Naples conference summary report

Early arrivals, May 13-14 were welcomed to the fabulous Radici Resort and Mastroberardino winery located about an hour’s drive in the northern hills of Naples. Two days of golf and wine tasting and collegial discussions ensued. Yes, we played the 9 hole course a few times over which allowed special views of the resort and winery!
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May 14

The inaugural IPG Sustainability Steering Committee, chaired by Ida C Stavnes Høisæther, with subsequent report presented by the members of the steering committee during the May 17 Non-Statutory Meeting.

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May 15

IPG delegates check-in and welcome reception located at the rooftop of the Grand Hotel Oriente, Naples. With breathtaking views of the city and the harbor, all were wrapped up with the location and the food and drinks.
May 16 the Substantive Programme started with breakfast first on the same rooftop as the welcome reception. The lucky spouses enjoyed this Friday a fantastic day trip to Capri.
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Session One

First session included presentations from Andrea Rey, Professor at “Federico II” University Chartered Accountant – Naples: Beauty meets Opportunity with a Q & A session. Next up was a presentation from Maria Elena Rossi, Director International Offices and Business Development, Triumph Group International – Tourism in Italy: Spotlight on the South and Emerging Trends with Q & A. Followed by presentation of the candidates/observers. Candidates’ accountancy firms included Bradley Professional Services, Nigeria and Hexagone Advisory, France. Candidates legal firms included Inksters Solicitors, Scotland, MG Capital Law LLP, United Kingdom and finally JP Legal, Saudi Arabia. Observers accountancy firm included GTM Global Tax Management, United States and law firm So & Sato Law Offices, Japan.
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Session Two

Second session included a panel discussion titled “Doing Business in Southern Italy” with panelists Pasquale Limatola, Chartered Accountant and Auditor, Paolo Grignaschi, Chairman FIBA foundation, Alessandro Giudice, Partner YOURgroup and Fabrizio Perrone, Entrepreneur and angel investor with moderator Lisa Rosen. Next up was a presentation and Q&A titled “Streamlined sustainability reporting for SMEs by Giancarlo Attolini, Chartered Accountant and Auditor Attolini Spaggiari Zuliani &  Associati Deputy President of Accountancy Europe. Finally delegates received a presentation titled “Presentation of Bendura Bank” by Darko Vuser, Executive Director Private Clients Southern Europe of Bendura Bank AG, Sponsor of IPG.
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Session Three

Third session included a presentation titled “The Art of Negotiation, Presentation of the Harvard method and role playing exercise” by Elena Palloni, Expert Officer at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Italy. Mid-day coffee the final panel discussion titled “M&A Case study” with panelists, Vittorio Costa, Co Owner New Spica s.r.l., Carlo Marco Cavallo, Entrepreneur in Bridal & Fashion, Francesca Falbo, Studio Legal Falbo & Manara and Marjolein van Leeuwen as moderator. Delegates and spouses met up in the evening and were transferred to the Gala Dinner at Rosolino Restaurant all beautifully dressed in the 1950’s Amalfi coast style and enjoyed a great evening.

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May 17

IPG General Meeting of the Company, with the voting of new members, followed by updates on upcoming conferences, Singapore October 30th 2025 by Boon Yip Yee and Elke Bockisch followed by updates on the IPG branding campaign, sustainability steering committee by Ida C Stavnes Høisæther, M&A Community by Marjolein van Leeuwen and open mic session where Bill Finnecy presented on the “Trump Tariffs”.

Next up delegates met for a historical tour of Pompeii where all enjoyed a beautiful day in the countryside with the view of Mt Vesuvius in the background. What a special walking tour we all enjoyed with the help of Pompeii tour guides. After about 4 hours we traveled back to Grand Hotel Oriente and assembled for the farewell dinner at Zi Teresa which was special due to the location on the port of Naples with a beautiful view of the port and the evening sun with all delegates casually mingling and enjoying past and present stories of conferences enjoyed by all making everyone think of how special this IPG family really is to be a part of…………….and continue……………..
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May 18

Departure for home or other travel adventures.

See you all in Singapore in October!!!!