Events & Engagements
A record of institutional dialogue across Europe and Asia · Since 2012
Over a decade of active engagement
Convenings across Europe and Asia
A record of agreements and institutional partnerships
Key Milestones
2012
Founding Launch · Rome
ICFA formally launched at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Economic Development, witnessed by the Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and senior officials of the Chinese Embassy in Italy.
2015
Strategic Partnership · Brussels
Signed strategic cooperation agreement with the World Green Design Organization (WGDO), registered in Brussels — advancing sustainable development dialogue between Europe and Asia.
2018
Milan Cultural Hub Opens
OnlyItaliaWorld cultural centre inaugurated in Milan — a permanent platform for Italy–China cooperation, hosting weekly conferences, seminars, and delegations.
2019
Belt and Road Cooperation · Beijing
Signed the Italy–China Belt and Road Institutional and Enterprise Cooperation Strategic Agreement with the Silk Road Planning Research Centre of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
2019
Tianjin Innovation Centre Inaugurated
The China–Italy Development and Innovation Centre (CIDCC) officially opened in Tianjin, operating continuously through subsequent years.
2021
Advanced Manufacturing Recognition
The Italy–China Innovation Incubator was recommended by China's Ministry of Science and Technology as a Belt and Road Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory.
2024
Hainan Free Trade Port Agreement
Led a European business delegation to Hainan; the Hainan Provincial Government signed a cooperation memorandum with ICFA to establish a China–Europe Salon at Hainan Free Trade Port.
2024
High-Level Think Tank Dialogue · Beijing
H.E. Irene Pivetti invited by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences to address the 10th China–Europe High-Level Think Tank Seminar in Beijing.
2025
UN-Hosted Asia-Pacific Forum · Beijing
H.E. Irene Pivetti invited as keynote speaker at the Asia-Pacific Cooperation and Development International Symposium, co-hosted by the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in China; appointed Senior Adviser on European Affairs.
Full Event Archive
Since 2012 · Selected institutional engagements and bilateral agreements
2025
- 2025.06 · Beijing · Keynote speaker, Asia-Pacific Cooperation and Development International Symposium, co-hosted by UN Resident Coordinator's Office in China; appointed Senior Adviser on European Affairs
- 2025.05 · Nanchang · Invited keynote speaker, Nanchang Furniture Exhibition
- 2025.03 · Milan · Full institutional support for Lantern Festival celebrations in Italy
2024
- 2024.11 · Beijing · H.E. Irene Pivetti addresses 10th China–Europe High-Level Think Tank Seminar, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
- 2024.10 · Jinan · Future China Day 2024 — foreign investment promotion forum
- 2024.08 · Sanya · Meetings with Hainan Aviation Group; cooperation MOU signed for China–Europe Salon
- 2024.07 · Milan · Three-party strategic cooperation agreement signed with Haikou Meilanqu government and CCCC Guoxing Industrial for Hainan Free Trade Port China–Europe Salon
- 2024.06 · Haikou · European business delegation visit to Hainan; MOU signed with Hainan Provincial Government
- 2024.04 · Milan · Support for Nankang Furniture Association at Fuorisalone; attended by Chinese Consul-General, Italian MPs, and MEP
- 2024.02 · Beijing · MOU signed with Zhihaidian technology incubator to support international market expansion
2023
- 2023.12 · Nanchang · Italian business delegation of 20 enterprises visits Jiangxi; IP protection specialists attend
- 2023.11 · Shaoxing · Keynote address, International Textile Manufacturers Federation Congress and 3rd Asian Art Finance Forum
2021–2022
- 2021.12 · Beijing · Italy–China Innovation Incubator recommended by Ministry of Science and Technology as Belt and Road Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory
- 2021–2022 · Rimini · Exhibition marking 70th anniversary of People's Republic of China, jointly with Rome Press Association and Artists Magazine
2019–2020
- 2019.09 · Tianjin · China–Italy Development and Innovation Centre (CIDCC) inaugurated
- 2019.09 · Brussels · World Green Design Brussels Summit hosted by WGDO
- 2019.07 · Beijing · Belt and Road Institutional Cooperation Strategic Agreement signed with CPPCC Silk Road Planning Research Centre
- 2019.07 · Beijing · Visit to China Merchants Group; MOU signed with Sinotrans for China–Europe Railway southern corridor
2018
- 2018.02 · Milan · OnlyItaliaWorld cultural centre inaugurated
- 2018.09 · Astana · Exhibition and forum marking 5th anniversary of Xi Jinping's Belt and Road speech, Nazarbayev University
2016–2017
- 2017.09 · Yangzhou · Guarantor for 8 industrial placement agreements, 2nd Yangzhou Food Festival
- 2016.11 · Chengdu · West China International Forum opening address
- 2016.09 · San Marino · Signed Huzu–San Marino International Science and Technology Park Agreement
2015
- 2015.10 · Beijing · Strategic cooperation agreement signed with World Green Design Organization (WGDO), Brussels
- 2015.07 · Rome · Friendship agreement signed with Yiwu Deputy Mayor and New Silk Road Pilot Zone delegation
2012–2014
- 2014.01 · Shanghai · ICFA leads delegation of 12 Italian cultural institutions at Global Fashion Design Centre inauguration
- 2012.05 · Rome · ICFA formally launched at Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; witnessed by Chinese Embassy officials and CPAFFC Vice President
- 2013.06 · Milan · Delegation visits Milan municipal government; MOUs signed with Lombardy Region, Milan Province, and Milan Press Association