The Italian video game industry takes center stage at GDC 2026 in San Francisco
Italy’s dynamic video game development sector was prominently represented in San Francisco during the 2026 edition of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) at the Moscone Center, the leading international gathering dedicated to game development, interactive media, and emerging digital technologies. With global gaming revenues reaching nearly $455 billion in 2024 and continuing to grow at […]
Read moreINNOVIT Startups Bootcamp: the Consulate General welcomes the cohort to Silicon Valley
The Consulate General proudly welcomed a new cohort of Italian founders participating in the INNOVIT – Italian Innovation and Culture Hub Startups Bootcamp, strengthening Italy’s presence in Silicon Valley and its connection to the global innovation ecosystem. During the program, participants immersed themselves in the Bay Area’s dynamic entrepreneurial landscape. Consul General Massimo Carnelos and […]
Read morePresident Mario Draghi receives the 2026 SIEPR Prize at Stanford University
Consul General Massimo Carnelos attended the 2026 SIEPR Economic Summit at Stanford University last March 6, organized by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, where President Mario Draghi was awarded the 2026 SIEPR Prize in recognition of his exceptional contributions as an economist and statesman. President Draghi, one of Italy’s most esteemed figures internationally, […]
Read moreComites Open House in San Francisco: the Consulate General of Italy meets the Community
On March 3, 2026, the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco joined forces with the Comites of San Francisco to host an “Open House” event in connection with the project of the “Sportello di Assistenza ai Connazionali”, offering Italian nationals across the region an inside look at consular services and operations. The event was […]
Read moreItalian Citizenship – Extension of the Deadline (Benefit of Law – “Beneficio di Legge”)
Please be informed that, with the entry into force of Law No. 26 of 28 February 2026, converting Decree-Law No. 200/2025 (“milleproroghe”), the deadline for submitting declarations to acquire Italian citizenship by benefit of law, pursuant to Article 1, paragraph 1-ter, of Decree-Law No. 36/2025, has been extended from 31 May 2026 to 31 May […]
Read moreVisit of Consul General Massimo Carnelos at Ducati North America
Consul General Massimo Carnelos had the pleasure of visiting Ducati Motor Holdings North America in Sunnyvale, a company whose motorcycles stand as a symbol of Italian craftsmanship, performance, and style worldwide. Founded in Bologna in 1926, Ducati has established itself as a global icon of Italian engineering and creativity, representing a remarkable example of excellence […]
Read moreItalian Tech Club meeting at the Consulate General
The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco was honored to welcome members of the Italian Tech Club to its first West Coast meeting of 2026, celebrating the remarkable talent and innovation of the Italian tech community in the Bay Area. The gathering brought together a vibrant community of Italian professionals and innovators based in […]
Read moreItalian wine excellence in San Francisco: the 2026 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Tour
Excellence in Italian wine took center stage in San Francisco as the 2026 Tre Bicchieri tour by Gambero Rosso arrived at the Fort Mason Center on February 26, bringing together producers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to celebrate the finest expressions of Italian enology. Recognized worldwide as one of the most prestigious distinctions in Italian wine, […]
Read moreDay of Italian Fashion in the World 2026
The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco was honored to commemorate Italian Fashion Day in the World with a distinguished Fashion Showcase presenting selected Haute Couture creations—an eloquent expression of the creativity, craftsmanship, and technical mastery that have made Italian fashion admired globally. The Alta Moda presentation was complemented by an inspiring panel discussion […]
Read moreLa Scuola International School – Inauguration of the new building in the Mission District campus in San Francisco
La Scuola International School of San Francisco marked a historic milestone for Italy and the broader Italian community in the Bay Area with the inauguration of its new building. Opened in a dignified and memorable ceremony, the new campus is poised to have a profound and lasting impact in promoting Italian language, culture, and identity […]
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