Farete 2026 in Bologna:
complete guide to the event & where to stay

On September 14 and 15, 2026, BolognaFiere opens its doors to the 13th edition of Farete, the flagship event of Confindustria Emilia Area Centro designed to connect companies, professionals and innovators. Two intense days of B2B meetings, workshops and networking, built to turn relationships into real business opportunities. Here’s the complete guide: what Farete is, how to take part, and where to stay without wasting time on logistics.

What is Farete?

Farete is the two-day networking event promoted and organised by Confindustria Emilia, dedicated to companies from the Emilia region and beyond. It’s a major showcase for manufacturing, subcontracting and services from the local production system, as well as an opportunity to build or strengthen business relationships both nationally and internationally. The event traditionally opens with Confindustria Emilia’s Public Assembly and continues with a rich programme of workshops, B2B meetings booked through an electronic agenda, and talks open free of charge to the public.

Farete 2026 dates

The 2026 edition runs on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 September, open to the public from 9:00 AM on both days.

“Two days to turn relationships into business opportunities.” — Bologna Fair Tower

How to take part: registration and access

Entry to Farete is free, with mandatory online registration on the event’s official website. Companies looking to actively participate can book an exhibition space or schedule B2B meetings in advance through the electronic appointment agenda, while anyone simply wanting to attend workshops and talks can check the programme and register for individual sessions independently.

Farete 2026 programme

The 2026 edition puts enterprise culture and strategic vision at its core, with qualified training for managers, function heads, technicians and young talent, sharing of corporate best practices, and high-potential national and international B2B meetings. Companies can take an active role through:

• B2B spaces — 6 sqm stands reserved primarily for manufacturing companies, to meet clients, partners and buyers in a professional, organised setting
• Corporate workshops — rooms seating 50 to 140 people, with 60 or 90-minute slots, to share expertise and position the brand

Recent editions have posted strong numbers: hundreds of exhibiting companies, thousands of visitors, dozens of workshops and hundreds of B2B meetings with Italian and international operators — confirming Farete as one of the most significant networking events in the Emilia region.

Getting to BolognaFiere

The Bologna Congress Center sits inside the BolognaFiere exhibition grounds, most conveniently reached from the Piazza della Costituzione side. From Central Station the fairgrounds are about 4 km away, reachable by TPER bus lines 35 and 38, by taxi (around 10 minutes), or on foot in about 30 minutes. Arriving by air, the Marconi Express connects the airport to Central Station in 7 minutes. By car, take the “Bologna Fiera” exit off the A14 motorway.

---

Where to stay near the fairgrounds: Bologna Fair Tower

Two full days of meetings and appointments deserve a base that removes logistical friction, not adds to it. Bologna Fair Tower is a 5-minute walk from BolognaFiere’s main entrance — no shuttles, no queues, no traffic: step outside and you’re already at the fair. The rooms — Bologna, Mary and San Luca — are tailored for business travellers: private bathroom, terrace, fast Wi‑Fi for prepping meetings late into the evening, and a coffee & tea corner to start early before the gates open.

• 5-minute walk to BolognaFiere — the most practical base for both days of Farete
• Rooms with private bathroom, terrace and complimentary coffee & tea
• Direct booking — no commission, no middlemen
• Available for the full Farete run: September 14–15, 2026