DUCO Italy 2026
Event Program
March 23rd to 27th – Milan, Italy
DAY 1
MONDAY
MAR 23rd
DAY
TUESDAY
MAR 24th
DAY 3
WEDNESDAY
MAR 25th
DAY 4
THURSDAY
MAR 26th
DAY 5
FRIDAY
MAR 27th
Arrivals
BENVENUTI
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration
Mandarin Oriental, Milan
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Press Program
Mandarin Oriental, Milan
(exclusive to Exhibitors)
Dress code: Casual Attire
9:30 AM to 5:50 PM
Appointments
Hotel Principe di Savoia and Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa
12:30 PM to 2:50 PM
Lunch at Leisure
• A 2h20 lunch break with no official program scheduled*.
• Guests staying on-site will enjoy a light lunch service throughout the interval.
• Guests choosing to leave the venue for lunch are kindly asked to return on time for the afternoon appointments.
*Buyers who have applied for partner-hosted sponsored lunches are being personally contacted by the DUCO team as confirmations are finalized.
Once confirmed, attendance is kindly required, and the hosted lunch will be reflected in “My Schedule” on the DUCO App.
Dress code: Casual Business Attire
Check-out
ARRIVEDERCI
A presto!
If you are joining
a DUCO Trip,
please refer to your
personal itinerary.
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
DUCO Cultural Experience
at Duomo di Milano
by I.D.I Travel
(privately hosted for all participants)
8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
DUCO’s Opening Cocktail
Portrait Milano
Dress code: Cocktail Attire
End of Appointments
to 7:45 PM
DUCO Awards
& Networking Cocktail
The Westin Palace, Milan
Following the afternoon appointments, shuttles for all guests will depart from Palazzo Parigi.
For guests at Principe di Savoia, the venue is within walking distance, and a DUCO hostess will accompany the group.
Dress code: Casual Business Attire
FREE
EVENING
8:00 PM
to 10:30 PM
DUCO
Closing Cocktail
Four Seasons Milano
Dress code: Cocktail Attire
PLEASE NOTE:
Attendance at Official Program events is mandatory for all Buyers.
Throughout the week, third-party events may be organized. Buyers may accept invitations only from Exhibitors, as recognition of their investment and participation.
Invitations from non-exhibitors are strictly prohibited.
Full Exhibitor List
DUCO does not share participants’ mailing lists.
The DUCO App is the official platform for messaging and for accessing the Participants List.
DAY 1
MONDAY
MAR 23rd
Arrivals
BENVENUTI
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration
Mandarin Oriental, Milan
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Press Program
Mandarin Oriental, Milan
(exclusive to Exhibitors)
Dress code: Casual Attire
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
DUCO Private Event at
Duomo di Milano
by I.D.I Travel
8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
DUCO’s Opening Cocktail
Portrait Milano
Dress code: Cocktail Attire
DAY 2
TUESDAY
MAR 24th
9:30 AM to 5:50 PM
Appointments
Hotel Principe di Savoia and Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa
12:30 PM to 2:50 PM
Lunch at Leisure
• A 2h20 lunch break with no official program scheduled*.
• Guests staying on-site will enjoy a light lunch service throughout the interval.
• Guests choosing to leave the venue for lunch are kindly asked to return on time for the afternoon appointments.
* Buyers will be able to apply for sponsored luncheons hosted by Official Partners.
Once confirmed, attendance is required, and these engagements will appear in “My Schedule” on the DUCO App.
Buyers are advised to refrain from accepting external lunch invitations until the end of January, when sponsored opportunities are expected to be confirmed.
Dress code: Casual Business Attire
End of Appointments to 7:45 PM
DUCO Awards &
Networking Cocktail
The Westin Palace, Milan
Following the afternoon appointments, shuttles for all guests will depart from Palazzo Parigi.
For guests at Principe di Savoia, the venue is within walking distance, and a DUCO hostess will accompany the group.
Dress code: Casual Business Attire
DAY 3
WEDNESDAY
MAR 25th
9:30 AM to 5:50 PM
Appointments
Hotel Principe di Savoia and Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa
12:30 PM to 2:50 PM
Lunch at Leisure
• A 2h20 lunch break with no official program scheduled*.
• Guests staying on-site will enjoy a light lunch service throughout the interval.
• Guests choosing to leave the venue for lunch are kindly asked to return on time for the afternoon appointments.
* Buyers will be able to apply for sponsored luncheons hosted by Official Partners.
Once confirmed, attendance is required, and these engagements will appear in “My Schedule” on the DUCO App.
Buyers are advised to refrain from accepting external lunch invitations until the end of January, when sponsored opportunities are expected to be confirmed.
Dress code: Casual Business Attire
FREE
EVENING
DAY 4
THURSDAY
MAR 26th
9:30 AM to 5:50 PM
Appointments
Hotel Principe di Savoia and Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa
12:30 PM to 2:50 PM
Lunch at Leisure
• A 2h20 lunch break with no official program scheduled*.
• Guests staying on-site will enjoy a light lunch service throughout the interval.
• Guests choosing to leave the venue for lunch are kindly asked to return on time for the afternoon appointments.
* Buyers will be able to apply for sponsored luncheons hosted by Official Partners.
Once confirmed, attendance is required, and these engagements will appear in “My Schedule” on the DUCO App.
Buyers are advised to refrain from accepting external lunch invitations until the end of January, when sponsored opportunities are expected to be confirmed.
Dress code: Casual Business Attire
DUCO Closing Cocktail
Four Seasons Milano
Dress code: Cocktail Attire
DAY 5
FRIDAY
MAR 27th
Check-out
ARRIVEDERCI
A presto!
DUCO Trips
If you are joining
a DUCO Trip,
please refer to your
personal itinerary.
PLEASE NOTE:
Attendance at Official Program events is mandatory for all Buyers.
Throughout the week, third-party events may be organized. Buyers may accept invitations only from Exhibitors, as recognition of their investment and participation.
Invitations from non-exhibitors are strictly prohibited.
Full Exhibitor List
DUCO does not share participants’ mailing lists.
The DUCO App is the official platform for messaging and for accessing the Participants List.
Please note that the Event Program is subject to change.
The most up-to-date information is always reflected on this page.
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