Investopia Milan 2026: An Evening of Economic Diplomacy, Italian Excellence, and Solidarity at Palazzo Visconti
Milan hosted the Investopia Milan 2026 Gala Dinner on May 14 in the elegant setting of Palazzo Visconti, on the eve of the international forum held at Palazzo Mezzanotte. The event brought together institutional representatives, entrepreneurs, and international investors, reaffirming its role as an important platform for dialogue and networking between Italy and the United Arab Emirates.
Among the distinguished institutional guests were H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism; and Minister Valentino Valentini.
The event was organized and hosted by NERO Lifestyle, with the support of numerous technical partners who contributed to enhancing every aspect of the evening. The gastronomic experience was curated by some of the leading names in contemporary Italian cuisine through the involvement of SLAFood, featuring chefs Roberto Di Pinto, Alessandro Pinton, Eugenio Boer, Emanuele Settel, and Fabio Zenetello, accompanied by wines from Famiglia Cotarella and a dessert created by Master Pastry Chef Iginio Massari. The evening was further enriched by the artistic program presented by Tasting Opera, which featured the national anthems of the United Arab Emirates and Italy, as well as a selection of renowned arias from the Italian operatic repertoire.
At the end of the evening, the more than 120 guests received a personalized NERO Lifestyle gift bag containing a €200 gift card to be used for a stay at one of the collection’s partner properties, a Primerent voucher for luxury car rentals at exclusive rates, as well as informational materials and branded gifts provided by NERO Lifestyle and Blastness partners.
The gala dinner also had a charitable purpose: the budget allocated for the event, net of organizational costs, was donated to SLAFood, an association committed to research and initiatives supporting the fight against ALS.