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Brand Protection and Recognition

An event dedicated to technologies and materials designed to protect brand value while enhancing product visibility and recognition. Leading companies specialising in the research and development of innovative solutions for packaging, accessories, surface enhancement and retail experiences will showcase the results of their latest research, exploring new ways to bring uniqueness to premium products and Made in Italy excellence while highlighting their authenticity and distinctive value.

 

Location

Designtech - Via Polidoro da Caravaggio 30/B, Milan, Italy

WHEN

11 december 11, 2026
09:30 - 13:30 (Light lunch)

Free event

The event will take place in person and is reserved for designers and professionals in R&D, Procurement and Visual Merchandising.

Agenda

9:30 | REGISTRATION AND VISIT TO THE MATERIAL CONNEXION MATERIAL LIBRARY
Welcome coffee

10:15 | REVIVING CRAFT
Anna Pellizzari, Materially

10:30 | PAPER CLASS:  FIRE-RESISTANT SOLUTIONS FOR INDOOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Raluca Balan, Procédés Chenel International

11:00 | TBA
TBA, Incalmi

11.15 | WOOL AND ARTISANAL INGENUITY: MARIANTONIA URRU FABRICS AND RUGS
Giuseppe Demelas, Mariantonia Urru

11.30 | THE WORLD OF GYPSUM FROM CRAFT TO CONTEMPORARY DESIGN
Emanuele Perego, Gypsum

11.45 | JAPANESE METAL LEAF FOR CONTEMPORARY DESIGN – 120+ Years of Craftsmanship, Evolving into Modern Materials
Mrs. Ikuyo Fujii, Rekiseisha

12.15 | EXPLORE & CONNECT – Touch & Feel and Rekiseisha Workshop

13.00 | Light Lunch & Networking

A further opportunity for material discovery

During Innovation Days, you will also have the opportunity to explore Materially’s material collections at Designtech Material Lab, including the iconic Material ConneXion Library. Discover more than 10,000 material innovations from over 7,000 manufacturers worldwide, spanning more than 15 application sectors.

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