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Business trip to Italy
October 12 – 15, 2026
What awaits you on the business trip? Industry in transition – German-Italian exchange of experience
A compact 3-day trip to the innovation hotspots of Northern Italy – Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. You will meet leading companies, clusters and research centers, discover new production approaches and value chains, and establish direct Contacte with Italian partners.
Perfect for SMEs from automotive, robotics, mechanical engineering and metal processing that want to exchange ideas on transformation trends, initiate cooperations and strengthen their network in the European market.
The goal is Exchange of experiences on current transformation processes, building and strengthening Business relationships as well as the initiation of new Contacte to local companies, clusters, universities, and innovation centers.
Route & Stations The following stops are on the agenda, each offering valuable industry insights for the travel participants.
Your benefit – Why this trip is particularly relevant for Thuringian companies Participation offers you:
Which industries can benefit? Automotive, robotics & automation, mechanical and plant engineering, metal processing, additive manufacturing
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Target group – Who is this trip for?
The business trip is aimed at CEOs, management, and sales of:
Registration deadline is 4 September 2026
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about the Chicago 2026 Business Trip
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Who can participate in the business trip?
Companies, clusters, innovation centers, business-oriented research institutes
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What costs are incurred for the trip?
Per person, costs are expected to be as follows (as of June 16, 2026): Hotel costs are on a self-pay basis: 3 nights at €200 each and a food and organization flat rate: €250.
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When is the registration deadline?
The Registration deadline is 4 September 2026. For optimal preparation of the input (interests, discussion requests), early registration is recommended.
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