Join the South African Hosted Delegation to ECOMONDO 2026 (Italy)

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The Italian-South African Chamber of Trade and Industries (Italcham SA) is selecting 10 South African green-economy businesses to join a hosted delegation to ECOMONDO 2026—Europe’s premier trade fair for the green, blue, and circular economy.

  • Dates: 3–6 November 2026

  • Location: Rimini Expo Centre, Italy

  • Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 (Limited spots available)

Key Sectors Covered

  • Waste as Resource & Circular Economy

  • Water Cycle & Blue Economy

  • Bioenergy, Agriculture & Soil Restoration

  • Environmental Monitoring & Clean Tech

Hosted Buyer Benefits

Selected decision-makers receive support to facilitate international B2B connections:

  • 3 nights’ accommodation (4-star hotel, B&B)

  • Flight allowance (Up to €300 reimbursement)

  • All local transfers (Bologna Airport ⇄ Hotel ⇄ Expo)

  • Free expo pass and lunches at the venue

  • Tailored B2B meetings with international solution providers

Eligibility Criteria

  • Decision-makers representing South African registered companies.

  • Annual turnover of at least ZAR 20,000,000 OR a concrete green/sustainability project currently in progress or start-up phase.

  • Commitment to attend a minimum of 10 scheduled B2B meetings.

How to Apply

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