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Florence, April 16th, 2025. The Board of Directors of Firenze Fiera has approved the financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31st, 2024.
The company ended 2024 with a turnover of €24.7 million, marking a 21% increase compared to €20.4 million in 2023. Net profit is €2.36 million, increased as respect to €360,000 in the previous year.
This remarkable growth in turnover, combined with internal efficiency measures, led to a doubling of EBITDA, which rose from €2.4 million in 2023 to €4.7 million in 2024.
Personnel costs decreased from 11% to 10% compared to the production value.
2024 was a standout year for the congress segment, which achieved a 38% increase in revenue compared to 2023 (€10.7 million versus €7.7 million in the previous year). This growth was driven by hosting larger and longer events with a higher number of participants. A total of 123 events were held throughout 2024, attracting 74,945 delegates, rising from 59,039 in 2023. Total duration reached 432 effective days, up from 408 in 2023, generating a positive economic impact for the local area.
The excellent performance of the meeting industry is mirrored by the solid results in the trade fair sector. Revenues from internal fairs increased reaching €5.67 million (+26%), as demonstrated by DIDACTA ITALIA – which will arrive at Riva del Garda from October 22nd to 24th, 2025 for its fourth regional spin-off – and MIDA – International Handicrafts Trade Fair, returning to the historic Fortezza da Basso from April 25th to May 1st for its 89th edition. The event is set to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2026 as Italy’s longest-running artisan fair. Indirect fairs also showed growth, generating revenues of €7.9 million.
“We welcomed the new concession agreement for the Fortezza da Basso, which incorporates proposals made by the company and was a necessary condition for the approval of both the financial statements and the business plan for a capital increase,” said President Lorenzo Becattini. 
“The board of directors has worked over the past few years to achieve the rebalancing and growth of the company after the challenging COVID-19 period. The outstanding results in the 2024 financial statements – the best in the company’s 25-year history – are a proof of that effort. 
It is essential to continue on this path, in collaboration with our shareholders” Becattini concluded, “bringing further innovation to seize market opportunities”.

Firenze Fiera Board of Directors Approves 2024 Financial Statements

Florence, April 15th, 2025. On Thursday, April 17th, Palazzo dei Congressi will host the Italian International Tourism Forum, an event organized by Il Sole 24 Ore in collaboration with Firenze Fiera.
The Forum will provide a key platform for dialogue among institutions, stakeholders and tourism experts to explore opportunities and scenarios in the sector.
Opening remarks will be offered by Fabio Tamburini, Editor-in-Chief of Il Sole 24 Ore, Sara Funaro, Mayor of Florence, and Eugenio Giani, President of the Tuscany Region. The Italian Minister of Tourism, Daniela Santanché, will then take the stage, followed by a debate with actress Serena Autieri, ambassador for the Italy Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025.
A wide range of timely and critical topics will be addressed during the Forum, including sustainability and inclusion for accessible tourism, the challenges of overtourism and the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry. Discussion will also focus on “smart destinations” to contrast overtourism and preserve cultural heritage, as well as inbound tourism with a particular focus on Italy-Spain relations. Additional highlights include the Jubilee and the Winter Olympics, which present exceptional challenges for the tourism sector.
The Forum will also feature a dedicated discussion on the large-scale events industry and the strategic role of business and conference tourism, with insights from Lorenzo Becattini, President of Firenze Fiera.
The Forum will be moderated by Lucilla Incorvati, journalist at Il Sole 24 Ore. Distinguished speakers include Marina Lalli (President of Federturismo), Bernabò Bocca (President of Federalberghi), Gabriella Gentile (President of Federcongressi&amp;eventi), Massimo Manetti (President of the Florence Chamber of Commerce), Leonardo Marras (Regional Councillor for Economy and Tourism, Tuscany) and Jacopo Vicini (Councillor for Tourism, City of Florence).
Main Partner of the Forum is Toscana Promozione. Technical Partners include Destination Florence and TM Vision, with Unicredit and Unipol as Event Partners.
Participation is available both in person and online (to register visit: 24oreventi.com/fitifirenze2025).

Palazzo dei Congressi to Host the Italian International Tourism Forum on Thursday, April 17

Florence, April 3rd, 2025. A great success at Palazzo dei Congressi for IPNC 2025 (International Pathogenic Neisseria Conference), which brings together the international scientific community regarding the latest studies and advanced research on the main bacterial infections causing serious debilitating diseases, and in some cases even fatal ones, such as meningitis, meningococcal sepsis and gonorrhea.
The congress, held for the first time in Italy, in Florence, thanks to the joint candidacy of Firenze Fiera and Destination Florence Foundation, welcomes over 300 delegates from more than 30 countries. Many delegates are young researchers who, since Sunday, March 30th, have gathered at Villa Vittoria to share their knowledge and expertise on the latest clinical advances in the field.
“We are very satisfied with the outcome of this event, now in its 24th edition, which is taking place for the first time in this prestigious venue,” said Prof. Rino Rappuoli, scientific director of Biotecnopolo Foundation of Siena and coordinator of the conference alongside Prof. Mariagrazia Pizza, professor of microbiology and co-director of the Centre of Bacterial Resistance Biology at Imperial College London, and Prof. Chiara Azzari, professor of Pediatrics at the University of Florence and head of the Pediatric Immunology Department at the Meyer University Hospital in Florence. “Our greatest dream? To definitively defeat meningitis, relying primarily on early diagnosis and increasingly safe and effective therapies and vaccines. The situation – Rappuoli concluded – is under control in Italy because vaccines have been in use for over ten years, protecting the population, and we are very proud of this”.
“We are heading in the right direction,” added Prof. Mariagrazia Pizza, “especially since the World Health Organization’s goal is to eradicate these terrible infections by 2030. In particular, meningitis, which has always affected the younger age groups (children and adolescents), tends to affect the most vulnerable and poorest populations, especially in Africa. But even there, we are making progress thanks to a vaccine specifically produced for the African strains, which is showing excellent results”.

For the first time in Italy, in Florence, the IPNC Congress (International Pathogenic Neisseria Conference) until April 4 at Palazzo dei Congressi

Florence, March 27th, 2025 &#8211; A window into the world of transplants and cellular therapies, offering an overview of new treatments and the latest therapies for cancer, neurological disorders and immune system diseases. For three days, Florence will become the global center of hematology, hosting the 51st Annual Meeting of the EBMT (European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation) from March 30th to April 2nd at Fortezza da Basso. This event is the most important gathering for research and training in the field of bone marrow transplantation in Europe and will bring to the Tuscan capital over 5,000 professionals, including scientists, doctors, nurses and technicians from around the world, with an estimated economic impact of 9 million euros on the local area. Florence’s bid was secured thanks to the collaborative efforts of Destination Florence Foundation, together with Firenze Fiera, with the support of Careggi University Hospital and Florentine ambassador doctor Riccardo Saccardi, who took on the role of Chair for the Congress once again, considering that he held the same position for the first Florentine edition in 2008, which set record numbers.
The event is the most important annual gathering for research and training in the field of cellular therapy in Europe and will provide a unique opportunity for discussion and exchange on the results related to stem cell transplants.
&#8220;Being able to host this congress in Florence is the result of the harmonious work of a team of partners such as Destination Florence, Firenze Fiera and a medical-scientific group from Careggi Hospital, all working with clear goals and dynamics. Through events like this, Florence further strengthens its role as an international intersection for cultural exchange and as a key destination for advanced knowledge.&#8221; – explains Laura Masi, President of Destination Florence Foundation. &#8220;The positive impact on the local area is also significant. Congress tourism is a crucial asset for the city, a type of tourism that respects Florence&#8217;s unique characteristics while also generating a high daily spending average&#8221;.
&#8220;Seventeen years after the first EBMT congress held in Florence at Fortezza da Basso, our facilities are once again ready to host, from March 30th to April 2nd, the most important international event in the world of transplants and cellular therapies, with over 5,000 delegates from across Europe,&#8221; adds Lorenzo Becattini, President of Firenze Fiera. &#8220;This is another significant victory for Florence’s meeting industry, the result of the joint candidacy of Firenze Fiera the Destination Florence Foundation, which once again rewards the city of Florence and our offering of exclusive spaces and cutting-edge technological services&#8221;.
&#8220;EBMT is glad to return to Italy for the first time in a decade since our last annual meeting in Milan,&#8221; adds Anna Sureda, EBMT President and Co-President of the Congress. &#8220;Italy has a strong and active presence within the EBMT community, ranking second among the top ten countries in terms of transplant centers participating in EBMT, with 90 centers involved. We are excited to gather in Florence, a city renowned for its rich history and scientific heritage, to collaborate and drive progress in our field&#8221;.
&#8220;Hosting the 51st Annual Meeting of the EBMT in Florence is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the contributions of the members of our Italian center,&#8221; emphasizes Fabio Ciceri, Chair of the EBMT Scientific Council and Co-President of the Congress. &#8220;I look forward to welcoming over 5,000 participants as they connect, exchange knowledge and showcase the latest scientific advancements in transplantation and cellular therapy&#8221;.
The 51st Annual Meeting of the EBMT represents the fourth congress of the current year held in Florence, thanks to the joint efforts of Destination Florence Foundation and Firenze Fiera. This follows the European Congress of Internal Medicine (ECIM), the congress ESC Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC) and the international astrophysics congress, which collectively attracted over 7,200 congress members, generating an economic impact of 13 million euros on the local area.
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Congresses: the Elite of Transplants and Cellular Therapies in Florence with over 5,000 Experts in Attendance

Florence, March 25th, 2025. The IPNC 2025 International Pathogenic Neisseria Conference will be held at Palazzo dei Congressi from March 30th to April 4th, marking its 24th edition this year.
IPNC is the main event for the scientific community working on pathogenic Neisseria species, which are bacteria that cause gonorrhea, meningitis and meningococcal sepsis, including Neisseria meningitidis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
The organizers are Chiara Azzari, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Florence and head of Pediatric Immunology at the Meyer University Hospital in Florence, Mariagrazia Pizza, Professor of Microbiology and co-director of the Centre of Bacterial Resistance Biology at Imperial College London, and Rino Rappuoli, Scientific Director of Biotechnopolo Foundation in Siena.
The conference will present cutting-edge research, clinical updates, and networking opportunities with scholars, young researchers and experts from around the world.
Registration is available following the instructions on the conference website: <a href="https://ipnc2025.com/conference/registration.html">https://ipnc2025.com/conference/registration.html</a>.

IPNC International Pathogenic Neisseria Conference at Palazzo dei Congressi from March 30 to April 4

Florence, March 17th, 2025. The “Understanding and Treating the Heart&#8221; Congress will take place from March 20th to 23rd at Fortezza da Basso. Organized annually by the Center for the Fight Against Heart Attack, for 42 years the event has been a highly anticipated scientific gathering for Italian cardiologists, thanks to its diverse, cutting-edge topics and relevance.
The congress is coordinated by Prof. Francesco Prati, Director of the Complex Cardiology Unit and the Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department at San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital in Rome, as well as President of the Center for the Fight Against Heart Attack.
This year’s edition, which will be located at the Cavaniglia and Spadolini Pavilions, will feature an extensive program designed to stimulate lively discussions among participants. The topics presented and discussed will focus on the ongoing advancements in both the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiovascular diseases, driven by breakthroughs in molecular biology, experimental studies, pathophysiology, epidemiological research, and, most importantly, clinical trials.
Scheduled presentations will include a focus on new medications for patients suffering from conditions ranging from obesity to cardiomyopathy. The future of imaging will also be addressed, along with a variety of current issues related to cardiomyopathies, arrhythmia and valvular diseases.
Registration is available through the website of the Center for the Fight Against Heart Attack: <a href="https://www.centrolottainfarto.com/congresso/">https://www.centrolottainfarto.com/congresso/</a>.

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