Opportunities in the UK
The event "Lombardy: where Europe scale meets innovation speed" is aimed at companies, investors, financial professionals, institutional representatives and stakeholders interested in investment and growth opportunities in Lombardy and Europe.
The meeting will provide an opportunity to connect Lombardy’s business ecosystem with the UK’s entrepreneurial and financial community.
It will also offer participants the chance to explore opportunities in Lombardy, learn more about its innovation ecosystem and foster new connections between Italian and British companies, investors and institutions.
The event will take place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, in London.
Programme
- 9:00 - Welcome coffee
9:20 - Opening remarks
- Fabio Cassese - Ambassador of Italy to the United Kingdom
Guido Guidesi - Lombardy Regional Minister for Economic Development
9:30 - Panel discussion: “UK & Lombardy: Connecting finance, innovation and advanced industry”
AstraZeneca Italia - Claudio Longo, Country President of AstraZeneca Italia
Niulinx - Luca Foresti, CEO
CamGraPhIC - Marco Romagnoli, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer
The event will be moderated by Fiorenza Lipparini, Director at Milano&Partners.
- 10:10 - Audience Q&A
- 10:20 - “Why Invest in Lombardy” - Closing remarks
Giovanni Rossi - General Director, Promos Italia
10:30 - Networking breakfast
Participation is free of charge, subject to registration. For more info please contact info@investinlombardy.com.
Institutional Partners
The initiative is organised with the involvement of the Embassy of Italy in London, ITA - Italian Trade Agency, Lombardy Region, Promos Italia and Milano&Partners, with references to YES Milano Business & Convention Bureau and Invest in Lombardy.