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EventsEURO-MAT MEETING 11-12 SEPT.2025 MILAN (IT)

EURO-MAT MEETING 11-12 SEPT.2025 MILAN (IT)

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Date11 September 2025 - 12 September 2025
LocationMilan (Italy)
Prijzen875 p.p.

Markets in Motion: Exploring Italy’s role in Southern Europe’s Building Supply Market.


Experience two unforgettable days in the dynamic city of Milan from September 11–12, 2025, as EURO-MAT and UFEMAT will be uniting at the upcoming UFEMAT Congress in Milan, marking a historic first step toward creating a unified voice for builders merchants across Europe. In today’s challenging market, cooperation isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. By combining our resources, expertise, and networks, we’re strengthening our industry’s position and creating new opportunities for all stakeholders.

The amount of spots available for this event are limited. Don’t miss this opportunity!


Thursday 11 September 2025 | Milan

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Please note that we will meet at the Palazzo Castiglioni

Of course, you can drop your luggage before the meeting at the Excelsior hotel Gallia.

Those 2 locations are approximately 2 kms from each other.
30 minutes walk or 20 minutes with the metro.

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Arrival  at Palazzo Castiglioni  & Walking lunch

Time12:00 uur

Address: Palazzo Castiglioni, Corso Venezia, 47, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Palazzo Castiglioni in Milan, an early 20th-century masterpiece by architect Giuseppe Sommaruga, is a prestigious venue for hosting events.

As one of the city’s most iconic Art Nouveau buildings, its architecture combines grandeur with intricate decorative details, making it a visually striking choice.

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Opening & Welcome

by the General Manager Euro-Mat, Eldert Jan van Herk
Time13:30 uur
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Overview of the Italian Building Supply Market

Time14:00 uur

The Italian building supply market is a vital segment of the national construction industry, valued at over €45 billion in 2023 and serving both residential and commercial sectors. In recent years, the market has increasingly adopted sustainable and innovative practices, with green building materials accounting for nearly 30% of total supply sales and energy-efficient solutions seeing a growth rate of over 10% annually. This evolution is largely driven by EU climate targets and national incentives, such as the Superbonus 110%, which boosted demand for eco-friendly renovations and modern construction systems.

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BigMat Italy Presentation & the HABIMAT Concept

by Antonio Ussi, Vice-Director BigMat Italy BigMat italy
Time14:45 uur

The Habimat concept of BigMat Italy is a sophisticated, design-forward showroom model (introduced late 2019) that transforms traditional product displays into a “living laboratory” — a collaborative space where clients, architects, and designers actively engage in crafting the look and feel of living environments.

www.habimat.it

www.bigmat.it

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Dakota Group SAS: Strategies for Italian Building Supply Market Development

by Andrea Mantelli, General manager Dakota Group SAS Dakota Group

The Dakota Group is an Italian company founded in the 1980s that specializes in plastic molding for the construction sector. Over the years, it has grown into a major supplier of building solutions—drainage systems, tile supports, decking, roof accessories, insulation, plasterboard, and more—operating with a strong “Made in Italy” identity and exporting across Europe.

www.dakota.eu

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Networking Break

Time15:45 uur

 

 

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Marazzi Group: Exploring the World of Ceramics

Time15:45 uur

Marazzi Group is a leading Italian ceramics company known worldwide for its high-quality tiles and porcelain stoneware. Founded in Sassuolo in 1934, Marazzi today operates across 146 countries and ranks among the top‑four global tile producers.

www.marazzigroup.com

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The Future Role of Marketplaces in Building Supply – Roundtable discussion

Time16:45 uur
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Drink & Networking

Time17:30 uur
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Exclusive guided tour of Duomo Cathedral – The cathedral will be closed to the public

Time19:30 uur

Address: P.za del Duomo, 20122 Milano, MI, Italy

The Duomo of Milan, officially called the Cathedral of the Nativity of St. Mary (Duomo di Santa Maria Nascente), is one of the most iconic landmarks in Italy and the largest church in Italy (and the third-largest in the world).

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Exclusive Welcome Dinner at the Gallia restaurant in Excelsior Hotel Gallia*****

Time21:00 uur

Address: Excelsior Hotel Gallia*****
Piazza Duca d’Aosta, 9, 20124 Milano MI, Italy

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Overnight stay at the Excelsior hotel Gallia*****

Address: Excelsior Hotel Gallia*****
Piazza Duca d’Aosta, 9, 20124 Milano MI, Italy

Friday 12 September 2025

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Departure from the hotel to Palazzo Castiglioni

Time08:30 uur

Address: Palazzo Castiglioni, Corso Venezia, 47, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Meeting room = sala Colucci

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Welcome coffee at Palazzo Castiglioni

Time09:00 uur

Address: Palazzo Castiglioni, Corso Venezia, 47, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

 

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UFEMAT annual Conference about Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence and The Future of Building Materials in Europe

Time09:30 uur

Join us for an exciting journey into the dynamic fusion of Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence, and Building Materials. Discover how these transformative forces are reshaping our industry with exclusive insights from renowned organizations like CRESME, SERCOMATED, the REC Consortium, and a special keynote by GS1 on embracing global standards to meet Green Deal goals and get ready for the Digital Product Passport in Europe.
From pivotal regulatory developments such as the Packaging Waste Regulation to groundbreaking applications of AI in construction, this congress delivers a future-focused agenda filled with actionable knowledge and forward-thinking strategies.
Whether you’re driving innovation, managing compliance, or shaping the built environment, this is your opportunity to stay ahead.

  • Cresme report(Cresme – Study and Research Center for Construction Sector)
  • Sercomated report (industry/distribution – Sercomated Research and Services Center for building distribution)
  • REC report (Circular Economy project in building sector – REC Consortium)
  • The European Product Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR is a very important topic in our European Work (we also have the support of VALIPAC for a similar project in Belgium))
  • GS1 (How we all can embrace global standards to match the requirements of the Green Deal and to prepare us for the Digital Product Passport’ GS1 in Europe)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI transforms the building industry by optimizing design, automating processes, and improving efficiency across construction and operations)

 

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Light Lunch at Palazzo Castiglioni

Time12:00 uur
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End of the Euro-Mat program

Time13:00 uur


Key Takeaways of the event:

🔹 Market Intelligence
An in-depth overview of the Italian market, emphasizing regional trends, growth opportunities, and the strategic role of builders’ merchants.

🔹 Business Model Innovation
BigMat Italy will showcase their successful HABIMAT concept, which integrates design, technical product knowledge, and a curated experience—demonstrating how traditional building material suppliers can evolve to meet modern market demands.

🔹 Supplier Strategy
The Dakota group will share how their family-owned business is innovating to stay competitive, offering lessons on agility and local market adaptation.

🔹 Ceramics as a Growth Driver
Marazzi Group will open the door to the evolving world of ceramics, with a focus on design, technology, and product differentiation to meet changing customer demands.

🔹 Digital Disruption
A forward-looking roundtable will explore the rising influence of marketplaces in building supply—and what this means for traditional players in the value chain.

🔹 Connections That Count
Networking breaks and an evening drink will allow members to exchange ideas, form partnerships, and strengthen the Euro-Mat community spirit.

🔹 Sustainability and Circular Economy Are Reshaping the Construction Sector

Reports (Cresme, Sercomated, REC) emphasize the urgent shift toward energy-efficient buildings, sustainable material use, and circular construction models — supported by new EU regulations like the Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

🔹 Digitalization  and Global Standards Are Essential for Compliance and Competitiveness
Tools like the Digital Product Passport and frameworks from GS1 are becoming critical for meeting European Green Deal goals — enabling product traceability, recyclability, and transparency across the value chain.

🔹 AI and Innovation Are Driving Efficiency and Transformation
Artificial Intelligence is optimizing design, automating workflows, and improving operations in construction — offering major gains in productivity, cost savings, and environmental impact.

                                                 Don’t miss it! 

 

Participation Costs & Registration

Event participation fee per person: € 875 –
For organizational reasons, please sign in at the latest on Friday August 08th, 2025
Package deal includes (p.p):

  • Accomodation: single room for 1 night at Hotel Excelsior Hotel Gallia***** (September 11th to September 12th, 2025)
  • 1 Breakfast (on September 12th. 2025)
  • 2 Lunches (on September 11th & 12th, 2025)
  • 1 Dinner (on September 11th, 2025)
  • Conference Costs (on September 11th &12th, 2025)
  • Tour of the Duomo of Milan (on September 11th, 2025)

For this event, we are working in close collaboration with Ufemat and their organizing team. Registration will be managed by Incentivise, who will handle all logistical details to ensure a smooth experience for all participants.

– If you have any special requests regarding the accomodation, please contact Andrea Kelly from Incentivise directly:
Andrea Kelly
Head of Events & Rewards | Events

T:  +44 (0)1925 211 400

M: +44 (0)7810 350 042  

– For more information about the content of the event, please contact:

Marylène Doub
Event manager

T: +31 (0)859022 822
E: doub@euro-mat.com


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Kindly note:please complete one registration form per participant.