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Industry Deep Dive ‘Design meets Lifestyle’ at A++

Explore how design, architecture and experience innovation are reshaping lifestyle industries through insights, dialogue and curated networking.

 

The event will be held in both Italian and English.

Industry Deep Dive ‘Design meets Lifestyle’ at A++
February 19, 2026 13:30 - 20:00 (CET) Chiasso, Switzerland starting from 13:30 EN
Design Italian-speaking area
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Event Program

🕐 13:30 - 14:00

Check-in

🕐 14:00 - 14:15

Welcome

Photo of Bruno Arrigoni
Bruno Arrigoni
Sindaco @ Comune di Chiasso
Photo of Nadia Fontana Lupi
Nadia Fontana Lupi
Direttrice Organizzazione Turistica Regionale Mendrisiotto e Basso Ceresio @ Mendrisiotto Turismo
Photo of Matthias Anderegg
Matthias Anderegg
Market Area Head Corporate Banking @ UBS
Photo of Paolo Colombo
Paolo Colombo
Founder / Managing Director @ A++ Group
🕐 14:15 - 14:30

Dagorà: Design meets Lifestyle

Photo of Carlo Terreni
Carlo Terreni
President @ Dagorà
🕐 14:30 - 14:50

Mastering the art of lifestyle

Photo of Paolo Colombo
Paolo Colombo
Founder / Managing Director @ A++ Group
🕐 14:50 - 15:10

Private Equity Investments in Design, Furniture & Lifestyle

Photo of Paolo Righetto
Paolo Righetto
Co-Founder, Managing Director @ Aliante Group
Photo of Massimo Mangini
Massimo Mangini
CEO @ Mangini Group
🕐 15:10 - 15:30

Enhancing the retail space through design

Case history Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

Photo of Moreno Brugnotto
Moreno Brugnotto
CEO & Owner @ Brugnotto Group
Photo of Luca Biasi
Luca Biasi
Global Director of Architecture, Store Development and Construction @ Santa Maria Novella
🕐 15:30 - 15:50

Coffee Break

🕐 15:50 - 16:10

Design Without Boundaries: Furniture Meets Bentley Automotive

Photo of Carlo Colombo
Carlo Colombo
Partner and Creative Director @ A++ Group
Photo of Massimiliano Ferrari
Massimiliano Ferrari
CEO @ Corporate Brand - A++ Group
🕐 16:10 - 16:25

Behind the scene of the Retail Design

Photo of Ilenia Bizzarro
Ilenia Bizzarro
Director of Visual Merchandising and Store Design EMEA @ 7 For All Mankind
🕐 16:25 - 16:40

BertO’s Expansion - Turning Impression into Conversion

Photo of Filippo Berto
Filippo Berto
CEO @ Berto
🕐 16:40 - 16:55

Smart Technologies for Space Optimization: From Insights to Action

Photo of Simone Borroni
Simone Borroni
Head of Technology & Innovation @ BS4 SA (Sowre SA)
🕐 16:55 - 17:30
Panel discussion

Digital Transformation of Design and Furniture Market

Photo of Carlotta Marelli
Carlotta Marelli
Moderator - Direttore Digital & Engagement @ Hearst Group
Photo of Mirco Cervi
Mirco Cervi
Chief Digital Officer and Head of Digital Transformation @ Dexelance Group
Photo of Simone Panfilo
Simone Panfilo
CEOq
Photo of Stefano Zoia
Stefano Zoia
CEO @ Tinext Experience
🕐 17:30 - 17:45

Welcome New Members

Photo of Alessandra Baratelli
Alessandra Baratelli
Community Engagement Manager @ Dagorà
Photo of Mathieu Demeuse
Mathieu Demeuse
Founder @ Ionnyk
🕐 17:45 - 19:00

Networking Apéro & Innovation Hub Visit

Location

A++ Group

Via Livio | Chiasso, Ticino | Switzerland

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