●        Europe and the Mediterranean basin’s event of reference for the green, blue and circular economy, from 4 to 7 November at Rimini Expo Center (Italy)

●        30 halls and 166,000 m² of exhibition space, delegations from all over the world and a conference program on global challenges

●    Focus on AI and digitalization, recycling, eco-design, satellite monitoring and industrial decarbonization; the Innovation District and Green Jobs & Skills

●    The return of SAL.VE, in collaboration with ANFIA

Rimini (Italy), 19 May 2025 – From 4 to 7 November, Ecomondo, the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) event of reference in Europe and the Mediterranean basin for the green, blue and circular economy, will be back at Rimini Expo Center. Combining business growth with environmental and social protection through the adoption of ethical and inclusive development models is a requirement for which Ecomondo can act as a go-between by promoting dialogue between industries, institutions and the world of research. The 28^th edition of Ecomondo, the most ambitious ever, will strengthen its international vocation and consolidate its role as a global circular economy and ecological transition platform and hub.

Target countries in 2025 will be Germany, Spain, Poland, Serbia, Turkey and the Netherlands, as well as the North African countries of Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and the Middle East.

Ecomondo will be joined in 2025 by SAL.VE, the biennial Exhibition of Ecological Vehicles, in partnership with ANFIA.

And the States General of the Green Economy, organized by the Sustainable Development Foundation, promoted by the National Council for the Green Economy in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security and with the patronage of the European Commission, will also be back.

“Ecomondo 2025,” explains Alessandra Astolfi, IEG’s Global Exhibition Director of the Green & Technology Division, “will occupy 30 halls covering 166,000 square meters of exhibition space. Due to synergy with the Italian Trade Agency and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), delegations from all over the world are expected to attend in collaboration with 80 international sector associations, confirming the event’s role as Europe’s leading appointment on the latest innovative models of circular economy.”

To make it easier for European and international visitors to attend the event, new direct flight connections to Rimini from Munich and Rome, organized by IEG and operated by LuxWing, will be in service from 4 to 7 November, favoring the participation of international operators in our territory.

The event confirms its global networking role thanks also to the recently concluded editions of Ecomondo Mexico and Ecomondo China – CDEPE, and the imminent appointment in Italy with the Green Med Expo & Symposium (Naples, 28-30 May 2025), all of which will be staged again in 2026.

THEMED AREAS, FOCUSES AND VERTICAL DISTRICTS

Ecomondo will feature six themed macro areas – Waste as Resource, Water Cycle & Blue Economy, Sites & Soil Restoration, Bioenergy & Agricolture, Earth Observation and Environmental Monitoring and Circular and Regenerative Bio-Economy.

Other focuses will be the Blue Economy District for marine ecosystems, Circular Healthy City for circular and healthy cities, the Paper District for sustainable paper design, the Textile District for ethical fashion and the Trenchless District for No Dig technologies. The Innovation District will be the center of innovation with an enhanced Start-Up & Scale-Up area and a focus on Green Jobs & Skills. Moreover, the Lorenzo Cagnoni Award for Green Innovation will reward the most revolutionary technologies in the various exhibition sectors.

Advanced recycling of strategic raw materials, eco-design and new packaging solutions to reduce the impact along the entire supply chain without compromising functionality, artificial intelligence and digitalization to accelerate the ecological transition, new technologies for satellite monitoring to counter the impacts of climate change and industrial decarbonization with special focus on textiles, energy, WEEE and the construction industry, will also be among the themes at Ecomondo 2025.

A TECHNOLOGY-INTENSIVE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Ecomondo will accompany the exhibition area with a packed calendar of conferences, seminars and round tables, organized by its Technical-Scientific Committee, with in-depth talks on regulatory aspects, policies and regulations, also in light of the Next Generation EU plan, as well as ecosystem restoration, the blue economy and the regenerative economy, AI, Digital Twin and new technologies, predictive resource management, bioenergy and satellite monitoring of environmental transformations and land management, finance, communication and the circular economy and ecological transition in Africa and the Mediterranean basin, focusing, among other things, on the Mattei Plan.

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

Ecomondo 2025 is organized by Italian Exhibition Group with the collaboration of: the European Commission; the Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security; the Ministry for Enterprise and Made in Italy; ITA - Italian Trade & Investment Agency; the Emilia-Romagna Region; the Municipality of Rimini; ANCI (National Association of Italian Municipalities); ANFIA (National Association of the Automotive Industry); ART-ER; CIB (Italian Biogas Consortium); CIC (Italian Composters Consortium); CONAI (National Packaging Consortium); ENEA; Assoambiente; Foundation for Sustainable Development; ISPRA (Institute for Environmental Protection and Research); Legambiente; UNICIRCULAR (Assoambiente section); UNACEA (Italian Trade Association for Construction Equipment & Attachments); UTILITALIA; CIHEAM (International Center For Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies) CBE JU (Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking); EBA (European Biogas Association); European Environment Agency; ISWA (International Solid Waste Association); WBA (World Biogas Association); Water Europe.

ABOUT ECOMONDO 2025

Event: International trade show; Organization: Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A.; Frequency: annual; Edition: 28^th; Dates: 4-7 November 2025; mail: ecomondo@iegexpo.it; Website: www.ecomondo.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/EcomondoRimini; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecomondo-the-green-technologies-expo/

PRESS CONTACT IEG/ECOMONDO 2025

head of media relation & corporate communication: Elisabetta Vitali; press office manager: Pierfrancesco Bellini; international press office coordinator: Silvia Giorgi; media@iegexpo.it

MEDIA AGENCY IEG/ECOMONDO: Smartitaly Communications

Edoardo Chiesa, +39 333 8744340 - e.chiesa@smartitaly.it; Paola Gervasio, +39 346 6064272 - p.gervasio@smartitaly.it; Francesca Pericolo, +39 327 9861860 - f.pericolo@smartitaly.it; Foreign Press - Andrea Indiano, +39 349 3232557 – a.indiano@smartitaly.it

This press release contains forecast elements and estimates that reflect the management’s current opinions (“forward-looking statements”), particularly regarding future management performance, realization of investments, cash flow trends and the evolution of the financial structure. For their very nature, forward-looking statements have a component of risk and uncertainty, as they depend on the occurrence of future events. The effective results may differ (even significantly) from those announced, due to numerous factors, including, only by way of example: food service market and tourist flow trends in Italy, gold and jewellery market trends, green economy market trends; the evolution of raw material prices; general macroeconomic conditions; geopolitical factors and evolutions in the legislative framework. Moreover, the information contained in this release does not claim to be complete, and has not been verified by independent third parties. Forecasts, estimates and objectives contained herein are based on the information available to the Company as at the date of this release.

Chengdu, China – April 3, 2025
The 19th edition of ECOMONDO CHINA–CDEPE successfully concluded after 3 days at the Chengdu Century City Expo Center. Organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), and its Chengdu-based subsidiary Europe China Environmental Exhibitions (ECEE), with the cooperation of the Sichuan Environmental Protection Industry Association (SCEPI), the event reaffirmed its role as a dynamic hub for sustainable development, technological innovation, and international cooperation.

This year’s edition brought together 250 exhibitors across 13,500 gross square meters exhibiting space, showcasing more than 1,000 pioneering green technology solutions in environmental protection, water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, waste treatment, recycling, valorization of materials. ecological restoration, energy efficiency, and new energy systems.

The event welcomed 7,000 professional visitors and 90 industry associations and institutions, further enhanced by 13 expert-led conferences and 147 strategic business matchmaking sessions.

“ECOMONDO CHINA–CDEPE provides an exceptional platform to address the urgent challenges of sustainable development and environmental protection,” said Fabio Schina, Consul General of Italy in Chongqing. “As the largest green tech trade show in Western China, it will significantly advance collaboration between Italy and this rapidly growing region, especially in the environmental sector.”

A highlight of the 2025 edition was the strong presence of high-performing Chinese SMEs, known for their specialized, innovation-driven approaches to wastewater treatment, solid waste recycling, and ecological restoration. Their participation reflects the growing momentum behind China’s "dual carbon" strategy, which emphasizes the need for a scalable, high-efficiency waste recycling ecosystem.

International participation rose 14% over 2024, with 24 overseas exhibitors, including the standout Italian Pavilion organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA). The Pavilion featured 14 Italian companies introducing cutting-edge solutions in green technology and circular economy. These interactions sparked new cross-border partnerships and knowledge exchange, reinforcing ECOMONDO CHINA’s position as a gateway for global collaboration.

The international conference “Chengdu–Europe Industrial Dialogue: New Industrial Vision for Cities Under Dual Carbon Goals” brought together 170+ representatives from industry, government, and academia. Co-hosted by Italian Exhibition Group, the Chengdu Foreign Affairs Office, the Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Ecological Environment, and supported by the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing and the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, the forum focused on:

• Waste management and resource recovery
• Decarbonization of hard-to-abate industrial processes
• Development of eco-industrial parks

This high-level exchange enhanced and fostered the collaboration between China and Italy to advance low-carbon urban and industrial transformation.

The exhibition’s conference program also included 6 thematic forums and 6 special events. 94 speakers, including scholars, technical experts, and industry leaders, shared insights on pressing topics such as air pollution control, advanced wastewater treatment, AI integration in water management, and legal and media services for green enterprises.

A major new initiative in 2025 was the International Hosted Buyer Programme, which welcomed 7 buyers from North and West Africa, facilitating 57 tailored matchmaking sessions and adding up to the Chinese buyers programme developed for international companies. In total, over 147 business meetings connected suppliers with targeted demand, generating significant commercial value and laying the groundwork for long-term international partnerships.

The success of ECOMONDO CHINA–CDEPE 2025 marks a pivotal step in building a low-carbon future through innovation, collaboration, and cross-border exchange. The next edition will return to the Chengdu Century City Exhibition Centre from 21 to 23 May 2026.

·        All indicators up for the 27^th edition of Italian Exhibition Group's international green technologies event, which closed today at Rimini Expo Centre

·        Sustained international attendance at + 4% compared to 2023: Germany, Spain, Romania, France, Croatia, Greece, Serbia, Egypt, Turkey and Tunisia the most represented foreign countries

·        Minister Pichetto Fratin: «At Ecomondo, Italy is an ecological transition winner »

https://en.ecomondo.com

Rimini, 8^th November 2024 – All the surveys and forecasts say it: sustainability is at the core of urgency and of every future strategy, for society and businesses worldwide. At Ecomondo 2024, the international event on the green and circular economy, organised by Italian Exhibition Group and which ended today at Rimini Expo Centre, this affirmation was translated into a record-breaking edition.

+5% total attendance compared to the previous edition (and +4% foreign attendance), 1,620 exhibiting brands occupying 166,000 square metres inside the Expo Centre, which was extended by two new halls in response to companies’ growing demand (+10% of exhibitors compared to 2023).

A meeting place for corporate technological innovation, the world of research, industry professionals and international delegations that attended the more than 200 conferences and workshops scheduled, also accessible online thanks to the GreentechInsights b2b platform. While the number of accredited journalists from all over the world reached 650 putting the trade show and Rimini in the international limelight.

ECOMONDO, INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY HUB

The figures confirm Ecomondo's role as a major international hub for the green and circular economy, thanks to synergy with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), in collaboration with IEG's global network of regional advisors and the Emilia-Romagna Region. The number of foreign operators continues to grow, mainly from the Euro-Mediterranean area and particularly from Germany Spain, Romania, France, Croatia, Greece, Serbia, Egypt Turkey and Tunisia. International operators from 121 countries, 72 sector associations and institutions at global level, 650 buyers from 65 countries, especially from North Africa, Europe, North America and Latin America, with a significant increase in buyers from Asia. A system of relations and encounters that led to 3,500 business matching sessions during the four days of the show.

The results collected at the end of the event confirm the value of the network of relations that Ecomondo has been nurturing for years, acting as a true “community catalyst” for the green economy at an international level.

MINISTER PICHETTO FRATIN: AT ECOMONDO, ITALY IS AN ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION WINNER

An important presence of institutional representatives underlined the importance of Ecomondo as a place in which to discuss the major issues on the agenda for our country, also in relation to international scenarios.

The Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, who opened the event, recalled how Ecomondo is “a privileged observatory on the national economy. Here Italy is the winner of ecological transition, which aims at decarbonisation, efficiency, the rational use of natural resources and innovation.”

INNOVATION, KEY FOR SUSTAINABILITY    

This was the leitmotif that strongly featured at Ecomondo 2024, interpreted in the phenomenon of start-ups, but also by exhibiting brands: in the last 5 years 78.4% of companies have invested in innovation for sustainability (Ecomondo-Unioncamere survey conducted on a sample of companies in the event’s ecosystem).

Innovation was also rewarded at Ecomondo, where the Lorenzo Cagnoni Award for green innovation was given to start-ups that presented cutting-edge solutions and products. Eco-innovation by companies and public administrations was also rewarded with the Sustainable Development Award, promoted by the Foundation for Sustainable Development and Ecomondo.

THE STATE OF THE INTERNATIONAL GREEN TRANSITION

More than 200 appointments spread over the four days of the show offered a complete overview of the latest trends and challenges in the field of sustainability on an international scale: from the Circular Economy to the Bio-Economy, the Water & Blue Economy, climate change monitoring and sustainable finance. These were accompanied by a packed programme of events coordinated by Ecomondo's Technical-Scientific Committee, chaired by Prof. Fabio Fava from Bologna University.

The States General of the Green Economy, whose 13^th edition also opened Ecomondo this year, contextualised these topics within a framework of national scenario data: CO₂ emissions reduced by more than 6%, Italy the leading country in the circular economy (3.6 euros of GDP for every kg of resource consumed), more than 44% of electricity production from renewable sources on total generation and national organic production on the increase. Open challenges, such as the progressive increase in soil consumption and the sustainable mobility goal, were also outlined.

A WINDOW ON GREEN PROFESSIONS, MINISTER VALDITARA’S PARTICIPATION

Enormous attention was paid to the issues of training and professional qualification to steer young people towards present and future green professions. On the morning of the last day of Ecomondo, the Minister of Education and Merit, Giuseppe Valditara, spoke about this very topic to outline the training strategies of the future. There is already a significant demand for upskilling and reskilling to cope with the difficulty of finding green professionals in line with companies' investments and projects. University students and professionals attended Ecomondo and participated in the training and orientation initiatives, together with 2,800 high school students.

A successful edition with contributions from historical and important partnerships: supply chain consortia and business associations, starting with CONAI, Utilitalia and Assoambiente, Confindustria, as well as national institutions, such as MASE, MIMIT, ITA, and international entities, from the European Commission, to OECD, FAO, the European Environment Agency and ISWA.

ECOMONDO WILL BE BACK AT ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP’S EXPO CENTRE IN RIMINI FROM 4^TH TO 7^TH NOVEMBER 2025.

PRESS CONTACT - ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP  

head of media & corporate communication: Elisabetta Vitali; press office manager: Marco Forcellini, Pier Francesco Bellini; international press office coordinator: Silvia Giorgi; press office coordinator: Luca Paganin; press office specialists: Nicoletta Evangelisti, Mirko Malgieri; media@iegexpo.it   

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This press release contains forecast elements and estimates that reflect the management’s current opinions (“forward-looking statements”), particularly regarding future management performance, realization of investments, cash flow trends and the evolution of the financial structure. For their very nature, forward-looking statements have a component of risk and uncertainty, as they depend on the occurrence of future events. The effective results may differ (even significantly) from those announced, due to numerous factors, including, only by way of example: food service market and tourist flow trends in Italy, gold and jewellery market trends, green economy market trends; the evolution of raw material prices; general macroeconomic conditions; geopolitical factors and evolutions in the legislative framework. Moreover, the information contained in this release does not claim to be complete, and has not been verified by independent third parties. Forecasts, estimates and objectives contained herein are based on the information available to the Company as at the date of this release.