Italian Global Design Day in Chongqing - July 7th, 2021

Dear Members and Friends,

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is pleased to inform you that on July 7th the 2021 Italian Global Design Day (Chongqing Station) was held at Chongqing Window of International Culture Tourism.

Mr. Guido Bilancini, Consul General of Italy in Chongqing, representatives of the Chongqing Culture and Tourism Development Committee and representatives of CICC's member companies attended the event.

The event was hosted by Mr. Lorenzo Gonzo, Attachè for Science and Technology at the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing. 

This year's Italian Global Design Day had as its theme "Project and Materials: New Challenges for the Sustainable Recovery of the 'Made in Italy'". Mr. Luciano Pia, 2021 Italian Design Ambassador, focused in his online speech on "Green City, Urban Renewal and Old City Restoration". Then, Mr. Xu Qianli, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Chongqing Design Group, delivered a keynote speech on Urban renewal and restoring the city's role in enhancing daily life.

The event closed with a Q&A Session.

Mr. Michele Bonino, Vice Rector for Relations with China of Polytechnic University of Turin, and Mr. Luciano Pia joined the Q&A Session remotely online, discussing with Mr. Xie Hui, Deputy Dean from Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning in Chongqing University, Mr. Chen Yizhong, Design & Art Director of E'ling Testbed 2 Cultural and Creative Park, and Mr. Gianluca Dozio, Brand Representative of Lamborghini Automobili Accessories.

Kind Regards, 
The CICC Team