Conferences 8-9 May 2025

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The agenda for the second edition of International Hardware Fair Italy at the Bergamo Fairground is taking shape, with new updates and a preview of the key topics that will be explored during the side events and conferences of the 2025 edition.

Below is the always updating conference and workshop agenda, featuring a rich programme of discussions, insights, and networking opportunities designed to keep industry professionals at the forefront of innovation and market trends.

Thursday, 8th May
Time	Title	Programme
Home improvement, the era of hybridisation. A comparison of distribution channels
10:00		Presentation of the Hardware Sector Survey Format - Research
10:20	Antonella Bellini, Ferramenta Bellini Sabrina Canese, President of Assofermet Ferramenta Oscar Fusini, Ascom	Reflections and comments
10:50	Matteo Camillini, BigMat	Assortments and formats conquering the market
11:20	Francesca Ferrari, Ferrari Group Marco Mozzon, Bricocenter	The era of service and consultancy
11:45	Ciro Borrelli, Weathernews Stefano Lancini and Francesco Steca, OBI Italia Michele Raselli, Machieraldo	How climate is changing assortments, seasonality, and distribution strategies
12:10	Rainer Strnad, diyinternational	Distribution worldwide. International distribution examples to discover and take inspiration from
*Afternoon Conference* *(14:00-17:00)*
ColorDay 2025 - How to manage paint products in hardware stores: what, how, and why, balancing added value and training
14:00	Vieri Barsotti, Distributor, Manufacturer Christian Martina and Daniel Bellissimo, Emmeti Store Andrea Dini, Dini Ferramenta Colorificio	The search for multi-specialisation through colour in the hardware/paint sector and building supply stores
Focus on Product Categories: Hand and Power Tools Market data, best-selling products, what to choose and how to display them
15:00	Ivano Garavaglia, GFK
15:15	Davide Doda, Einhell - Manufacturer Carlo Max Da Rold, Beta Utensili S.p.A - Head of Commercial Distribution for Electrical and GDO

Friday, May 9
Time	Speaker	Program
WAR ON E-COMMERCE!! Instructions for surviving the rise of eCommerce. Tips and advice (including digital) to cope with competition from online retail.
10:00	Fausto Pomello Chinaglia, Ferca Andrea Gualini, Ferramenta Gualini
10:30	Sergio Capaldo, Antonio Capaldo Spa
10:45	Filippo Settimi, Agrieuro
11:00	Federico Della Puppa, Smartland Marco Prosperi, Assodimi/Assonolo