Italian excellencies on exhibition in Zurich: what a success!

On Sept. 10, 2022 at the Schweizerisch-italienisches Kunstgymnasium (High School of Art) in Zurich, the first edition, organized by the “Swiss Federalism” association, with the sponsorship of the Zurich Com.it.es “Le eccellenze italiane in mostra a Zurigo” was held

Il moderatore Andrea Schenone con i membri della giuria Gaetano .... , Emanuele Gargiulo, Nadia Dal Biancco e Vincenzo Ingui — Moderator Andrea Schenone with jury members Gaetano Nuovo, Emanuele Gargiulo, Nadia Dal Bianco and Vincenzo Ingui

The event was held in a beautiful setting surrounded by greenery in the Zürich-Enge district at the Schweizerisch-italienisches Kunstgymnasium (High School of Art) attended by 32 companies and several institutional representatives, as well as an excellent attendance.

Participating partner companies:

Asset Management Switzerland AG of Altendorf (Schwyz) who presented their financial products.
EXP Consulting of Naples who presented their digital marketing services
Nadia Dal Bianco of Urnäsch (AR), which presented its business consulting services particularly those aimed at those who want to move their headquarters to Switzerland

Participating enterprises:

S.I.S.T.E.M.I. of Cirè di Pergine (Trento) who presented their SEQEX electromedical devices.
Azienda Agricola Mastro Fratto from Soveria Simeri (Catanzaro) who presented their oil.
Opera of Chioggia (Venice) where its founder Dr. Raimondo Pische presented his innovative mercury- and metal-free biological dental techniques and his book “il Tao del Sorriso“
AMBB di Mantova, Scientific association of integrated medicine between biophysics and biochemistry represented by Dr. Tiziano Gastaldi, which is concerned with integrating the biochemical model with the biophysical model in the medical field
E.V.O.O. SOUL By Andrea Martinetti , who presented his project that aims to promote the culture of Italian extra virgin olive oil excellence in Switzerland
Bafunno Music Tech of Lugano, Ticino, which presented its patent for special mechanics that allows the upright piano to have the same performance as the same grand instrument.
OYOS of Winterthur, Zurich, a company specializing in blockchain, and other technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Tenuta Canei of Winterthur (Zurich) a company specializing in oil and wine production in Corigliano d’Otranto, in the province of Lecce.
MME of (Grisons) a company specializing in construction
Event boost of Chiasso (Ticino), which presented its platform, to easily and efficiently manage events
ALMACA of Baselga di Pinè (Trento, Italy) a company specializing in advertising communication, digital printing, publishing, booth design, 3D printing, room decor etc.
New Wave Project of Chiasso (Ticino) represented by engineer Manuele Petranelli a company specializing in indoor air sanitation systems and related certifications
Viapiano of Cassano delle Murge (Apulia, Italy) a company specializing in oil production
Liceo Vermigli in Zurich with a Linguistic and Scientific focus: a bilingual (Italian and German) peer school recognized by both the Italian state and the Swiss Confederation that provides access to Swiss, Italian and European universities, as well as to higher institutes of professional qualification.
Gastronom Di Buo Salvatore of Salerno, which specializes in the marketing of products from the Campania region
Serulo Vincenzo of St. Gallen, which presented the coffee it markets “Espresso d’Italia”
Romano Prodotti tipici del Sud of Tobel (TG) who presented their Italian products
Centro Siciliano of St. Gallen
FaLu Italian Food AG of Zuzwil (SG) whose owner Graziano Difranco presented the products they sell.

Una parte di pubblico e alcuni partecipanti all'evento — Some of the public and some participants in the event

Diamante TV of Colonnella (Teramo), which presented its TV platform promoting the Italian Lifestyle and Italian heritage.
Cell Wellbeing Italia of La Spezia who presented the SDrive system and its products to achieve cellular wellness and thus health.
WeShort Of Bari an innovative company specializing in short films
Tartufo Montepulciano of Montepulciano (Siena), which presented its truffle products
Nettuno Sistemi of (Catanzaro), which presented its polystyrene manufacturing company
GV Comunicazioni from London, UK, who presented his communications and management agency specializing in Public Relations, Event Organization and the organization of Communication and Marketing Campaigns
Alilauro of Naples who presented his company, well known in the Italian shipping industry, specializing in Design; Technology; Mechanics; Environment; Safety; Tourism; Communication and its maritime connections
Olio Moro of Caniparola di Fosdinovo (Massa) a company specializing in the production of Tuscan oil and products
Prometeo from Padua, Italy, which presented its electromedical equipment using knowledge from Quantum Electrodynamics
Clepsidra of Lugano a company specializing in business consulting and services
Sapori del Duca of Fano (Pesaro-Urbino) a company specializing in exporting handcrafted, niche, high-quality Italian products, especially from small producers to foreign markets.
Aloe is life of Naples specializing in the development and enhancement of agribusiness and health products low mainly aloe and olive leaves.
Bit Corp of Milan specializing in cybersecurty

Italian institutional representatives attending the event:

Min.Plen. Gabriele Altana, Italian Consul in Zurich
Hon. Simone Billi Chairman of the Committee for Italians in the World of the Foreign Affairs Committee
Gerardo Petta, President Com.it.es of Zurich
Anna Putrino, vice president Com.it.es of Zurich
Vincenzo Ingui Com.It.Es of Basel
Enrico Bonagura Com.It.Es of St. Gallen
Mauro di Martino Com.It.Es of Lugano

On. Simone Billi Presidente del Comitato per gli Italiani nel Mondo della Commissione Esteri — The speech by Hon. Simone Billi Chairman of the Committee for Italians in the World of the Foreign Affairs Committee

The day in brief

The event opened with a welcome from Andrea Schenone, president of Swiss Federalism,, the Swiss association organizing the event, who outlined its activities in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, promoting the Swiss federalist system and the day’s program.

Italian Consul in Zurich Min. Plen. Gabriele Altana gave a brief speech welcoming this initiative in support of “Made in Italy” and “Made by Italy,” a theme that is close to the heart of the Italian Foreign Ministry. Italian exports in recent years have grown significantly and have helped support the Italian economy.

After the Consul of Zurich, Anna Putrino, Vice-President of the Com.It.Es. of Zurich who sponsored the event and considered it commendable, took the floor and emphasized the importance of strengthening the union between “Made in Italy” and the Swiss community, which greatly appreciates Italian products.

The floor was then passed to Michele Scala, President of the Lausanne Com.It.Es. and the inter Com.It.Es. Switzerland who participated in a private capacity considering it an innovative event of its kind and wishing for the organization of a similar event in Lausanne.

At the end of these speeches, a networking moment took place in which the participating companies presented their products and services to the audience present, thus allowing them to taste and learn more about the specialties on offer.

Then the event continued with the presentation of some partner companies of Swiss Federalism namely Asset Management Switzerland AG, EXP Consulting and Nadia Dal Bianco entrepreneur and the jury members Gaetano Nuovo, Product manager in the banking sector providing support to the enterprise commission of the Com.It.Es of Zurich, Emanuele Gargiulo Business Analyst, Mauro Di Martino Councilor Com.It.Es of Lugano, Vincenzo Ingui Councilor Com.It.Es of Basel.

The floor was then passed to the various participants in the event who presented their company and their products or services, showing some videos or powerpoint slides from the stage.

At the end of the presentation, the jury met to rank the participating companies while networking and convivial activities continued in the hall.

Before the awards ceremony, the Honorable Simone Billi, as Chairman of the Italians in the World Committee at the Italian Parliament, took the floor and stressed the importance of this type of event as the institution he represents has as its goal the support and enhancement of Made in Italy, praising the organizers of the event.

Lastly, Gerardo Petta spoke as President of the Zurich Com.It.Es who thanked and praised the organizers of the event.

At the end, the top 3 ranked companies were then announced and were awarded by Com.It.Es Vice-President of Zurich Anna Putrino.

Winning companies

Ranked WeShort of Bari an innovative company specializing in short films that participated remotely with its founder Alessandro Loprieno, who was very enthusiastic about the achievement

Alessandro Lo Prieno, fondatore della ditta WeShort mentre riceve virtualmente il primo premio — Alessandro Lo Prieno, founder of WeShort company while virtually receiving the first prize

2. Classified Opera of Chioggia (Venice) whose founder Dr. Raimondo Pische collected the award very pleased and excited about the recognition of his work and studies aimed at offering mercury- and metal-free biological dental techniques

Il Dott. Raimondo Pische mentre riceve il premio dall'Avv. Anna Putrino, Vice-Presidente del Com.It.Es di Zurigo — Dr. Raimondo Pische while receiving the award from Lawyer Anna Putrino, Vice-President of the Zurich Com.It.Es.

3. Classified S.I.S.T.E.M.I. of Cirè di Pergine (Trento, Italy) whose award was collected by Sofia Dallago, who was very happy for the recognition of the work done primarily by her father Valerio Dallago (who is also the founder of the company of the same name) about the production of electromedical devices under the SEQEX brand aimed at improving the health and well-being of the person