Salone Internazionale del Restauro 2027 – Ferrara, Italy

• 11 de mayo de 2027
  Fecha del evento:
• 13 de mayo de 2027
  Final del evento:

Resumen

Salone Internazionale del Restauro 2027 – Ferrara, Italy is the most important international trade fair in the world dedicated entirely to the economy, conservation, technologies and enhancement of cultural and environmental heritage. Recognized as a national event in the context of cultural heritage, the exhibition reaches its XXXII edition and reaffirms Ferrara as the international capital of restoration. The event brings together the complete ecosystem of restoration, from companies specializing in architectural, artistic and archaeological conservation to institutions, universities, research centers and public bodies that define the excellence of Italian and international cultural heritage.

The fair takes place at Ferrara Expo – Trade Fair Centre, a modern exhibition complex offering 26,000 square meters of exhibition space including 16,000 square meters of indoor pavilions and 10,000 square meters of outdoor areas. With six pavilions on a single level and a large parking area with over 1,000 spaces, the venue is designed to host multiple events simultaneously without overlap. Visitors will discover companies, laboratories, diagnostic instrument manufacturers, material producers, software developers for cultural heritage, museums and cultural enterprises showcasing the most advanced solutions for protecting history and enhancing tangible culture.

This edition is conceived as a concrete meeting point for professionals, public and private stakeholders to share experiences, thoughts, perspectives and strategies for the future. More than 150 conferences and over 50 international meetings were successfully hosted in previous editions, all held in person during the event. The combination of exhibition, technical conferences, live demonstrations and international B2B meetings makes Salone del Restauro an unmissable appointment for anyone operating in the cultural heritage sector.

Importancia cultural y orígenes

Historical Foundation: The Salone Internazionale del Restauro was born in Ferrara over three decades ago with the objective of giving visibility to a sector that represents one of the highest expressions of Made in Italy excellence. Since its early editions, the event has enjoyed the patronage of the Ministry of Heritage and Cultural Activities and Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and leading institutions such as FAI Fondo Ambiente Italiano, CNR, ENEA and the University of Ferrara.

Evolution of a Benchmark: What began as a national showcase for restoration companies has evolved into an international hub recognized worldwide. The creation of the Technical-Scientific Committee coordinated by the Department of Architecture of the University of Ferrara has elevated the scientific content, with the participation of emeritus professors, former directors of the Central Institute for Restoration and presidents of national scientific committees. This governance has ensured that innovative ideas and contents dedicated to Italian restoration are presented with absolute rigor.

Restauro Made in Italy Project: Since 2019, the fair has become the heart of the PROJECT RESTAURO MADE IN ITALY, born thanks to the partnership with Assorestauro – Italian Association for Architectural, Artistic and Urban Restoration and the contribution and support of ITA Agency – Italian Trade Agency. This initiative recognizes the restoration sector as an excellence of Made in Italy and promotes and enhances the brand worldwide through incoming delegations of foreign operators and outgoing actions toward strategic countries.

Tradiciones, rituales y costumbres

Opening Ritual: Each edition traditionally opens with an institutional ceremony attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Regione Emilia-Romagna, Comune di Ferrara, BolognaFiere Group and international delegations. The ceremony includes the presentation of the restoration site of the year and the conferment of awards to companies distinguished for technological innovation.

Scientific Community Gathering: A long-standing custom is the gathering of the entire Italian restoration community under one roof. Artisans, restorers, architects, engineers, geologists, chemists, archaeologists and art historians meet to discuss case studies, share diagnostic results and debate restoration charters. This interdisciplinary exchange is considered a ritual that renews the professional identity of the sector.

Live Restoration Workshops: A hallmark tradition is the organization of live restoration laboratories where visitors can observe restorers at work on paintings, frescoes, stone materials, mosaics and wooden artifacts. These demonstrations preserve the transmission of traditional craftsmanship and allow younger generations to approach ancient techniques.

Restoration Week Connection: The fair is traditionally linked to Restoration Week, an extraordinary itinerant tour where international delegates visit the main restoration sites of Italy. Ferrara serves as the central hub of this tour, allowing deepening and better knowledge of Italian restoration through direct contact with construction sites and monuments.

Qué esperar del festival

Visitors can expect three intense and concrete days of exhibition, conferences, exhibitions and events. The pavilions host companies and institutions that make up the excellence of the Italian and international cultural heritage scene. Expect to find diagnostic technologies such as XRF scanners for art analysis, laser cleaning systems, innovative consolidants, sustainable materials for historic buildings, 3D surveying and digital documentation tools, museum lighting and climate control solutions.

The programme includes technical workshops on seismic improvement of historic buildings, green building protocols for cultural heritage, such as the GBC Historic Building certification, and innovative projects for the redevelopment of historic hospitals into multifunctional cultural spaces. Large-scale exhibitions present completed restoration projects, including results of diagnostic investigations carried out during major conservation projects such as the Adoration of the Magi by Leonardo.

Expect a highly international atmosphere. In recent editions, approximately 70 foreign delegates from 18 countries including Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Cuba, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mexico, Kosovo, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, USA and Uzbekistan have participated in dedicated B2B sessions. The event serves as a crucial appointment for exchange and growth within a sector essential to both Italian and international economic and cultural development.

Fecha y calendario

Fechas oficiales: May 11-12-13, 2027
Edición: XXXII edition
Lugar: FERRARA EXPO – TRADE FAIR CENTRE, Via della Fiera 11, Ferrara, Italy
Horario de apertura: Daily from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours for exhibitors and international B2B meetings until 7:00 PM. B2B meeting slots are scheduled from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM on the first day and from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on the second day in the International Area Hall 4.
Contacto del organizador: Tel. +39 0532 900713, segreteria@ferraraexpo.com
Página web oficial: https://www.salonedelrestauro.com/

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Eventos principales y programa

Pavilions Exhibition: The core area where companies and institutions showcase excellence. Areas include diagnostic instrumentation, restoration materials, scaffolding and site equipment, museum technologies and cultural enterprises.

Events, Conferences and Workshops: Over 150 conferences in previous editions covering economics, conservation, technologies and enhancement. Topics include conservation science, structural restoration, archaeological site management, museum innovation and sustainable enhancement.

Area Restauro Made in Italy: Realized with the partnership of Assorestauro and thanks to the contribution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Agency ICE. This area promotes Italian companies abroad and facilitates meetings with foreign delegations.

Associations, Institutions and Reference Bodies: National and international reference bodies present their activities, including FAI, ICR Istituto Centrale per il Restauro, Consiglio Superiore per i Beni Culturali e Paesaggistici, Green Building Council Italy, Chamber of Commerce of Ferrara and UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

International Delegations and B2B: Through the platform provided, profiles of foreign delegates are available to request and confirm appointments which take place in the International Area. Each appointment lasts 20 minutes and is designed for concrete and satisfactory B2B exchange between Italian exhibitors and international operators.

Restoration Techniques, Arts & Crafts

Traditional Craftsmanship: The fair celebrates the artistic craftsmanship that lies at the heart of restoration. Expect demonstrations of fresco restoration, stone consolidation, mosaic reintegration, gilding, stucco work and traditional lime plastering techniques that have been passed down through generations of Ferrarese and Italian artisans.

Diagnostic Arts: A significant focus is placed on the science behind art. Visitors will see presentations of CHNet XRF scanners, infrared reflectography, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy and non-invasive diagnostic methods that support restorers without damaging original works.

Material Innovation: Exhibitors present innovative materials compatible with historic substrates, including natural hydraulic limes, bio-based consolidants, nano-materials for stone protection and environmentally sustainable cleaning systems. Companies such as Cariboni Group showcase lighting solutions specifically designed for heritage spaces.

Digital Craft: The integration of digital arts includes 3D scanning, photogrammetry, Building Information Modeling for historic buildings and virtual restoration simulations. These crafts represent the meeting point between traditional manual skill and contemporary technological precision.

Comida tradicional y especialidades locales

Ferrara Culinary Heritage: While the fair is technical, its location in Ferrara offers visitors access to the rich gastronomic tradition of Emilia-Romagna, a region recognized by UNESCO for its food culture. The surrounding exhibition district features local specialties that reflect the cultural heritage celebrated inside the pavilions.

Tasting Areas: During exhibition hours, catering points offer traditional Ferrarese specialties such as cappellacci di zucca, pasticcio di maccheroni, salama da sugo and tenerina chocolate cake. These products represent the intangible cultural heritage that the restoration fair also aims to protect through the enhancement of local identity.

Sustainable Food Culture: Many exhibitors and conferences draw parallels between food heritage and built heritage, discussing how traditional food production techniques require the same conservation approach as architectural heritage. Local consortia often participate with educational tastings that link landscape, agriculture and historic preservation.

Ubicación y zonas del festival

Ubicación principal: Ferrara Expo – Trade Fair Centre, Via della Fiera 11, 44124 Ferrara, Italy. The complex is located in a strategic position just minutes from the A13 Bologna-Padova highway exit and Ferrara Central Station.

Diseño de la exposición: The event occupies multiple pavilions organized by sector. Hall 1 and 2 host companies and materials, Hall 3 hosts institutions and universities, Hall 4 hosts the International Area for B2B meetings with ITA Agency delegations, while outdoor areas of 10,000 square meters host heavy equipment, scaffolding demonstrations and large-scale mock-ups.

City Integration: Ferrara itself, a UNESCO World Heritage site, serves as an extended festival area. The historic city center with its Este Castle, Palazzo dei Diamanti and medieval walls provides a living example of restoration excellence. Many side events and technical visits are organized in the city’s museums and restoration laboratories.

Cómo llegar al festival

En coche: From the A13 Bologna-Padova motorway, take the Ferrara Sud exit and follow signs for Ferrara Fiere. The fairground is located at the intersection of major roads and offers a large parking area with over 1,000 spaces. Estimated time from Bologna is 40 minutes and from Padova 60 minutes.

En tren: Ferrara railway station is on the Bologna-Venice main line. From the station, Ferrara Expo can be reached by local bus, taxi in approximately 10 minutes or shuttle service during fair days. High-speed connections from Milan, Rome and Florence arrive via Bologna.

En avión: The closest airports are Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport approximately 50 kilometers away, Venice Marco Polo Airport and Verona Airport. All airports are connected to Ferrara by train or shuttle bus. Ferrara Expo provides information on transfers for international delegates.

Movilidad local: Local bus lines operated by TPER connect the city center to the fairground. During fair days, dedicated shuttle services link Ferrara railway station, major hotels and the exhibition centre.

Dónde alojarse cerca

Fair District Hotels: Business hotels located around Via della Fiera and the industrial area offer immediate proximity to Ferrara Expo, ideal for exhibitors needing early access. Prices from previous editions range from $75 to $135 per night for three-star business accommodation.

City Center: Hotels within the historic walls of Ferrara, particularly around the Este Castle and Cathedral, allow visitors to experience the Renaissance city. Boutique hotels and restored historic residences range from $108 to $216 per night. This area is ideal for combining work with cultural visits.

Budget and Academic Stays: Ferrara offers hostels, B&Bs and university residences with prices from $43 to $86 per night, suitable for students and young professionals attending conferences.

Bologna Alternative: Many international visitors choose to stay in Bologna, which offers a wider range of international hotels and is only 30 minutes away by train. High-speed train connections make daily commuting comfortable.

En qué pueden participar los visitantes

Conferences and Masterclasses: All visitors with a trade ticket can attend open conferences, round tables and technical-scientific committee sessions. Participation is free within the limits of room capacity and includes simultaneous translation for international sessions.

Demostraciones en vivo: Visitors can participate in hands-on workshops where restorers teach basic cleaning, consolidation and documentation techniques. These sessions require prior registration at the exhibitor stands.

B2B Meetings: Registered companies can request B2B appointments with international delegates through the official platform. Profiles for all delegates are available on the digital platform, and appointments take place in Hall 4.

Technical Visits: The organizer arranges guided visits to restoration sites in Ferrara and surrounding Emilia-Romagna, including former hospitals being redeveloped into museums, historic libraries and archaeological sites. Registration is required at the information desk.

Qué hacer antes o después del festival

Ferrara UNESCO City: Explore Ferrara, a UNESCO World Heritage city of the Renaissance. Visit the Este Castle with its moat, the Cathedral, Palazzo dei Diamanti which regularly hosts major exhibitions, and the medieval Jewish ghetto. The city walls, almost completely preserved, offer a 9-kilometer bicycle loop.

Museums and Exhibitions: Ferrara hosts the National Archaeological Museum, the Museum of the Cathedral and numerous contemporary art spaces. Palazzo dei Diamanti often hosts exhibitions coinciding with the fair period.

Po Delta Excursions: The Po Delta Regional Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is located a short drive from Ferrara and offers boat tours, birdwatching and visits to historic fishing villages. It represents the environmental heritage that the fair also addresses.

Bologna and Ravenna: Ferrara’s strategic location allows day trips to Bologna, the city of porticoes, and Ravenna, famous for its Byzantine mosaics which are themselves extraordinary examples of restoration excellence.

Comida y restaurantes locales

Ferrara Cuisine: The area around Ferrara Expo and in the historic center offers traditional trattorias serving Emilian cuisine. Recommended specialties include cappellacci di zucca with butter and sage, salama da sugo served with mashed potatoes, and coppia ferrarese bread, a twisted bread with protected geographical indication.

Restaurant Areas: The historic center around Via delle Volte and Piazza Trento e Trieste hosts restaurants ranging from traditional osterias to modern creative cuisine. Prices for a full meal typically range from $27 to $54 per person excluding wine. Near the fairground, business restaurants and pizzerias offer quick lunch options from $13 to $22.

International Options: For international delegates, Ferrara offers international cuisine, vegetarian and vegan options and halal-friendly restaurants, particularly near the university district.

Información y acceso a las entradas

Professional Admission: Salone Internazionale del Restauro is a professional trade fair. Entry is reserved for operators, companies, institutions, researchers, restorers, architects, engineers, students and press.

Pricing in USD: Based on previous editions, official pricing is structured as follows. Full ticket purchased online in advance was approximately $16.20. On-site full ticket was approximately $21.60. Reduced ticket for students, university groups and members of partner associations was $10.80. Free entry was granted to registered international buyers invited by ITA Agency, accredited press and children under 12. Three-day professional pass was approximately $32.40. All prices are converted from EUR to USD and final pricing for the XXXII edition will be confirmed by the organizer.

Inscripción: Online pre-registration is strongly recommended via the official website. Visitors receive a QR code for fast entry. On-site registration requires business card and identification document. The fair provides an app that allows users to view the event schedule, exhibitors, workshops, conferences and to purchase tickets directly.

Reglas de acceso: Badges are personal and non-transferable. Professional attire is recommended. Photography is allowed for personal and press use, with restrictions in certain conference areas.

Información oficial del evento

Nombre del evento: Salone Internazionale del Restauro 2027 – Ferrara, Italy, XXXII edition
Organizador: Ferrara Expo – Società del Gruppo BolognaFiere S.p.A.
Dirección: Ferrara Expo – Trade Fair Centre, Via della Fiera 11, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
Contacto: Tel. +39 0532 900713, segreteria@ferraraexpo.com
Sales and International Relations: Supported by ITA Agency – Italian Trade Agency and Assorestauro
Patronage: Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Regione Emilia-Romagna, Comune di Ferrara, University of Ferrara, FAI Fondo Ambiente Italiano, CNR, ENEA
Official Website Text: https://www.salonedelrestauro.com/
Instalaciones del recinto: 26,000 square meters total, 16,000 indoor pavilions, 10,000 outdoor areas, six pavilions on single level, parking over 1,000 spaces

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