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 Jas Forwarding 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.