Sustainability Summit organizer to foster eco-smart living initiatives in EMEA
Zug, 15 May 2023 –
Hadrian AG, a leading Swiss media company addressing decision makers in the government and private sector globally, is pleased to announce the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Gemina Srl, an Italian general contractor. This strategic move signifies Hadrian’s commitment to fostering sustainable development initiatives and promoting eco-smart living in the EMEA region.
Hadrian is renowned for organizing the Sustainability Summit, a prestigious event that brings together industry leaders, technology experts, and policymakers to discuss critical infrastructure development, renewable energy sources, smart supply chain solutions, and environment-friendly lifestyles. Through its extensive network of regional franchisees and local entities, including the newly established Gemina branch in South Africa, Hadrian provides consulting and contracting services to both public and private sector entities at the forefront of sustainable initiatives.
The acquisition of Milan-based Gemina Srl in March 2023 marks a significant milestone in the expansion of Hadrian’s international footprint and business proposition. By integrating an established general contractor in the EU and establishing a dedicated office in Africa, Hadrian strengthens its market presence in the EMEA region. The company’s value proposition is built on a decade of research and collaboration through the Sustainability Summit and the Sustainable Development Advisory Board, focusing on inclusive and environmentally conscious societal development.
Hadrian’s decision to diversify its business portfolio beyond publishing and consultancy activities was motivated by the challenges faced by international event organizers during the recent pandemic crisis. After the recent Digital Economy Conference held at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of the U.A.E. Crown Prince and a high-profile communications project delivered in Cairo, Egypt, on the occasion of a major government-sector summit held by President Al-Sisi in April 2021, Hadrian initiated an important transformation.With travel restrictions and social distancing regulations impacting the delivery of their full value proposition, Hadrian saw the need to seize new and immediately viable opportunities in the context of its established business. The company’s vibrant international community of decision makers called to action throughout the years in developing a vision deemed “too important to let go,” inspired a direction towards business diversification, company restructuring, and significant investments.
In addition to evolving its international summits and congresses to digital round table formats, Hadrian has aggregated players under its umbrella to establish new and vital business flows. By investing in entities that are actively engaged in the delivery of sustainable development projects advocated by its communities, Hadrian ensures direct involvement in accelerating positive societal transformation worldwide.
With the recent acquisition of Gemina, a general contractor specializing in renewable energy solutions and building retrofitting projects, Hadrian is well-positioned to strengthen partnerships and support a growing community of like-minded professionals across various industry sectors. By facilitating exchange and participation in global trade activities related to renewable energy sources through Gemina Africa and engaging in government-driven building retrofitting initiatives through Gemina in Europe, Hadrian remains at the forefront of promoting sustainable living.