THE HORECA CONGRESS - OUT-OF-HOME CONSUMPTION MARKET BETWEEN RISING COSTS AND INFLATION. TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES TO OVERCOME THE CRISIS

The annual Horeca Congress, organized by the Italgrob Federation, represents a valuable opportunity for discussion and reflection dedicated to all industry operators, institutions, and political representatives. Its goal is to analyze the current challenges that the out‑of‑home consumption market is facing within an economic landscape marked by rising costs and inflation.

As in previous editions, the upcoming congress aims to provide an occasion to take stock of the most pressing critical issues, while also identifying and sharing strategies, initiatives, and alliances that can contribute to revitalizing the sector and overcoming difficulties.

In the second part of the conference, the speakers—through open and constructive dialogue grounded in their experience and expertise—will highlight best practices and innovative initiatives capable of effectively responding to market challenges and outlining a path for sustainable growth.

“We are convinced,” reiterates Dino Di Marino, General Director of Italgrob, “that thanks to collaboration among all stakeholders, it will be possible to identify the most effective solutions to emerge from the crisis and strengthen the role of the out‑of‑home sector as a strategic element of our economy and culture.”

Hosted and moderated by:

Barbara Politi – RAI Journalist

Institutional remarks:

Opening remarks by Antonio Portaccio – President of Italgrob
Greetings from Corrado Peraboni – CEO of Italian Exhibition Group

Followed by contributions from:

Sen. Claudio Durigon – Undersecretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Policies
Sen. Giorgio Salvitti
Matteo Zoppas – President of ICE

Market insights and economic analysis

Speakers:
Carlo Alberto Carnevale Maffè – Professor of Strategy at SDA Bocconi

Trends and best practices to move beyond the crisis

Speakers:
Antonio Portaccio – President of Italgrob
Hon. Mirco Carloni – Chair of the Agriculture Committee, Chamber of Deputies
Massimo Barbieri – Franchising & Retail Development

Beyond the crisis: the role of industry

Speakers:
Enrico Zoppas – President of Mineracqua
Carlo Alberto Buttarelli – President of Federdistribuzione
Federico Sannella – President of Assobirra
Paolo Mele – Member of the Executive Council of Confagricoltura

Closing remarks

Speaker: Dino Di Marino, General Director of Italgrob