Business Dialogue on Lifestyle and Luxury Retail

On Friday, October 13, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, hosted a captivating Business Dialogue at Deloitte Hong Kong. The event centered around the theme of "Lifestyle and Luxury Retail: challenges and opportunities for the positioning of Made in Italy in the Greater Bay Area and ASEAN countries." It was a remarkable gathering supported by Assocamerestero (the Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad) and the Italian Quality Lifestyle Council, with the esteemed patronage of the Italian Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong & Macao.

This significant occasion brought together industry experts who shared valuable insights on two fascinating topics: "Unleashing the Potential: High Net Worth Individuals and Luxury Consumption in Hong Kong and the GBA," and "Italian Design in Orient between Localization and Centralization of Style." Furthermore, the event saw the active participation of Italian Chambers of Commerce representing various territories, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Australia, and India.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to H.E. Massimo Ambrosetti, the Italian Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, for his enlightening speech. We would also like to thank Mr. Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, The Government of the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China, for gracing us with his important presence. Lastly, our special appreciation goes to Mr. Domenico Mauriello, Mr. Paolo Bazzoni, and Mr. Davide De Rosa for their invaluable contributions in making this event a resounding success.

Thank you to our sponsor Generali Hong Kong, venue sponsor Deloitte and F&B sponsors Illy and Casa del Pane.