Lombardy is one of Europe’s leading economic and innovation regions and offers Austrian companies opportunities for exports, investment, and cooperation. The internationalisation bootcamp provides practical insights into market entry, investment and location strategies, as well as the legal, tax, and labour-market framework conditions in Italy. Direct exchange with experts and local partners will support you in developing concrete strategies for your engagement in Lombardy. The event will take place in Milan on October 19 and 20, 2026.

Programme highlights & your benefits:

Strategic market entry into Lombardy: Get an overview of market opportunities, investment and location strategies, as well as funding and support services available locally.
Legal, customs and tax issues in Italy: Learn about company formation, legal forms, tax framework conditions, VAT topics, commercial law, contract drafting, and customs clearance.
HR & labour market: Find out more about recruiting skilled workers, labour-law framework conditions, talent acquisition, international teams, and vocational training.
Exchange with experts and local partners: Take the opportunity to discuss specific questions about your market entry and build contacts on the ground.

Target group:

Austrian companies interested in the Italian market
Companies interested in exports, investment, or cooperation in Lombardy
Companies planning market entry or establishing a presence in Lombardy

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Registration

Registration is possible until October 8, 2026.

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Costs

Participation fee:

EUR 400 plus VAT for members
EUR 800 plus VAT for non-members

Programme

Monday, October 19, 2026 – Tuesday, October 20, 2026

The detailed programme will be provided via the provisional programme.

Austrian Trade Office Milan

Christian Kurt Gerdes, Tax & Legal Manager
Alexander Friz, Senior Market Manager
Email: mailand@wko.at

This event is held as part of the internationalization initiative go-international, a joint initiative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber.