Talks Program – The Best of Italian Design 2026

TALKS AGENDA

OCTOBER 21 – 22 | 4141 ATRIUM – MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21st

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | TALK 1

WELCOME REMARKS  

Graziano Sbroggiò — President, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast

GREETINGS  

Hon. Michele Mistò — Consul General, Consulate of Italy in Miami

ITALIAN FURNITURE IN AMERICA: MARKET DYNAMICS AND TRENDS

Marco Verna — Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency – Miami office

MARCHE REGION: A LAND OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE

Stefano Fiorini — Director, TECNE – Special Agency of the Marche Chamber of Commerce

MIDTOWN PARK — BEYOND THE BUILDING: DESIGNING THE NEW URBAN LIFESTYLE

Carlos Rosso — Founder & CEO, Rosso Development

Moderated by Jameson MacNichol — 2026 President, AIA Miami


4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Business Meetings


6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | TALK 2

A NEW COURSE FOR LIFE AT SEA – HOW SUSTAINABILITY, INNOVATION AND THOUGHTFUL DESIGN ARE RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF YACHTING

Federico Ferrante — President, Azimut | Benetti Americas

Carla Guilhem — Founder & Creative Director, Carla Guilhem Design

Roberto Curtò — Founder & Director, RC Design / RC Yacht & Design

Luiz de Basto — President & Chief Designer, De Basto Designs

Moderated by Marisela Perdomo —  Membership Director, Florida South Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers 

MIAMI: THEN, NOW & NEXT — EVOLVING INTERIORS  HOW A CITY IN TRANSFORMATION HAS RESHAPED THE WAY WE LIVE, EXPERIENCE AND DESIGN OUR SPACES

Kobi Karp — President & Founder, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design

Moderated by Arelis Ferro — President, IIDA South Florida Chapter


7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Networking Cocktail


DAY 2 – THURSDAY OCTOBER 22nd

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | TALK 3

GO BOUTIQUE — WHAT MAKES LUXURY FEEL PERSONAL AGAIN?

Marisa Brunelli — COO, Meta Development

J. Felipe Lara – Principal, JFL Development & Consulting LLC

Osirys Mendez — Founder and CEO, MVM Design

Sabrina Vela — Principal & Creative Director, MVM Design

Moderated by Giorgio Ferrantino — Managing Partner and CEO, DzineElements

THE DESIGNER’S NEW ROLE — WHERE DOES INTERIOR DESIGN BEGIN AND END TODAY?

Alison Antrobus — Founding Principal, Antrobus Design Collective

Sabrina Mclean — Principal, Hino Design Studio

Luciana Junqueira — Interior Designer, LJ Interior Design

Moderated by Thais Fontenelle – Miami Showroom director, Minotti


12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Light Lunch and Business Meetings


2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | TALK 4

RIVA RESIDENZE — WHEN LIFE ON THE WATER COMES ASHORE

Giuseppina Arena — Principal, Giuseppina Arena Architecture & Design

Bernardo Fort-Brescia — Founding Principal, Arquitectonica

Eduardo Pelaez Romer — Co-Founder & Managing Partner, WellDuō

Fernando de Nuñez y Lugones — Co-Founder & CEO, Vertical Developments

Moderated by Kendra Linton — President-Elect, IIDA South Florida Chapter


3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Business Meetings


5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | TALK 5

THE NEW LANGUAGE OF WELLNESS – HOW SPA DESIGN IS EVOLVING TO CREATE MORE IMMERSIVE, RESTORATIVE AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES

Presented by ASID

Patricia Sampson — Director of Business Development,  Peacock and Lewis

Simi Burg — Managing Principal, HLB Lighting Design

Moderated by Clarivel Campa — President,  Florida South Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers 

WHO IS THE NEW SOUTH FLORIDA LUXURY RESIDENT — AND WHAT DO THEY ACTUALLY WANT FROM DESIGN?

Camilo Miguel Jr. — Founder and CEO,  Mast Capital

Anna Caruso — Principal, CUBE 3

Jennifer McConney-Gayoso — Principal, Studio MC+G Architecture

Sandra Diaz-Velasco — Principal Architect, Eolo A&I Design, Inc

Moderated by Helene Combs Dreiling — 2014 President, The American Institute of Architects


6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Cocktail Design Night


More details coming soon….

Partners Directory

OFFICIAL FX PARTNER

CORPAY

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Corpay is a global corporate payments company that simplifies business expenses through automated payment solutions. It is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker CPAY and is a member of the S&P 500. The company provides services in corporate payments, vehicle payments, and lodging payments, helping businesses manage expenses like fuel, tolls, parking, and workforce lodging.


TECHNICAL PARTNERS

A CUSTOM BROKERAGE

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A Custom Brokerage is a family owned and operated logistics company that has been in business for more than 40 years. It is a full-service logistics company specializing in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing, and trucking solutions. At ACB their promise is to take your business to the next level utilizing their network of partners and expertise gained over years of providing quality work.


THE ARMIN BAR MIAMI | MILAN

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The Armin Bar is a boutique digital agency with a presence in Miami and Milan, specializing in the launch and repositioning of brands and products. The agency works across sectors including food & beverage, luxury, and fashion, supporting both B2C and B2B clients with creative and marketing strategies designed to strengthen brand identity, visibility, and performance.


FOOD & BEVERAGE PARTNERS





The Best of Italian Design – 7th Edition – Visitors 2026


WHEN  October 21, 22 – 2026


WHERE  Miami Design District – 4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami FL 33137


RSVP on Eventbrite 

DESIGN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ONLY

(architects, interior designers,real estate developers, general contractors and distributors) 


The Best of Italian Design 2026 is a unique event dedicated to celebrating and showcasing cutting-edge Italian design companies, innovative brands, and the excellence of Made in Italy.

The event is designed for Italian design companies and a distinguished community of architects, interior designers, real estate developers, design professionals, and enthusiasts interested in discovering innovative Italian brands and creating meaningful business connections within the U.S. design market.

The 2026 edition of The Best of Italian Design will take place in the heart of the Miami Design District, one of the city’s most vibrant and dynamic destinations for architecture, interiors, and design. This inspiring environment provides a unique opportunity to promote Italian creativity, innovation, craftsmanship, and design excellence while connecting Italian companies with the U.S. market.

In this dynamic setting, on October 21–22, 2026, this unique two-day event will feature an engaging program of talks, business networking meetings, and design industry cocktails. The event will bring together cutting-edge Italian design companies and hundreds of architects, interior designers, real estate developers, design professionals, and design enthusiasts.

This is an extrordinary opportunity to discover innovative Italian brands, experience the excellence of Made in Italy, hear from distinguished keynote speakers, and create meaningful business connections with hundreds of design professionals.

THE EVENT AT A GLANCE

The 7th edition of The Best of Italian Design includes:

  • 15 Italian interiors design and high-end craftmanship companies

Target

  • 200+ Professionals in the design industry

The Talks

  • Renowed speakers present the newest trends in the industry

Alliance

  • Collaboration with the most prominent South Florida’s interior design industry associations

Business Networking

  • Between Italian furniture manufacturers and local architects, interior designers, real estate developers, and representatives of industry associations

Design Industry Cocktails

  • Industry professionals and exhibitors networking featuring spectacular Italian food creations and wine

7TH EDITION PROGRAM

DAY 1 – October 21, 2026

  • 2:00PM Check-in opens
  • 2:30PM – 3:30PM Talks, Session I
  • Product showcasing in the Expo Area
  • 3:30PM – 6:00PM Business meetings between exhibitors and design professionals in the Expo Area – Session I
  • 6:00PM – 7:00PM Talks, Session II
  • 7:00PM – 8:00PM Networking Cocktail & Meetings – Session II
    • Business meetings in the Expo Area, Informal neworking among exhibitors and design professional, Drinks & Bites

DAY 2 – October 22, 2026

  • 11:00AM Check-in opens
  • 11:30AM – 12:30PM Talks, Session III and panel discussions with architects, interior designers, and developers
  • 12:30PM – 1:30PM Business meetings in the Expo Area – Session III
  • 1:30PM – 2:30PM Light lunch
  • 3:00PM – 4:00PM Talks Session IV – and interactive discussions with exhibitors
  • 4:00PM – 5:00PM Business meetings in the Expo Area
  • 5:00PM – 6:00PM Talks – Session V and Panel discussion
  • 6:30PM – 8:30PM – Cocktail Design Night & Networking 
    • Synergic event organized across selected showrooms in the Miami Design District with a high-end audience of architects, interior designers, developers, and design lovers, Curated networking in the Expo Area and participating showrooms, Drinks & bites

PROFESSIONAL VISITORS

This event is exclusively reserved for architects, interior designers, general contractors, and real estate developers. 

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

21+ TRADE ONLY EVENT | NO RSVP AT THE DOOR


EXHIBITORS


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Technical Partners


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Watch here the video of the 2025 edition of “The Best of Italian Design” in the Miami Design District


For 2027 Exhibiting Opportunities please contact: marketing@iacc-miami.com

Exhibitors Directory

ORO EXHIBITORS

CESAR MIAMI

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Cesar Miami creates thoughtful, modern designs that bring ideas to life. From branding and visual identity to digital and print experiences, their design business combines creativity, strategy, and attention to detail. They work closely with clients to create distinctive, memorable visuals that communicate their vision, connect with audiences, and inspire growth.


LEMA

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LEMA is an Italian furniture design company creating refined, contemporary interiors through bespoke craftsmanship and innovation. Combining Made in Italy expertise with elegant materials, modular systems, and tailored solutions. LEMA designs sophisticated spaces for living, dining, bedrooms, and hospitality. Its philosophy balances functionality, timeless aesthetics, and personalized design for modern lifestyles.

MERONI LUXURY PROJECTS

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Meroni Luxury Projects Srl is an Italian company of furniture and interior design. They are specialized in costum and taylor-made furniture, ranging from standing pieces (sofas, armchairs, cabinets) to the production of cladding walls, managing also turnkey projects with clients from all around the world. They manage all the phases of the project, starting from the development of shop drawings, the production of finished items, the shipping worldwide and – if requested – the on-site furniture installation and supervision of work.


MINOTTI MIAMI

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Minotti Miami by DDC is a premier destination for Italian luxury furniture and contemporary interior design in Miami’s Design District. The flagship showroom presents refined indoor and outdoor collections, combining sophisticated aesthetics, exceptional craftsmanship, premium materials, and comfort. Serving residential and hospitality projects, it connects timeless Italian design with Miami’s cosmopolitan lifestyle.


POGGESI

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Poggesi designs and manufactures complete indoor and outdoor solutions for hospitality, commercial, and residential spaces. Their portfolio includes umbrellas, gazebos, outdoor furniture, accessories, and hospitality linens, combining thoughtful design, customization, durable materials, and lasting performance to enhance
the guest experience.


ARGENTO EXHIBITORS

BF Illuminazione

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B.F. Illuminazione is an historical reality that has been active for 30 years in the lighting industry. BF specializes in decorative lighting , light for hotel projects, lighting based on client design requests and mirrors with led for hotel projects.


CANTORI

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Cantori is an Italian luxury furniture brand rooted in craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design. Founded in 1976, the company creates sophisticated furniture and interiors for living, dining, bedroom, and outdoor spaces. Combining premium materials, artisanal expertise, contemporary aesthetics, and customization, Cantori represents the enduring elegance of authentic Made in Italy design.


COMPOSIT

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Composit is a high-end Made in Italy company specializing in kitchens, wardrobes and coordinated home systems. With over 60 years of experience, Composit combines craftsmanship, industrial excellence and design innovation. Collaborating with internationally renowned designers, Composit creates highly customizable, refined solutions for contemporary residential, contract and multi-residential spaces worldwide.


ESSEQUATTRO S.p.A

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Essequattro S.p.A. is an Italian company with over 40 years of experience in bespoke luxury furnishings and turnkey interior solutions. Operating from a 15,000-square-meter facility, they combine industrial automation with expert craftsmanship, processing wood and metal in-house. They create custom interiors for luxury boutiques, flagship stores, hotels, private residences, offices, and restaurants, managing every stage of the process: from design engineering and production to logistics and final installation.


FIAM ITALIA S.r.l

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Since 1973 Fiam Italia S.r.l. has been a worldwide leader manufacturer of iconic glass interiors, offering wide choice of modern complete furniture sets : dining, living and home office,
where one-of-a kind texture made of fused and curved glass stand out as protagonist of stunning charming design evolution.
FIAM is awarded for innovation not only of shapes but also of materials, realized by self developped patented technologies combined to skilled masters of craftmanship and created by the most famous designers, architects and artists.


Floema

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For over 60 years, Floema has specialized in bespoke doors, acoustic solutions and custom-made interiors for
hospitality and high-end residential projects. Combining Italian craftsmanship, in-house manufacturing and technical
expertise, Floema works alongside architects, designers and contractors, delivering tailored solutions from project
development and production to international installation.


GRANDINETTI

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Grandinetti is an Italian design and manufacturing company specializing in handcrafted terrazzo, cement tiles, mosaics, and architectural surfaces. Rooted in generations of craftsmanship, the company blends traditional techniques with contemporary design, creating distinctive, refined materials for residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors. Each piece reflects Italian artistry, material expertise, and enduring elegance.


MESTIERI

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Mestieri is a group of leading Italian artisanal companies dedicated to the bespoke creation of fine interiors and architectural elements. Bringing together the highest expression of Italian craftsmanship in marble, metal and wood, they work alongside architects and designers to transform ambitious visions into unique spaces, preserving generations of exceptional Italian know-how. They craft timeless creations.


MODONUTTI

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Established in 1967 in Cividale del Friuli, Modonutti is a premier Made in Italy furniture manufacturer.
Combining decades of artisanal expertise with advanced technology, the company crafts elegant, high
quality chairs and furnishings for domestic and public spaces, seamlessly blending innovative design, functionality, and meticulous attention to detail in classic and contemporary chairs.


TOMASSI GALANTI S.r.l.

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Since 1954, Tomassi Galanti has been creating fully bespoke interiors in Italy. Italian design, 3D engineering and Industry 4.0 production combine design freedom, industrial reliability, consistent quality and budget control, adapting to the needs of every project. No standards. No limits. No constraints. Made in Italy.


VENINI

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Founded in 1921 by Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappellin, Venini is one of Italy’s most prestigious artistic glassmakers
and an international benchmark in glass design. Throughout its history, the company has collaborated with leading figures
in art, architecture, and design, including Carlo Scarpa, Gio Ponti, Fulvio Bianconi, Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, Tadao Ando, and Peter Marino, continuously renewing the expressive language of glass. Its Art Glass and Art Light collections feature iconic creations for interior decoration and lighting. Today, Venini is part of the Damiani Group, which continues to support its tradition of artisanal excellence and innovation.


Food Design Night 2026 – Participating Consortia

Consorzio per la Tutela dell’Olio Extravergine d’Oliva D.O.P.”Terre di Siena”

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Consorzio per la Tutela dell’Olio Extravergine di Oliva Toscano IGP

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Consorzio del Prosciutto Toscano DOP

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Consorzio Tutela del Pecorino Toscano DOP 

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Consorzio Finocchiona IGP

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Exhibitors Directory

ORO EXHIBITORS

MERONI LUXURY PROJECTS

Meroni Luxury Projects srl is an Italian company of furniture and interior design. They are specialized in costum and taylor made furniture, ranging from standing pieces (sofas, armchairs, cabinets) to
production of cladding walls, managing also turnkey projects with client from all around the world. They manage all the phases of the project, starting from the development of shop drawings, to the production of finished items, the shipping worldwide and – if request – the on-site furniture installation and supervision of work.

Click here to view their website

ARGENTO EXHIBITORS

VENINI

Founded in 1921 by Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappellin, Venini is one of Italy’s most prestigious artistic glassmakers and an international benchmark in glass design. Throughout its history, the company has collaborated with leading figures in art, architecture, and design, including Carlo Scarpa Gio Ponti, Fulvio Bianconi, Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, Tadao Ando, and Peter Marino, continuously renewing the expressive language of glass. Its Art Glass and Art Light collections feature iconic creations for interior decoration and lighting. Today, Venini is part of the Damiani Group, which continues to support its tradition of artisanal excellence and innovation.

Click here to view their website

Location: Coral Gables Country Club

2027 Autentico: the Italian Food & Wine Festival

LOCATION: CORAL GABLES COUNTRY CLUB

990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134

The Coral Gables Golf and Country Club is an eminent landmark built in 1922, and a pivotal component to the city founder, George Merrick, whose Mediterranean style helped set the tone for the city’s architecture. It is considered to be the first public building in Coral Gables.

The facility boasts a magnificent Grand Ballroom and three satellite unique and charismatic spaces. With stunning crystal chandeliers, spectacular black marble foyers, rich Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, ornate Italian marble columns and cornice molds. The Coral Gables Golf & Country Club is a statement of luxury and sophisticated elegance.

 

 

Autentico: The Italian Food & Wine Festival | Spring 2027 – Exhibitors


WHEN  Spring 2027 – Dates TBD 


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


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EVENT PRESENTATION


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.


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

Total stations expected: 40+

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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

The 8th edition of Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival will take place at the Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134).

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  • 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 | GOURMET RECEPTION
    Featuring 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
    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.

IF YOU ARE AN ITALIAN FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCER
OR AN IMPORTER OF AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PRODUCTS
SEIZE THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY 
TO SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND:

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

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

COMPLIMENTARY PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN IN 2027

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

 


Below watch the official video of the past editions:

AUTENTICO: THE ITALIAN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Miami, Primavera 2027

Presentazione:

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, nella primavera del 2027, l’ottava 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.
  • Gourmet reception: 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:

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.

Italic Award Recipients

Italic Award Recipients 2026

The Italic Award honors the “Ambassadors of Made in Italy” who have distinguished themselves for promoting Italian excellence in the American market, shaping and influencing its lifestyle and culture.

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is proud to announce the Ambassadors of Made in Italy for the 2026 edition:


ANDREA ILLY, CHAIRMAN OF ILLYCAFFE’

Andrea Illy, Chairman of Illycaffe’, will be among the recipients of the prestigious Italic Award at the Italic Award Gala.

Founded in Trieste, Italy, in 1933, illycaffè is recognized worldwide as one of the most iconic symbols of Italian excellence.

With a background in chemistry, Andrea Illy joined the family business in the 80s and later led the company’s international expansion, transforming illycaffè into a global premium brand present today in more than 140 countries.

Under his leadership, the company became internationally admired for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, and among the first Italian companies to achieve B Corp certification.

Through his vision and leadership, Andrea Illy has played a significant role in promoting the excellence of Made in Italy worldwide and strengthening the relationship between Italy and the U.S. market.


VERONICA SQUINZI, CEO OF MAPEI GROUP

Veronica Squinzi, CEO of Mapei Group will be among the recipients of the prestigious Italic Award at the Italic Award Gala.

Founded in 1937, Mapei has grown into one of the world’s leading companies in the field of chemical products for the building industry, with operations in 59 countries, 98 subsidiaries, and 106 production facilities worldwide.

Veronica Squinzi, alongside her brother Marco, represents the third generation of the family leading the company. She has contributed to Mapei’s global development and strategic growth, helping to reinforce its international presence and long-term vision.

Today, the company is recognized globally for its continuous investment in research, innovation, and sustainable development, values that have positioned Mapei as a benchmark of Italian industrial excellence around the world.

Veronica Squinzi’s leadership reflects a modern and international vision of Made in Italy, capable of combining entrepreneurship, innovation, and global impact.

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