New IACC Committee aims to foster connections among tech professionals
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a Technology Industry Committee in the coming weeks.
The first coordination meeting of the Committee will take place on Thursday, August 28 at 10:00 AM. This initial session is open to all Chamber members operating in the technology, innovation, and professional services sectors who are interested in taking an active role in shaping the Committee’s agenda and initiatives.
Participation is available both in person and remotely. To attend, please register by emailing info@iacc-miami.com.
This initiative aims to foster meaningful connections among entrepreneurs, startups, and venture capitalists based in South Florida who share a strong interest in Italian innovation. The committee will also work to accelerate collaboration and exchanges in the fields of technology and innovation between Italy and the United States, with a special focus on Florida.
The committee will be led by Mr. Marco Carrucciu of Purple Horizon, a valued member of the Chamber. Mr. Carrucciu brings extensive experience from his work with companies such as Ferrari and Maserati, and currently serves as Marketing Director at TradeStation. He will be supported by the other partners of Purple Horizons, Gianni D’Alerta and Ralph Quintero, whose firm will contribute specific expertise in organizing tech-focused meetings and fostering engagement within the local innovation ecosystem.
In the upcoming months, the Committee aims to organize regular gatherings to share insights and build a strong network among members. It also plans to facilitate strategic partnerships with Italian and Florida-based universities, to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry.
Furthermore, the Committee will support the participation of IACC members in major tech conferences and events in the vibrant Miami Tech scene.
Join us on October 24th, 2025, from 6.30 pm, for a fantastic night that will include a networking cocktail, live music, keynote speakers’ presentations, a delightful 4-course fine dining experience presenting selected Italian food & wines, and an afterparty at the JW Marriott Marquis, in the vibrant Downtown Miami.
During the night the Chamber will recognize with the Pillar Award, its longstanding members. Over 200 business leaders are expected to join this year’s event.
This year’s Gala will spotlight the Marine and Yacht Industry as its central theme, setting the stage for high-level conversations with prestigious guests from both the American and Italian business communities.
This event is also an excellent opportunity for your company to have a wider exposure by becoming a sponsor.
Registrations are now open, with two sponsorship packages available:
Gold Sponsorship – includes premium seating for 9 guests, product display, VIP Meet & Greet, public recognition, auction feature, flyer logo, and online promotion, starting at $4,500
Silver Sponsorship – includes seating for 8 guests, public recognition, auction feature, flyer logo, and online promotion, starting at $2,900
If you are interested in sponsoring the event or reserving a table, please contact us at marketing@iacc-miami.com.
Tickets will be available for purchase shortly. An email with all the information needed to purchase tickets and reserve your seat will be sent out soon — as availability is limited, we encourage you to act promptly.
All the information about the event, is available here:
Made in Italy Expo to Spotlight Italian Innovation and Industry in Georgia
ATLANTA – This September, a piece of Italy is coming to Georgia—and not just the kind you eat, wear, or dream about during your next vacation. The Made in Italy Expo is planting its flag in Atlanta, and with it comes a renewed sense of pride, purpose, and presence for Italian creativity, craftsmanship, and industry in the heart of the Southeastern United States.
Set to run from September 15 to 22, it’s more than a celebration of Italian lifestyle. It’s a strategic move to spotlight the deep Italian industrial footprint already thriving in Georgia and neighboring states. From advanced manufacturing to fashion, design, logistic and food tech, Italy is showing up in powerful ways.
Organized by the Italia America Reputation Lab (IARL), in collaboration with the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast – Georgia Chapter, this is the first program of this scope in Atlanta, elevating “Made in Italy” as a cultural treasure and business powerhouse.
The event includes Italian film screenings, immersive engagements, panel discussions, exclusive tastings, and more. It’s about enjoying Italy—and doing business with it. It celebrates Italian companies already here, quietly building jobs, technologies, and partnerships, contributing billions to the State GDP.
Companies like Pirelli, Essilorluxottica, Aquafil, Crif Select, SCM Group, Cassioli, and JasForwarding enhance local capabilities, drive innovation, and support Georgia’s logistics hub.
Design, fashion, and tech reflect Italian expertise. Showrooms like Dolce & Gabbana, Ferrari, Natuzzi, and Pedini exemplify this. Distinguished Italian managers, researchers, and academics live and work here.
Italy ranks second in Europe in manufacturing, with strengths in mechanics, sustainability, logistics, and automation—many exported or replicated here.
This 2025 edition is a “teaser” for a 2026 full program, aiming to create a lasting, scalable impact—economic and cultural. For more information, visit www.madeinitalyexpo.com or follow @MadeInItalyAtlanta on social media.
Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami that mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors.
Autentico unfolds in two parts: an exclusive industry showcase fostering connections between Italian producers and U.S. food and wine professionals, importers, and buyers, followed by a Grand Tasting inviting a select audience of local food enthusiasts to savor and discover exceptional products.
EXHIBITORS
Italian F&B producers, F&B importers, distributors representing Italian brands, and hospitality suppliers
Total stations expected: 40+
VISITORS
Hospitality industry professionals (restaurant owners, chefs, beverage managers, and buyers for hotels and restaurant groups), cruise industry representatives, F&B trade visitors, importers and distributors, influential voices in media (journalists and food vloggers), and discerning local consumers.
Total attendance expected:
200+ F&B professionals
800+ Food Lovers
LOCATION
The 7th edition of Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival will take place at the Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134).
10:30am-12:30pm | ORIENTATION MEETING: INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA MARKET Presentation by U.S market experts + Industry Testimonials (Optional activity for companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
2:00pm-4:00pm | GROUP VISIT TO GOURMET MARKETS & GROCERY CHAINS (Optional activity for companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
7:00pm-9:00pm | LAUNCH DINNER Featuring Meet & Greet and Speeches by top food & wine distributors
DAY 2: – Event Day
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 Extraordinary opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their products to a public of select food lovers. Chefs from local Italian restaurants will also delight the public with their signature dishes prepared using authentic Italian products.
EXHIBITORS’ OPPORTUNITIES
IF YOU ARE AN ITALIAN FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCER OR AN IMPORTER OF AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PRODUCTS SEIZE THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT ALESSIA MARCENARO, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMARKETING@IACC-MIAMI.COM
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS REGISTRATION
IF YOU ARE AN IMPORTER/DISTRIBUTOR, RESTAURATEUR, CHEF, GOURMETMARKET OWNER, WINE SHOP OWNER, OR HOSPITALITY BUYER:
COMPLIMENTARY PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN IN 2026
Important note: industry professionals are guaranteed complimentary entrance to the event upon arrival before 5:00 pm
PAST EDITIONS
Below watch the official video of the past editions:
Nel 2024, l’export italiano verso gli USA ha registrato una crescita significativa (+9,8%) rispetto al 2023, con un valore totale di 75 miliardi di dollari, di cui 8.45 miliardi nel settore agroalimentare, confermando il trend positivo degli ultimi anni. In questo contesto, lo Stato della Florida si conferma il terzo mercato per valore delle importazioni di prodotti agroalimentari italiani.
Le esportazioni italiane di prodotti alimentari e vino verso la Florida hanno registrato un significativo aumento del 28% rispetto al 2023, raggiungendo un valore complessivo di 557 milioni di dollari. Il prodotto italiano più esportato in assoluto in Florida è il vino, che da solo vale 253 milioni di dollari, seguito dalle acque minerali con 69 milioni. Al terzo posto troviamo le preparazioni a base di cereali e prodotti da pasticceria, che totalizzano 53 milioni, mentre al quarto posto si posiziona l’olio d’oliva con 49 milioni. Seguono i liquori con 45 milioni, le salse con 21 milioni e la pasta con 20 milioni. Chiudono questa classifica i formaggi, che raggiungono i 13 milioni di dollari, e il caffè con 12,5 milioni di dollari (Fonte ICE). Questa crescita è legata a diversi fattori, tra cui la sempre maggiore attenzione dei consumatori americani alla qualità, genuinità e tracciabilità dei prodotti. La Florida, con i suoi 23,5 milioni di abitanti e oltre 150 milioni di presenze turistiche annuali, rappresenta un mercato in costante espansione e con gusti sempre più sofisticati ed internazionali.
Miami, principale metropoli dello Stato, è ormai riconosciuta come una delle capitali gastronomiche degli Stati Uniti, grazie alla presenza di ristoranti internazionali, celebrity chef, festival culinari e gourmet markets specializzati in prodotti di eccellenza.
Per promuovere ulteriormente le eccellenze enogastronomiche italiane sul mercato di Miami, la Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast organizzerà nel maggio 2025 la settima edizione dell’evento “Autentico: The Italian Food & Wine Festival”. L’evento prevede la partecipazione di circa 40 espositori e 200 importatori, distributori, ristoratori e chef della Florida, coinvolti in due giornate di incontri, seminari, degustazioni e networking con le aziende italiane presenti.
Per le aziende italiane del settore Food & Wine, questa rappresenta un’opportunità unica per entrare in contatto con controparti commerciali qualificate, esplorare un mercato in crescita e testare i propri prodotti durante il Grand Tasting, aperto al pubblico locale.
Programma della settima edizione di Autentico: The Italian Food & Wine Festival:
Giorno 1 – ATTIVITÀ ORIENTATIVE
Incontro di orientamento: introduzione al mercato della Florida con esperti di settore americani e testimonianze aziendali di imprese italiane già operative.
Visita guidata a gourmet market e punti vendita GDO di Miami.
Cena di lancio: networking con autorità diplomatiche e importatori/distributori selezionati, con focus sui trend di mercato.
Giorno 2 – ATTIVITÀ PROMOZIONALI E COMMERCIALI
Seminari tematici: approfondimenti sul settore F&B nelle navi da crociera e sull’evoluzione della ristorazione di alta qualità a Miami.
Sessione Trade: incontri B2B tra espositori e visitatori professionali presso l’area espositiva (riservato ai professionisti del settore).
Grand Tasting: apertura al pubblico di food lovers, con la partecipazione di ristoranti, pasticcerie e gelaterie che offriranno assaggi ai visitatori. Un’opportunità strategica per le aziende italiane di far conoscere i propri prodotti direttamente ai consumatori finali.
Per maggiori informazioni sull’evento e iscrizioni:Exhibitor Package
Le aziende italiane interessate a partecipare possono 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 un’organizzazione statunitense senza scopo di lucro, ufficialmente riconosciuta dal governo italiano, che si dedica alla promozione del commercio tra Stati Uniti e Italia. Fondata nel 1991, la IACCSE fa parte di Assocamerestero, l’associazione delle Camere di Commercio Italiane all’Estero. Conta oltre 320 aziende associate, tra cui alcuni dei marchi più rappresentativi del Made in Italy negli USA. I soci operano in diversi settori, tra cui arredo-casa, ristorazione, meccanica e logistica.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP – TRADE ONLY Complimentary invitation for: restaurateurs, chefs, beverage managers, general managers, buyers at hotels and cruise industry, importers and distributors, gourmet markets and retail chains
https://youtu.be/dRkRJMD-UTw
THE EVENT
Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami that mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors. Autentico – the 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.
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 (2:30 pm – 6:00 pm)
800+ Food Lovers (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
LOCATION
The 6th edition of Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival will take place at the Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134).
DAY 1: (Tuesday June 10th) – Orientation Activities (Exhibitors Only)
10:30am-12:30pm | ORIENTATION MEETING: INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA MARKETPresentation by U.S market experts + Industry Testimonials(Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
2:00pm-5:00pm | GROUP VISIT TO GOURMET MARKETS & GROCERY CHAINS (Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
6:30pm-9:00pm | LAUNCH DINNERIncluding Meet & Greet and Speeches by top food & wine distributors
DAY TWO:Wednesday June 11th – Event Day
2:00pm-4:00pm | TALKS (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)
2:00 pm | Welcome and Registration2:15 pm | Marchio Ospitalita Italiana Recognition Ceremony
2:30 PM |Cruise Lines Culinary Operations Panel: “Crafting Authentic Guest Experiences at Sea: The Role of Culinary Excellence in Cruise Hospitality“
In the world of cruise hospitality, cuisine is a key driver of guest satisfaction. Senior culinary executives from major cruise lines discuss how they incorporate authenticity into menus, sourcing, and onboard experiences — and why it remains essential to delight today’s sophisticated travelers.
Sidney Semedo, Senior Corporate Director of Culinary, Celebrity Cruises
Alia Abou-Assali, Senior Vice President | Purchasing & Logistics, The Apollo Group
3:00 PM |Restaurants Panel:“Italian Dining in South Florida: Meeting Evolving Consumer Expectations”From intimate trattorias to Michelin-starred tables, Italian restaurants in the U.S. are adapting to an ever-more discerning clientele. Consumers seek not only authenticity but also storytelling, innovation, and health-conscious options. This roundtable explores trends, and how the Italian culinary tradition continues to inspire and lead in a competitive market.
Bernardo Paladini, Executive Chef, Torno Subito Miami
Adam Postal , Vice President of Sales, The Chefs Warehouse
Michael Beltran, Chef/Owner, Ariete
Giorgio Rapicavoli, Chef/Owner, Luca Osteria
3:30 |Retail & Distribution Panel – ITA Talk: “Authentic Italian on the Shelf: Reinventing Retail & Distribution Through Quality and Storytelling”This panel examines how retail buyers select true Italian products, create educational in-store experiences, and respond to a growing consumer demand for products that are authentic, traceable, and aligned with new lifestyle trends.
Carlo Bocchi, Director, Italian Trade Agency-Miami
Erik Beuttenmuller, Trade Analyst, Italian Trade Agency – New York
Rafael Craveiro, Vice President, Flora Fine Foods/Orvino Wine Imports
Leo Graziano – Owner, Graziano’s Market
Jeff Chaban – President, International Industrial Development Associates
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-9:00pm | GRAND TASTING FOR A SELECTED PUBLIC OF FOOD LOVERSWhile 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: $ 89/ per person |
SPECIAL OFFER: 20% OFF using promo code ITA20 only until June 8th!
Bocon S.r.l., established in 1987 in Italy, is a family-owned company specializing in premium frozen ready meals inspired by Italian culinary traditions. Their diverse product range includes gnocchi, risotto, gratins, savory pies, and desserts, all crafted with high-quality, natural ingredients. Bocon emphasizes innovation and sustainability, producing gluten-free, low-carb, and vegetable-based options, and is committed to eco-friendly packaging solutions. With a state-of-the-art production facility and certifications such as BRC, IFS, and ISO 9001, Bocon exports to over 40 countries.
Cuorebello is an Italian gelato brand that combines artisanal tradition with modern innovation to offer an authentic, premium product in a practical format. Produced in Italy using cutting-edge automated facilities and meeting global food safety standards, it is packaged with high-barrier, humidity-controlled technology that ensures superior quality without the need for UHT treatment. Only 30% of the final product’s weight is shipped and stored at room temperature, optimizing logistics and profitability. With a 24-month shelf life, Cuore Bello is a smart, sustainable solution for the global gelato market.
Launched in Miami in December 2024, Pastificio Bolognese USA Inc/Gino serves as the exclusive representative of Pastificio Bolognese & Società Alimentari Italiana S.p.A. for the Americas and Caribbean. With over 40 years of expertise, Gino introduces premium, chef-quality stuffed pasta: Tortellini, Tortelloni, and Ravioli, crafted in Bologna using organic, plant-based ingredients and produced in FDA- and BRC-certified facilities. Combining Italian tradition with modern wellness, Gino sets a new standard in clean, authentic pasta for today’s conscious consumer.
Ethica Wines is a global importer and marketer specializing in premium Italian wines. Founded in 2016, the company operates across the U.S., Canada, and Asia-Pacific, offering comprehensive services including logistics, marketing, brand building, education, and trade support. Its diverse portfolio features over 50 esteemed Italian wineries, from iconic estates to boutique producers, committed to quality, tradition, and innovation.
Frantoio Galantino, a family-owned olive oil producer since 1926, is based in Bisceglie, Apulia, Italy. They cultivate over 15,000 olive trees on a 47-hectare estate and produce high-quality extra virgin olive oils using traditional, cold-press methods with granite millstones. Their range includes organic, PDO-certified, and flavored oils, all certified for sustainability, innovation, and exceptional quality.
Bibanesi are crunchy breadsticks made with selected, quality flours, extra virgin olive oil and natural ingredients. Hand-stretched one by one, left to rise for a long time and baked slowly, they enclose the taste of traditional Italian craftsmanship, without preservatives, additives or artificial flavors. A simple and flavor-rich product, available in many varieties for every palate.
Monini is a renowned Italian company specializing in the production of premium extra virgin olive oils. With a history dating back to 1920, Monini offers a range of high-quality oils sourced from the finest Italian olives. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, ensuring that each product maintains the rich tradition of Italian olive oil craftsmanship. Monini’s products are celebrated for their distinctive flavors and health benefits, particularly their antioxidant-rich qualities.
Pansardo began as a cheese producer and importer from Sardinia, Italy, specializing in a wide selection of traditional Pecorino cheeses and cheese-based spreads. The company has now expanded its portfolio to include a diverse range of Sardinian culinary specialties, such as artisanal flatbreads, savory snacks, and regional pastas. Pansardo also imports premium products from mainland Italy, including Shardano, a young Parmigiano cheese and their Pizzarda pizza and focaccia bases, classic Pasticiotti pastries, and Sweet Ricotta Cream, the authentic filling used in traditional cannoli.
An exclusive importer of a curated collection of distinguished Italian wine producers, each committed to the highest standards of quality and tradition. With a strong emphasis on quality control at every stage of the process,from meticulous hand harvesting of estate-grown fruit to estate bottling, they ensure that every bottle reflects the authenticity and excellence of its origin. Their portfolio represents a broad range of Italy’s most iconic wine regions, offering exceptional value at an appealing price point for discerning consumers and trade partners alike.
Primeline Coffee Services is a leading provider of premium coffee, water, and breakroom solutions for offices, hotels, and restaurants across South Florida. They offer top-tier espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew systems, along with trusted European equipment brands and exceptional customer support. With a focus on quality, reliability, and client satisfaction, Primeline delivers a seamless beverage experience tailored to each business’s needs.
Ruffino is a multifaceted business centered on the production of quality Italian wines, whose mission incorporates the key requirements of contemporary agriculture. An established producer of top Tuscan wines with over a hundred years of history, more recently the company extended its vision beyond these historic Tuscan estates with wines that achieve their highest expression in Veneto, whose terrain is especially suited to the production of quality Prosecco and white wines.
Tartuflanghe brings the authentic taste of Italy’s prized truffles to the world through gourmet products crafted in the heart of the Langhe region. With roots in Alba and over 40 years of experience, the brand blends tradition with innovation in a wide range of truffle-based specialties. From truffle oils and sauces to snacks and condiments, each product reflects a commitment to quality and culinary excellence. Tartuflanghe sources premium ingredients and employs artisanal techniques to preserve the rich, earthy flavors of the truffle.
Tuscany Fine Foods, established in 2022, is a Miami-based importer dedicated to delivering authentic Tuscan flavors to the U.S. market. They offer a curated selection of premium Italian products, including fresh truffles, olive oil, tomatoes, and specialty items sourced directly from renowned artisans across Italy. Committed to quality and authenticity, Tuscany Fine Foods ensures that each product reflects the rich culinary heritage of Tuscany, providing customers with a genuine taste of Italy
Valdo Spumanti, established in 1926 and acquired by the Bolla family in 1938, is a historic, family-owned producer of premium Prosecco. Headquartered in Valdobbiadene, Veneto, the company crafts a diverse range of sparkling wines, including Prosecco DOC and DOCG, Metodo Classico, and organic cuvées. Valdo is renowned for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation. In 2023, Valdo partnered with C. Mondavi & Family to expand its presence in the U.S. market.
Quench, a Culligan company, provides filtered water solutions to businesses across North America. Their services include bottleless water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers, and coffee services, all with a focus on sustainability and cost efficiency. Through its premium brand, Vero Water, Quench also offers eco-friendly, on-site filtered still and sparkling water systems to high-end hospitality clients, eliminating the need for traditional bottled water.
Zia Pia is a boutique importer specializing in fine, authentic regional Italian foods. Their suppliers are non-industrial, family-owned producers who combine traditional principles of authenticity and flavor with Italian design and style to create superior products, beautiful on the inside and out. Zia Pia’s carefully curated selection includes artisanal pasta, olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and more. They work with small-scale producers to ensure the highest quality and a genuine Italian culinary experience.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP – TRADE ONLY Complimentary invitation for: restaurateurs, chefs, beverage managers, general managers, buyers at hotels and cruise industry, importers and distributors, gourmet markets and retail chains
https://youtu.be/dRkRJMD-UTw
THE EVENT
Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami that mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors. Autentico – the 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.
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 (2:30 pm – 6:00 pm)
800+ Food Lovers (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
LOCATION
The 6th edition of Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival will take place at the Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134).
DAY 1: (Tuesday June 10th) – Orientation Activities (Exhibitors Only)
10:30am-12:30pm | ORIENTATION MEETING: INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA MARKETPresentation by U.S market experts + Industry Testimonials(Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
2:00pm-5:00pm | GROUP VISIT TO GOURMET MARKETS & GROCERY CHAINS (Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
6:30pm-9:00pm | LAUNCH DINNERIncluding Meet & Greet and Speeches by top food & wine distributors
DAY TWO:Wednesday June 11th – Event Day
2:00pm-4:00pm | TALKS (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)
2:00 pm | Welcome and Registration2:15 pm | Marchio Ospitalita Italiana Recognition Ceremony
2:30 PM |Cruise Lines Culinary Operations Panel: “Crafting Authentic Guest Experiences at Sea: The Role of Culinary Excellence in Cruise Hospitality“
In the world of cruise hospitality, cuisine is a key driver of guest satisfaction. Senior culinary executives from major cruise lines discuss how they incorporate authenticity into menus, sourcing, and onboard experiences — and why it remains essential to delight today’s sophisticated travelers.
Sidney Semedo, Senior Corporate Director of Culinary, Celebrity Cruises
Alia Abou-Assali, Senior Vice President | Purchasing & Logistics, The Apollo Group
3:00 PM |Restaurants Panel:“Italian Dining in South Florida: Meeting Evolving Consumer Expectations”From intimate trattorias to Michelin-starred tables, Italian restaurants in the U.S. are adapting to an ever-more discerning clientele. Consumers seek not only authenticity but also storytelling, innovation, and health-conscious options. This roundtable explores trends, and how the Italian culinary tradition continues to inspire and lead in a competitive market.
Bernardo Paladini, Executive Chef, Torno Subito Miami
Adam Postal , Vice President of Sales, The Chefs Warehouse
Michael Beltran, Chef/Owner, Ariete
Giorgio Rapicavoli, Chef/Owner, Luca Osteria
3:30 |Retail & Distribution Panel – ITA Talk: “Authentic Italian on the Shelf: Reinventing Retail & Distribution Through Quality and Storytelling”This panel examines how retail buyers select true Italian products, create educational in-store experiences, and respond to a growing consumer demand for products that are authentic, traceable, and aligned with new lifestyle trends.
Carlo Bocchi, Director, Italian Trade Agency-Miami
Erik Beuttenmuller, Trade Analyst, Italian Trade Agency – New York
Rafael Craveiro, Vice President, Flora Fine Foods/Orvino Wine Imports
Leo Graziano – Owner, Graziano’s Market
Jeff Chaban – President, International Industrial Development Associates
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-9:00pm | GRAND TASTING FOR A SELECTED PUBLIC OF FOOD LOVERSWhile 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: $ 89/ per person |
SPECIAL OFFER: 20% OFF using promo code ITA20 only until June 8th!
The Best of Italian Design is a unique event dedicated to celebrating and displaying Italian interior design brands and high-endMade in Italy products.
The event is created for Italian interior design companies and distributors of Italian brands interested in networking with 200+ industry professionals (architects, interior designers, and real estate developers) and 1000+ design lovers.
This year, the 6th edition of our signature event, The Best of Italian Design, will take place in the heart of the Miami Design District during Art WeekMiami, which hosts over 20 international art fairs (including Art Basel and Art Miami), more than 1,200 exhibiting galleries, and tens of thousands of art and interior design lovers from all around the world. This is a unique opportunity to promote the Italian Design industry.
In this dynamic environment, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce will present a 3-day event, which will include seminars, B2B meetings, workshops, and networking cocktails.
This is a unique opportunity to showcase your brand in one of the most important global markets in the world for Italian interior design and benefit from the synergy between the Chamber, the Italian Trade Agency, the Consulate General of Italy, Instituto Marangoni Miami, and Design Industry Associations in South Florida (AIA, IIDA, ASID).
To learn more about exhibiting opportunities please click the button below:
Below watch the video of the 2024 edition of The Best of Italian Design in the Miami Design District
THE EVENT AT A GLANCE
The 6th edition of The Best of Italian Design includes:
DAILY EVENT PROGRAM
2-4 December 2025:
4:00pm-6:00pm | NETWORKING IN THE EXPO AREA:
Business networking
Introduction between the exhibitors and the design professionals
Promotion opportunities to an audience of design lovers
6:00pm-7:00pm | TALKS:
Distinguished Keynote Speakers
Open discussion between renowned architects, interior designers, and real estate developers
Furniture Dealers Round-Table
7:00pm-9:00pm | NETWORKING COCKTAIL:
Second Round of Business Meetings
Drinks and bites
Watch the video testimonial of our past exhibitors below:
EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES
ITALIAN COMPANIES OR A DISTRIBUTORS OF ITALIAN BRANDS INTERESTED IN TAKING PART IN THE BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN – MIAMI ART WEEK EDITION, CLICK ON THE THE EXHIBITORS’ PACKAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DIFFERENT EXHIBITING LEVELS AVAILABLE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CONTACT ALESSIA MARCENARO, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMARKETING@IACC-MIAMI.COM
THE BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN
Miami, 2-4 Dicembre 2025
Presentazione:
Nel 2023 l’export italiano verso gli USA ha registrato una forte crescita (+5,6%) rispetto al 2022, con un valore 72,9 miliardi di dollari, il miglior risultato di sempre.
In particolare, nel 2023, le esportazioni italiane di arredo ed edilizia negli Stati Uniti hanno raggiunto la cifra di 3,57 miliardidi dollari.
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 2-4 dicembre nel cuore del Miami Design District, la sesta ed esclusiva edizione Art Week dell’evento “The Best of Italian Design”.
Circa 200 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 quinta 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:
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 300 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.
Join the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast for an unforgettable evening with the Italian Business Community in the U.S. Southeast at the JW Marriott Marquis in the heart of downtown Miami. A great opportunity to network among a public of entrepreneurs and international executives. The 2025 Italian Business Community Night includes:
300 guests among entrepreneurs and international executives
Networking Cocktail with exhibitors’ area for our sponsors
KeynoteSpeakers’ presentation about trade & investments between Italy and Florida
Pillar Award recognizing long-standing members of the Chamber
Thanks to the partnership and support of the MDM Group, the event will be organized at the JW Marriott Marquis, located in the heart of Downtown, Miami’s hot destination for dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment.
