In a global landscape characterized by rapid change and growing competitive pressures, the Italian mechanical engineering industry remains a fundamental pillar of the national and European manufacturing system.

To explore the challenges, opportunities, and strategies needed to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, ANIMA Confindustria is organizing the public event "How to Support the Competitiveness of the Mechanical Engineering Industry," a moment of discussion between businesses, institutions, and political representatives.

The initiative, scheduled for December 1, 2025 at the Marriott Hotel in Milan , will offer an updated overview of industrial policies, international dynamics and the role of mechanics in the energy, digital and environmental transition.

An opportunity to enhance the dialogue between companies and institutions and to outline the actions needed to consolidate the leadership of Italian industry in an increasingly competitive global context.

Who is it aimed at?

• Mechanical and manufacturing companies and managers
• HVAC/R supply chain professionals
• Public bodies and policy makers
• Associations, stakeholders and industrial operators

Why participate?

• To understand the industrial policies that will guide the coming years
• To listen to the testimonies of the main representatives of the sector
• To delve deeper into the strategic levers that will strengthen Italian competitiveness
• To foster dialogue between businesses and institutions in a constructive context

The event program

12:30 - 2:00 PM | Light lunch and guest registration

2:00 PM | Welcome Address - Pietro Almici, President of ANIMA Confindustria

2:15 PM | Overview of the European and International Political Situation - Renato Coen, Brussels Correspondent, Sky TG24

2:45 PM | Round Table "The Future of Competitiveness in the Italian Mechanical Industry: Challenges and Opportunities"

Speakers:

• Giuseppe Pasini, President of Confindustria Lombardia
• Marco Nocivelli, Vice President of Confindustria
• Cristiano Nardi, Executive Chairman of the Pietro Fiorentini Group
• Simona Tironi, Councilor for Education, Training, and Employment – Lombardy Region
• Marco Calabrò, Head of the Department for Business Policies, Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy

4:00 PM | Institutional interventions

The presence of the Honourable Members Carlo Fidanza, Giorgio Gori, Letizia Moratti, Vinicio Peluffo, Silvia Sardone, Mariateresa Vivaldini is expected

Moderated by Sebastiano Barisoni - Focus on Economy, Radio24

5:00 PM | Conclusions: Pietro Almici, President of ANIMA Confindustria

5:30 PM | Closing of proceedings followed by a Networking Cocktail

📍 The event is free and has limited places available.
👉 Reserve your spot by filling out the official registration form .