Consul Corriero’s Mission to Seattle: a renewed bridge between Italy and the Pacific Northwest
The Consul Corriero’s recent mission to Seattle marked a milestone in strengthening the ties between the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco and the vibrant Italian community in the Pacific Northwest, about a month after Consul General Massimo Carnelos’ last mission to Washington State. The program was designed to cover key pillars of Italy’s […]
Read moreThe Consulate General welcomes Emilia-Romagna Regional Councillor Matteo Daffadà
Consul Davide Corriero, on behalf of Consul General Massimo Carnelos, had the pleasure of welcoming Matteo Daffadà, Regional Councillor of Emilia-Romagna and President of the Consulta degli Emiliano-Romagnoli nel Mondo, for an institutional meeting focused on strengthening ties with Emilian-Romagnol communities abroad. The discussion provided an opportunity to reflect on the role of the Consulta […]
Read moreThe First Edition of “La Piazza – San Francisco Italian Literary Festival” concludes successfully (April 10-14, 2026)
The first edition of “La Piazza – San Francisco Italian Literary Festival” concluded with great success, bringing the richness of contemporary Italian literature to the Bay Area and animating some of the city’s most iconic cultural venues over the course of a week. Consul Davide Corriero, on behalf of Consul General Massimo Carnelos, had the […]
Read moreSan Francisco: a week of Italian innovation with INNOVIT, RSA Conference, and the Consulate General in cybersecurity, quantum technologies, space economy and defense tech
From March 23 to 27, 2026, San Francisco hosted an exceptionally intense week dedicated to Italian innovation, transatlantic cooperation, and the promotion of national entrepreneurial and scientific talent. In parallel, INNOVIT welcomed two acceleration cohorts, including a program developed in partnership with the Italian National Cybersecurity Agency, represented in San Francisco by Luca Nicoletti, Director […]
Read moreDeep Tech and cybersecurity: Exein in the spotlight at the Consulate General during RSA Conference
The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco recently hosted an exclusive fireside chat featuring Exein Founder and CEO, Gianni Cuozzo, and United Ventures Founder and Managing Partner, Massimiliano Magrini, highlighting one of the most compelling success stories in the Italian deep-tech ecosystem. Taking place alongside the RSA Conference in San Francisco, the event offered […]
Read moreExploring the frontiers of innovation: Consul General Massimo Carnelos visits Blue Origin
Consul General Massimo Carnelos recently visited Blue Origin, one of the world’s most visionary companies, whose motto Gradatim Ferociter—“Step by Step, Ferociously”—reflects the relentless pursuit of innovation and exploration. The visit offered an inspiring glimpse into the cutting-edge technologies that are pushing the boundaries of human possibility, from space travel to advanced aerospace engineering. During […]
Read moreThe Consulate General partners in screening of “Zweitland” at Berlin & Beyond Film Festival
The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Culture in San Francisco, proudly participated in the screening of the film Zweitland (“A Land Within”) as part of the Berlin & Beyond German Language Film Festival. Consul General Massimo Carnelos attended the screening, along with featured actor from Alto […]
Read moreThe Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco celebrates the next generation of Italian tech entrepreneurs
The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco proudly hosted a gathering dedicated to the new generation of Italian founders and innovators across Italy and Silicon Valley. The event brought together more than 50 talented young Italian entrepreneurs, highlighting the dynamism and creativity that continue to strengthen the ties between the two innovation ecosystems. Organized […]
Read moreConsul General Massimo Carnelos’ third mission to Seattle: advancing innovation and Italy–U.S. cooperation
Consul General Massimo Carnelos’ third visit to the Evergreen State of Washington reaffirmed the region’s remarkable potential for deepening economic and scientific collaboration with Italy. From institutional engagements in the state capital to interactions with the local innovation ecosystem, the trip highlighted the vibrancy and strategic opportunities that Washington offers for transatlantic partnerships. During his […]
Read moreThe Etruscans at Berkeley: Culture, Scholarship, and Italy–U.S. Collaboration
The Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, Massimo Carnelos, attended the opening of “The Etruscans Uncovered: The Phoebe A. Hearst Collection” at University of California, Berkeley, highlighting Italy’s rich cultural heritage and its academic collaborations in the United States. Hosted in the Bernice Layne Brown Gallery of Doe Library from March 9 to August […]
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