# Val di Sangro Expo concludes in Atessa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/val-di-sangro-expo-in-atessa
> Updated: 2026-09-19T17:45:13.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The third edition of the Val di Sangro Expo in Atessa, Abruzzo, concluded with approximately 30,000 visitors. The event served as a platform to unify the region’s economic system, featuring roughly 200 companies and focusing on business networking, sustainability, and regional development.

Agricultural integration was highlighted through the ‘CIA Green Experience’ by CIA Chieti-Pescara, which attracted thousands to Piazza Abruzzo to facilitate direct connections between farmers and consumers via food supply chain education and tastings. To support economic growth, participants proposed establishing a permanent observatory for subsidized finance to improve local business access to growth incentives.

Infrastructure remained a primary concern throughout the event. Discussions emphasized the necessity of completing the SS 652 Fondovalle Sangro and enhancing regional logistics to sustain industrial competitiveness. Following the event, Atessa Mayor Giulio Borrelli advocated for transforming the exhibition into a permanent facility through partnerships between the Region and local businesses. 

Addressing road conditions, Borrelli called for increased resources for the regional road maintenance fund to repair deteriorating municipal and provincial roads. He specifically proposed that funds intended to reimburse regions for the 2027 abolition of the small and medium displacement car circulation tax should be earmarked for road viability.

## Claims

- The third edition of Val di Sangro Expo has concluded. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mayor Giulio Borrelli proposed making the Val di Sangro exhibition structure a permanent facility through cooperation with the Region and local businesses. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Mayor called for increased funding for the regional road maintenance fund to address deteriorating infrastructure. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The government will abolish the circulation tax for small and medium displacement cars starting in 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Borrelli requested that the reimbursements for the abolished circulation tax be specifically earmarked for the regional road maintenance fund. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event attracted 30,000 visitors. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Val di Sangro Expò concludes with focus on agriculture and infrastructure

The Val di Sangro Expò 2026 in Atessa concluded with successful agricultural showcases by CIA Chieti-Pescara and key debates on improving local infrastructure and access to business financing.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/val-di-sangro-expo-focuses-on-finance-and-infrastructure

### 2026-09-09: Val di Sangro Expo to feature 200 companies in Atessa

The third Val di Sangro Expo will held in Atessa from September 17-20, featuring 200 companies to promote regional economic unity and industrial dialogue in Abruzzo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/val-di-sangro-expo-to-feature-200-companies-in-atessa

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