ITALY’S EXCELLENCE

Stefano Berni, General Director, Consorzio Grana Padano; Gianmaria Bettoni, President, Impresa Persona Agroalimentare; Giorgia Favaro, CEO, McDonald’s Italy; Massimiliano Giansanti, President, Confagricoltura; Francesco Lollobrigida, Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests; Bruno Piraccini, President, Orogel. Moderated by Giuseppe Vaira, winemaker, G.D. Vajra – Barolo.

Italy’s agri-food sector gathers to outline shared strategies for growth and for the promotion of national excellence. From farm to table, including processing and distribution, the panel will explore the dynamics of a sector that is a cornerstone of both Italy’s economy and cultural identity. In dialogue with the Minister of Agriculture, the discussion will focus on the policies needed to support international competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation across production chains. Special attention will be given to the synergy between tradition and modernity, in the face of global challenges—such as tariffs—that require coordinated responses from both private operators and public institutions. In keeping with the Meeting’s theme of building anew in spaces to be reimagined, the question is: how do we build the future of Italy’s food excellence?