{"id":6098,"date":"2026-02-02T10:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cesarecarcano.com\/about-me\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T13:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:13:17","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cesarecarcano.com\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\tI develop, represent, and contribute to the growth of the self storage sector in Italy and Europe. \n\nI founded FEDESSA, AISI, 3SA and serve as President of Casaforte Self Storage. \t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\tMy work originates from entrepreneurship and has evolved over time into a broader commitment: contributing to the growth and structuring of the self storage sector, transforming it from a little-known niche into a recognized and professional service. \n \nI believe in self storage as a modern infrastructure, capable of responding to changes in society, work, and cities. For this reason, in addition to entrepreneurial activity, I have dedicated myself for years to industry representation, training, and dialogue with institutions, investors, and media. \t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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I approached self storage when it was still an almost unknown model in Italy. From the beginning, I recognized its potential as an innovative service for individuals and businesses. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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I contribute to the creation and growth of entrepreneurial projects in the sector, working on service quality, personnel training, and the dissemination of a new professional culture.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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I actively participate in the founding of <\/span><\/span>FEDESSA<\/span><\/span>, the European federation of self storage, of which <\/span>I become President until 2018. Today I continue to co<\/span>ntribu<\/span>te as a Board <\/span>Member<\/span>, maintaining an active role in the international context.<\/span> I found <\/span><\/span>AISI \u2013 Italian Association of Self Storage Companies<\/span><\/span>, with the objective of representing the sector, engaging in dialogue with institutions, and creating a reference point for operators and investors.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In 2017 <\/span>I take <\/span>over the family business <\/span>and <\/span>found<\/span> <\/span>Casaforte<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>t<\/span>oday o<\/span>ne of the leading Italian operators<\/span> in self storage<\/span>. I<\/span> continue to work as an entrepreneur, speaker, and promoter of the sector in Italy and Europe.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Annual Italian Self Storage Convention <\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The national event dedicated to operators, investors, and professionals in the self storage sector in Italy. An opportunity to analyze the market, share data, and build relationships. <\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t

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The congress organized by <\/span><\/span>AESS \u2013<\/span> <\/span>Asociaci\u00f3n<\/span> <\/span>Espa\u00f1ola<\/span> <\/span>de Self Storage<\/span><\/span>, one of the main meeting points for the Spanish and international market. An event dedicated to exchange among operators, sharing of experiences, and analysis of sector developments.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t

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The main European event in the sector, bringing together operators and international stakeholders to discuss <\/span>trends<\/span>, innovation, and development of self storage in Europe.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t

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\n\t\tMy work develops on multiple levels: entrepreneurial, associative, and cultural. \nHere are some of the projects to which I dedicate my commitment. \t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Represents one of the leading Self Storage operators in Italy, based on experience, strategic vision, and service quality, with a solid and sustainable growth model over time.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The European Self Storage Federation. After supporting its creation and serving as President, I continue today to contribute as a Board Member to the strategic development of the sector. <\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Italian Self Storage Association, a reference point for the national market, established with the objective of developing sector culture, promoting training, and ensuring institutional representation.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A social agricultural enterprise where young people with cognitive disabilities cultivate fruit and vegetables using organic methods, in a context that values work, dignity, and integration. <\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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