What fiera di Forlì does

Fiera di Forlì Srl is a privately held Italian trade fair and exhibition center, founded in 1968 and headquartered at Via Punta di Ferro, 2 in Forlì, Emilia-Romagna. Operating under the brand "Il Quartiere delle Idee," the company runs a modular venue complex comprising four exhibition pavilions (Padiglioni A, B, C, and D) and dedicated conference rooms (Sale Conferenze), equipped with renewed technological systems. The venue hosts a diverse calendar of trade fairs, consumer exhibitions, and cultural events spanning multiple verticals — including FierAvicola (poultry/animal husbandry), Expo Elettronica (electronics), Vernice Art Fair (art), Forlì Wine Festival, Forlì Comics & Games, and Vintage! — with the published calendar extending into 2027.

The company's revenue model centers on two streams: (i) exhibition space rental to event organizers and businesses on a recurring/booking basis, and (ii) professional event hosting services including logistics and on-site support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Supporting services extend the offering to hotel accommodation partnerships, a travel agency for visitor logistics, and territory tourism promotion for the Forlì-Cesena region.

The customer base spans businesses (trade fair participation and product showcasing), associations (industry events and member engagement), and government/public institutions (public exhibitions). The company maintains memberships in AEFI (Italian Exhibition and Trade Fair Association) and UFI (the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry), positioning it within the formal Italian and global trade fair networks. Operationally, the business runs with approximately 5 employees, indicating a lean management structure typical of regional venue operators, and is led by President Gian Luca Bagnara.

Name

fiera di Forlì

Legal name

Fiera Di Forlì Srl

Website

https://fieraforli.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fiera di Forlì is an Italian regional trade fair and exhibition center in Forlì, Emilia-Romagna, operating four modular pavilions and conference rooms since 1968 to host trade fairs and cultural events for businesses, associations, and institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exhibition Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE)

Keywords

• Exhibition venue rental
• Trade fair hosting
• Conference facilities
• Event management services
• Modular exhibition spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Forlì

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Space Rental: Rental of exhibition pavilions and conference spaces to event organizers and businesses
2. Event Hosting Services: Hosting services for trade fairs, exhibitions, and conferences including logistics and support

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fiera di Forlì operates a modular exhibition and conference venue in Forlì, Italy, renting out four pavilions (A, B, C, D) and conference rooms to event organizers, businesses, associations, and institutions. The venue hosts trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences, and cultural events, complemented by supporting services including hotel partnerships, travel agency assistance, and regional tourism promotion. The facility is equipped with modern technological systems and is positioned with direct access to Italy's major road networks.

Product overview

Fiera di Forlì operates as a trade fair and exhibition center ('Quartiere delle Idee') offering modular, technologically advanced venue facilities for hosting trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, and cultural events. The facility includes Padiglioni A, B, C, and D (exhibition pavilions) and Sale Conferenze (conference rooms), complemented by hospitality services including hotel partnerships and travel agency support. The center serves as a hub for businesses, associations, and institutions, hosting diverse events such as FierAvicola (poultry industry exhibition), Vernice Art Fair (art exhibition), Forlì Wine Festival (wine exhibition), Expo Elettronica (electronics), and various other trade and cultural events. The venue is positioned as strategically located in northern Italy with strong connections to major transportation routes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Padiglioni A e B (Pavilions A & B) Exhibition pavilions with modular, technologically advanced spaces suitable for large-scale trade shows and events. Rented to event organizers and businesses.
• Padiglioni C e D (Pavilions C & D) Additional exhibition pavilions providing flexible event space with modern technological systems. Rented to event organizers and businesses.
• Sale Conferenze (Conference Rooms) Conference facilities for meetings, seminars, and corporate events with professional equipment.
• Hotel Services Accommodation services for event attendees with partnerships with local hotels offering competitive rates.
• Agenzia Viaggi (Travel Agency) Travel agency services to assist visitors with transportation and logistics for events.
• Turismo un Territorio da Scoprire (Tourism Services) Tourism promotion services showcasing the Forlì-Cesena territory including local attractions, gastronomy, and recreational activities.
• Event Hosting and Management Core service of hosting and managing trade shows, exhibitions, and cultural events including FierAvicola, Vernice Art Fair, Forlì Wine Festival, and other specialized events.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AEFI (Associazione Esposizioni e Fiere Italiane)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2017Fiera di Forlì is a member of AEFI, the Italian Exhibition and Trade Fair Association. This partnership connects the venue to the broader Italian trade fair network and provides access to industry resources and collaborative opportunities.
• UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2017Fiera di Forlì is a member of UFI, the leading global association of tradeshow organizers and exhibition centre operators. Participated in UFI's World Fair Day 2017 with the theme 'THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL'.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fiera Milano: Fiera Milano operates Italy's largest exhibition complex including Rho-Fiera Milano. A broad incumbent that competes with Fiera di Forlì for major Italian trade fair business and benefits from substantially larger scale and international brand recognition.
• Veronafiere: Veronafiere operates the Verona exhibition complex and hosts events including Vinitaly, Marmomac, and Fieracavalli. A broad incumbent in northern Italy offering comparable venue-rental and event-hosting services to organizers of fairs similar to those at Fiera di Forlì.

Regional players

• PadovaFiere: PadovaFiere operates an exhibition complex in Padua hosting events across various sectors. Similar mid-sized Italian exhibition venue model but in Veneto rather than Emilia-Romagna, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.
• Fiera di Genova: Fiera di Genova operates the Genoa exhibition complex hosting events such as Euroflora and Salone Nautico. Similar mid-sized Italian regional exhibition venue model but serving the Ligurian market rather than Emilia-Romagna.
• Fiera di Roma: Fiera di Roma operates a major exhibition complex in Rome hosting consumer and trade fairs. Comparable business model (venue rental + event hosting) but operates in central Italy with a different geographic catchment vs. Fiera di Forlì.
• Fiera di Vicenza (Italian Exhibition Group): Vicenza Fiera operates exhibition facilities in Vicenza, hosting Vicenzaoro (jewelry) and other specialized fairs. Comparable venue operations but geographically focused in Veneto, competing for organizers of similar niche exhibitions.

Direct peers

• BolognaFiere: BolognaFiere is a major exhibition center in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, hosting international trade fairs across multiple sectors. Directly comparable to Fiera di Forlì as a regional Emilia-Romagna exhibition venue competing for similar association and trade organizer events.
• Italian Exhibition Group (Rimini Fiera): Italian Exhibition Group operates Rimini Fiera and other venues, hosting major trade fairs including Sigep, TTG, and Ecomondo. Direct peer operating in the same Emilia-Romagna macro-region with overlapping event verticals and competing for the same organizer pool.
• ModenaFiere: ModenaFiere operates exhibition facilities in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, hosting events including Skipass and other consumer/trade fairs. A direct regional peer of comparable size competing for the same organizer and exhibitor pool.
• ParmaFiere: ParmaFiere is a regional Emilia-Romagna exhibition center hosting events such as Cibus, Cibus Tec, and SPS Italia. Closely comparable to Fiera di Forlì in scale and regional focus, competing for similar food/industry exhibition organizers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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