​Meet a new wave of Italian innovators building at the frontier of strategic technology.

​We’ll gather at INNOVIT the Italian Innovation & Culture Hub in the heart of San Francisco, to hear directly from founders developing solutions that strengthen resilience, advance security, and unlock next-generation capabilities with global relevance.

​The program will feature a cureted panel, and pitches from a cohort of scaleups, followed by an Italian aperitivo designed to foster meaningful dialogue and high-impact 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 — Building to Scale: Products, Teams, Capital and Networks with Silicon Valley Eyes

​Panelists:

• ​Peter Chung, Managing Director & CEO, Summit Partners VC

• ​Massimiliano Magrini, Co-founder and Managing Partner, United Ventures

• ​Jody Merritt, Air Force Major General, US Space Command

• ​Gianni Cuozzo, CEO, EXEIN

• ​Anshul Desai, Director - Technology Investment banking, UBS

• ​Julie Cullivan, Independent Board Member, CTO, CIO

​Moderator: Domenico Di Mola, Head of Program C18-C19, INNOVIT; SVP IonQ Quantum, Networking, Sensing and Security

​6:00 pm — Startup Pitches

​Meet the companies shaping the future — company's portfolio.

​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!