CIBUS LINK HALL EVENTS 2026 | PROGRAM
CIBUS LINK HALL EVENTS 2026 | Monday, May 11
10: 30 | Cibus Link Hall
BEST PRIVATE LABEL
PRODUCT AWARDS
Entrance by invitation and with identification bracelet
National Observatory of Private Label & Food Industry
Private Label Excellence Awards 2026
Focus on PL International
National MDD & Food Industry Conference
With:
Alessadra Corsi Marketing Director of Conad's Offer and Private Labels, Luca Vaccaro MDD Director of Selex, Sara Caggiati Marketing Director Coop Italia,
Dario Marchì MDD Purchasing Manager Arena Group, Marco Pozzali MDD & Private Label Manager Végé Group, Danilo Ronsivale Purchasing Director Ard Discount, Robert Romboli MDD Development Director D.IT, Roberto Comolli General Director Food 5.0 Crai, Loris pedestrian Chief Commercial Officer Pedon, Amalia Menna Pantaleo CEO Nicola Pantaleo SpA, Matteo Laconi Marketing Director La Linea Verde – DimmidiSì, Milvia Panico Marketing and Communication Director TreValli, Eleonora Formisano Senior Analyst NIQ, Irene Marchetti GDOData, Andrea Meneghini Director of GDOData
Focus on International PL:
María José Sánchez Moncada
Director of agri-food fairs at IFEMA
Moderated by:
Stefania Lorusso Editorial Director GDONews and Managing Director Cibus Link and Retail Link
10: 30 | Cibus Link Hall
BEST PRIVATE LABEL
PRODUCT AWARDS
With:
Alessadra Corsi Marketing Director of Conad's Offer and Private Labels, Luca Vaccaro MDD Director of Selex, Sara Caggiati Marketing Director Coop Italia,
Dario Marchì MDD Purchasing Manager Arena Group, Marco Pozzali MDD & Private Label Manager Végé Group, Danilo Ronsivale Purchasing Director Ard Discount, Robert Romboli MDD Development Director D.IT, Roberto Comolli General Director Food 5.0 Crai, Loris pedestrian Chief Commercial Officer Pedon, Amalia Menna Pantaleo AD Nicola Pantaleo SpA, Matteo Laconi Marketing director The Green Line – Tell Me Yes, Milvia Panico Marketing and Communication Director TreValli, Eleonora Formisano NIQ, Irene Marchetti GDOData, Andrea Meneghini Director of GDOData
Focus on International PL:
María José Sánchez Moncada
Director of agri-food fairs at IFEMA
Moderated by:
Stefania Lorusso Responsible Director Cibus Link
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National Observatory of Private Label & Food Industry
Private Label Excellence Awards 2026
National MDD & Food Industry Conference
14:30 | Cibus Link Hall
Data-driven retail:
How data is reshaping investment decisions in large-scale retail
With:
Irene Marchetti, Analyst GDOData
Andrea Meneghini, Director of GDOData
Joseph Cantone, General Manager of philanderer
Alessandro Nigro, Sales Director of Italpepe
Sara Merigo, A.D. Piepoli Institute
Marco Zanardi, President Retail Institute Italy
Moderated by:
Stefania Lorusso Responsible Director Cibus Link
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In modern retail, data is transforming strategic decisions, enabling timely and predictive analysis of performance, territories, and consumption.
Data intelligence platforms are becoming key assets for driving investment, expansion, and growth, reducing risk and generating value over time.
14:30 | Cibus Link Hall
Data-driven retail:
How data is reshaping investment decisions in large-scale retail
In modern retail, data is transforming strategic decisions, enabling timely and predictive analysis of performance, territories, and consumption.
Data intelligence platforms are becoming key assets for driving investment, expansion, and growth, reducing risk and generating value over time.
With:
Irene Marchetti, Analyst GDOData
Andrea Meneghini, Director of GDOData
Joseph Cantone, General Manager of philanderer
Alessandro Nigro, Sales Director of Italpepe
Sara Merigo, A.D. Piepoli Institute
Marco Zanardi, President Retail Institute Italy
Moderated by:
Stefania Lorusso Editorial Director GDONews and Managing Director Cibus Link and Retail Link
Tuesday 12 May 2026
10: 30 | Cibus Link Hall
From family to global enterprise: the generational transition in the food sector
Entrance by invitation and with identification bracelet
WITH THE PATRONAGE OF
The Italian agri-food system, founded on family businesses, faces the crucial challenge of generational turnover, a strategic juncture for continuity and competitiveness.
The conference analyzes how to transform this transition into a lever for growth, innovation, and strengthening in international markets.
With:
Giorgio Santambrogio, CEO VéGé Group
Giangiacomo Ibba, President Crai Secom and President Central Forum
Davide Cozzarolo, General manager O-pac
Amalia Menna Pantaleo, A.D. Nicola Pantaleo SpA
Stephen Vitaletti, General and Commercial Director of Italpepe
Stefano Rossi, CEO of MartinoRossi Spa
Marco Perocchi, Head of Corporate Banking Crédit Agricole Italy
Moderated by:
Stefania Lorusso Editorial Director of GDONews and Managing Editor Cibus Link and Retail Link
10: 30 | Cibus Link Hall
WITH THE PATRONAGE OF
From family to global enterprise: the generational transition in the food sector
With:
Giorgio Santambrogio, CEO VéGé Group
Giangiacomo Ibba, President Crai Secom and President Central Forum
Davide Cozzarolo, General manager OPAC
Amalia Menna Pantaleo, A.D. Nicola Pantaleo SpA
Stephen Vitaletti, General and Commercial Director of Italpepe
Stefano Rossi, CEO of MartinoRossi Spa
Marco Perocchi, Head of Corporate Banking Crédit Agricole Italy
Moderated by:
Stefania Lorusso Responsible Director Cibus Link
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The Italian agri-food system, founded on family businesses, faces the crucial challenge of generational turnover, a strategic juncture for continuity and competitiveness.
The conference analyzes how to transform this transition into a lever for growth, innovation, and strengthening in international markets.
12: 00 | Cibus Link Hall
From price to strategy: how retail has evolved in Italy
Entrance by invitation and with identification bracelet
A conference on the evolution of retail formats in Italy from 2010 to today, with Andrea Meneghini and Romolo De Camillis, including analysis, numbers, and competitive landscapes.
A journey through discount stores, supermarkets, and new retail models, also designed for international managers, with field trips to translate analysis into concrete experience.
With:
Andrea Meneghini, International Analyst and CEO PR ITALIA EDIZIONI SRL
Romulus De Camillis, Retail Director NielsenIQ
Moderated by:
Stefania Lorusso Editorial Director GDONews Responsible Director Cibus Link and Retail Link
12: 00 | Cibus Link Hall
From price to strategy: how retail has evolved in Italy
With
Romulus De Camillis, Retail Director NielsenIQ
Andrea Meneghini, International Analyst and Director of GDONews
Moderated by:
Stefania Lorusso Responsible Director Cibus Link
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A conference on the evolution of sales formats in Italy from 2010 to today, featuring Andrea Meneghini and a guest we'll reveal soon, including analysis, numbers, and competitive landscapes.
A journey through discount stores, supermarkets, and new retail models, also designed for international managers, with field trips to translate analysis into concrete experience.
15: 30 | Cibus Link Hall
Distribution, consumption, and brands: the future of Made in Italy in the United States
*Conference subtitled in English
With the participation of:
Gary DeLeon, Albertsons
Ari Goldsmith, KeHE
Justin Teten, KeHE
Andrea Berti, Atalanta
Rick Findlay, IDDBA
Sandy Dahlkamp, Nugget Markets
NIQ
Moderated by:
Letizia Berciotti: Sales Director and GDONews Editorial Coordinator
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The United States is a key market for Italian food, with strong demand for Made in Italy products, growing competition, and challenges related to distribution and Italian-sounding products.
The conference analyzes opportunities, dynamics, and strategies for strengthening positioning and growth in the American market.
15: 30 | Cibus Link Hall
Distribution, consumption, and brands: the future of Made in Italy in the United States
Entrance by invitation and with identification bracelet
*Conference subtitled in English
The United States is a key market for Italian food, with strong demand for Made in Italy products, growing competition, and challenges related to distribution and Italian-sounding products.
The conference analyzes opportunities, dynamics, and strategies for strengthening positioning and growth in the American market.
With the participation of:
Gary DeLeon, Albertsons
Ari Goldsmith, KeHE
Justin Teten, KeHE
Andrea Berti, Atalanta
Rick Findlay, IDDBA
Sandy Dahlkamp, Nugget Markets
NIQ
Moderated by:
Letizia Berciotti: Sales Director and Editorial Coordination GDONews
Wednesday 13 May 2026
10: 00 | Cibus Link Hall
Dos mundos, Una Direcciòn:
The evolution of Retail between Europe and Latin America
Entrance by invitation and with identification bracelet
*Conference in Spanish with subtitles
The "Two Worlds, One Direction" conference was created with the aim of comparing experiences, strategies, and data, creating a concrete dialogue between retailers, industry, and analysts from the two continents.
Through exclusive insights, real-world cases, and opportunities for direct discussion, the meeting will offer a clear understanding of the sector's key evolutionary trajectories, highlighting commonalities, differences, and development opportunities.
With:
GianFranco Marc Brunetti, Chief Customer Officer Lidl Italy
Nahuel Pianarosa, Commercial Director Vierci Group Paraguay and Commercial Director Tata Group Uruguay
Francisco de la Roza, CEO Peruvian Supermarkets
Sebastian Ruiz Abella, Commercial Director Ìsimo Group
NIQ
And the participation of the Italian brand industry:
Francesco Nanei, Export Area Manager Morato Bread
Antje Müller de Leo, Chief Executive Officer Bergaden
Anna Boschetti, Export Sales Specialist Retail & Food Service Martino Rossi
Alina Wygonowska, Export Director Monks
Moderated by:
Andrea Meneghini International Analyst and CEO of Food Retail Italy
10: 00 | Cibus Link Hall
Dos mundos, Una Direcciòn:
The evolution of Retail in Europe and Latin America
*Conference in Spanish with subtitles
With
GianFranco Marc Brunetti, Chief Customer Officer Lidl Italy
Nahuel Pianarosa, Commercial Director Vierci Group Paraguay and Commercial Director Tata Group Uruguay
Francisco de la Roza, CEO Peruvian Supermarkets
Sebastian Ruiz Abella, Commercial Director Ìsimo Group
NIQ
And the participation of the Italian brand industry:
Francesco Nanei, Export Area Manager Morato Group
Antje Müller de Leo, Chief Executive Officer Bergaden
Anna Boschetti,Export Sales Specialist Retail & Food Service Martino Rossi
Monks
Moderated by:
Andrea Meneghini International Analyst and CEO of Food Retail Italy
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The "Two Worlds, One Direction" conference was created with the aim of comparing experiences, strategies, and data, creating a concrete dialogue between retailers, industry, and analysts from the two continents.
Through exclusive insights, real-world cases, and opportunities for direct discussion, the meeting will offer a clear understanding of the sector's key evolutionary trajectories, highlighting commonalities, differences, and development opportunities.
14: 30 | Cibus Link Hall
From material to form: how paper packaging is becoming the new benchmark in food.
Entrance by invitation and with identification bracelet
Herwig Kirchberger, Managing Director of Delsci (Delfort Group), will discuss the challenges and opportunities of the transition to recyclable paper-based food packaging, presenting case studies demonstrating the technological maturity of functional papers as an alternative to non-recyclable plastics and multilayer materials. Delfort's paper-based solutions are PFAS-free and guarantee high barrier performance against oils, fats, water, moisture, oxygen, and aromas, meeting upcoming European regulatory requirements. Alberto Palaveri (Sacchital/Giflex) and Silvia Ortolani (Esseoquattro) will also be speaking. Sacchital, a leader in flexible paper-based packaging, addresses new regulations (PPWR) and evolving consumer preferences with recyclable paper solutions suitable for various print runs and packaging systems.
Esseoquattro, a pioneer in the adoption of PFAS-free solutions, promotes a sustainable packaging model that optimizes the supply chain and reduces food waste, also through the Bagvertising project, which transforms packaging into an effective communication tool.
With:
Herwig Kirchberger, Managing Director of Delsci
Alberto Palaveri, Executive Member of the Board of Sacchital and President of Giflex
Silvia Ortolani, commercial director and entrepreneur of Esseoquattro
Delfort
Moderated by:
Letizia Berciotti: Sales Director and GDONews Editorial Coordination
14: 30 | Cibus Link Hall
From material to form: how paper packaging is becoming the new benchmark in food.
With:
Herwig Kirchberger, Managing Director of Delsci
Alberto Palaveri, Executive Member of the Board of Sacchital and President of Giflex
Silvia Ortolani, commercial director and entrepreneur of Esseoquattro
Moderated by:
Letizia Berciotti: Sales Director and GDONews Editorial Coordinator
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The food packaging sector is accelerating towards recyclable paper-based solutions thanks to technological innovations and collaboration between market leaders.
16: 00 | Cibus Link Hall
Competition or convergence?
The future of the relationship between brands and private label products
Entrance by invitation and with identification bracelet
The relationship between the branded and private label industries is entering a new phase, driven by competition, margin pressure, and growing collaboration along the supply chain.
The conference analyzes new balances, strategies, and models capable of generating value for industry, distribution, and consumers.
With
Irene Marchetti, Analyst GDOData
Andrea Meneghini, CEO PR Italy Editions
Amalia Menna Pantaleo, A.D. Nicola Pantaleo SpA
Sara Merigo, A.D. Piepoli Institute
Antonio Cuomo, Commercial Director The Green Line
Sergio Grasso, NIQ
Moderated by:
Stefania Lorusso Editorial Director of GDONews and Managing Editor Cibus Link and Retail Link
16: 00 | Cibus Link Hall
Competition or convergence?
The future of the relationship between brands and private label products
With
Irene Marchetti, Analyst GDOData
Amalia Menna Pantaleo, A.D. Nicola Pantaleo SpA
Sara Merigo, A.D. Piepoli Institute
Davide Cozzarolo, General Manager O-Pac
Antonio Cuomo, Commercial Director The Green Line – Tell Me Yes
Sergio Grasso, NIQ
Moderated by:
Stefania Lorusso Responsible Director Food Link
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The relationship between the branded and private label industries is entering a new phase, driven by competition, margin pressure, and growing collaboration along the supply chain.
The conference analyzes new balances, strategies, and models capable of generating value for industry, distribution, and consumers.
SPONSOR OF THE THREE DAYS AT THE CIBUS LINK HALL
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RETAIL SPEAKERS
PARTNER OF THE CIBUS LINK HALL
