Italian Design Icons 2020 – Shanghai Edition

Italian Design Icons is coming back for its 5th edition and is set to take place from November 20th – 22nd in the heart of Shanghai’s creative district at the popular Liang Project gallery. This exclusive 3 – day exhibition will focus on the topic of “Style and Sustainability” and will showcase a splendid collection of internationally acclaimed Italian brands, putting the spotlight on their innovative projects and products combining sustainability with the quality of Italian style. IDI – Italian Design Icons originated from an idea of DP Group and is organized by Eastant Communication & Events, following the desire to create a platform to further celebrate the excellence of Italian design in China, along with the kind support of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai. We are glad to announce that among our IDI 2020 brands there will be Ansaldo Breda, Casappa, Comau, Ducati, FAAM, iGuzzini, Itema, Maserati, Pirelli, Poltrona Frau, Technogym, and UFI Filters. Along with them, a series of renowned companies, universities and media partners will join us for exclusive lectures, where their top Italian designers, architects, professors and key opinion leaders will have the opportunity to share their vision of a future where sustainability and style may harmoniously coexist. This year, IDI received kind support from a series of prestigious partners. Institutional Partners  China – Italy Chamber of Commerce Fondazione Italia Cina Istituto Marangoni Italian Trade Agency LUISS University Shanghai Jiao Tong University – School of Design Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University Supporting Partners AF Design & Consulting DiaSorin Falconeri Hemboo Liang Project L.I.B. M50 New Sky No Name Studio Zhujiajiao Heilan Pegasus Watertown Q&A Savino Del Bene Segula Technologies Group Studio Volpi Sun Exhibition Services Vudafieri Saverino Partners Xiaoxiao Vision Photography Xiao YZ – Design Media Partners Class Editori Milano Finanza The Nanjinger ShanghaiWow! We and China Food & Beverage Partners Aperol Spritz Campari Hardy Mammamia! PepsiCo Pinto SinoDrink Viola Beer Italian Design Icons 2020 – Shanghai Edition will be open to the public and it will be an inspiring occasion to celebrate design, embrace the sustainability of this new trend, and share knowledge from various industries such as automotive, industrial, furniture, fashion, education, and food & beverage. IDI 2020 will also be enriched by interviews and press conferences with some of the most famous domestic media outlets and foreign media partners, and a VIP cocktail party to foster relations between the Italian, Chinese and international design communities. Our exclusive lectures will be presented by esteemed speakers, including: Ms. Graziana Laura Mellaro Student & Academic Service & Corporate Training Manager, Marangoni Institute Mr. Matteo Fioravanti Design Director, Segula Technologies Ms. Penny Kwan Stage Director / Planner / Visual Artist No Name Studio Zhujiajiao Mr. Stefano Piontini Head of Asia Pacific and Creative Director of Vudafieri Saverino Partners Mr. Carlo Xiang Sales Manager & PM, Studio Volpi Mr. Gianmauro Vella Head of Design APAC & Amesa, PepsiCo Mr. Kenny Zhu Sales & Marketing Manager, Casappa Mr. Wallace Bie Marketing Head, Comau APAC Mr. Ermanno Vitali General Manager of YIBF, FAAM Mr. Luca Tarsetti Regional Director APAC, iGuzzini Ms. Xia Chuanyun China Technical Development Director, Itema Mr. Cristian Ferrarese China Managing Director, Technogym Mr. Peter Wang APAC R&D Director, UFI Filters Mr. Zhao Lusheng Director of Product Compliance and Government Affairs (Greater China), Ducati Ms. Carolina Wang Marketing Director, Evereden Mr. Michele Armando Managing Partner / Director Quarta & Armando Architecture Design Research Mr. Gianmaria Quarta Managing Partner / Director Quarta & Armando Architecture Design Research Mr. Pierre Zhu Regional VP Greater China, DiaSorin Mr. Zhuang Hua Founder, Y.Z. Design Ms. Alba Wang Co – Founder, AF Design Consulting Mr. Edward Liu President, Sino Drink Stay tuned for more exciting news and updates on Italian Design Icons 2020 – Shanghai Edition!