en.Wedoany.com Reported - Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has renewed its strategic partnership with the Italian Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Jewelry Machinery (AFEMO) for 2026-2028, consolidating the international standing of the T.Gold exhibition. T.Gold is a technology and machinery trade fair serving the jewelry and precious metals manufacturing industry, held concurrently with the Vicenzaoro jewelry show in Vicenza.
This renewal coincides with IEG's self-funded investment of approximately €60 million ($69.6 million) to expand the Vicenza Exhibition Center, including the construction of a new Pavilion 2 scheduled to open in September. The project will relocate T.Gold from its current location in Pavilion 9, outside the main exhibition area, to Pavilion 4, bringing the technology fair closer to Vicenzaoro's extensive offerings. Additionally, T.Gold has adopted a biannual schedule this year, aligning with Vicenzaoro's calendar with editions in January and September.
Under the renewed agreement, IEG and AFEMO will jointly track and promote macro trends reshaping jewelry production, including advanced automation, additive manufacturing technologies, binder jetting, new materials, sustainable manufacturing processes, and quality control solutions. A series of conferences, educational courses, and training opportunities will support knowledge sharing within the industry.
Internationalization is a core pillar of the collaboration, with IEG and AFEMO committed to attracting decision-makers and buyers from mature markets and emerging production regions.
Matteo Farsura, Global Exhibition Manager for Jewelry at IEG, stated that the partnership with AFEMO is a strategic asset whose significance extends beyond the T.Gold fair. The shared goal is to build an innovation platform for all B2B activities, facilitating knowledge transfer and supporting the international competitiveness of companies across the entire supply chain.
AFEMO represents 60 member companies with a total turnover of approximately €600 million ($696 million) and an indirect economic impact of €1 billion ($1.16 billion), employing over 3,000 people in the Italian jewelry machinery and equipment sector.
AFEMO President Massimo Poliero stated that in an increasingly complex and competitive international environment, companies are proving that industrial vision, quality, and innovation are key factors in addressing industry challenges. T.Gold serves as a crucial meeting point between supply and demand, as well as the most authoritative window for observing trends and developments in traditional and emerging markets. The renewal of the partnership with IEG confirms a strategic collaboration capable of monitoring, interpreting, and guiding these markets while strengthening Italy's leadership in the sector. AFEMO's mission is to support companies' international positioning by creating value, protecting "Made in Italy" expertise, and seizing new global opportunities. The industry's technical expertise is a key driver of Italian brand competitiveness, and AFEMO will continue to support companies alongside IEG.
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