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    • 10 Feb 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • CRU Wine Bar - 900B Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA
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    Transatlantic Reflections: How Does Italy See America Today?
    Monday February 10th, 5:30-8:30 pm


    Roberto Bonzio
    in conversation with
    Silvia Veronese


    This conversation explores how perceptions of the U.S. have evolved, from its role as a land of opportunity to its cultural influence and leadership on the global stage. We’ll discuss the impact of media, historical parallels, and the transatlantic relationship, uncovering both admiration and skepticism in the Italian perspective."

    The conversation will be paired  with an evening of great food & wine.

    *** ABOUT THE SPEAKERS ***

    ROBERTO BONZIO

    Journalist and Story Teller

    After a career in the newsroom (Forbes, Reuters, Il Giorno), he said goodbye to a salary and a permanent position (Reuters international agency) to tell the story of Italian talent live and online, starting from the bridge between Italy and Silicon Valley, where he lived for a long time with his family.

    With over 250 storytelling sessions, training seminars and shows throughout Italy and abroad, a book, twenty-two inspirational trips to meet talented compatriots in and around San Francisco for professionals from all sectors, a podcast, his project "Italiani di Frontiera" has given life to an international community of innovators. Betting on the strength of stories from yesterday and today to inspire those who design tomorrow.

    SILVIA VERONESE

    Vice President and Board Member of iTAL Foundation.

    Silvia Veronese is a mathematician, entrepreneur, and innovator bridging Silicon Valley and academia. Founder of TheHumanData.org, she works in AI and bioengineering, focusing on the ethical protection of biological data. Author of La Valle del Silicio, Italian Minds in the Land of Innovation, she combines science and business, offering a critical perspective on the evolving image of the United States.

    AGENDA

    5:30pm: Appetizers and networking

    6:30pm: Fireside chat

    7:30pm: Dinner and dessert

    8:30pm: close

    • 25 Feb 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton St., San Francisco
    Register

    From Italy to the Bay:
    the Entrepreneurial Journey of
    First-Generation Italian Chefs

    a joint event with
    San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation

    Join us for an inspiring panel discussion with first-generation Italian chefs who turned their culinary dreams into thriving businesses in the Bay Area.

    Hear their stories of passion, resilience, and the challenges of building a food empire away from home.

    From navigating new markets to crafting their unique culinary identity, they’ll share the highs, lows, and hard-earned lessons of their unique entrepreneurial journeys.

    And yes, they’ll also share some of their best dishes—because no great story is complete without great food!

    Whether you're a foodie, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just love a good success story, this event is for you!

    ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUESTS

    Maico Campilongo (Terun, Italico, Impasto)

    Francesco Covucci (North Beach, Casaro, California Fish Market)

    Rudy Duran (C'era Una Volta)

    Dario Nicotra (Acquolina, Modi, CiaoRigato)

    Moderated by: Donato Scotti (Donato Enoteca, Donato & Co, CRU)

    AGENDA

    5:30pm - Appetizers and networking

    6:10pm - Introductory remarks: Marco Marinucci, iTAL and Nick Figone, SFIAC

    6:15pm - Panel discussion

    7:15pm - Food stations / buffet

    8:00pm - End of event


                 

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