June 11th, 2026 | Rome, London
The 7th Edition of the Polytems HIR Italian Day is taking place today in Vienna, reaffirming its position as a leading platform for dialogue between Italian listed companies and the international institutional investment community. The conference brings together six highquality Italian small- and mid-cap listed companies and 16 institutional investors representing some of the most prominent Austrian and international investment firms. A total of 60 one-on-one and group meetings have been arranged, with an average of more than 10 meetings per company. These figures underscore the continued and growing interest of Austrian and international investors in the Italian equity market and highlight the attractiveness of Italian entrepreneurial excellence to the global financial community. Organized by the Corporate Access division of Polytems HIR, a firm with more than 26 years of experience in Investor Relations, Financial and Corporate Communications, the Italian Day in Vienna has established itself as a key platform for fostering meaningful engagement between Italian listed small- and mid-cap companies and the Austrian institutional investment community. The event forms part of Polytems HIR’s broader Corporate Access Program, an international initiative designed to enhance companies’ visibility among global investors through a series of dedicated conferences held in leading financial centres, including London, Frankfurt, Paris, and New York. The 2026 edition is a full-day event dedicated to one-to-one and small group meetings between institutional investor and a carefully selected group of Italian listed companies operating in sector of strategic importance to the Italian economy: ACEA (Utilities) – INDEL B (Industrial Goods and Materials) – FRANCHETTI (Infrastructure Engineering and Maintenance) GPI GROUP (Healthcare Information Technology) – SANLORENZO (Luxury Yachts) – SOMEC (Engineering, Construction and Specializing Industrial Solutions).
The participating companies represent a diverse range of industries and showcase the innovation, expertise, and international competitiveness that characterize Italy’s small- and mid-cap listed sector. The conference was preceded by an Opening Ceremony held on the evening of June 10 at the historic Palais Metternich, the residence of the Embassy of Italy in Austria. The event was officially opened by His Excellency Giovanni Pugliese, Ambassador of Italy to Austria, who highlighted the strength of the economic and financial ties between Italy and Austria, as well as the numerous investment opportunities offered by the Italian market to the international institutional investment community. The evening concluded with a gala dinner attended by representatives of the participating companies, institutional investors, and distinguished members of the diplomatic corps, providing a valuable opportunity for networking and the exchange of ideas in an exclusive and prestigious setting. H.E. Giovanni Pugliese, Ambassador of Italy to Austria, stated: “The Italian Embassy is pleased to support initiatives that contribute to building tangible bridges between the Italian economic system and the Austrian financial community. Events such as the Polytems HIR Italian Day represent an important opportunity to highlight the dynamism and competitiveness of Italian companies in international markets. Italy offers Austrian investors a wide range of opportunities in the most dynamic sectors of the European economy. The companies present here in Vienna today are a testament to the strength, innovation, and international outlook of our industrial system. The mutual trust between our two countries is a valuable asset that must be nurtured continuously, and the dialogue between investors and companies—encouraged by events like this—further strengthens the already excellent economic relations between Italy and Austria, confirming Italy as a strategic and reliable partner capable of offering concrete opportunities in high-value-added sectors.” Bianca Fersini-Mastelloni, President and CEO of Polytems HIR, added: “We are proud to host the 7th Annual Polytems HIR Italian Day in Vienna, an initiative that has become a well-established platform for dialogue between Italian listed companies and the international institutional investment community. Austria continues to confirm its role as a strategic financial market and, since the inaugural edition of this event, has demonstrated a strong and consistent interest in Italian small- and mid-cap companies. The participating firms represent a broad range of industries and span market capitalizations from €150 million to €5 billion, with many recognized as global leaders in their respective sectors. The high calibre of both the companies and the institutional investors taking part in this year’s edition is a testament to the growing relevance and strategic value of the event. Our ambition is to further strengthen this platform as a long-term bridge between Italian corporate excellence and international capital markets, fostering meaningful dialogue, enhancing visibility, and supporting access to global investment opportunities.” The Vienna conference further underscores Polytems HIR’s long-standing commitment to enhancing the international visibility of Italian listed companies, fostering meaningful engagement with the global investment community, and strengthening their presence across Europe’s leading financial markets. Through initiatives such as the Italian Day, Polytems HIR continues to support companies in building lasting relationships with institutional investors and expanding their access to international capital.
Bianca Fersini Mastelloni
Bianca Fersini Mastelloni is Chairman and CEO of Polytems HIR. She is a seasoned consultant in Corporate Communication with extensive experience for over 35 years. Since 1999 she is active in Investor Relations and Financial Communication for companies listed on the major financial markets. Bianca provides strategic IR, corporate access in Italy, Europe, USA, investor’s market intelligence, profiling investors, critical communication and reputation. A scholar of issues pertaining to Communications and Investor Relations. Bianca studied at SUNY – State University of New York, Buffalo and at Boston University, Boston, and she works as lecturer with some Italian University. Bianca is author of the book Investor Relations ed Etica , Efficacia e Vantaggi Competitivi - edited from Guerini e Associati - as of as several articles about Investor Relations and financial communication. Bianca has been selected as the most influential CEO 2023 in Italy for Investor Relations and Financial Communications by CEO Monthly, the international publisher of AI Global Media.