Bergamo: 8-9 May 2025

The agenda for the second edition of International Hardware Fair Italy, to be held at the Bergamo fairgrounds, has been updated. Here is a preview of the topics that will be addressed during the various collateral activities and conferences characterising the 2025 edition.

Thurday 8 May
Title Programme
Home Improvement: The era of hybridisation – distribution channels in comparison Experts from production and distribution sectors will discuss the evolution of formats and assortments, service as a key development element, climate and meteorological studies influencing the change in offerings, and sustainability as a reputational value and a concrete business opportunity.
The colour sector - deep dive and analysis Organised by the magazine Colore&Hobby, this session will feature production and distribution operators from the colour sector.

Manual and Power Tools - a focus on product categories 

With insights from GFK, this session will analyse the latest trends in the macro-sector.

 

Friday 9 May
Title Programme
War on eCommerce! A provocative session offering suggestions and advice to physical retailers on how to compete with eCommerce.

What's happening in the world? International distribution.
Examples to discover and be inspired by

Featuring Rainer Strnad, editor-in-chief of DIY International, and various case studies from around the globe.