Innovation Village Retail: What is it?
A show within a show, an exhibition village open to startups, companies, institutions and professionals, designed to share the culture of innovation and create networking and business opportunities between emerging companies and established players: Innovation Village Retail is the project created by Riva del Garda Fierecongressi in partnership with Retail Hub, and with the scientific coordination of Alberto Mattiello, member of the Expo Riva Schuh and GardabagsScientific Committee.STARTUP COMPETITION
Innovation Village is not only an exhibition area but also an opportunity for the startups to pitch and talk about their product or service in front of the Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags public and a jury of industry experts. The company that wins the Start-up Competition will be able to take part in the next edition of the show as an exhibitor.13 - 16 JUNE 202616 - 19 JANUARY 2027
Exhibition CentreVia Baltera, 20 - 38066 - Riva del Garda (Italy)
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