The 26th Meeting of the Secretaries General of the Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad Concludes in Rome

Rome, 23-25 October 2025 - The 26th Meeting of the Secretaries General of the Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad (CCIE) officially opened with welcoming remarks from Mario Pozza, President of Assocamerestero, who highlighted the crucial role of the Secretaries General as the driving force behind the services and initiatives of the CCIE network.

Following him, Giuseppe Tripoli, Secretary General of Unioncamere, emphasized the essential contribution of the Italian Chamber system to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), noting how the operational alliance between domestic and foreign chambers further strengthens their joint mission.

Domenico Mauriello, Secretary General of Assocamerestero, then gave the floor to representatives from the two Ministries that oversee the international chamber network: Giulio Mario Donato, Director General of Supervisory Services at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, and Lara Lanzarini, Head of the Office for the Promotion of the Country System at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Both underlined the vital role played by the CCIE in promoting Italian excellence and supporting the global growth of Made in Italy.

Throughout the opening day, significant time was devoted to networking sessions that brought together the Secretaries General of the CCIE with representatives from Italian Regions, the national chamber system, development agencies, associations, universities, and institutions engaged in promoting Italian products and know-how worldwide. The goal: to strengthen synergies, enhance shared experiences, and create new collaborations to support Italian businesses in international markets.

Representing the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC), Mr. Giacomo Iobizzi attended the three-day event, contributing to discussions and sharing insights on fostering stronger economic ties between Italy and Thailand within the broader CCIE network.

After three days of fruitful discussions and exchange, the meeting concluded by reaffirming the commitment of the CCIE network to innovation, cooperation, and the global promotion of Italian enterprises. The thematic working groups and plenary sessions also helped define the strategic priorities for 2026, marking a new step forward in the collective effort to enhance Italy’s economic presence around the world.