The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is excited to announce its new program of activities and events for 2025 in Miami and Atlanta, designed to enhance members’ knowledge, provide new members with valuable opportunities to present their businesses to a broader network, strengthen business relationships and advance international trade.
The 2025 calendar features a diverse range of events, including webinars, business breakfasts, European chamber afterwork event and annual success events such as: Italian Business Community night, the Best of Italian Design and the Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival.
From engaging panel discussions with industry leaders to sector-specific events showcasing authentic Italian excellence, the IACCSE continues to set the standard for distinction in international business collaboration.
The Best of Italian Design is a unique event dedicated to celebrating and displaying Italian interior design brands and Made in Italy high-end products.
The event is created for those Italian interior design companies interested in meeting with 200+ industry professionals (architects, interior designers, real estate developers) and 1000+ design lovers.
This year, the 5th edition of our signature event, “The Best of Italian Design,” will take place in the heart of the Miami Design District during Art WeekMiami, which hosts over 20 international art fairs (including Art Basel and Art Miami), more than 1,200 exhibiting galleries, and tens of thousands of art and interior design lovers from all around the world: a unique opportunity to promote the Italian Design industry.
Within this context, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce will present a 3-day event, including seminars, B2B meetings, workshops, and networking cocktails.
This is a unique opportunity to showcase your brand in one of the most important markets in the world for Italian interior design and benefit from the synergies between the Chamber, the Italian Trade Agency, the Consulate General of Italy, Instituto Marangoni Miami, and Design Industry Associations in South Florida.
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IF YOU ARE AN ITALIAN COMPANY INTERESTED IN TAKING PART IN THE BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN BASEL EDITION, CHECK OUT THE EXHIBITORS’ PACKAGE TO DISCOVER THE DIFFERENT EXHIBITING LEVELS AVAILABLE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT ALESSIA MARCENARO, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARKETING@IACC-MIAMI.COM
THE BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN
Miami, 4-6 Dicembre 2024
Presentazione:
Nel 2023 l’export italiano verso gli USA ha registrato una forte crescita (+5,6%) rispetto al 2022, con un valore 72,9 miliardi di dollari, il miglior risultato di sempre.
In particolare, nel 2023, le esportazioni italiane di arredo ed edilizia negli Stati Uniti hanno raggiunto la cifra di 3,57 miliardidi dollari.
Per molti brand d’arredo Miami risulta ormai essere il primo mercato, superando sia New York che Los Angeles. Il mercato del real estate dell’area metropolitana di Miami è tra i più dinamici ed in crescita a livello mondiale. Il Miami Design District è il quartiere con la più alta concentrazione di showroom di arredo di alta gamma in tutti gli Stati Uniti. Miami rappresenta inoltre un punto di riferimento in ambito distributivo e logistico per l’America Latina.
È proprio per dare visibilità alle eccellenze del design italiano sull’importante piazza di Miami che la Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast organizzerà, il prossimo 4-6 dicembre nel cuore del Miami Design District, la quinta ed esclusiva edizione Art Week dell’evento “The Best of Italian Design”.
Circa 200 architetti, rivenditori e interior designer americani verranno invitati per una giornata di incontri B2B, seminari e networking con le imprese italiane.
Durante l’evento sono in programma discussioni stimolanti condotte da influenti protagonisti dell’industria dell’architettura e del design. Inoltre, i partecipanti avranno l’opportunità di partecipare a incontri B2B e ad una serata diffusa di networking organizzata in diversi showroom italiani all’interno del Miami Design District.
Il programma della quinta edizione del The Best of Italian Design si articolerà come segue:
* Sessione B2B: apertura area expo e incontri tra espositori e visitatori professionali
* Seminari: incontri sul settore arredo design nel Sud della Florida
* Networking Cocktail: una serata diffusa tra gli showroom italiani di design del Miami Design District per continuare gli incontri tra operatori in compagnia di cocktail a base di liquori italiani.
Per maggiori informazioni sull’evento ed iscrizioni:
Le aziende italiane interessate a partecipare come espositori possono anche contattare la nostra Camera di Commercio all’indirizzo: marketing@iacc-miami.com
Ente organizzatore:
L’Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) con sede a Miami è una organizzazione statunitense senza scopo di lucro, ufficialmente riconosciuta dal governo italiano, che si dedica alla promozione del commercio tra gli Stati Uniti e l’Italia. Fondata nel 1991, la IACCSE fa parte di Assocamerestero, l’associazione delle Camere di Commercio Italiane all’Estero. La Camera annovera una base associativa di circa 270 imprese, di origini sia italiane che americane. Alcuni dei marchi più rappresentativi del “Made in Italy” negli USA sono tra gli associati. I settori in cui operano i soci sono i più vari, dall’arredo-casa alla ristorazione, dalla meccanica alla logistica.
On April 18th, our Premium Member Cipriani ResidencesMiami will open its doors to welcome IACCSE members and one guest each to an unforgettable Bellini cocktail reception at their sales center (1421 South Miami Avenue, 33131).
This will be an exclusive event tailored specifically for our esteemed IACCSE Members.
Join Cipriani Residences from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening of elegance as we gather in the luxurious setting of Cipriani Residences Miami. Taste the iconic Bellini cocktail, meticulously crafted with precision and showcasing the highest-quality ingredients, while socializing with fellow IACCSE members.
Please note: This event is exclusively for IACCSE Members and their invited guests (due to limited space, max 2 people per company). Non-members will not be admitted.
With limited spaces available, we encourage you to secure your attendance promptly.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to experience the epitome of luxury at Cipriani Residences Miami.
RSVP now to reserve your place at this prestigious event, by sending an email at: membership@iacc-miami.com
The Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival | May 15, 2024 – Visitors
WHEN - Wednesday 15th, 2024Coral Gables Country Club (Miami) – Event MapREGISTRATION – TRADE ONLY RSVP here
THE EVENT
Authentic Italian is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami that mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors.
The Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival is organized into two sessions: the first one, industry-only, is meant to facilitate the interactions between Italian producers and U.S buyers, and the second part of the event is a Grand Tasting, an opportunity for companies to present products to a selected public of local food lovers.
EXHIBITORS
Italian F&B producers, F&B importers, and distributors representing Italian brands, hospitality suppliers
Hospitality industry (restaurant owners, chefs, beverage managers, buyers at hotels and restaurant chains), Cruise Industry, F&B importers and distributors, influencers (journalists and food bloggers), and local consumers.
Total attendance expected:
150+ F&B professionals
600+ Food Lovers
LOCATION
The 5th edition of the Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival will take place at the Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134).
DAY 1: Tuesday, May 14 – Pre-Event Activities (Exhibitors Only)
10:30am-12:30pm | ORIENTATION MEETING: INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA MARKET
Industry Testimonials, and U.S. market experts
(Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
2:00pm-4:00pm | GROUP VISIT TO GOURMET MARKETS & GROCERY CHAINS IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI AND BRICKELL AREA
(Optional activity dedicated to companies approaching the Florida market for the first time)
7:00pm-9:00pm | LAUNCH DINNER
Including Meet & Greet and Speeches by top food & wine distributors
DAY 2: Wednesday, May 15 – Event Day @Coral Gables Country Club
2:30pm-4:30pm | TALKS (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)
2:30 pm| Specialty foods distributors panel: “Consumer trends and the strive for delivering original and innovative products.”
In an effort to satisfy consumers’ new tastes, specialty food importers & distributors continue to upgrade the food alternatives available in the market.
Gregg Alpern, Director of Food Service, Flora Fine Foods
Tim Bascombe, CO-Founder/Principal, Grocers Gateway Group
Jose Casals, Corporate Chef, US Foods
3:10 pm| Hotels & restaurants panel: “The quest for creating an authentic culinary experience.”
The art of hospitality is always on the move to satisfy the experiential needs of sophisticated customers
Francesco Balli, Co-founder and CEO, Grove Bay Hospitality Group
Alfredo Picardi, Corporate Director of Operations and Quality Assurance, MDM Hotel Group
Jamil Dib, Co-founder and Co-owner of Vida & Estilo Restaurant Group (V&E Restaurant Group)
3:50 pm| Cruise Lines panel: “Sustainability of culinary operations”
In recent years, the cruise line industry has been navigating towards more sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Cruise-goers are increasingly seeking healthier and environmentally conscious dining choices while cruise companies have refined operational improvements and cut food waste and costs.
Fabio Scaglione, Senior Director Food & Beverage Operations, Celebrity Cruises
Levi Mezick, Director, Culinary Program Development, Virgin Voyages
Daniele Salamone, Director of Beverage Operations, Celebrity Cruises
Trade-only Networking in the expo area with Florida’s F&B importers/distributors, chefs, restaurateurs, and gourmet market owners.
6:00pm-8:30pm | GRAND TASTING FOR A SELECTED PUBLIC OF FOOD LOVERS
While tasting authentic Italian products and signature dishes, guests will have the opportunity to get to know more closely Italian culture and culinary tradition.
6:45 pm| GOURMET EXPERIENCE
Don’t miss the FRESH PASTA MASTERCLASS sponsored by Nonna Enterprises. Join Italian grandmothers for a genuine cooking experience.
The IACCSE is getting ready to organize the 4th edition of the “MEET US Roadshow in Italy” in March 2024.
The initiative, which will be held in four important Italian cities: Naples (March 18th) – Rome (March 19th) – Prato (March 20th) and Treviso ( March 21st), is intended for those Italian companies interested in exploring new opportunities in the US market: attendees will be provided with detailed information on topics relating to strategic, commercial, administrative, financial, and fiscal matters linked to the expansion of Italian businesses in the US market.
Four days and four conferences to inform and support all those Italian companies interested in exploring new business opportunities in the USA while taking advantage of the experience of the IACCSE and selected speakers.
We would like to thank all the companies that have contributed to the organization of these event.
A special thank you goes to the local partners of our 4 sessions:
Regione Campania (Department of Productive activities),
Federlazio
Unioncamere
Assocamerestero
Confindustria Toscana Nord
Camera di Commercio Treviso-Belluno
Venicepromex
The event will be a great opportunity for Italian SMEs to learn more about the most important aspects relating to expansion on growing markets such as the US Southeast.
Join the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast for an unforgettable evening on the terrace of the JW Marriott Miami in the heart of Brickell on Friday October 18th.
Insightful presentations on Italy-US relations and on the South Florida economy by:
Hon. Silvia Marrara, Chief of Sport Diplomacy Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy (Rome) and Hon.Michele Misto’ – Consul General of Italy: “Italy’s Sports Diplomacy”
Mathew Ratner – Director, Sports & Entertainment Tourism – Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau: “How Major Sporting Events Drive Economic Growth in South Florida”
Nicolo’ Zini – VP of Commercial Development – FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee: “FIFA World Cup 2026: What to expect in Miami”
Thanks to the partnership and support of the MDM Group, the event will be organized at the JW Marriott Miami, located in the heart of Brickell, Miami’s hot destination for dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment.
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