POST EVENT: 10th edition of Panda d’Oro Award - Shanghai June 1st, 2019

Dear Members and Friends of CICC,

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is glad to inform you that the 10th edition of the Panda d’Oro Award was successfully held on 1st of June 2019 at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

With the patronage of the Ministry of Economic Development (MiSE) and the Italian Embassy in the P.R.C., the Panda d’Oro represents a signature event for the Sino-Italian business community to strengthen existing relations and build new ones.

The gathering aimed at celebrating and praising Italian and Chinese companies with outstanding performances, which have contributed to foster China-Italy bilateral economic relations.

The event was opened by Michele Cecchi, General Consul of Italy in Shanghai, followed by welcome speeches by Davide Cucino, Chairman of China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, and Li Weixin, Director of China International Import Expo (CIIE).

Michele Cecchi, General Consul of Italy in Shanghai    Davide Cucino, Chairman of China-Italy Chamber of Commerce 

Li Weixin, Director of China International Import Expo

2019 Awarded Companies

• The “Strategy and Promotion” Panda Award to TECSYSTEM SHANGHAI CO.;
• The “Silk Road” Panda Award “ to INTESA SANPAOLO S.P.A.;

• The “Italian Way” Panda Award to COSTA CROCIERE S.P.A.;
• The “Innovation R&D” Panda Award to ICONA DESIGN & ENGINEERING CO.;

• The “Friendship” Panda Award to LIN MARA (SHANGHAI);
• The “Time-honoured” Panda Award to SAVINO DEL BENE SHANGHAI CO. LTD;

• The “Panda d’Oro-SME” Panda Award to GIACOMINI HEATING AND COOLING TECHNOLOGY;
• The “Panda d’Oro-Large” Panda Award ex aequo between COMAU and ITEMA;

The best project of the “Ignite” Contest was awarded during the evening. At its 1st edition, the competition is aimed at rewarding the most innovative ideas of the year and is geared to link student/young professionals with companies enrolled in the CICC.

• The "Ignite - Moving Ideas" Award to TEAM dVino.

The evening was characterized by a tribute to legendary artist Leonardo Da Vinci of the Italian Renaissance, for the fifth centenary of his death. In His honour, the foyer was set up with the reproduction of his most important inventions. The artist also inspired the performances of the Sand Artist who, with the Chinese violinist, “Soul Da” band and Alessia Raisi singer, entertained the over 550 guests who attended the event.

Special thanks to Our 2019 Sponsors

• Supporting Sponsor: Costa Crociere; Intesa Sanpaolo
• Gold Sponsor: Hai'an Industrial Park
• Silver Sponsors: CIB UNIGAS; D’andrea & Partners; Giacomini; Itema; Jinshan; Omlog; Salvatore Ferragamo
• Technical Sponsor: Casa Vera; Encore; Itema; Nihao Italy; Savino Del Bene
• Media Partner: Rai
• Food & Beverage Sponsors: 100 ITA; Barilla; Campari; Elah Dufour Novi Group; Fabbri 1905; Funkadeli; GROM; Ideal Gusto Caffe’; LID; Peroni; Polvanera; Sinodrink
• Lucky Draw Sponsors (Top Prizes): Ermenegildo Zegna; Istituto Marangoni; Pirelli; Technogym; Barilla; Giovanni Fabiani
• Lucky Draw Sponsors (Other Prizes): 100 ITA; Bruno Ferrari; Calzedonia; Carpisa; Contesta Rock; Sinodrink; Vortice
• Goodie Bags Sponsors: Barilla; Calzedonia; Contesta Rock; D'Andrea & Partners; Elah Dufour Novi Group; Ferrero; Florentia Village; Good Italy; Intesa Sanpaolo; LID; Nava Press; Pininfarina

All the pictures of the Panda d'Oro are available at the following link, please insert this password: mwg5. For the Video click here.

Please click here to watch the event broadcasted on Rai News 24.

Looking forward to seeing you next year for the 11th edition!

Kind Regards, 

CICC Team