​Meet a new wave of Italian innovators transforming the systems that power and connect our world.

​We’ll gather at INNOVIT, the Italian Innovation & Culture Hub in the heart of San Francisco, to hear directly from founders rethinking how cities move, how industries operate, and how the built environment evolves in an increasingly connected future.

​The program will feature a cureted panel, and pitches from our cohort of startups and scaleups, followed by an Italian aperitivo designed to spark meaningful conversations and lasting connections.

​Agenda

​4:30 pm — Registration & Networking

​5:00 pm — Welcome Remarks

​With Alberto Acito, Managing Director at INNOVIT, and Massimo Carnelos, Consul General of Italy in San Francisco.

​5:30 pm — Panel: The Industrial Transformation: Energy, Mobility & Infrastructure in the AI Economy

​Andre Basler - Director of Utilities, Port of Oakland

​Jamie Daudon - Principal, The Westly Group (the largest venture fund in NA focused in Energy, Mobility, Buildings and Industry)

​Alan White - Head of Emerging Platforms, Siemens

​Massimo Costetti - Head of Program, INNOVIT (Moderator)

​6:00 pm — Startup Pitches

​Meet the companies shaping the future.

​Pitches introduced by Rochi Cairo Presepi, Sr Program Manager, INNOVIT.

​7:00 pm — INNOVIT Aperitivo

​​An opportunity to meet the founders, network with our community, and enjoy a taste of Italy in true aperitivo style.

​​8:00 pm — Event ends

​​Thank you for being part of a community that bridges Italy and the Bay Area through innovation, ambition, and shared perspective. We look forward to building what’s next together!