Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco

06/12/2026

The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco was honored to participate in the traditional Italian National Day flag-raising ceremony at San Francisco City Hall, held in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.

The event brought together representatives of local institutions, members of the Italian and Italian-American communities, and friends of Italy to celebrate the values of democracy, freedom, and civic participation that have guided the Republic since its foundation.

We were particularly honored by the participation of Chief of Protocol Penny Coulter and Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, who joined Consul General Massimo Carnelos in addressing attendees during the ceremony.

A sincere thank you to the City and County of San Francisco, the Office of Protocol, community organizations, and all those who joined us in celebrating Italy’s National Day and the enduring friendship between Italy, San Francisco, and the United States.

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06/12/2026

Consul General Massimo Carnelos greatly enjoyed his first visit to NVIDIA’s Headquarters in Santa Clara, a global leader whose innovations are helping shape the future of artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and digital transformation.

The meeting offered a valuable opportunity to discuss emerging technological trends and explore potential areas of collaboration with Italy’s research, innovation, and industrial ecosystems.

Many thanks to John Wesley, Rambod “Rambo” Jacoby, and the NVIDIA team for their warm welcome and for sharing their vision of the technologies that are driving the next wave of global innovation.

Strengthening connections between Italy and the world's leading technology companies remains a key pillar of Italy’s innovation diplomacy efforts in Silicon Valley.

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06/12/2026

An inspiring evening at the Istituto Italiano Cultura SF with the screening of , the documentary dedicated to the work of Nicolò Govoni and Still I Rise.

Through powerful stories from some of the world’s most challenging regions, the film reminds us that education is far more than a path to knowledge—it can be a source of hope, dignity, and opportunity for children facing extraordinary circumstances.

A heartfelt thank you to Nicolò Govoni for sharing his remarkable journey and vision, and to Andrea Carcano and Mara Gavazzi for making this special event possible.

An evening that highlighted the transformative power of education and the profound impact that individual commitment can have on the lives of others.

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06/12/2026

Great to meet once again with Zoom Founder and CEO Eric Yuan and President of Product and Engineering Velchamy Sankarlingam at Zoom headquarters in Santa Clara.

The meeting offered an opportunity to discuss innovation, technology, and investment opportunities in Italy, while exploring areas of potential collaboration between Italy’s dynamic innovation ecosystem and one of Silicon Valley’s leading technology companies.

A valuable exchange that further strengthens the dialogue between Italy and the global technology community.

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06/12/2026

Deputy Consul General Davide Corriero was pleased to join the European Union in the United States's team in SF, as they welcomed European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

The meeting highlighted the strength of in the Bay Area and the importance of transatlantic cooperation in advancing innovation, economic growth, and shared European priorities.

The visit also provided an opportunity to reflect on Europe’s role within one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems and on the importance of strengthening connections among institutions, businesses, startups, and communities across the Atlantic. In this context, initiatives such as INNOVIT continue to play an important role in fostering collaboration between Italy and Silicon Valley.

The Consulate General extends its appreciation to the EU Office in San Francisco, President Metsola, and all Team Europe partners whose engagement contributed to the success of the visit.

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06/12/2026

The Consulate General was pleased to welcome the participants of the latest , developed by Innovit - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub in collaboration with to support the international growth of high-potential Italian scaleups.

Over an intensive week in Silicon Valley, Dronus, Phononic Vibes, Xaba, and ISAAC engaged with investors, mentors, corporate leaders, and innovation ecosystem stakeholders through more than 65 curated one-to-one meetings and over 20 dedicated mentoring and investor sessions.

On the final day of the program, Consul General Massimo Carnelos and the Consulate staff welcomed the cohort for a networking coffee at the Consulate, recognizing their achievements and reaffirming Italy’s commitment to supporting the global growth of its most innovative companies.

A special thank you to Stefano Pelagallo, CDP Venture Capital, and the many mentors, investors, and partners whose contribution helped make this initiative a success and further strengthen the bridge between Italy’s innovation ecosystem and Silicon Valley.

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