Gruppo Hera https://www.gruppohera.it Responsabile Formazione / Learning & Development Formazione e sviluppo workforce come priorità: allineamento diretto con percorsi per tecnici e prime linee.
8 Italgas https://www.italgas.it HR Director / Organization Development Manager Contesti operativi e competenze: necessità di cultura d’impresa, sviluppo e gestione del cambiamento.
9 Barilla https://www.barillagroup.com Talent Development / Learning Manager Best practice aziendali e sviluppo competenze: coerente con “cultura d’impresa” e percorsi formativi.
10 Campari https://www.camparigroup.com HR Director / People Development Manager Corporate training, crescita talenti e cultura: fit con formazione per ruoli manageriali e giovani talenti.
11 Lamborghini https://www.lamborghini.com Training & Talent Development Manager Alta specializzazione: formazione tecnica e percorsi per leadership e competenze di team.
12 Brembo https://www.brembo.com Head of Learning / Training Manager Processi industriali e competenze: fortissimo legame con formazione qualificata e best practice.
13 Autogrill https://www.autogrill.com HR & Training Director Grande rete operativa: formazione per prime linee e responsabili di funzione è tipicamente prioritaria.
14 Maire Tecnimont https://www.mairetecnimont.com People Development / Training & Competence Manager Progetti complessi e competenze: coerenza con sviluppo capacità e scambio di best practice.
15 SACE (CDP / assicurazione e finanza) https://www.sace.it Head of People Development / L&D Manager Organizzazione focalizzata su persone e competenze: cultura d’impresa e formazione sono leve strategiche.
16 Enel https://www.enel.com HR Director / Learning & Development Trasformazione organizzativa e competenze: fit con innovazione, formazione e sviluppo culture.
17 Terna https://www.terna.it Organization Development / Training Manager Ambiti tecnici e governance delle competenze: utile per targeting su percorsi tecnici e manageriali.
18 Italcementi / Heidelberg Materials (presenza Italia) https://www.heidelbergmaterials.com Training & Competence Manager Formazione e competenze tecniche per workforce: allineamento con “tecnici” e sviluppo skills.
19 Poste Italiane https://www.posteitaliane.it Learning & Development / Talent Management Lead Organizzazione strutturata e formazione: coerente con percorsi per manager, prime linee e giovani talenti.
20 Vodafone Italia https://www.vodafone.it HR People Development / Training Manager Trasformazione digitale e cultura: allineamento con innovazione, best practice e sviluppo competenze.

Top 5 best to send first (se serve una “partenza veloce”)

  • Ferrari — Head of Learning & Development / Talent Development Manager
  • De’Longhi — HR Director / L&D Manager
  • CNH Industrial — Director of Learning / Corporate Academy Manager
  • Barilla — Talent Development / Learning Manager
  • Brembo — Head of Learning / Training Manager

5) Job profiles, industrie & event type

A) Job profiles (ruoli “più buyers” da cercare)

  • HR Director / Direttore Risorse Umane
  • Learning & Development Manager (L&D)
  • Talent Development / Talent Manager
  • Corporate University / Academy Manager
  • Responsabile Sviluppo Organizzativo
  • Change Management / Organization Development
  • Training Manager (tecnico / tecnico-operativo)
  • Responsabile formazione di funzione / unità
  • Innovation Manager
  • HRBP / People Partner (quando ha budget formativi)
  • Employer Branding / Comunicazione interna

B) Industrie & come collegarle all’impianto di FARETE

FARETE nasce con contenuti su cultura d’impresa, formazione per manager e tecnici e condivisione best practice. Di conseguenza, le industrie più coerenti sono quelle con (1) workforce strutturata, (2) necessità di upskilling, (3) programmi di leadership e competenze.

C) Event type (interpretazione basata sulla descrizione disponibile)

  • B2B (nazionale e internazionale)
  • Networking
  • Formazione aziendale (contenuti e percorsi)
  • Innovazione (hub di contenuti orientato al valore)
  • Condivisione best practice (approccio basato su esempi aziendali)

6) Estimated attendance (expected total footfall)

Al momento, nel testo ufficiale fornito non è presente un dato di attendance stimata o “expected footfall”. Pertanto, per evitare assunzioni non supportate, questo campo è lasciato non disponibile.

7) Key focus areas & buyer engagement

A) Key focus areas (derivate direttamente dalla descrizione ufficiale)

  • Cultura d’impresa: rafforzamento identità e allineamento su valori/standard operativi
  • Formazione qualificata per:
    • manager
    • prime linee
    • responsabili di funzione
    • tecnici
    • giovani talenti
  • Best practices aziendali: scambio di esperienze e modelli replicabili
  • Networking tra aziende e stakeholder
  • B2B nazionali e internazionali: possibilità di partnership e relazioni cross-border
  • Innovazione: contenuti orientati al valore, non solo informativi

B) Buyer engagement: cosa funziona davvero nel messaggio

Per ingaggiare buyer in una manifestazione come FARETE, l’angolo più efficace non è “genericamente presente”, ma:

  • Competenza & percorsi: evidenziare che la proposta porta competenze, metodi e strutture formative.
  • Leadership e prime linee: molti buyer cercano impatto misurabile su ruoli di coordinamento.
  • Best practice replicabili: chi compra formazione spesso vuole casi d’uso e modelli concreti.
  • Allineamento culturale: cultura d’impresa significa anche coerenza su onboarding, retention, performance e comportamenti.
  • Attrazione talenti: “giovani talenti” implica anche graduate program, internship e piani di sviluppo.

8) Verifica prodotto cliente + richiesta sito cliente (per identificare i “best buyers” reali)

Per poter selezionare davvero i migliori buyer in base ai requisiti del prodotto del cliente, abbiamo bisogno di una revisione mirata. Qui sotto chiediamo i dati essenziali.

Ci serve da voi (risposta rapida)

  1. Sito web del cliente (URL ufficiale) per capire esattamente cosa viene venduto e a chi.
  2. Che tipo di soluzione offre il cliente:
    • formazione / coaching / academy
    • consulenza organizzativa / change
    • piattaforma digitale (LMS, HR tech, knowledge, talent)
    • servizi alle aziende (survey, assessment, skill mapping)
    • altro (specificare)
  3. Paesi target e lingua della campagna (solo Italia o anche estero?)
  4. Che obiettivo commerciale serve: lead per meeting, registrazioni, demo, partnership?

Appena riceviamo il sito cliente, faremo questo

  • Riformuliamo la shortlist: alcuni buyer forti per HR/L&D saranno “top”, altri verranno esclusi se non coerenti.
  • Creiamo una mappa “prodotto → job title → industria → reason to buy” direttamente per FARETE.
  • Indichiamo quali segmenti sono più probabili per conversione: es. Corporate Academy vs OD vs Training tecnico.

Per ora (senza il sito cliente), la selezione buyers resta basata sulla descrizione dell’evento e su ruoli tipicamente responsabili di formazione e cultura d’impresa.

9) Industrie suggerite (coerenti con l’elenco industries fornito)

Usando l’elenco industrie che avete condiviso, per FARETE le categorie più rilevanti sono quelle che si agganciano a formazione aziendale, organizzazione delle competenze, consulenza manageriale e sviluppo talenti. Qui sotto proponiamo le migliori scelte (da usare come filtri industria).

Industrie consigliate (da priorità alta a media)

  • Professional Training & Coaching (molto coerente con “formazione qualificata”)
  • Education Management (se il cliente lavora su programmi di formazione strutturati / governance learning)
  • Management Consulting (se il valore è consulenziale su cultura, change, best practice)
  • Human Resources (ruoli HR/L&D e talent development)
  • Program Development (se il cliente eroga programmi e percorsi in modo modulare)
  • Marketing & Advertising (solo se la proposta è legata a employer branding/comunicazione interna & cultura)
  • Events Services (se il cliente offre servizi collegati ad eventi aziendali, workshop e format)
  • Information Services (se c’è componente di knowledge, skill mapping, intelligence e reportistica)
  • Research (se il cliente fa assessment, studi competenze, benchmarking e misurazione)
  • Industrial Automation e Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (solo come estensione: buyer tecnici, training tecnico, competenze industriali)

Conclusione operativa (cosa consegneremmo dopo la revisione del prodotto)

FARETE 2026 (14–15 settembre 2026, Bologna Congress Center) è posizionato come evento B2B “contenuti + networking + innovazione + formazione”, con focus esplicito su cultura d’impresa e sviluppo competenze per manager, prime linee, responsabili di funzione, tecnici e giovani talenti.

In assenza del sito cliente, abbiamo impostato una shortlist buyers orientata a HR/L&D/OD/Innovation e a industrie con workforce e programmi formativi. La prossima fase (fondamentale) è collegare la proposta del cliente ai bisogni specifici: per farlo abbiamo bisogno del sito web del cliente.

Prossimo passo

Inviaci qui il link del sito del cliente e una frase su “che cosa vendiamo” (1-2 righe). Dopo la revisione, prepariamo: una lista “best buyers” realmente coerente con il prodotto, con job title specifici, priorità e motivazione d’acquisto per FARETE.

Data sheet

FARETE – Event Attendee & Buyer Profile Analysis
FARETE – Event Attendee & Buyer Profile Analysis
Event date: 14–15 September 2026
Location: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Event status: Upcoming
Research date: 6 July 2026
Event Overview
Event Name FARETE
Event Date 14–15 September 2026
Event Status Upcoming
Venue Bologna Congress Center
City Bologna
State / Region Emilia-Romagna
Country Italy
Organizer Confindustria Emilia
Official Event Website farete.confindustriaemilia.it
Event Type B2B networking, business matching, learning, and company showcase event
Primary Category Business Services
Secondary Applicable Categories Industrial Engineering; Education & Training; Logistics & Transportation
Audience Reach Primarily national, with international B2B participation emphasis
Estimated Attendance / Expected Footfall Attendance figure not publicly confirmed by the organizer.
Attendance Data Reliability Low to Medium; official website confirms format and dates, but not a public attendance figure
Main Purpose of Event To create an integrated business platform for networking, training, knowledge exchange, best-practice sharing, and national/international B2B meetings.
About the Event

FARETE is a business-focused event created to showcase and strengthen the entrepreneurial identity of the Emilia-Romagna territory. The official event positioning emphasizes networking, training, innovation, corporate culture, and structured B2B relationships, making it a practical meeting point for companies seeking commercial visibility, partnership opportunities, and access to professional knowledge exchange.

The event is relevant to decision-makers, functional managers, technical teams, and young talent, with a stated focus on qualified training, best practices, and both domestic and international B2B connections. For lead generation and attendee profiling, FARETE is best viewed as a business networking platform where buying intent may come from leadership, operations, HR, procurement, innovation, and business development stakeholders rather than from general consumer audiences.

1. Who Attends: Buyers / Attendees
Buyer / Attendee Segment Typical Organizations Buying Role or Influence Relevance to Exhibitors / Suppliers
Executive leadership Mid-sized and large industrial, service, and professional firms Strategic decision-maker; budget owner High-value buyers for consulting, transformation, software, and services
HR and talent leaders Manufacturers, service companies, and employer brands Influencer and buyer for learning, development, recruitment, and engagement solutions Relevant for training, staffing, HR tech, and employer branding suppliers
Operations and functional managers Production, logistics, administration, quality, and technical departments Budget influencer; process owner Strong fit for operational software, automation, process improvement, and services
Procurement and sourcing teams Industrial firms, multinationals, and purchasing consortia Supplier selection, vendor negotiation, contract ownership High relevance for suppliers of services, technology, industrial inputs, and outsourced functions
Business development and partnership teams Growth-oriented SMEs, industrial groups, associations, and service providers Pipeline builder; partnership evaluator Relevant for co-marketing, channel partnerships, and account-based selling
Technology and digital transformation leaders Companies modernizing operations, data, and customer experience Solution buyer and internal champion Important for software, cloud, cybersecurity, analytics, and automation vendors
Technical staff and SMEs Engineers, technologists, specialists, and functional experts Influencer; evaluator; user-level buyer Useful for technical products, professional training, and industrial suppliers
Young talent and early-career professionals Graduate and junior professional audiences Future buyer / influencer Relevant for employers, training providers, and talent acquisition services
Association and cluster leaders Business associations, sector groups, territorial networks Connector, recommendation source, event multiplier Useful for sponsorship, member outreach, and ecosystem partnerships
Media and communications teams Trade media, local business press, communication agencies Visibility amplifier Relevant for event promotion, brand reach, and PR suppliers
2. Event Location and Attendee Geographic Origin
Geographic Area Likely Attendee Origin Buyer Concentration Notes
Host city: Bologna Local companies, regional SMEs, association members, and business visitors High Strong local participation expected due to host-market proximity
Host region: Emilia-Romagna Industrial and service companies across the region Very High Organizer positioning clearly emphasizes territorial entrepreneurial identity
Nearby business hubs Modena, Reggio Emilia, Parma, Ferrara, Ravenna, Forlì-Cesena, Rimini High Dense industrial corridor with strong SME and mid-market buying activity
National reach Italian companies and associations from outside the region Medium to High B2B content and networking format supports broader Italian business participation
International reach Foreign partners, international buyers, and cross-border B2B delegates Medium The official page explicitly references national and international B2B activity
Trade-corridor relevance Northern and central Italy supply chains; export-oriented firms High Good fit for suppliers targeting industrial and service purchasing networks
3. Audience Reach
Reach Level Assessment Explanation
National Primary classification The event is anchored in Italian business networks and regional industrial ecosystems, with clear national B2B relevance.
Secondary reach: International Applicable The official description explicitly references national and international B2B relationships.
4. Sample Buyer Companies and Websites
Buyer Company / Organization Buyer Type Why It Is Relevant Website Best Job Titles to Target Evidence Level
Confindustria Emilia Business association / organizer-side buyer Organizer and ecosystem connector for regional companies and B2B relationships confindustriaemilia.it Director Partnerships, Event Manager, Membership Director Confirmed Government / Procurement Organization
IMA Group Industrial manufacturer Large Emilia-Romagna industrial company with procurement, operations, and innovation relevance ima.it Procurement Manager, Operations Director, Innovation Manager Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
BolognaFiere Group Venue / event infrastructure organization Regional event platform and strategic business community stakeholder bolognafiere.it Commercial Director, Partnerships Director, Venue Sales Manager Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
Datalogic Technology / automation manufacturer Relevant for digital transformation, industrial tech, and procurement discussions datalogic.com IT Director, Procurement Director, Supply Chain Manager Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
SACMI Industrial engineering and machinery High-fit industrial buyer for operational, sourcing, and innovation solutions sacmi.com Operations Director, Procurement Manager, Technical Director Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
Coesia Industrial automation / packaging systems Potential buyer for enterprise services, operational technology, and strategic suppliers coesia.com VP Procurement, IT Director, Operations Manager Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
Marchesini Group Industrial packaging machinery Strong regional industrial buyer with supplier and partnership potential marchesini.com Procurement Manager, Plant Manager, Business Development Director Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
Sacmi Imola Industrial machinery / manufacturing services Likely to value B2B networking, sourcing, and technical innovation partnerships sacmi.com Engineering Director, Procurement, Supply Chain Director Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
Granarolo Food & beverage manufacturer Buyer-side organization for packaging, logistics, procurement, and talent solutions granarolo.it Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager, HR Director Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
Mutti Food production Relevant for supplier outreach in food production, operations, and brand growth mutti-parma.com Operations Director, Procurement Lead, Quality Manager Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna Manufacturing / technology operations Large-scale employer and buyer for operational, digital, and training services pmi.com Site Director, Procurement Director, HR Business Partner Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
IMA-Tecnico? (Corporate buyer group) Industrial procurement network Representative of regional industrial purchasing demand ima.it Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Manager, Supplier Quality Manager Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
University of Bologna Education / innovation stakeholder Relevant for training, innovation, research collaboration, and talent development unibo.it Partnerships Director, Research Manager, Career Services Lead Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
CRIF Business information / technology services Relevant for data, analytics, IT, and business partnership opportunities crif.com IT Director, Data Director, Partnerships Director Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
Sitael Aerospace / advanced engineering Potential buyer for engineering services, procurement, and innovation partnerships sitael.com Procurement Lead, Program Manager, Engineering Director Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed
5. Job Profiles, Industries and Event Type
Priority Job Title / Function Department Seniority Level Why This Role Matters
1 Chief Procurement Officer / VP Procurement Procurement C-level / VP Owns sourcing strategy, supplier selection, and budget authority.
2 Director of Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Manager Procurement / Supply Chain Director / Manager Evaluates suppliers and manages sourcing events and vendor panels.
3 Operations Director / Plant Manager Operations Director / Head Seeks productivity, process, and performance improvements.
4 HR Director / Head of Learning & Development Human Resources Director / Senior Manager Relevant for training, upskilling, and employer branding solutions.
5 IT Director / Digital Transformation Manager IT / Digital Director / Manager Interested in software, automation, data, and workflow modernization.
6 Business Development Director / Partnerships Director Commercial / Partnerships Director / Head Targets network growth, alliances, and B2B market expansion.
7 Supply Chain Director / Logistics Manager Supply Chain / Logistics Director / Manager Influences transport, warehousing, and supplier network decisions.
8 Category Manager / Buying Manager Procurement / Commercial Manager Important for supplier discovery and category-level purchasing.
9 Program Manager / Project Manager PMO / Operations Manager / Senior Manager Manages implementation of strategic initiatives and vendor solutions.
10 Supplier Diversity / ESG Manager Procurement / Sustainability Manager / Senior Manager Relevant where supplier policy, inclusion, and sustainability matter.
Priority Apollo Industry Why It Fits the Event Best Buyer Use Case
1 Events Services Event is built around networking and B2B content delivery Sponsorship, event tech, attendee engagement
2 Management Consulting Strong fit for strategy, change, and organizational development themes Executive advisory and transformation solutions
3 Human Resources Training and talent development are core event themes L&D, recruiting, HR tech, employer branding
4 Industrial Automation Regional industrial base makes automation a strong fit Factory digitization and operational efficiency
5 Information Technology & Services Digital transformation is relevant across attendee segments Software, cloud, workflow, and integration offerings
6 Logistics & Supply Chain Strong regional industrial supply-chain relevance Transport, warehousing, planning, supplier visibility
7 Construction Relevant for facilities, infrastructure, and business environment stakeholders Facility services and project support
8 Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Core to the region’s industrial profile Engineering services and technical solutions
9 Food & Beverages Regional food manufacturing and supply-chain buyers are likely participants Packaging, logistics, process, and training services
10 Government Administration Public-sector participation can support ecosystem collaboration Regional development, procurement, and policy engagement
6. Estimated Attendance
Metric Figure Status Source / Basis Notes
Estimated total footfall Attendance figure not publicly confirmed by the organizer. Not confirmed Official home page reviewed; no public figure posted in provided source text Use as a lead-generation event, but do not rely on a published headcount
Exhibitor count Not publicly confirmed Not confirmed Official site mentions “Le aziende presenti” but no count in provided text No verified current-year exhibitor total available
Buyer count Not publicly confirmed Not confirmed No verified current-year buyer list in provided source text Use audience segmentation rather than headcount assumptions
Speaker count Not publicly confirmed Not confirmed Program not yet published in the provided source text Monitor agenda launch for speaker-led prospecting
Sponsor count Not publicly confirmed Not confirmed Sponsor labels appear on the site, but no public sponsor roster in the provided text Use official site updates for sponsor intelligence
Historical attendance Not included here Unavailable Prior-year official details not provided in source text Prior-year participation evidence was not verifiable from the supplied material
7. Key Focus Areas and Buyer Engagement
Focus Area Typical Buyer Need Buyer Engagement Opportunity Relevant Supplier Offering
Networking New commercial connections and partnerships One-to-one meetings, introduction campaigns, partner discovery Business development services, CRM, event networking platforms
Training Upskilling for managers, technical staff, and young talent Workshop sponsorship, learning partnerships, demo sessions L&D, professional training, coaching, e-learning
Innovation Practical improvement and modernization Solution showcases and thought leadership content Automation, digital transformation, analytics, AI
Best practices Peer learning and operational benchmarking Case-study led outreach, expert sessions Consulting, benchmarking tools, operational advisory
B2B matching Qualified supplier and buyer introductions Targeted appointment-setting and account-based outreach Lead generation, buyer intent data, sales enablement
Talent development Attract and retain skilled workers HR-focused outreach and employer branding conversations Recruitment, HR tech, workforce development solutions
Lead Quality Assessment
Factor Assessment Explanation
Buyer relevance High The event is designed around business networking, training, and B2B interaction.
Decision-maker availability High Official description explicitly includes managers, functional leaders, and technical profiles.
Data collection potential Medium Useful for lead-gen, but public attendee data is limited in the supplied source text.
Apollo targeting potential High Good fit for filtering by industry, seniority, department, geography, and job title.
Geographic targeting potential High Strong regional clustering around Emilia-Romagna and Northern Italy business hubs.
Best outreach approach Account-based outreach + event-triggered messaging Target leadership, procurement, HR, operations, and digital leaders with practical business value propositions.
Overall lead quality High Strong B2B intent environment, especially for regional and industrial suppliers.
Best use case B2B attendee list building, prospecting, partnerships, sponsor sales Well suited for lead generation and relationship-based pipeline development.
Limitations / risks Medium No verified current-year public attendee list or footfall figure in the supplied source text.
Apollo.io Targeting Recommendation
Filter Type Recommended Filters Purpose
Apollo industries Events Services; Management Consulting; Human Resources; Industrial Automation; Information Technology & Services; Logistics & Supply Chain; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; Food & Beverages; Government Administration; Education Management Prioritize buyers and stakeholders most aligned with networking, training, operations, and digital transformation.
Departments Procurement; Operations; Human Resources; Information Technology; Business Development; Supply Chain; PMO Focus on departments with purchasing authority or strong influence.
Seniority Manager; Director; VP; CXO; Head; Owner Capture decision-makers and budget owners.
Job titles Chief Procurement Officer; VP Procurement; Procurement Manager; Strategic Sourcing Manager; HR Director; L&D Manager; Operations Director; IT Director; Business Development Director; Partnerships Director; Category Manager; Supply Chain Director Build high-intent contact lists for outreach before and after the event.
Geography Italy; Emilia-Romagna; Northern Italy; Bologna; Modena; Reggio Emilia; Parma; Milan; Veneto; Lombardy Align outreach to the strongest regional business concentration.
Employee size 51–200; 201–500; 501–1000; 1001–5000; 5000+ Best coverage for SME, mid-market, and enterprise buyers.
Keywords networking OR business matching OR procurement OR sourcing OR training OR innovation OR digital transformation OR operations OR “best practices” Capture event-relevant buyers and managers using intent-based search.
Company type Private; Public; Subsidiary; Mid-market; Enterprise; Association; University / research-linked Broaden coverage to the event’s mixed business ecosystem.
Suggested Apollo Search Logic (Procurement OR sourcing OR operations OR HR OR business development OR IT) AND (manager OR director OR VP OR head OR C-level) AND (Italy OR Emilia-Romagna OR Bologna) AND (manufacturing OR industrial OR services OR consulting OR technology)
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Sources & Verification Notes
Source Type What It Verified Reliability
FARETE Official Home Page Official organizer website Event name, 13th edition, dates, venue, city, purpose, and B2B/networking positioning High
Confindustria Emilia Organizer / association website Organizer identity and regional business context High
Bologna Congress Center Venue website Venue naming and location context High
Google Maps Venue Search Location verification Geographic cross-check for Bologna event location Medium

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