Events & Programs
Dual-track programming for knowledge and community.
Showcasing high-value content alongside community-driven social touchpoints. From flagship summits to monthly aperitivi, we build the bridge in person.
Track A
The Knowledge Series
High-profile anchors — carefully curated events featuring educational panelists and executive networking.
Spring Member Summit
Featuring Consul General Giuseppe Pastorelli
"Dominating the New York Market: The 2026 Roadmap."
European Innovation Summit
5th Avenue flagship (TBA) · TECH WEEK by a16z
Co-hosted with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, produced by How2Scale. 13 countries on AI and global scaling. First confirmed speaker: Adrian Hernandez-Liebo (ElevenLabs).
The New Codes of Luxury
NYC
Digital acceleration and heritage featuring global CDOs.
Applied Intelligence & Governance
NYC
Flagship AI event on ethics and enterprise-grade deployment.
Track B
The Aperitivo Culture
Regular monthly events designed for informal relationship building. Last Wednesday/Thursday of every month, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
April Happy Hour
Authentic NYC enotecas
Immersing members in genuine Italian lifestyle.
Salotto Aperitivo
Salotto.nyc · 84 Withers St, Brooklyn · 6:30–8:30 PM
Authentic Italian aperitivo at a hub for cultural research and production founded by NYC-based Italian creatives. Drinks + Italian bites. 80 guest cap.
July Summer Edition
Rooftop · TBA
Mid-summer aperitivo with the wider community.
Recent Highlights
Past convenings
A snapshot of recent gatherings that shaped the community.
Italian Innovators & Alumni Gathering
TIH NY · Transatlantic Innovation Hub
With the Regione Lombardia delegation led by On. Raffaele Cattaneo and Guido Bertolaso. Co-hosted with MAECI and the Transatlantic Harmonic Foundation.
April Happy Hour
Midtown Manhattan
First aperitivo of 2026 — private room, full house.
European Tech Night
Spring Place, NYC
400+ attendees · 32 startups · 70% VCs & C-level.
Lazio Region Program
New York City
200+ participants · 3 roundtables · pitch sessions.
Space Economy Chat
Italian Consulate
Col. Walter Villadei · Italian Air Force astronaut.
Federico Marchetti
YOOX Net-a-Porter
"The Geek of Chic" · co-hosted with NIAF.