Giovanni Bozzetti tells us about Investopia, a major global investment platform

Our interview with the president of Efg Consulting, partner of the UAE Ministry of Economy for Investopia

What does Dubai represent for the Italian market?

Dubai is definitely a crucial logistic hub for all companies interested in expanding their business horizons. The United Arab Emirates’ consumers have a marked tendency to consume Made in Italy products, in both the ‘three Fs’ sectors - Fashion, Food and Furniture- but also in the automotive, mechanical components, precision industry, oil & gas supply, building materials, health, training and sustainability fields.

What is Investopia, the event that will take place on February 28 and 29 in Abu Dhabi and on May 10 in Milan?

Investopia is the global investment platform launched by the United Arab Emirates’ government in 2021 and which landed in Italy in 2023 owing to the partnership with Efg Consulting, a strategic consulting firm for internationalization processes with a focus on the Middle East. This year’s event will explore the new investment trends and changes in the light of the new green and sustainable economy concept. The Milanese event is called Shaping Investments and Future Businesses and will revolve around four macro themes: Tourism and Hospitality, Sustainability, Investments in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Creative Economy.

You also collaborate with Altagamma, the Foundation that brings together some of the most prestigious Made in Italy companies. What are Atagamma’s goals in Dubai?

In March 2023 in Dubai, we inaugurated the Atalgamma Club, whose goal is to promote the excellence, lifestyle, creativity and quality of Italy across the country, by serving as a networking and sharing platform for the member companies.

What are your favorite places in Dubai?

One of my favorite places is definitely the desert, a magical place. In the city, I enjoy walking along the Jumeirah beach, the Canal or the Boulevard while admiring the Burj Khalifa’s grandeur, evidence of the fact that nothing is impossible.