Lifestyle Expo& Gozo Games 2027

Where Lifestyle Meets Business Opportunities in the Mediterranean

A premier international event blending business and culture exhibition, destination marketing, and sports competition — a strategic Mediterranean hub connecting Gozo (Malta), Italy, and international stakeholders.

1–5 September 2027

Gozo, Malta

Become a Partner

Days · 2 chapters

Premium exhibitors

Thematic pavilions

Flagship venues

Our Mission

Bringing Gozo (Malta) and Italy closer together Through healthy lifestyle and sport. We are building an ecosystem that benefits both countries with international reach and resonance.

“Sport has the power to change the world… It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.”

— Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize

Sport and games connect generations around shared values — respect, sharing, discovery, solidarity, and inclusion. Designed to be accessible across all ages and skill levels, from former professional athletes to first-time participants.

ABOUT GOZO

A pocket-sized island with Mediterranean scale.

Gozo offers striking natural beauty, healthy living, authentic tradition, and a warm multicultural spirit — all in a pocket-sized island. Positioned not as a mass-tourism destination, but as the ideal setting for wellness, culture, high-profile corporate events, and international sports tourism in the ultimate crossroad of the Mediterranean.

VALUE CREATED

Value proposition for partners & sponsors.

The project offers commercial partners an unparalleled ecosystem for brand integration, B2B networking, and destination-led storytelling.

Destination Positioning

Establish Gozo as a leading Mediterranean destination for healthy lifestyle, culture, corporate events, and international sports tourism.

Cross-Border Networking

Strengthen B2B and institutional relations between Maltese, Italian, and international operators.

High-Value Brand Activation

An experiential showcase for sponsors, corporate partners, and media.

Synergistic Ecosystem

Sport, culture, lifestyle tourism, luxury hospitality, premium products, and multi-platform media coverage — all linked.

Scalable Annual IP

A replicable, scalable annual event format with long-term commercial viability.

The 5-day content

One journey, two chapters — from business and breakthrough to competition.

Act 1DAYS 1–5

Lifestyle & Business

Expo Village · Ippodromo Ta’ Xħajma, Xewkija

▸Official opening — “Pavilion of the Future”
▸40 exhibitors across 4 thematic clusters
▸B2B relations, lead generation, institutional presentations
▸Malta–Italy bilateral roundtables & networking

Media hype coverage on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube

Food & Beverage

Culture, Tourism, Hospitality & Real Estate

Sport, Wellness & Performance

Business, Innovation, Media & Sustainability

Act 2Days 4–5

Gozo Games Climax & Closing

Sport Gozo Complex · Victoria

▸3v3 Basketball — FIBA-format tournament
▸Volleyball tournament
▸Skills Contest, Slam Dunk & 1v1 competitions
▸Legends Match — broadcast on PRIMAFREE
▸Grand Bocce Finals
▸Official awards ceremony at the Expo Village

Live media coverage: social networks and Maltese / Italian national TVs.

The set up

Two venues. One ecosystem.

Expo Village

Ippodromo Ta’ Xħajma, Xewkija

Centralised business hub hosting 40 premium exhibitors, institutional pavilions, and corporate activation zones for partners and businesses.

▸VIP Lounge — restricted access for top sponsors, institutions, and accredited media
▸B2B Business Lounge — meetings, commercial talks, and agreement signings
▸Institutional Area — authorities, chambers of commerce, and ambassadors
▸Conference / Pitch Area — panels and exhibitor pitches
▸Demo / Experience Area — live product and tech demonstrations

Sport Gozo Complex

Victoria

The Gozo Indoor Sports & Aquatic Pavilion is a multi-disciplinary sports facility capable of hosting professional-grade indoor and outdoor competitions.

Both venues sit on a human-scaled island with a strong accommodation offer — easy travel between sites and a premium experience for every visitor.

Venue locations

The Team

The people behind the vision and project.

Fabiano Zottin

Lead Organiser

Driving the overall vision and strategic direction of the Expo. Background: communication professional with 30+ years of experience spanning event organisation, television, and media development. His career includes work as a TV correspondent and co-founding/serving as CEO of a national Italian TV network, bringing editorial expertise and valuable networking skills.

Ivan Gatto

Sports Director & Ambassador

Leading the sports programme, athlete relations, and competitive integrity. Background: former Italian professional basketball player, born in Treviso in 1978. Trained in the United States and played NCAA Division I basketball at Weber State University, where he earned a degree in Communication. Went on to a professional career in Italy, Greece, and Spain, and represented the Italian National Team, including the 3x3 squad at the World Championship.

Rudi Bringtown

Experience Design and Organisation

Designing the event experience and supporting the project development Background: 20+ years' experience as a serial intrapreneur leading transformation programs in large companies, creating and launching new products and services for high-profile clients in the UK and Luxembourg. He brings a wealth of experience from his numerous sectors of activity including Retail, Citizen mobility, Banking, Insurance, Private Aviation, Pharmaceuticals and Not-for-profit.

Roger Calleja

Exhibition Director

Ensuring the PR and overall coordination and smooth running of the venue throughout the event. Background: former extreme kitesurfer with over 30 years in the aviation industry, who went on to build a successful career as an entrepreneur. Now 54, his greatest focus is philanthropy—supporting charitable initiatives, leading forestation projects, and working to open a school in Ghana.

Partner with us for 1–5 September 2027.

Sponsorship, exhibition space, institutional partnerships, and media collaborations are open. Request the full prospectus.