The launch of the fourth edition of the International Trade Forum, held on May 27, 2026, at the Confindustria Genova headquarters, received significant coverage in major national and industry media, confirming the growing interest in what is now one of Italy’s leading events dedicated to international trade, European trade policies, customs law, and global geopolitical scenarios.
During the press conference, the organizers outlined the program and objectives of the 2026 edition, scheduled for October 23 at the Hotel Excelsior Gallia in Milan.
The meeting brought together representatives from government, the business community, and the private sector, providing an initial opportunity to discuss the topics that will be the focus of the Forum:
Among the most significant announcements made during the presentation was the confirmation that Genoa will host the 2028 World Customs Law Meeting, the most important international conference dedicated to customs law and international trade, organized by the International Customs Law Academy (ICLA).
This is a highly prestigious award that reinforces the city’s role as an international leader in logistics, port operations, and global trade.
During the event, ARGO – Observatory on International Trade, the new permanent research center sponsored by ARcom Formazione, was also presented.
ARGO was founded with the goal of analyzing and interpreting the changes affecting global trade, offering studies, white papers, and in-depth resources focused on:
Among the initiatives presented during the press conference is the third edition of the “Alfiere del Commercio Internazionale – Young International Trade Specialist” Award, sponsored by ARcom Formazione as part of the International Trade Forum.
The award was established with the aim of recognizing the talent, research, and interest of the younger generation in the fields of international trade, customs law, geopolitics, and European trade policy.
The initiative is aimed at young people under 35 and seeks to establish a concrete link between academia, businesses, and industry professionals, offering opportunities to:
The Award is one of the ways in which the Forum aims to invest in the skills of the future and encourage new professionals to enter the world of international trade.
The Forum's launch received significant media coverage in national and local newspapers, news agencies, television stations, and specialized media outlets.
Now in its fourth edition, the International Trade Forum continues to solidify its role as a platform for dialogue among European and national institutions, businesses, professionals, academia, and geopolitical experts.
An event designed to foster dialogue and the development of concrete solutions in an international context marked by profound economic, regulatory, and strategic changes.
The fourth edition of the Forum will feature prominent representatives from European institutions, the business world, and the field of international geopolitical analysis, who will come together to discuss the major issues that are reshaping global trade.
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