Sponsorship Opportunities: Italian Design Weeks 2025

This October, Italian Design Weeks returns to Vancouver and you’re invited to be part of the momentum. From October 16–30, our 7th edition will once again spotlight the best of Italian design, innovation, and craftsmanship through a curated series of events that captivate both industry insiders and the public.

This Year’s Theme: Earth – Celebrating Italian Design Shaped by Land, Culture and Craft

Rooted in sustainability and tradition, this year’s theme pays homage to the materials, landscapes, and cultural know-how that continue to define Italy’s global design leadership. It’s a celebration of form, function, and forward thinking and a powerful platform for your brand to align with values that matter.

Why Sponsor?

Italian Design Weeks isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about strategic visibility. From design professionals and developers to luxury consumers and cultural tastemakers, our events reach a highly engaged audience with a genuine love for Italian excellence.

Whether you’re a national brand or a neighbourhood favourite, there are ways to participate at every level:

  • Host a branded pop-up
  • Sponsor a seminar or networking event
  • Offer premium product tastings (think: desserts, gelato, wine)
  • Feature your brand in gift bags, print materials, or social media

We’re proud to work one-on-one with partners to design sponsorship opportunities that feel meaningful, authentic, and high-impact. Opportunities that are tailored to your goals and your audience.

Want to learn more?

View or download our Partner and Sponsorship Opportunities Booklet (PDF)
Or reach out directly to our Executive Director, Ilaria Baldan, at ilaria@iccbc.com

Italy in Focus: New Momentum for Green Growth and Global Investment

As more Canadian businesses look beyond North America for growth, we’re seeing a surge of interest in Italy, not just as a market, but as a strategic entry point into the European Union. In the first half of 2025 alone, our Chamber has received a record number of inquiries from Canadian exporters, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking insight, introductions, and market intelligence on Italy.

To support this momentum, we’re pleased to share the latest edition of Business Insights from Italy, a monthly economic publication produced by The European House – Ambrosetti in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. This high-level briefing offers a concise, data-backed snapshot of the current state of Italy’s economy and investment landscape.

What’s in the June 2025 Issue?

This edition covers three major themes that reinforce Italy’s positioning as a forward-looking, innovation-driven economy:

✔️ Macroeconomic Resilience: Despite global uncertainty, Italy’s economy continues to show strong fundamentals. Growth remains stable, with key indicators pointing to sustainable investment in infrastructure, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Inflation is moderating, and Italy maintains one of the lowest unemployment rates in the EU.

✔️ Streamlined Green Energy Regulation: A major highlight is the introduction of the new Testo Unico sulle Energie Rinnovabili (Consolidated Law on Renewable Energy), designed to simplify and fast-track green energy projects. This is a game-changer for foreign companies in the energy sector and a clear sign of Italy’s commitment to meeting climate targets while attracting investment.

✔️ The Rise of Italy’s Green Tech Sector: With over 571,000 enterprises and more than 3.1 million employees, the Italian green tech value chain is thriving. It spans renewable energy, sustainable mobility, and circular economy innovations, offering a fertile landscape for Canadian cleantech companies, investors, and partners.

Why It Matters for Canadian Businesses

Italy’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and market openness makes it an ideal environment for forward-thinking Canadian firms. Whether you’re in green energy, advanced manufacturing, agri-tech, or design, Italy offers regulatory momentum, deep industry clusters, and an expanding ecosystem of international collaboration.

📥 Download the June 2025 Business Insights from Italy Report