Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is set to open its highly anticipated Hall 2 at the Vicenza Expo Centre in September 2026. Designed to serve as the central hub of the venue, the new facility will enhance Vicenzaoro’s position as a leading international jewellery manufacturing and business platform while improving connectivity, exhibition capacity, and sustainability initiatives across the entire exhibition complex.
Quick Summary
- IEG’s new Hall 2 will open in September 2026 at Vicenza Expo Centre.
- The facility spans 23,000 square metres across two levels.
- Hall 2 will serve as the main hub connecting key exhibition halls.
- Vicenzaoro and T.Gold will benefit from improved exhibition layouts.
- T.Gold will move inside the Expo Centre under the same roof as Vicenzaoro.
- IEG has doubled its photovoltaic capacity to 2 megawatts.
- The project represents a €60 million investment.
- The development aims to strengthen Vicenzaoro’s international leadership and support future event expansion.
IEG: NEW “HALL 2”, SET TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER, WILL ENHANCE VICENZAORO’S INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING CORE
• A 23,000 m2, two-storey facility, the main hub of the entire Expo Centre
• IEG President Ermeti: «A promise kept, an opportunity for the whole region»
• Venue Director Vescovo: «Decisions made for new events across different product sectors»
• Photovoltaic capacity now at 2 megawatts, energy self-sufficiency without events
Hall 2 Set to Open for Vicenzaoro 2026
Italian Exhibition Group’s new “Hall 2” at Vicenza Expo Centre will open its doors in September and be fully operational in time for the next edition of Vicenzaoro and T.Gold, set to take place from 4 to 8 September 2026. In line with the announced schedule, IEG has not only created a venue in which to gather the entire jewellery community, but also one that will enhance the international manufacturing core of Vicenzaoro’s offer.
New Infrastructure to Improve Visitor Experience
An infrastructure that will enable attendees to move more efficiently among Vicenzaoro’s various exhibition areas with a more streamlined route thanks to a building that will act as the main hub of the entire venue. But that’s not all. The building, designed by Hamburg-based Studio GMP – specifically by architect Vokwin Marg – will raise the quality standards and appeal of the entire Expo Centre with positive repercussions for IEG’s portfolio of events in Vicenza, the VICC’s conference activities, and the local area.
Strengthening Vicenzaoro’s Global Position
Hence, come September, show-goers will be able to explore the new 23,000-square-metre hall at Vicenza Expo Centre. “With the new Hall 2, Vicenzaoro will strengthen its role as a leading international platform for the jewellery industry,” says IEG President, Maurizio Ermeti, “by offering an even more modern home to the communities that represent the very best in goldsmithing, semi-finished products and technologies from all over the world, who choose Vicenza as a venue for networking and business. What we have achieved in the heart of one of the top districts for Italian-made gold and jewellery” continues Ermeti, “is also a development opportunity for the local area, businesses and future generations. A promise that has become reality”.
Hall 2 Designed as the New Heart of the Expo Centre
The new Hall 2 has been designed as the new heart of Vicenza Expo Centre. Directly connected to Halls 1, 4 and 6, it will improve internal circulation and make it easier to move between the various exhibition areas. The building features two main levels, reached by escalators and lifts, and also has a mezzanine floor for services. Here, a restaurant and three bars will join the other 11 already at exhibitor’s and visitor’s disposal within the Expo Centre.
New Exhibition Layout for Vicenzaoro and T.Gold
For Vicenzaoro, Hall 2’s additional space will house the jewellery goods community, previously exhibited in Hall 4. Thanks to the new Hall 2, T.Gold – the jewellery industry technologies show – will be relocated in Hall 4, inside the Expo Centre, finding a home for the first time under the same roof as Vicenzaoro. In previous editions, up until last January, it was, in fact, housed in Hall 9 outside the Expo grounds. Its new location will earn it more exhibition space than before. Consequently, the new layout will further strengthen Vicenzaoro, which, by bringing together the entire jewellery supply chain in a single location, will fulfil its strategy for growth and international leadership.
Expanded Renewable Energy Capacity
Lastly, with the panels installed on the roof of the new Hall 2, IEG has doubled its photovoltaic capacity by adding a further megawatt. When no events are taking place, the IEG Expo Centre will be able to reach full energy self-sufficiency.
Meeting Deadlines and Preparing for Future Growth
The main challenge we overcame was meeting the deadlines. We had to work under particular and complex conditions due to the construction site’s location in the heart of the Expo Centre. We managed to do it all without disrupting any of the events, handling the transitional period to the exhibitors’ total satisfaction. Having ensured the continuity of four editions of Vicenzaoro with an investment of 60 million and a construction site that had zero impact on attendees is an enormous success for us. We are therefore preparing to launch this transformation of the entire exhibition and conference centre: not only will Vicenzaoro offer a better visitor experience and improved circulation between halls, but decisions, such as the nine-metre height of the new Hall 2’s two floors, will also allow for optimal use for further events across different product sectors,» adds Mario Vescovo, director of IEG’s Vicenza venue.
FAQs
When will Hall 2 officially open?
Hall 2 will open in September 2026 and will be operational for Vicenzaoro and T.Gold from 4–8 September 2026.
How large is the new Hall 2 facility?
The new hall covers 23,000 square metres and is spread across two levels.
What benefits will Hall 2 bring to Vicenzaoro?
It will improve visitor circulation, increase exhibition space, strengthen the jewellery supply chain ecosystem, and enhance Vicenzaoro’s international positioning.
Where will T.Gold be located after the expansion?
T.Gold will move into Hall 4 within the Expo Centre, bringing it under the same roof as Vicenzaoro for the first time.
What sustainability improvements are included in the project?
The installation of new photovoltaic panels has increased IEG’s renewable energy capacity to 2 megawatts, enabling full energy self-sufficiency when no events are being held.
How much investment was made in the project?
The development involved an investment of €60 million.
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