The 44^th edition of Oroarezzo, the IEG – Italian Exhibition Group event specifically for Made in Italy production and technology at the service of the gold and jewelry industry, opened today with the participation of Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi. The event, scheduled to take place until Tuesday 13 May in the halls of Arezzo Fiere e Congressi in Arezzo (Tuscany, Italy), promotes and enhances the best of Italian manufacturing, from gold and silver to jewelry with precious stones and the most innovative machinery at specifically for the sector. Over 370 exhibitors, 400 foreign buyers hosted from 60 countries. Trade associations delivered a shared document to the Minister on safety, simplification, training, generational changeover, and internationalization.

In the afternoon, two situation events. The first in collaboration with Club degli Orafi Italy entitled “Between markets, sustainability, tariff barriers and supply-chain: analysis and outlook for the sector in 2025” saw economists from Intesa Sanpaolo’s Research Department illustrate the gold/jewelry sector’s economic progress, new tariff barriers and commodity prices. The second, “Opportunities for Made in Italy in European markets” was organized by Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and Yoodata.
Tomorrow will feature three important events for the Oroarezzo community. “The jewelry market in Vietnam: opportunities for Italian companies”, organized by ITA. In the afternoon, Federpreziosi Confcommercio will update its Retail Observatory with “Listening to the customer, reading the numbers: the evolution of jewelry purchasing”. This will be followed by the iconic Première competition’s eagerly awaited award ceremony.

Maurizio Ermeti , president of Italian Exhibition Group: Oroarezzo is a pearl in IEG’s gold and jewelry sector collection. We will continue to invest heavily in Arezzo because we are convinced that Oroarezzo is an extraordinary moment of pride for Made in Italy despite an extremely difficult economic situation. International tensions are ongoing. Trade wars and geopolitical uncertainties are real challenges. But I am certain that the system effect we have created together with our partners in the area in recent years will give us the strength and tools to constantly reinforce our position in the world.

Oroarezzo continues to shine as a vital international platform celebrating Italy’s goldsmith excellence, especially that of Arezzo’s renowned gold district. Mayor Alessandro Ghinelli emphasizes its role in showcasing “Made in Italy” craftsmanship and enhancing global competitiveness. Provincial President Alessandro Polcri highlights its strategic importance for local industry, stressing quality, innovation, and generational renewal. Massimo Guasconi of the Arezzo-Siena Chamber of Commerce notes the event’s influence in strengthening the gold sector’s vitality. Ferrer Vannetti underlines the fair’s evolution and infrastructural enhancements at Arezzo Fiere. Industry leaders like Giordana Giordini and Luca Parrini stress the importance of youth engagement and international collaboration, while ITA’s Maurizio Forte underscores the coordinated national export strategy. Collectively, Oroarezzo emerges as a cornerstone for innovation, tradition, and future growth in Italian jewelry.