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Food Design Night 2026

WHEN  Wednesday –  November 18, 2026 – From 6pm to 8pm

WHERE  Various Italian furniture Showrooms in the Miami Design District

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THE EVENT


The Italy‑America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) returns on November 18 with one of its most beloved events: Food Design Night.

Set in the Miami Design District, this year’s edition is hosted across three spectacular Italian showrooms — xxxxx, xxxxxxx, and xxxxxxxxx — in a synergic format that celebrates the dialogue between culinary creativity and Italian design.

Three local chefs from popular restaurants xxxxxxxxx, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, and xxxxxxxx will each present a food‑design creation inspired by Italian contemporary design. Their work will be evaluated by a jury of experts composed of influencers, design leaders, and food professionals, who will assess concept, aesthetics, and taste.

Italian wine and beverage brands such as xxxxxxx and xxxxxxxxxx will also participate in the initiative. 

Food Design Night will also offer a preview of two upcoming events:

  • Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, presented by the Consulate General of Italy
  • The Best of Italian Design, presented by the Italy‑America Chamber of Commerce Southeast

Food Design Night is a joint initiative organized in full partnership by the Consulate General of Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute, Regione Toscana, Promo Firenze and the Italy‑America Chamber of Commerce Southeast.

Invitations & access

  • Members will receive two complimentary tickets to attend the event (max two tickets per company). You will receive an invitation soon.
  • A selected group of architects, interior designers, and real estate developers will also be invited.
  • The event is by invitation only and capacity is limited.

We look forward to celebrating the intersection of Italian design and gastronomy with our community in the Miami Design District.

 

EVENT DETAILS

 

EVENT PROGRAM & MAP

Food Design Night celebrates the dialogue between Italian design and culinary creativity, showcasing how aesthetics, innovation, and cultural heritage merge in the Italian lifestyle.

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FOOD DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Discover the Food Design Creations presented by renowned Italian chefs, along with fine Italian wines and beverages, in luxurious showrooms in the heart of the Miami Design District. Our guests will have the opportunity to savor exquisite food bites and enjoy Italian drinks until supplies run out. Guests will explore the showrooms in any order they choose, free to immerse themselves in the captivating atmospheres of xxxxxx, xxxxxxx, and xxxxxxxxxx.

HOSTING SHOWROOMS

In the vibrant Miami Design District, three Italian showrooms, representing the best of Italian Design, will welcome industry experts and design enthusiast to present their new collections. Each showroom, with its distinctive character, encapsulates the essence of Italian craftsmanship and innovation.

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RESTAURANT PARTNERS

Explore the restaurants that, led by their talented Chefs, will engage in the Food Design Competition.

Restaurants will offer food tasting to guests and presents their culinary creation to a delegation of judges, which will reach a verdict considering factors such as food taste, design and creativity, based on their personal preferences.

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BEVERAGE PARTNERS

Renowned wine and beverage companies will present and offer their best selections to all guests. Discover more about these internationally acclaimed brands.

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21+ ONLY EVENT | NO RSVP AT THE DOOR

Below find a video of the 2025 edition:

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The Italic Award

BACK

The Italic Award is an initiative of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) that honors the “Ambassadors of the Made in Italy” who distinguished themselves by promoting the Italian excellence in the American market influencing its lifestyle and culture.

Italic is the name given to this prestigious award presented by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast as emblem of the  Italian essence, craftsmanship and innovation. It has been designed by the renowned Italian designer Dodo Arslan whose eclectic creativity gave birth to unique pieces as well as serial productions, ranging from electronic devices to bronze fusions. His works have been exhibited in various museums around the world.

Every year the Italic Award is realized with different materials for the purpose of promoting the quality of Italian design companies and the work of their artisans. 

The Italic Awards from Past Editions

Bronze | created and crafted by Dodo Arslan  (2016)   

The 2016 Award was conceived and designed by Dodo Arslan and brought to life under his close supervision at De Andreis artistic foundry in Milan, Italy, chosen for the creation of these unique pieces and celebrated for its collaborations with numerous acclaimed artists, including the internationally renowned sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro.

The 2016 Recepients of the Italic Award, celebrated at the Alfred Dupont Building, were:

  • Dario Sanidero, President and CEO, Snaidero USA
  • Andrea Buccellati, President and Creative Director, Buccellati

Learn about the production process here.

White marble | Crafted by Citco (2018)

The 2018 Award was crafted by CITCO using exquisite Carrara marble, resulting in a piece that perfectly reflects elegance, sophistication, and the excellence of Italian design. CITCO, one of the finest marble expert in italy, collaborates with prestigious clients such as Zaha Hadid Architects, Ron Arad and Norman Foster.

The 2018 Recepients of the Italic Award, celebrated in the Penthouse at Riverside Wharf, were:

  • Peter Vittori, Managing Director Florida, Caribbean and Latin American Sales, American Airlines
  • Ugo Colombo, Founder, CMC Group

Learn about the production process here.

Acrylic Glass | Crafted by Giovanni Scacchi, Metea (2021)

The 2021 Award has been realized in collaboration with Metea, who has developed the technique and explored the versatility and potential of acrylic glass for international Architects and brands such as Cappellini, Louis Vuitton and Zaha Hadid Architects.

The 2021 Recepients of the Italic Award, celebrated at PortMiami – Carnival Cruise Terminal D, were:

  • Richard Sasso, Chairman, MSC Cruises USA
  • Daniel Fanara, Senior Vice-President Services and New Shipbuilding, Fincantieri

Learn about the production process here.

The Creative Mind Behind the Italic Award

Dodo Arslan is an Italo-Armenian Art Designer, recognized by Taschen among the 90 leading figures of contemporary design, featured in the volume Design Now.

Alongside his work as a light, product, and graphic designer, for over twenty-five years Arslan has developed an intense formal and material research within the field of ArtDesign.

With an international career spanning Europe, the United States, and South America, Arslan has given form to profound values — identity, excellence, memory, and culture — through trophies and sculptures that celebrate outstanding individuals and institutions.

He is the creator of the Italic Award trophy, a recognition conferred upon distinguished Italian personalities in America by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACCSE). Commissioned by the Centenary Foundation (1873) of the Banca Svizzera Italiana, he conceived the Incontro trophy, awarded to Italian and Swiss personalities who have built cultural bridges between Italy and Switzerland. On the occasion of the Centenary of the Italian Air Force, he sculpted Níkē, a work expressing the glory of achievement and triumph, inspired by the celebrated “Goddess of Victory.”

His creations were exhibited in Milan at the Welltech Award in the National Museum of Science and Technology, at the Inside Art event at the Arnaldo Pomodoro Foundation and in various museums and events all over the world. Moreover, two of his pieces are displayed in the permanent collection of the Campari Design Gallery. The Triennale Museum dedicated him “Le Attrazioni della Materia” personal exhibition in 2009.

His creations, auctioned by Pierre Bergé & Associés in Brussels, have entered the international circuit of collectible Art Design.

Arslan has been awarded the Archiproducts Design Award, the ADI Index 2022 and 2023 selections, the Young&Design prize, as well as the Mini Design Award, the Pirelli Pzero Logo competition and the Art Directors Club.

He has conducted courses, workshops and lectures in design faculties in Italy, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Egypt, Macedonia, USA and Sweden.

Among the many collaborations, Arslan has engaged in projects for the Banca Svizzera Italiana, Bimota, Campari, CITCO, Emera, Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Fonderia Artistica DeAndreis, Hands on Design, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, Jacuzzi, Mandelli 1953, Pirelli PZero, Riva1920, Taurini, Terzani, ToBeUS, UNIQ- Ǝ !, UPGroup and Venini.

Prior to founding the Dodo Arslan Studio, he gained experience at Studio & Partners (N. Bewick, M. De Lucchi, T. Fritze, E. Torri) for Deutsche Post, British American Tobacco and Zumtobel Staff achieving the Design Plus award and in the Continuum studio (Milan-Boston-Seoul) for Motorola, Hewlett Packard, Elan, Voelkl and Samsung, winning the Good Design Award and the KIDA Grand Prize.

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Italic Award Gala – IACCSE 35th Anniversary Celebration

WHEN

Saturday–  December 12, 2026

WHERE  

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

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
EVENT PRESENTATION

THE EVENT

The Italic Award Gala is a celebration of Italian excellence and the enduring relationship between Italy and the United States.

Hosted by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast in Miami, this special edition of the Gala will also commemorate the Chamber’s 35th Anniversary, bringing together prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, institutions, and community stakeholders for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.

Featuring the presentation of the prestigious Italic Award, distinguished speakers, and an authentic Italian hospitality experience, the Gala offers sponsors a unique opportunity to engage with an influential audience while aligning their brand with excellence and international business leadership.

Strategically scheduled just days before Miami welcomes world leaders and international delegations for the G20 Summit, the Gala takes place at a moment when global attention is focused on the region, offering sponsors an exceptional platform to enhance their presence and connect with a highly influential audience.

The IACCSE proudly honors two internationally recognized business leaders with the 2026 Italic Award:

Andrea Illy, Chairman of Illycaffe’

Veronica Squinzi, CEO of Mapei Group

EVENT DETAILS

BECOME A SPONSOR

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your brand.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

VENUE

The Italic Award Gala for the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast will be held at the elegant and prestigious JW Marriott Marquis in the heart of downtown.

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ITALIC AWARD

Learn about the award.

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ITALIC AWARD RECIPIENTS

Find out more about the recipients of the 2026 Italic Award by clicking on the button below.

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DINNER EXPERIENCE

Italian-style dinner in collaboration with Michelin-starred
Chef and signature wine pairings.

COMING SOON

SILENT AUCTION

Register for our silent auction and bid on a broad selection of prices.

CONTACT US

Watch here the highlights from the Italic Award Gala for 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast in 2021:

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PROGRAM “THE BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN 2025”

TALKS AGENDA

DECEMBER 2 – 4 | ISTITUTO MARANGONI MIAMI

EACH DAY:

  • 4:00PM-6PM | BUSINESS NETWORKING IN THE EXPO AREA
  • 6:00PM-7:15PM | THE TALKS
  • 7:15PM-9:00PM | NETWORKING COCKTAIL

DAY 1 – TUESDAY DECEMBER 2nd

6:00PM | WELCOME REMARKS  

Claudio Da Soller Executive Vice-President, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast and GM, Pininfarina of America

6:05PM | GREETINGS  

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

6:10 PM | GREETINGS  

Hakan Baykam, President and CEO, Istituto Marangoni Miami

6:15 PM | PRESENTATION: “ITALIAN FURNITURE IN AMERICA: MARKET DYNAMICS and TRENDS”

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

6:25 PM | PRESENTATION: “INSIDE SALONE DEL MOBILE MILANO 2026, WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE WORLD’S LEADING DESIGN FAIR”

Giulia Halabi, Head of Special Projects and Public Relations, Salone del Mobile di Milano

6:45 PM | PANEL: THE MIAMI-ITALY CREATIVE CONNECTION: MUTUAL INFLUENCES SHAPING CONTEMPORARY DESIGN

A conversation with Pat Bosch, Design Director, Principal, Perkins & Will – Steven Burgos, Director of Design, Interiors, HOK – Ivonne Ronderos, Principal, DKOR Interiors – moderated byTracey Fillmore, President, American Society of Interior Designers, Florida South

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3TH

6:00PM | PANEL: “DESIGNING DIMENSIONS OF DESIRE. HOW LUXURY BRANDS ARE TRANSFORMING RESIDENTIAL LIVING”

Presented by Istituto Marangoni Miami

A conversation with Randi Rodriguez, Design Director, 1508 London – Tatiana C. Mardare Founding Partner and Strategy Manager, UOA-W – Deborah Wecselman, Founder, Wecselman Design – moderated by Thelma Lazo-Flores, Dean of Interior Design, Istituto Marangoni Miami

6:30PM | PANEL: “THE BRANDED RESIDENCE EXPERIENCE THROUGH NEXT-GEN DESIGN TOOLS” 

Geri Weiner, Co-founder and COO, ImaageQ andCEOof GDW Design Studio –Israel Kreps, Chief Executive Officer, Kreps PR & Marketing – Ana Bozovic, Founder & CEO, Ana Analytics – Mikael Hamaoui, Developer, Pagani Residences – moderated byJessica Nicole Mahoney, CEO and Co-founder, ImaageQ

7:00PM | PRESENTATION: “PIEMONTE (ITALY): WHERE ART, DESIGN AND INNOVATION SHAPE EXCELLENCE”

Annalisa Gamba, Division Manager Luxury, Piemonte Agency for Investment and Export

DAY 3 – THURSDAY DECEMBER 4TH

6:00PM | PANEL: “DRIVING DEMAND: HOW ITALIAN DESIGN POWERHOUSES MANTAIN THEIR MARKET LEADERSHIP”

A conversation with Francesco Farina, CEO, B&B Italia USA – Thais Fontenelle, Showroom Director, Minotti Miami – moderated by Marisela Perdomo, Membership Director, American Society of Interior Designers, Florida South

6:25 PM | PANEL: “NEW CONCEPTS IN HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND LIFESTYLE INTERIORS”

A conversation with Eloisa Bustos, Director of Design, Virgin Hotels Collection – Alessio Scalabrini, Head of interior Design, Flow – Elizabeth Camargo, Principal, EC Architecture + Design – Jacqueline Gonzalez Touzet, Principal, Touzet Studio – moderated by Vanessa Smith Torres, President, American Institute of Architects, Miami

6:50PM | PRESENTATION: “DESIGNING THE FUTURE: LEVERAGING AI TO REIMAGINE THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROCESS”

Jessica Nicole Mahoney, CEO and Co-founder, ImaageQ – Geri Weiner, Co-founder & COO, ImaageQ – Fernando Guzman, Software Design Architect, ImaageQ

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FOOD DESIGN EXPERIENCE

An overview of the dishes presented, each showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of Italian culinary art in dialogue with contemporary design.

Poltrona Frau

4100 NE 2nd Ave #104, Miami, FL, 33137

Featuring:

  • Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, Luca Osteria
  • Food Creation: Caprese di Tonno

A Mediterranean classic reimagined with a contemporary touch. The bright sweetness of ripe tomatoes meets the clean, delicate richness of fresh tuna, brought together by fragrant basil and a whisper of extra virgin olive oil. A celebration of summer’s simplicity, lifted into something refined — light, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant. A taste of the coast, in its purest form.

  • For Our Guests:  Delightful hors d’oeuvres with truffle mascarpone, Luca’s truffle honey, and black winter truffle.
  • Beverage: Emporium Nostrum’s wine selection

Molteni Showroom

4100 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33137

Featuring:

  • Chef Luigi Bailon, Felice Restaurant
  • Food Creation: Pappa al Pomodoro e Frutti di mare

A tribute to Tuscan tradition reimagined. Pappa al pomodoro — a classic from Felice’s native Tuscany — is here elevated with a delicate touch of the sea. A warm, comforting base of tomato-scented pasta meets the briny elegance of fresh seafood, creating a dialogue between land and ocean. A single bite captures the soul of Tuscany, carried on a sea breeze.

  • Beverage Partner: Voga Prosecco
  • For Our Guests:  Pappa al Pomodoro & Frutti di Mare – an exquisite sample of the food creation

B&B Italia

4141 NE 2nd Ave, Ste 114/115, Miami, FL, 33137

Featuring:

  • Chef Roberto Loi, Da Angelino
  • Food Creation: Bigne’ Sottobosco

Where nature meets refinement. Sottobosco, or “forest floor,” is more than a flavor; it’s an experience. This creation plays on contrasts and harmony: the crispness of hazelnut against the creamy richness of duck mousse, the perfect blend of earthy notes of mushroom, hazelnut, and cocoa, and, finally, a delicate balance of luxury (duck, butter, truffle) with rustic simplicity (forest aromas and toasted nuts).

  • Beverage:   Valdo’s wine selection
  • For Our Guests: Bignè Sottobosco – a refined, bite-sized interpretation of the food creation

B&B Italia

4141 NE 2nd Ave, Ste 114/115, Miami, FL, 33137

Featuring:

  • Chef Roberto Loi, Da Angelino
  • Food Creation: Bigne’ Sottobosco

Where nature meets refinement. Sottobosco, or “forest floor,” is more than a flavor; it’s an experience. This creation plays on contrasts and harmony: the crispness of hazelnut against the creamy richness of duck mousse, the perfect blend of earthy notes of mushroom, hazelnut, and cocoa, and, finally, a delicate balance of luxury (duck, butter, truffle) with rustic simplicity (forest aromas and toasted nuts).

  • Beverage:   Valdo’s wine selection
  • For Our Guests: Bignè Sottobosco – a refined, bite-sized interpretation of the food creation
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FOOD DESIGN EXPERIENCE

An overview of the dishes presented, each showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of Italian culinary art in dialogue with contemporary design.

Poltrona Frau

4100 NE 2nd Ave #104, Miami, FL, 33137

Featuring:

  • Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, Luca Osteria
  • Food Creation: Caprese di Tonno

A Mediterranean classic reimagined with a contemporary touch. The bright sweetness of ripe tomatoes meets the clean, delicate richness of fresh tuna, brought together by fragrant basil and a whisper of extra virgin olive oil. A celebration of summer’s simplicity, lifted into something refined — light, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant. A taste of the coast, in its purest form.

  • For Our Guests:  Delightful hors d’oeuvres with truffle mascarpone, Luca’s truffle honey, and black winter truffle.
  • Beverage: Emporium Nostrum’s wine selection

Molteni Showroom

4100 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33137

Featuring:

  • Chef Luigi Bailon, Felice Restaurant
  • Food Creation: Pappa al Pomodoro e Frutti di mare

A tribute to Tuscan tradition reimagined. Pappa al pomodoro — a classic from Felice’s native Tuscany — is here elevated with a delicate touch of the sea. A warm, comforting base of tomato-scented pasta meets the briny elegance of fresh seafood, creating a dialogue between land and ocean. A single bite captures the soul of Tuscany, carried on a sea breeze.

  • Beverage Partner: Voga Prosecco
  • For Our Guests:  Pappa al Pomodoro & Frutti di Mare – an exquisite sample of the food creation

B&B Italia

4141 NE 2nd Ave, Ste 114/115, Miami, FL, 33137

Featuring:

  • Chef Roberto Loi, Da Angelino
  • Food Creation: Bigne’ Sottobosco

Where nature meets refinement. Sottobosco, or “forest floor,” is more than a flavor; it’s an experience. This creation plays on contrasts and harmony: the crispness of hazelnut against the creamy richness of duck mousse, the perfect blend of earthy notes of mushroom, hazelnut, and cocoa, and, finally, a delicate balance of luxury (duck, butter, truffle) with rustic simplicity (forest aromas and toasted nuts).

  • Beverage:   Valdo’s wine selection
  • For Our Guests: Bignè Sottobosco – a refined, bite-sized interpretation of the food creation
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EVENT PROGRAM & MAP

Concept of the event

Food Design Night celebrates the dialogue between Italian design and culinary creativity, showcasing how aesthetics, innovation, and cultural heritage merge in the Italian lifestyle.

The experience unfolds across three iconic Italian design showrooms — Poltrona Frau, Molteni&C, and B&B Italia — located within walking distance of one another.

In each showroom, one of the three partner restaurants — Felice Restaurant, Luca Osteria, and Da Angelino — will present to the jury a special dish created for the occasion: a culinary interpretation inspired by Italian creativity, culture, and contemporary design.

The jury

The jury, appointed to taste and select the best creation, includes professionals representing distinguished architecture and design firms:

  • Stefano Cerrato  Director, Italian Cultural Institute of Miami
  • Mikael Hamaoui, Principal, Riviera Horizons  
  • Sandra Diaz-Velasco R.A. Principal Architect, Eolo A&I Design
  • Samuele Sordi, Chief Architect, Pininfarina of America
  • Dawn Gunter, Principal and Managing Director, Gensler’s Miami office 
  • Marisela Perdomo, membership director, ASID  
  • Midori Shim, Project Manager – ID , Gresham Smith

Each creation will be evaluated by the judges according to their personal preferences, with attention to:

  • Taste
  • Presentation & aesthetics
  • Overall concept – the idea and inspiration behind the dish

The Program

6:00 PM – Molteni&C,( 4100 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137)

Check-in opens

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Food Design Night

Guest will move through the showrooms to experience the culinary creations paired with Italian wines – there is no predetermined order, guests are free to visit showrooms as their wish

Poltrona Frau

4100 NE 2nd Ave #104, Miami, FL, 33137

Featuring:

Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, Luca Osteria:

  • Food Creation: Caprese di Tonno
  • For Our Guests:  Delightful hors d’oeuvres with truffle mascarpone, Luca’s truffle honey, and black winter truffle.
  • Beverage: Emporium Nostrum’s wine selection

Molteni Showroom 

4100 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33137

Featuring:

Chef Luigi Bailon, Felice Restaurant

  • Food Creation: Pappa al Pomodoro e Frutti di mare
  • For Our Guests:  Pappa al Pomodoro & Frutti di Mare – an exquisite sample of the food creation
  • Beverage Partner: Voga Prosecco

B&B ITALIA

4141 NE 2nd Ave, Ste 114/115, Miami, FL, 33137

Featuring:

Chef Roberto Loi, Da Angelino

  • Food Creation: Bigne’ Sottobosco
  • For Our Guests: Bignè Sottobosco – a refined, bite-sized interpretation of the food creation
  • Beverage:   Valdo’s wine selection

7:45 PM – B&B Italia, 4141 NE 2nd Ave, Ste 114/115, Miami, FL 33137

Food Design Night Award Presentation
Recognition of the winning chef and greetings by the Consul General of Italy in Miami.

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The Best of Italian Design – Art Week Edition – Visitors 2025

WHEN  December 2, 3, 4, – 2025

WHERE  Istituto Marangoni Miami (3704 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137)

RSVP on Eventbrite: DESIGN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ONLY

(local industry professionals, architects, interior designers, and real estate developers) 

The Best of Italian Design is a unique event dedicated to celebrating and displaying Italian interior design brands and high-end Made 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 Week Miami, 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 create business connections with cutting edge Italian design companies, listen to our keynote speakers and network with hundreds of design professionals in attendance.

THE EVENT AT A GLANCE

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

Click here to view the full exhibitors’ directory

6:00pm-7:00pm | TALKS:

  • Distinguished Keynote Speakers
  • Open discussion between renowned architects, interior designers, and real estate developers
  • Furniture Dealers Round-Table

Click here to view the Talks Program

7:00pm-9:00pm | NETWORKING COCKTAIL including:

  • Second Round of Business Meetings
  • Drinks and bites

Click here to discover the Tasting

VISITORS

The Italian design exhibition is open to the public every day from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. (No registration required)

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this event is exclusively reserved for architects, interior designers, general contractors, and real estate developers. (Please register below).

REGISTER HERE

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

21+ TRADE ONLY EVENT | NO RSVP AT THE DOOR

EXHIBITORS

COCKTAIL SPONSOR

FOOD & BEVERAGE PARTNERS

TECHNICAL SERVICES

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

Watch here the video of the 2024 edition of “The Best of Italian Design” in the Miami Design District

 

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Madeline Pumariega | President of Miami Dade College

Madeline Pumariega is the President of Miami Dade College, the largest and most diverse institution of higher education in the U.S which serves over 100,000 students across its eight campuses and outreach centers. The school offers more than 300 distinct degree pathways, including associate and baccalaureate degrees, certifications, and apprenticeships. Ms. Madeline Pumariega is a proud MDC alumna, and she made history as the college’s first female president. Formerly Chancellor of the Florida College System, she is a strong advocate for student success, workforce innovation, and partnerships that connect education with real-world opportunity.

Gianluca Venturi | Global Senior Tech Business Development Manager | Amazon

Gianluca Venturi is Global Senior Tech Business Development Manager for Amazon, who is now working on the project Alexa +. In his role, he works on building partnerships and strategies with major global companies that aim at actively contributing to advancing innovation and society. He has many years of experience in business development and tech innovation, leading projects that connect technology, strategy and growth across international markets.  

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Welcome Cocktail and Dinner Menu

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is thrilled to announce its partnership with Casa Tua, the iconic restaurant founded in 2001 and over time expanded beyond Miami Beach, opening locations in Aspen, Paris, and New York, as well as a food hall concept called Casa Tua Cucina in Brickell City Centre.

This exciting new collaboration will allow our guests to experience a spectacular top-class menu. The Italian Business Community Night promises to be a great culinary experience.

Casa Tua Culinary Director, chef Douglas Santi, will prepare the menu alongside with the JW Marriott Marquis culinary team.

Douglas Santi is an internationally trained chef who earned his first Michelin star at Terme di Saturnia in Tuscany. After working with top names like Alain Ducasse and Laurent Suaudeau, he led kitchens around the world before becoming Chef Director USA at Sexy Fish. Now Culinary Director at Casa Tua, he brings his Italian roots and global experience to create bold, refined flavors.

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