{
  "id": 17558505,
  "title": "Ecomondo 2026, growing space and exhibitors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/ecomondo-2026-crescono-spazio-ed-espositori",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-01T08:02:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Il Sole 24 Ore",
    "slug": "il-sole-24-ore",
    "url": "https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/ecomondo-2026-crescono-spazio-ed-espositori-AJcLoZzB"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "Ecomondo 2026 will take place at the Rimini Trade Fair from 3 to 6 November, with an expanded exhibition area of 170,000 square meters and 30 pavilions, up from 166,000 square meters last year. The event will feature 1,800 exhibitors, an increase from 1,700 in 2025, and a renewed exhibition layout. New additions include the Textile pavilion in D2, which aims to be an international hub for the textile industry, and the Africa Investment Hub, focused on networking and business meetings. The fair will also cover various topics such as waste management, site restoration, bio-economy, bio-energy, and water cycle management.",
  "summary": "Ecomondo 2026 returns to the Rimini Fair from 3rd to 6th November, and it's getting even bigger: 170,000 square meters of gross area for a total of 30 pavilions (last year...",
  "key_points": [
    "Ecomondo 2026 spans 170,000 square meters at Fiera di Rimini",
    "1,800 exhibitors, up from 1,700 in 2025",
    "Africa Investment Hub and Textile section debut at event"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Expanding the physical footprint and introducing specialized sectors like textiles and African investment signals the trade fair's evolution into a more diverse and globally connected hub for circular economy regulations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}