Impact - La Fiera dei Servizi e dell'Innovazione per l’impresa

What Impact - La Fiera dei Servizi e dell'Innovazione per l’impresa does

Impact, operated by Imp-act S.r.l., is a privately-held Italian B2B trade fair organizer founded in 2023 and headquartered in Padova (Via Venezuela 15/A, 35127 PD). The company's core product is the annual Impact fair — "La Fiera dei Servizi e dell'Innovazione per l'Impresa" — positioned as Italy's only trade fair entirely dedicated to business services and innovation for enterprises. The event targets SME owners, managers, decision-makers, manufacturers, logistics operators, startups, and investors primarily in the Veneto region and the broader North-East Italy manufacturing basin. The company also produces the Road to Impact pre-event program, a calendar of talks and meetings held across the territory to sustain community engagement year-round.

The core technology stack centers on Impact Match, an AI-powered B2B matching platform accessible via the imp-act.app/register portal, which connects free-registered visitors with exhibitors to accelerate relationship formation during the 3-day event. Supporting infrastructure includes a co-organizer arrangement with Padova Hall S.p.A. (the Fiera di Padova venue operator, structured as a GDPR joint controllership) and an ecosystem of organizing partners (Libra Consulting, Yuppy, Fattoria dei Talenti, Bit By Bit Studio) and institutional patrons (Comune di Padova, Regione Veneto, Università di Padova, Camera di Commercio di Padova, Confindustria Veneto Est, Confartigianato, Confcommercio, Venice Promex, SMACT Competence Center, Padova Innovation Hub).

Revenue is generated from four streams: exhibitor booth rental, conference and workshop slots, tiered sponsorship and partnership packages, and free visitor registration that supports the matching service. Pricing for exhibitor participation is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The 2026 edition (October 14–16, 2026) is being co-located with Green Logistics Expo, combining expected 100 Impact exhibitors with 220+ Green Logistics exhibitors across 22,000 sqm at Padiglioni 7 and 8, with a target of 10,600+ combined visitors and 30+ conferences. Marketing is delivered through LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletters, the Road to Impact series, and partner network amplification.

Name

Impact - La Fiera dei Servizi e dell'Innovazione per l’impresa

Legal name

Imp-act S.r.l.

Website

https://imp-act.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Impact, operated by Imp-act S.r.l., is an Italian B2B trade fair organizer headquartered in Padova that runs the annual Impact fair — Italy's only exhibition dedicated to business services and innovation — targeting SME owners, managers, and decision-makers in the Veneto region and North-East Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Padova

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Space Rental: Revenue generated from selling exhibition booth spaces to businesses wanting to showcase their services, products, and solutions to the visitor audience
2. Conference and Workshop Slots: Revenue from hosting talks, workshops and speaking sessions as part of the conference program
3. Visitor Registration and Tickets: Free entry for registered visitors, with the registration process capturing attendee data for exhibitor matching purposes
4. Sponsorship and Partnership Packages: Tiered sponsorship opportunities for organizations to gain visibility and prominence at the event

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Impact is a B2B trade fair held in Padova that connects Italian enterprises with providers of business services, innovation, and sustainable logistics solutions. Operated by Imp-act S.r.l., the event combines a main Impact exhibition with the co-located Green Logistics Expo, a conference/workshop program, the AI-powered Impact Match B2B matching service, and the pre-event Road to Impact series.

Product overview

Impact is a trade fair and exhibition event for business services and innovation in Italy, consisting of multiple interconnected offerings: the main Impact trade fair (La Fiera dei Servizi e dell'Innovazione per l'Impresa), the co-located Green Logistics Expo (Salone Internazionale della Logistica Sostenibile), the AI-powered Impact Match B2B matching technology, the pre-event Road to Impact program, and a conference/workshop program. The offerings work together as an integrated B2B ecosystem connecting businesses with innovation, services, sustainability solutions, and networking opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Impact Match: AI-powered B2B matching technology that accelerates the networking process between visitors and exhibitors at the fair
• Road to Impact

Products and services

• Impact Trade Fair (La Fiera dei Servizi e dell'Innovazione per l'Impresa) Italy's only B2B trade fair entirely dedicated to business services, featuring selected exhibitors that distinguish themselves in innovation for business growth and competitiveness. Held at Fiera di Padova over 3 days with conferences, workshops, and AI-powered B2B matching. Targets entrepreneurs, SME owners, managers, and decision-makers in Veneto and North-East Italy.
• Green Logistics - Salone Internazionale della Logistica Sostenibile International exhibition dedicated to sustainable logistics solutions, technologies, and strategies for efficient and future-oriented logistics. Co-located with Impact as of the 2026 edition, creating the International Sustainable Logistics Hall. Targets logistics operators, supply chain managers, and companies seeking sustainability solutions.
• Exhibitor Participation Packages (Espositore) Exhibitor booth space packages at the Impact trade fair enabling companies to present their products, services, and solutions to entrepreneurs, managers, and decision-makers from one of Italy's strongest productive territories. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to available space and exhibitor needs, with multi-year contracts available.
• Impact Match - AI-Powered B2B Matching Service AI-powered matching technology accessible via the imp-act.app/register platform that connects registered visitors with relevant exhibitors to accelerate business relationship building at the trade fair. Available to visitors who register for free entry.
• Conference & Workshop Program Conference and workshop program at Impact featuring market insights from industry leaders and influential personalities (e.g., IBM as a 2025 speaker), covering innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and industrial transformation topics. 30+ conferences and workshops planned for the 2026 edition.
• Road to Impact Pre-Event Series Series of pre-fair events, talks, and meetings on the territory (centered in Padova) focused on business innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation topics, designed to prepare the ground for the main Impact trade fair.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8600+ visitors attracted (Green Logistics 2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Green Logistics ExpocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration for Impact 2026, combining Impact's business services focus with Green Logistics' sustainable logistics expertise. Creates a unified B2B event with two main thematic areas: the International Sustainable Logistics Hall and the International Services and Innovation Fair. The partnership expands the event's scope to 22,000 sqm of exhibition area with combined visitor and exhibitor bases.
• Padova Hall S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Impact fair under a GDPR joint controllership arrangement. Provides the Fiera di Padova venue and operational infrastructure for the event. Located at via N. Tommaseo n. 59, Padova.
• Libra ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPadua-based company specializing in SME internationalization, offering export management, market analysis, partner research, and intercultural training services. Supports the fair with strategic expertise for the business community.
• YuppyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnconventional communication agency with a non-traditional governance model coordinating specialized partners. Provides branding, digital strategies, publishing, video content, branded content, and trade show services.
• Fattoria dei TalentiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps entrepreneurs reduce Non-Quality Costs from organizational problems, disengaged collaborators, and excessive turnover. Focuses on natural talent valorization, productivity improvement, and organizational climate revitalization.
• Bit By Bit StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeb development company founded by interdisciplinary professionals specializing in website and application creation. Combines artistic vision, scientific precision, and technological innovation.
• Camera di Commercio di PadovaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of Commerce of Padua - institutional partner providing promotional support for the event and participating as exhibitor.
• Venice PromexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExport and internationalization promotion agency for the Venice area, supporting the fair's outreach to businesses interested in international expansion.
• Comune di PadovaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipality of Padua - institutional patron providing official support and legitimacy to the event.
• Università di PadovaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversity of Padua - academic institution patron supporting the fair as an educational and research-oriented event.
• Regione VenetominorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeneto Regional Government - institutional patron providing regional support for the event.
• Confartigianato PadovaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtisan and small business association representing and promoting the event to its member businesses.
• Confcommercio PadovaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommerce and tourism association supporting the fair's visibility among its commercial business members.
• Confindustria Veneto EstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial association representing manufacturing companies in Eastern Veneto, promoting the event to industrial enterprises.
• SMACT Competence CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital innovation competence center collaborating on Road to Impact events, particularly focused on connected machinery and Industry 4.0 topics.
• Padova Innovation HubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal innovation hub supporting the fair's mission to connect businesses with innovative solutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fiera Milano: Major Italian trade fair operator running Milano Rho and MiCo venues. Operates B2B events across multiple industries with the same exhibitor-rental and sponsorship model that Impact uses, and competes for the same Italian enterprise audience.
• Fiere di Parma: Italian trade fair organizer behind Cibus (food) and other B2B events. Comparable operating model: regional venue, curated exhibitor base, conference programming, and sponsorship tiering.
• SMAU: Italy's leading B2B event focused on innovation, digital transformation, and emerging technologies for Italian enterprises. Closest thematic peer given Impact's focus on business services and innovation, targeting SME owners, managers, and decision-makers.
• Veronafiere: Veneto-based Italian trade fair organizer behind Vinitaly, Marmomac, and Fieracavalli. Directly comparable geographic and business model match, targeting B2B exhibitors and professional visitors with regional industrial focus.
• BolognaFiere: Major Italian trade fair group running Cosmoprof, Cibus, and Saie. Closely comparable as a multi-sector B2B event organizer with co-located shows, sponsorships, and conference programs targeting Italian and international professionals.
• Italian Exhibition Group (IEG): Italy's largest listed trade fair group, operating Rimini Fiera, Vicenza Fiera, and dozens of B2B events. Comparable as a multi-event Italian trade fair organizer with co-located events and similar revenue model (exhibitor rentals, sponsorships, conferences).

Broad incumbents

• Messe Frankfurt: One of the world's largest trade fair organizers with a broad portfolio of consumer and B2B events. Comparable business model (exhibitor rentals, sponsorships, conferences) but operates at vastly larger scale and across multiple verticals.
• Deutsche Messe (Hannover Messe): Global B2B industrial trade fair organizer running Hannover Messe and CeMAT. Comparable as a large-scale B2B trade fair operator with extensive conference programs and AI-enabled matchmaking, though at much larger scale and with broader industrial scope.
• NürnbergMesse: Major European trade fair organizer operating across multiple B2B sectors (embedded world, SPS, BIOFACH). Comparable as a multi-event B2B fair company with co-located shows and conference programming.

Regional players

• Salone del Mobile (Cosmit / FederlegnoArredo): Italy's premier design and furniture B2B trade fair in Milan. Comparable as a high-end Italian B2B fair with curated exhibitor selection, strong international sponsorship, and a conference program, though focused on the design sector rather than services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fieraimpact
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fieraimpact
• Instagraminstagram.com/impactfierapadova

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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