The Made in Italy Maestro Award was created to recognize women and men who, with passion, expertise, and vision, represent the excellence of our country. Entrepreneurs who not only create value, but also preserve and renew knowledge, transforming tradition into innovation and helping to bring Made in Italy to the world. Being a "Maestri" means leaving a mark: transmitting knowledge, inspiring new generations, and building a concrete bridge between experience and the future. I

On April 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Salone delle Colonne in Rome (Piazza G. Marconi 26C) will host the first edition of the Maestro del Made in Italy Award, the annual event promoted by the Fondazione Imprese e Competenze per il Made in Italy with the support of the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy and the Ministry of Education and Merit.

The second stage of the Foundation's Giro d'Italia will take place in Milan: students, businesses, and institutions will come together to promote Italian know-how.

The first stage of the Made in Italy Tour of Italy, the new national itinerary promoted by the Foundation for Business and Skills for Made in Italy with the support of the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy and the Ministry of Education and Merit, kicked off in Naples at the Stazione Marittima, with an extraordinary turnout: approximately 400 students from 10 schools, including Made in Italy high schools and 4+2 technical institutes.

Made in Italy is growing, evolving, and connecting with local communities, schools, and businesses. Every day, initiatives, events, and projects showcase a country investing in its skills and the value of its know-how.

Il Made in Italy Day, giunto alla sua seconda edizione, si conferma un appuntamento strategico per il sistema Paese: un luogo di confronto tra istituzioni, imprese, leader di settore e rappresentanti del mondo dell’innovazione, dedicato a esplorare i trend che stanno ridefinendo il futuro dell’Italia nel contesto globale.

On March 27, the first stage of the Made in Italy Tour of Italy will take place in the splendid setting of the Naples Maritime Station. This initiative, promoted by the Fondazione Imprese e Competenze, aims to create a tangible bridge between the worlds of education, manufacturing, and government.

At the Ite Tosi Institute in Busto Arsizio, Giovanni Brugnoli, President of the Foundation for Businesses and Skills for Made in Italy, emphasized how skills, innovation, and constant dialogue between schools and businesses are essential to preparing young people to become key players in Italian production chains.

On March 25, 2026, in the Hall of Tapestries of the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, an event dedicated to the dialogue between tradition and future will be held.

The press review dedicated to the presentation event of the Foundation for Businesses and Skills for Made in Italy, held on February 26, 2026.