NOVOMATIC Italia at the 2026 CSR Exhibition: dialogue, listening and responsibility at the heart of sustainability

For the first time, NOVOMATIC Italia took part in the CSR and Social Innovation Fair, one of the leading national events dedicated to the themes of sustainability, stakeholder engagement and the creation of shared value.

The 2026 edition, themed ‘Going Further’, provided an important opportunity for dialogue between businesses, institutions, third-sector organisations and professionals committed to promoting increasingly sustainable and inclusive development models. Three days of meetings and in-depth discussions brought together 546 speakers from 254 different organisations, all united by a desire to contribute to building a future that combines economic, environmental and social sustainability.

In this context, NOVOMATIC Italia shared its expertise by participating in two panel discussions featuring Mara Di Lecce, Communication & Marketing Director, and Marco Calosci, Corporate Communication & CR Manager.

During the panel discussion ‘Listening to stakeholders: a commitment but also a resource’, Mara Di Lecce outlined the Group’s approach to responsible gambling, presenting the ‘Usa La Testa’ app project – a digital tool designed to guide players towards an increasingly mindful and informed approach to gambling. This project tangibly demonstrates the company’s commitment to going beyond traditional awareness-raising tools, by encouraging the direct involvement of end stakeholders through innovative and accessible solutions. During the session, it was emphasised that listening to and engaging in dialogue with all stakeholders are fundamental to building relationships of trust, understanding needs and expectations, and developing initiatives capable of generating shared value.

Marco Calosci, meanwhile, spoke at the panel discussion ‘Back to the Future: Is Sustainability Reporting an Obligation or a Strategy?’, which focused on the evolution of ESG reporting and the increasingly strategic role of sustainability in business processes. It provided an opportunity to discuss the challenges posed by the European regulatory framework and the need to view reporting not merely as a compliance requirement, but as a lever for transparency, innovation and dialogue with the market. 

For NOVOMATIC Italia, taking part in the CSR Exhibition represented an important opportunity to share its approach to sustainability and learn from experiences across different sectors. This approach centres on responsibility, listening and the capacity for innovation, based on the conviction that the exchange of different perspectives is an essential tool for tackling the challenges of the present and building long-term value.