Milan at a glance: the first choice for organising congresses, conventions and events in Italy
Milan is the economic capital of Italy and a major trade fair centre at European level. With its renowned trade fair facility, Fiera Milano, the city has become a reference point for corporate events of all sectors and professional congresses.
Driving the Italian economy, Milan contributes 10% of the national GDP. With a per capita income of almost 50,000 euros. Milan is a rich city. During working hours, Milan’s population of 1.5 million doubles to 3 million.
Milan is also the ideal gateway to Italy and has established itself as a major tourist destination. Art, fashion, shopping and design come together in this city.
With its three international airports (Linate, Malpensa, Orio al Serio) and three major railway stations (Centrale, Garibaldi, Cadorna), Milan is connected to major European cities. In addition, it is located at the crossroads of two major motorways that cross Europe from north to south and from east to west, making it easy to reach cities such as Paris, Zurich, Frankfurt and Munich either by car or by high-speed rail.
Milan is renowned for its style and luxury, and offers a unique environment where business, leisure, sport and culture come together as in no other city in the world.
From Milan’s famous Scala to Brera, from the Duomo to San Siro, the city offers an immersive experience to stimulate the senses and the mind, through art, food and entertainment.
For trade fairs, scientific congresses or corporate conventions, Milan offers world-class facilities and state-of-the-art security protocols. The fertile and cosmopolitan working environment stimulates creativity, with urban renewal, cultural diversity and environmental sustainability.
The food and hospitality industry is an important economic factor for the city, with over 1,000 hotels (43,000 rooms), almost 5,000 bars and 6,000 restaurants.
Milan is home to over 390,000 companies, including more than 5,000 international companies with over half a million employees. The city boasts an important presence in the financial sector, with 11,000 banks and funds and the presence of the Italian stock exchange. Moreover, the fintech sector is booming, with 200 start-ups operating in different sectors among the 2,500 present in the city.
The city ranks second in Europe for the growth of new enterprises.
Milan is experiencing a phase of urban regeneration of its industrial districts, such as Bovisa, Lambrate and Corvetto, and is attracting international capital.
This urban development is in line with the city’s preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. One of the most important ongoing real estate projects is the Scalo Romana, located near the Prada Art Foundation.
Another engine of development for Milan is the knowledge economy. Thanks to its four international universities (Bocconi, Bicocca, Cattolica, Politecnico), Milan has become an attractive hub for university students. More than 190,000 students, including 12,000 from abroad, contribute to a dynamic and stimulating environment. Every year, some 29,000 graduate students in the STEM sciences are ‘churned out’. The city also has a workforce of 350,000 employed in the life sciences, with the construction of a biotechnology hub in the area that was dedicated to the 2015 World Expo.
In recent years, Milan has experienced a transformation of its skyline, thanks to the new districts of Porta Nuova and Tre Torri, characterised by extraordinary architectural beauty.
The current administration is very committed to environmental sustainability and is trying to make Milan more and more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly. With a network of over 300 kilometres of cycle paths and an efficient public transport system, consisting of four (soon to be five) metro lines, historic and modern trams, electric buses and bike, car and scooter sharing services, getting around the city is comfortable and easy. The compactness of Milan makes it possible to reach most destinations in less than 30 minutes.
Milan is the ideal destination for international events and congresses. Want to come to Milan?
Milan is the city where business and leisure merge in perfect harmony.
Where to sleep in Milan? Obviously at AN Hotels
With our AN Hotels, we are able to accommodate anyone coming to Milan for business and work. Our three AN Hotels, in the Melegnano and Linate area, have a total of over 310 rooms, spread over three high-end, three- and four-star facilities, all eco-friendly and certified according to the strictest environmental standards.
We can cater for every need, whether for individual travellers or groups. Ask us for information and discover the top hospitality of AN Hotels!
