Meet US Roadshow 2024 | March 18-21, 2024

WHEN March 18 – 21, 2024


WHERE Napoli, Roma, Prato, Treviso


The IACCSE is getting ready to organize the 4th edition of the “MEET US Roadshow in Italy” in March 2024. 

The initiative, which will be held in four important Italian cities: Naples (March 18th) – Rome (March 19th) – Prato (March 20thand Treviso ( March 21st), is intended for those Italian companies interested in exploring new opportunities in the US market: attendees will be provided with detailed information on topics relating to strategic, commercial, administrative, financial, and fiscal matters linked to the expansion of Italian businesses in the US market.

Four days and four conferences to inform and support all those Italian companies interested in exploring new business opportunities in the USA while taking advantage of the experience of the IACCSE and selected speakers.

We would like to thank all the companies that have contributed to the organization of these event.

They are: 

A special thank you goes to the local partners of our 4 sessions: 

Regione Campania (Department of Productive activities), 

Federlazio

Unioncamere

Assocamerestero

Confindustria Toscana Nord

Camera di Commercio Treviso-Belluno 

Venicepromex

The event will be a great opportunity for Italian SMEs to learn more about the most important aspects relating to expansion on growing markets such as the US Southeast.

For more information about the program and registrations please visit the webpage: https://bec.iaccse.com/meet_us_2024/

Please note: registration is free of charge, but is mandatory.

Access is reserved to representatives of Italian companies interested in exporting or investing in the USA. 

European Business Networking Cocktail | March 5, 2024

Register within Friday, March 1st

IACCSE Members

FREE

Non-Members

$ 50 Per Person

All tickets include one complimentary drink.

RSVP

Send us an email to communications@iacc-miami.com

Please include contact details of you and your guests

You may want to seize the chance to increase the visibility of your company, the European Chambers offer you the opportunity to become sponsor of the event and take advantage of the exposure of the social media campaign targeting 25,000+ contracts.

Click here to discover the benefits included in the sponsorship package:

For further information about the sponsorship, contact marketing@iacc-miami.com.

Join us and have the chance to connect

with hundreds of business professionals!

European Business Networking Cocktail | February 1, 2024

Register within Tuesday, January 30th

IACCSE Members

FREE

Non-Members

$ 50 Per Person

All tickets include one complimentary drink.

RSVP

Send us an email to communications@iacc-miami.com

Please include contact details of you and your guests

You may want to seize the chance to increase the visibility of your company, the European Chambers offer you the opportunity to become sponsor of the event and take advantage of the exposure of the social media campaign targeting 25,000+ contracts.

Click here to discover the benefits included in the sponsorship package:

For further information about the sponsorship, contact marketing@iacc-miami.com.

Join us and have the chance to connect

with hundreds of business professionals!

The Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival | May 14-15, 2024

 

WHEN  May 14-15, 2024

 

WHERE  Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134)

 

EXHIBITOR PACKAGE

 

Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami that mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors.

The Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival presents two different sessions: the first one for food & wine professionals only, is meant to facilitate the interactions between Italian producers and U.S. buyers, while the second part of the event is a Grand Tasting, an opportunity for exhibitors to present their products to a selected public of local food lovers.


Italian F&B producers, F&B importers, and distributors representing Italian brands, hospitality suppliers

Total exhibitors expected: 40+


Hospitality industry (restaurant owners, chefs, beverage managers, buyers at hotels and restaurant chains), Cruise Industry, F&B  visitors, F&B importers and distributors, influencers (journalists and food bloggers), and local consumers.

Total attendance expected:

  • 150+ F&B professionals
  • 600+ Food Lovers

The 5th edition of the Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival will take place at the Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134).

CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE LOCATION


  • 10:30am-12:30pm | ORIENTATION MEETING: INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA MARKET
    Presentation by U.S market experts + Industry Testimonials
    (Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
  • 2:00pm-4:00pm | GROUP VISIT TO GOURMET MARKETS & GROCERY CHAINS 
    (Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
  • 7:00pm-9:00pm | LAUNCH DINNER
    Including Meet & Greet and Speeches by top food & wine distributors
  • 2:30pm-4:00pm | TALKS (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)
    Seminars on current relevant topics for the Food & Beverage industry
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm | TRADE SESSION (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)
    Trade-only Networking in the expo area with Florida’s F&B importers/distributors, chefs, restaurateurs, and gourmet market owners.
  • 6:00pm-8:30pm | GRAND TASTING FOR A SELECTED PUBLIC OF FOOD LOVERS
    While tasting authentic Italian products and signature dishes, guests will have the opportunity to get to know more closely Italian culture and culinary tradition.

(Tickets will be available on Eventbrite from the end of March 2024 )


IF YOU ARE AN ITALIAN FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCER
OR AN IMPORTER OF AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PRODUCTS
DO NOT MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY 
TO SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND:

EXHIBITORS CONFIRMING THEIR PARTICIPATION BY JANUARY 20th 2023
WILL RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EXHIBITORS’ OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT
ALESSIA MARCENARO, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  MARKETING@IACC-MIAMI.COM


IF YOU ARE AN IMPORTER/DISTRIBUTORRESTAURATEURCHEFGOURMET MARKET OWNERWINE SHOP OWNER, AND HOSPITALITY BUYER

REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN IN 2024

Important note: industry professionals are guaranteed complimentary entrance to the event upon arrival before 5:00 pm

 
 

Watch here the recap video of the past editions:

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Miami, Maggio 2024

Presentazione:

Nel 2022 l’export italiano verso gli USA ha registrato una forte crescita (+12,7%) rispetto al 2021, con un valore 69 miliardi di dollari, il miglior risultato di sempre.

In questo contesto, lo Stato della Florida rappresenta il terzo mercato per valore delle importazioni di prodotti agroalimentari italiani, con un totale di 464 milioni di dollari nel 2022, in crescita del +14% rispetto al 2021. Crescite a doppia cifra si rilevano per il Vino (+17%), i Liquori (+114%), la Pasta (+42%), le Salse (+41%), i Formaggi (+19%) e il Caffè (+91%) (Fonte: ICE).

Una crescita da ricondursi, tra le altre cose, alla aumentata percezione di valori come qualità, genuinità e tracciabilità; elementi che i consumatori americani apprezzano sempre di più e ritrovano nei prodotti Made in Italy. Nello specifico, la Florida con i suoi 22 milioni di abitanti ed oltre 90 milioni di presenze turistiche annuali rappresenta un mercato in grande crescita e sempre più sofisticato.

La principale metropoli dello Stato, Miami, è diventata una delle capitali culinarie degli Stati Uniti con una presenza importante di ristoranti internazionali, celebrity chef, festival gastronomici e catene di gourmet markets specializzati in prodotti di nicchia, spesso italiani.

È proprio per dare visibilità alle eccellenze enogastronomiche italiane sull’importante piazza di Miami che la Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast organizzerà, il prossimo 14 e 15 maggio, la quinta edizione dell’evento “Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival”.

Circa 150 importatori, distributori, ristoratori e chef della Florida verranno invitati per due giornate di incontri, seminari, tasting di prodotti e networking con le imprese italiane.

Per le aziende italiane del Food & Wine è un’ottima opportunità di entrare in contatto con qualificate controparti commerciali, esplorare un mercato in grande crescita e testare i propri prodotti durante il Grand Tasting conclusivo che sarà aperto al pubblico di consumatori locali.

Il programma della quinta edizione del Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival si articolerà come segue:

14 Maggio – ATTIVITÀ ORIENTATIVE

*  Incontro di orientamento: introduzione al mercato della Florida da parte di esperti di settore americani e testimonianze aziendali di imprese italiane già presenti sul mercato

*  Visita guidata gourmet market e punti vendita GDO di Miami

*  Cena di lancio ed incontro con autorità diplomatiche e alcuni importatori/distributori selezionati che verranno invitati a parlare dei trend di mercato

15 Maggio – ATTIVITÀ PROMOZIONALI E COMMERCIALI  

*  Seminari: incontro sul settore F&B sulle navi da crociera; incontro sulla ristorazione di alta qualità a Miami

*  Sessione Trade: incontri tra espositori e visitatori professionali presso area expo (trade only)

Grand Tasting: l’evento apre le porte ad un pubblico di food lover, e selezionati ristoranti, pasticcerie e gelaterie si uniscono in qualità di espositori offrendo assaggi ai visitatori. Una straordinaria opportunità di visibilità per testare e far conoscere i propri prodotti ai consumatori finali.

Per maggiori informazioni sull’evento ed iscrizioni:

https://www.iaccse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/Authentic-Italian-Food-Wine-Festival-Exhibitor-Package-Silver-Gold.pdf

Le aziende italiane interessate a partecipare possono anche contattare la nostra Camera di Commercio all’indirizzo: marketing@iacc-miami.com

Ente organizzatore:

L’Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) con sede a Miami è una organizzazione statunitense senza scopo di lucro, ufficialmente riconosciuta dal governo italiano, che si dedica alla promozione del commercio tra gli Stati Uniti e l’Italia. Fondata nel 1991, la IACCSE fa parte di Assocamerestero, l’associazione delle Camere di Commercio Italiane all’Estero. La Camera annovera una base associativa di circa 250 imprese, di origini sia italiane che americane. Alcuni dei marchi più rappresentativi del “Made in Italy” negli USA sono tra gli associati. I settori in cui operano i soci sono i più vari, dall’arredo-casa alla ristorazione, dalla meccanica alla logistica.’

Italian Business Community Night | December 13, 2023

WHEN  Wednesday –  December 13, 2023

WHERE  JW Marriott Marquis
(Downtown Miami)
255 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL, 33131

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

THE EVENT

Join the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast for a special night with the Italian Business Community in the U.S. Southeast.
A great opportunity to network among a public of entrepreneurs and international executives.
The 2023 Italian Business Community Night includes:

  • 150 guests among entrepreneurs and international executives
  • Networking Cocktail with exhibitors’ area for our sponsors
  • Keynote Speakers’ presentation about trade & investments between Italy and Florida
  • Pillar Award recognizing long-standing members of the Chamber
  • Dinner presenting selected Italian wines

SPONSORSHIP TABLES

Don’t miss the opportunity to promote your company !

For more information, please contact
Alessia Marcenaro, Deputy Executive Director
at marketing@iacc-miami.com

TICKETS

Registration will close on Thursday, December 7th.
No tickets at the door.

IACCSE Members
$220

Non-Members
$250

For further information about tickets: projects@iacc-miami.com

THANKS TO MDM HOTEL GROUP

CAMPANIA WEEK IN MIAMI 2023

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast brings to Miami the initiative “Campania Week”, an inspiring journey among the flavors of the Campania Region.

Fall in love with the food and wines of one of the most beautiful regions in Italy

The event at a glance:

  • 5 days of in-store tasting
  • 2 trade-only events for F&B industry professionals
  • 2 happy hours + DJ set for food lovers
  • 8 gourmet markets and restaurants involved
  • 2 seminars
  • 10 Italian producers
  • 30 U.S. food and wine buyers
  • 15,000+ local consumers reached

CAMPANIA WEEK FINEST FOOD AND WINE PRODUCTS

Campania, nestled in the heart of Italy, offers a unique blend of historical charm and natural beauty. With its stunning Amalfi coastline, ancient sites like Pompeii, and the energetic capital Naples, caters to every traveler’s desire. Campania is a paradise for food lovers, boasting renowned culinary delights. The variety of the territories and their biodiversity gave rise to some of the finest Italian food and wine products.

Campania enjoys plenty of sun, a vast sea briming with fish and scattered with islands, and an historically rich soil, especially at the base of Mount Vesuvio. These conditions contribute to the region’s biodiversity and ensure the flourishing of countless plants and the farming of animals, which lead to the richness of Campania’s culinary tradition. Indeed, besides being the birthplace of pizza, Campania is famous worldwide for its seafood, often paired with herbs, its cheeses, like the “mozzarella di bufala”, its olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes, and pasta. Beyond its gastronomic tradition, the region is equally renowned for its liquors, like limoncello, and wines. Some of the most prominent DOCG wines of the region, characterized by flavorful bodies and astonishing aromas, are: Greco di Tufo, Taurasi and Fiano di Avellino. The region also offers a variety of DOC wines, produced from indigenous grapes, like: Aglianico, Piedirosso, Falanghina, Biancolella, and Aspirinio.

Know more about the companies participating in the Campania Week in Miami by clicking the button below:

CAMPANIA WEEK CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

Click on the buttons below to learn more about the events and register.

IN-STORE TASTINGS

  • Every day, 1:00 pm – 7:00pm, from Tuesday, November 28th to Saturday, December 2nd
  • At Casa Tua Cucina, Mercato Miami, Prima Classe Italian Market & Café, Origini Italian Market
  • Complimentary tasting for all food lovers

CAMPANIA WEEK LAUNCH DINNER at Mosaico by Maurizio Farinelli |  TRADE ONLY EVENT

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 | 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Promotional dinner featuring a tasting of typical Campanian wines aimed at presenting the region’s DOC and DOCG wines to wine importers and distributors in Florida. This event, the official launch of “Campania Week,” is attended by industry professionals, Italian authorities, and food critics.


CAMPANIA APERITIVO at Mercato Miami

Wednesday, November 29th | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

Promotional cocktail event with a DJ set featuring a tasting of Campanian wines and products. Through collaboration with local food bloggers, an audience of American food lovers is engaged, inviting them to discover the culinary delights of Campania. 


CAMPANIA BUSINESS DINNER at Salumeria 104 | TRADE ONLY EVENT

Thursday, November 30th | 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Promotional dinner featuring a presentation of PDO and PGI agri-food products, accompanied by a tasting of traditional dishes made with authentic Campanian products. A selected number of food importers and distributors is invited to attend the event.


CAMPANIA APERITIVO at Prima Classe Italian Market & Café

Friday, December 1st | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

At the conclusion of Campania Region’s promotional week, a promotional cocktail event with a DJ set is organized, featuring a tasting of Campanian wines and food products. Through collaboration with local food bloggers, an audience of American food lovers is engaged, inviting them to discover the culinary delights of Campania. 



Start the Day Connecting with Fellow IACCSE Members 

Our next Business Breakfast will be sponsored by IACCSE member “Styl’editions” on Friday, November 17th from 9 to 10 a.m. at the IACCSE main office, located at Brickell, Miami.

Styl’editions is a new wallpaper brand created by Stylgraph, a leading Italian company and partner of the most important flooring and upholstery manufacturers in the world, for over 30 years.

Styl’editions USA is the exclusive distributor in North America of the company’s wide range of beautiful wallpapers and will take this opportunity to officially present its donation for the adornment and decoration to the Chamber’s office walls.

We encourage especially new members to participate and take advantage of this great opportunity to introduce you and your business among other members of the Chamber, while enjoying good coffee and delicious pastries during the morning.

RSVP MANDATORY

Please register by sending an email to projects@iacc-miami.com

– Members: free (Only 1 representative per company)   

– Only 20 seats available.

– Due to limited capacity, please make sure to register and to have received our confirmation email

This event is open to IACCSE members only.

The Best of Italian Design | October 19, 2023


WHEN  Thursday –  October 19, 2023


WHERE  4141 Atrium (4141 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137)


RSVP: DESIGN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ONLY

(local industry professionals, architects, interior designers, general contractors, and developers) 


The Best of Italian Design is a unique event dedicated to celebrating and displaying the most prestigious Italian brands and Made in Italy high-end products.

The event is created for those Italian design companies interested in meeting with local industry professionals, architects, interior designers, general contractors, and developers.

Here the video of the 4th edition of The Best of Italian Design in the Miami Design District

THE EVENT AT A GLANCE

The 4th edition of The Best of Italian Design includes:

  • THE TALKS – discover the newest trends in the industry, presented by renowned speakers.
  • FURNITURE DEALERS ROUND-TABLE – attend the discussion on the challenges and opportunities of the South Florida market.
  • BUSINESS MEETINGS – meet with Italian furniture manufacturers.
  • SHOWROOM EXPERIENCE – tour the Italian showrooms open for a synergic party to celebrate “Made in Italy” craftmanship.
  • COCKTAIL DESIGN NIGHT – industry professionals and exhibitors celebrate Italian excellence in design, networking informally, and tasting design-inspired cocktails.

EVENT PROGRAM


EXHIBITORS DIRECTORY 

Click here for exhibitors’ details.


VISITORS

IF YOU ARE AN ARCHITECT, AN INTERIOR DESIGNER,
A GENERAL CONTRACTOR OR A DEVELOPER

Limited capacity. Please, make sure to submit your registration form.

21+ TRADE ONLY EVENT | NO RSVP AT THE DOOR

For further information: rsvp@iacc-miami.com

Watch here the video of the 2022 edition of The Best of Italian Design:

 

Watch here the video testimonial from The Best of Italian Design 2019:

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT  MARKETING@IACC-MIAMI.COM


EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES

IF YOU ARE AN ITALIAN COMPANY INTERESTED IN TAKING PART IN THE EVENT NEXT YEAR (2024),
CHECK OUT THE EXHIBITORS’ PACKAGE TO DISCOVER
THE DIFFERENT EXHIBITING LEVELS AVAILABLE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT
ALESSIA MARCENARO, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  MARKETING@IACC-MIAMI.COM


THE BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN

Miami, 19 Ottobre 2023

 

Presentazione:

Nel 2022 l’export italiano verso gli USA ha registrato una forte crescita (+12,7%) rispetto al 2021, con un valore 69 miliardi di dollari, il miglior risultato di sempre.

 

In particolare, nel 2022, le esportazioni italiane di arredo ed edilizia negli Stati Uniti hanno raggiunto la cifra di 4 miliardi di dollari, con una crescita del +18% rispetto all’anno precedente, posizionando l’Italia al sesto posto tra i fornitori di arredo. In particolare, registrano crescite importanti i Mobili (+25%), le Sedie (+25%), il Vetro (+22,8%), l’Illuminazione (+16,1%) e le Ceramiche (+11,5%) (Fonte: ICE).

Per molti brand d’arredo Miami risulta ormai essere il primo mercato, superando sia New York che Los Angeles. Il mercato del real estate dell’area metropolitana di Miami è tra i più dinamici ed in crescita a livello mondiale. Il Miami Design District è il quartiere con la più alta concentrazione di showroom di arredo di alta gamma in tutti gli Stati Uniti. Miami rappresenta inoltre un punto di riferimento in ambito distributivo e logistico per l’America Latina.

È proprio per dare visibilità alle eccellenze del design italiano sull’importante piazza di Miami che la Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast organizzerà, il prossimo 19 ottobre nello spazio 4141 Atrium nel cuore del Miami Design District, la quarta edizione dell’evento “The Best of Italian Design”.

Circa 150 architetti, rivenditori e interior designer americani verranno invitati per una giornata di incontri B2B, seminari e networking con le imprese italiane.

Durante l’evento sono in programma discussioni stimolanti condotte da influenti protagonisti dell’industria dell’architettura e del design. Inoltre, i partecipanti avranno l’opportunità di partecipare a incontri B2B e ad una serata diffusa di networking organizzata in diversi showroom italiani all’interno del Miami Design District.

Il programma della quarta edizione del The Best of Italian Design si articolerà come segue:

*   Sessione B2B: apertura area expo e incontri tra espositori e visitatori professionali

*  Seminari: incontri sul settore arredo design nel Sud della Florida

*   Networking Cocktail: una serata diffusa tra gli showroom italiani di design del Miami Design District per continuare gli incontri tra operatori in compagnia di cocktail a base di liquori italiani.

Per maggiori informazioni sull’evento ed iscrizioni:

https://www.iaccse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ITA_The-Best-of-Italian-Design-2023_-Exhibitors-Package.rev_.pdf

Le aziende italiane interessate a partecipare come espositori possono anche contattare la nostra Camera di Commercio all’indirizzo: marketing@iacc-miami.com

Ente organizzatore:

L’Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) con sede a Miami è una organizzazione statunitense senza scopo di lucro, ufficialmente riconosciuta dal governo italiano, che si dedica alla promozione del commercio tra gli Stati Uniti e l’Italia. Fondata nel 1991, la IACCSE fa parte di Assocamerestero, l’associazione delle Camere di Commercio Italiane all’Estero. La Camera annovera una base associativa di circa 250 imprese, di origini sia italiane che americane. Alcuni dei marchi più rappresentativi del “Made in Italy” negli USA sono tra gli associati. I settori in cui operano i soci sono i più vari, dall’arredo-casa alla ristorazione, dalla meccanica alla logistica.

 

 

Food Design Night 2023


WHEN  Thursday –  September 28, 2023 – From 6pm to 9pm


WHERE  Various Italian furniture Showrooms in Coral Gables
Click here for the Event Map


THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

WE ARE SORRY TO INFORM YOU THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY FURTHER REGISTRATIONS DUE TO CAPACITY LIMIT


THE EVENT

The Food Design Night is a one-of-a-kind event taking place in synergy at the most prestigious Italian furniture showrooms in the heart of Coral Gables

The event is open to food & lifestyle influencers, interior designers, architects, and design lovers who want to be present where the Italian signature cuisine meets the iconic Italian design.

Every showroom will host a themed food tasting paired with Italian wines, and the focus will be particularly on the design, arrangement, and presentation of the dishes.

Italian chefs, each assigned to a different Italian showroom, will showcase their signature dish according to their personal interpretation of “food design”, from the aesthetical to the conceptual aspect, always referring to a common inspiration: the Italian culture and the use of authentic Italian ingredients – exclusively using authentic Italian products.

The event is organized and presented by The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast and the Consulate General of Italy in Miami.

 

EVENT DETAILS

 

FIND OUT MORE


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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

WE ARE SORRY TO INFORM YOU THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY FURTHER REGISTRATIONS DUE TO CAPACITY LIMIT


21+ ONLY EVENT | NO RSVP AT THE DOOR
For further information: communications@iacc-miami.com


Below find a video of the 2021 edition:

The Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival | June 6 – 7, 2023

WHEN  Wednesday, June 7, 2023

WHERE  Coral Gables Country Club (Miami)

REGISTRATION – TRADE ONLY RSVP here

THE EVENT

Authentic Italian is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami that mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors.

The Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival is divided into two sessions: the first one, industry-only, is meant to facilitate the interactions between Italian producers and buyers, and the second part of the event is a Grand Tasting, an opportunity for companies to present products to a selected public of local food lovers.

EXHIBITORS

Italian F&B producers, F&B importers, and distributors representing Italian brands, hospitality suppliers

Total exhibitors expected: 40+

VISITORS

Hospitality industry (restaurant owners, chefs, beverage managers, buyers at hotels and restaurant chains), Cruise Industry, F&B importers and distributors, influencers (journalists and food bloggers), and local consumers.

Total attendance expected:

150+ F&B professionals

600+ Food Lovers

LOCATION

The 4th edition of the Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival will take place at the Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134).

CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE LOCATION

PROGRAM

DAY 1: Tuesday, June 6 – Pre-Event Activities (Exhibitors Only)

10:30am-12:30pm | ORIENTATION MEETING: INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA MARKET

Industry Testimonials, and U.S. market experts

(Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)

2:00pm-4:00pm | GROUP VISIT TO GOURMET MARKETS & GROCERY CHAINS IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI AND BRICKELL AREA

(Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)

7:00pm-9:00pm | LAUNCH DINNER

Including Meet & Greet and Speeches by top food & wine distributors

DAY 2: Wednesday, June 7 – Event Day

@Coral Gables Country Club

2:30pm-4:00pm | TALKS (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)

2:30 pm | Cruise Lines panel: “Consumer trends and the strive for delivering an exceptional dining experience onboard”

In an effort to satisfy passengers and improve the sustainability of culinary operations, cruise companies continue to upgrade the food and beverage alternatives available onboard their ships.
  • Alia Abou-Asali, VP Purchasing & Logistics, The Apollo Group
  • Jessica Domm-Penberthy, Senior Manager – Shipboard Marketing, Oceania Cruises | Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Charles Steadman, Director, Food and Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships, Virgin Voyages

3:15 pm | Restaurants and distributors panel: “The future of Miami’s restaurant scene” 

Big names transplant, innovative concepts, new establishments openings at a fast pace. The restaurant scene in Miami is booming, but what are the challenges?
  • Francesco Balli, Co-founder, and CEO, Grove Bay Hospitality Group
  • Luis Landaeta, Business Development Manager, Sysco
  • Nick Politis, CEO, Mr. Greens Produce
  • Graziano Sbroggiò, Founder and Owner, Graspa Group

4:00 pm | Florida Small Business Development Center presentation: “Introduction to SBDC no-cost programs and resources to help hospitality businesses succeed” 

  • Shelly Bernal, International Trade Consultant | Business Coach, Florida SBDC
  • Jesus Padilla, Manager of Administrative Services, Florida SBDC

4:00pm-6:00pm | TRADE SESSION (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)

Trade-only Networking in the expo area with Florida’s F&B importers/distributors, chefs, restaurateurs, and gourmet market owners.

CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBITORS

6:00pm-8:30pm | GRAND TASTING FOR A SELECTED PUBLIC OF FOOD LOVERS

While tasting authentic Italian products and signature dishes, guests will have the opportunity to get to know more closely Italian culture and culinary tradition.

Buy your ticket for the Grand Tasting:

TICKET: $ 42 / per person

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS REGISTRATION

IF YOU ARE AN IMPORTER/DISTRIBUTOR, RESTAURATEUR, CHEF, GOURMET MARKET OWNER, WINE SHOP OWNER, AND HOSPITALITY BUYER,

YOU ARE KINDLY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT TRADE-ONLY SESSION:

Important note: industry professionals are guaranteed complimentary entrance to the event upon arrival before 5:00 pm

EXHIBITORS’ OPPORTUNITIES

IF YOU ARE A FOOD & BEVERAGE PROFESSIONAL

SPECIALIZED IN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PRODUCTS

(IMPORTER, DISTRIBUTOR, PRODUCER)

OR A HOSPITALITY SUPPLIER

DO NOT MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY 

TO SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND:

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EXHIBITORS’ OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT
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AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Miami, 6 e 7 Giugno 2023

 

Presentazione:

Nel 2022 l’export italiano verso gli USA ha registrato una forte crescita (+12,7%) rispetto al 2021, con un valore 69 miliardi di dollari, il miglior risultato di sempre.

In questo contesto, lo Stato della Florida rappresenta il terzo mercato per valore delle importazioni di prodotti agroalimentari italiani, con un totale di 464 milioni di dollari nel 2022, in crescita del +14% rispetto al 2021. Crescite a doppia cifra si rilevano per il Vino (+17%), i Liquori (+114%), la Pasta (+42%), le Salse (+41%), i Formaggi (+19%) e il Caffè (+91%) (Fonte: ICE).

Una crescita da ricondursi, tra le altre cose, alla aumentata percezione di valori come qualità, genuinità e tracciabilità; elementi che i consumatori americani apprezzano sempre di più e ritrovano nei prodotti Made in Italy. Nello specifico, la Florida con i suoi 22 milioni di abitanti ed oltre 90 milioni di presenze turistiche annuali rappresenta un mercato in grande crescita e sempre più sofisticato.

La principale metropoli dello Stato, Miami, è diventata una delle capitali culinarie degli Stati Uniti con una presenza importante di ristoranti internazionali, celebrity chef, festival gastronomici e catene di gourmet markets specializzati in prodotti di nicchia, spesso italiani.

È proprio per dare visibilità alle eccellenze enogastronomiche italiane sull’importante piazza di Miami che la Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast organizzerà, il prossimo 6 e 7 giugno presso il prestigioso spazio del Country Club di Coral Gables, la quarta edizione dell’evento “Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival”.

Circa 150 importatori, distributori, ristoratori e chef della Florida verranno invitati per due giornate di incontri, seminari, tasting di prodotti e networking con le imprese italiane.

Per le aziende italiane del Food & Wine è un’ottima opportunità di entrare in contatto con qualificate controparti commerciali, esplorare un mercato in grande crescita e testare i propri prodotti durante il Grand Tasting conclusivo che sarà aperto al pubblico di consumatori locali.

Il programma della quarta edizione del Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival si articolerà come segue:

MARTEDÌ 6 GIUGNO – ATTIVITÀ ORIENTATIVE

 

*  Incontro di orientamento: introduzione al mercato della Florida da parte di esperti di settore americani e testimonianze aziendali di imprese italiane già presenti sul mercato

*  Visita guidata a gourmet market e punti vendita GDO di Miami

*  Cena di lancio ed incontro con autorità diplomatiche e alcuni importatori/distributori selezionati che verranno invitati a parlare dei trend di mercato

 

MERCOLEDÌ 7 GIUGNO – ATTIVITÀ PROMOZIONALI E COMMERCIALI

 

*  Seminari: incontro sul settore F&B sulle navi da crociera; incontro sulla ristorazione di alta qualità a Miami

*  Sessione Trade: incontri tra espositori e visitatori professionali presso area expo (trade only)

* Grand Tasting: l’evento apre le porte ad un pubblico di food lover, e selezionati ristoranti, pasticcerie e gelaterie si uniscono in qualità di espositori offrendo assaggi ai visitatori. Una straordinaria opportunità di visibilità per testare e far conoscere i propri prodotti ai consumatori finali.

Per maggiori informazioni sull’evento ed iscrizioni:

https://www.iaccse.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Authentic-Italian-Food-Wine-Festival-Exhibitor-Package-Silver-Gold.pdf

Le aziende italiane interessate a partecipare possono anche contattare la nostra Camera di Commercio all’indirizzo: marketing@iacc-miami.com

Ente organizzatore:

L’Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) con sede a Miami è una organizzazione statunitense senza scopo di lucro, ufficialmente riconosciuta dal governo italiano, che si dedica alla promozione del commercio tra gli Stati Uniti e l’Italia. Fondata nel 1991, la IACCSE fa parte di Assocamerestero, l’associazione delle Camere di Commercio Italiane all’Estero. La Camera annovera una base associativa di circa 250 imprese, di origini sia italiane che americane. Alcuni dei marchi più rappresentativi del “Made in Italy” negli USA sono tra gli associati. I settori in cui operano i soci sono i più vari, dall’arredo-casa alla ristorazione, dalla meccanica alla logistica.