25th Edition Week of the Italian Language in the World – Teo Bok’s project “Come Musica – The Power of Music in Education”
On the occasion of the 25th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, titled “Italophony: Language Beyond Borders”, the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco, invited the 22-year-old singer-songwriter TEO BOK to present his project “COME MUSICA – THE POWER […]
Read moreSan Francisco launches Italian Heritage Month with Flag-Raising Ceremony and tribute to Italian-American legacy
San Francisco, October 1, 2025 — The Consul General of Italy, Massimo Carnelos, along with Deputy Consul General Davide Corriero and the staff of the Consulate General in San Francisco were deeply honored by the generosity and hospitality of Mayor Daniel Lurie and the San Francisco Office of Protocol during a ceremonial raising of the […]
Read moreNotice to Italian citizens – expiration of paper identity cards (CIC)
Please be advised that, as of August 3, 2026, all Italian paper identity cards (CIC) will cease to be valid. We therefore strongly encourage Italian citizens who still only have a paper identity card (expired or about to expire) to apply in advance for an electronic identity card (CIE), by booking an appointment as soon […]
Read moreThe new European Union Entry/Exit System (EES)
The European Union has introduced a new Entry/Exit System (EES) that will start operations on 12 October 2025. It is a new border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of 29 European countries. Italy and the other European countries using the EES will introduce the system […]
Read moreOpening of the photographic exhibition WEST by Francesco Jodice at the IIC in San Francisco
The Western Frontier of the United States has long shaped the American identity and imagination. But how does this enduring legacy appear through the eyes of an Italian artist? Neapolitan photographer Francesco Jodice explores this question in WEST, a striking series of 18 photographs now on display at the Italian Institute of Culture in San […]
Read moreItaly shines at San Francisco’s 2nd edition of ‘Europe in the Park’: a celebration of culture and unity
On September 20, 2025, the Consul General of Italy Massimo Carnelos, together with the staff of the Consulate General and Italian Cultural Institute, were honored to represent the Italian nation in the sophomore year of Europe in the Park, a festival hosted by the San Francisco’s Office of the European Union Delegation to the United […]
Read moreTHE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD CONTEST FOR K-12 SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES
XXV WEEK OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD CONTEST FOR K-12 SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES The Week of the Italian Language in the World (WILW), taking place from October 13 to 19, 2025, is themed “Italian beyond borders: Adopt a word!”. This contest is inspired by the WILW theme and invites participants to explore […]
Read more“Casa Toscana” returns to San Francisco for its third edition
In effort to bolster Tuscany’s growing high-tech sector, the Italian Innovation and Culture Hub INNOVIT in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco hosted the third edition of “Casa Toscana,” a showcase and workshop highlighting the region’s most promising tech ventures in Silicon Valley. The week-long intensive acceleration program welcomed a delegation […]
Read moreSeattle and the State of Washington: Great Opportunities for Italian Companies – Recent mission of Consul General Massimo Carnelos (September 4-6, 2025)
The Greater Seattle area, and more broadly the State of Washington, represent an exceptional growth opportunity for Italian companies interested in expanding, exporting, and investing in the U.S. market. With a Gross Domestic Product nearly half that of Italy’s, but with a population of just eight million people, the region stands out for its dynamic […]
Read moreIntesa Sanpaolo Delegation led by Stefano Barrese showcases Italian innovation in San Francisco and Seattle
A delegation from Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s leading banking group and one of the most important in Europe, recently concluded – during the first week of September 2025 – a mission to San Francisco and Seattle, aimed at fostering connections between Italian businesses and the vibrant U.S. innovation ecosystem. The delegation was led by Stefano Barrese, […]
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