M&A and Private Equity Forum Italy 2026

Connecting the Leaders Shaping Italy’s Deal Landscape

location_on Principe di Savoia, Milan, Milan Map
17 Sep

Keynote address: Italy’s strategic re-positioning as an international M&A hub

Italy is emerging as a premier European M&A hub in 2026. Backed by a stable political environment and upgraded credit ratings, the market is successfully shifting from mega-deals to dynamic mid-market activity. Deal volumes are accelerating across banking, life sciences, energy infrastructure, and industrial resilience. Furthermore, narrow valuation gaps and clearer tariff-related pricing are setting the stage for a cross-border resurgence, though geopolitical wildcards could still delay execution. Ultimately, Italy’s unique mix of resilient family-owned businesses and robust banking assets continues to offer a compelling blend of tradition, innovation, new sophistication and long-term strategic opportunity.

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  • Speakers keyboard_arrow_down
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    Giulio Ranzo CEO Avio
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    Filippo Modulo Managing Partner Chiomenti

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