Meet the Made in Italy Innovation
What is SMAU
SMAU, which is today the most structured Italian meeting and matching platform dedicated to innovation, is divided into an annual Roadshow of local events, an international event in Milan and events abroad in Paris, Berlin, London, Stockholm, San Francisco and New York. With over 50,000 companies from all sectors involved each year, SMAU is the reference platform for interacting directly with protagonists of the Italian innovation ecosystem.
What is ITA
ITA - Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. With a motivated and modern organization and a widespread network of overseas offices, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses. It acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world.
On 14-15-16 of April 2026 SMAU will hold the fifth edition in Paris, based on the international experience gained since 2015 with similar events and according to the format developed in the last years in other Capitals.
Why a French innovator should participate in SMAU Paris on April 15th 2026?
To meet Italian startups ready for international collaborations
To get to know the most active Italian corporates on the open innovation front
To take part in the thematic panels in which Italian and French experiences of excellence will be presented