The Embassy of Italy in Washington and the consular network in the USA celebrate the eighth edition of Italian Design Day, which takes place on March 14, with a rich program of events to be held throughout the country until May, under the theme “Creating value – inclusivity, innovation, and sustainability” chosen for the exhibition promoted by the...

Event date: The March 14 2024, 18:00 (Local time) - Place: Design Museum of Chicago, 108 N State St, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60602 On the occasion of the Italian Design Day (IDD), and within the context of the thematic series In Futuro: a Survey of Possibilities, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago, in collab...

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on November 6, at the FermiLab in Batavia, near Chicago, for the "Quantum Garage," the new and innovative Laboratory of the Super Conducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center (SQMS) directed by Italian Anna Grassellino. The ceremony, which was attended by more than 300 scientists from the FermiLab's partner cou...

The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago and the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago, announce a series of initiatives that will take place on November 13-19, presented on the occasion of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, a yearly initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The theme sele...

Marcello Alecci joined the staff of the Scientific Attaché at the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago in May 2023. Alecci holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from “La Sapienza” University of Rome and a PhD in Biomedical Physics and Bio-Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland (1998). A full professor at the University of L’Aquila, h...

In collaboration with the Honorary Consul in Minneapolis-St. Paul and with theItalian Cultural Center di Minneapolis/St.Paul (ICC), a 'Passport Day' has been announced for October 20th 2023 at the ICC in Minneapolis for the acquisition of biometric data for the purpose of issuing a passport, instead of going to the headquarters of the Consulate Gen...

The International Press Club of Chicago hosted an eye-opening presentation by Italian Consul General Thomas Botzios on July 29 at the museum. The Consul General was introduced by IPCC President Wayne Toberman. Overseeing an 11-state jurisdiction, Botzios spoke proudly of the enormous positive economic impact Italy is having on America, with more th...

The Italian Consulate General in Chicago organized a passport day in Denver on April 14. Open to compatriots the need to apply for or renew it passport, during the day at the Honorary Consulate office in Denver biometric data will be collected for it document issuance. Compatriots who are regularly registered with AIRE in the consular district will...

"This year's Day of the Contemporary offers a unique opportunity to address complex and increasingly topical issues such as sustainability and climate change in a different way," said Italy's Ambassador to the United States, Mariangela Zappia. "Italy's commitment to addressing these challenges and promoting more environmentally friendly practices i...

A representative from the Italian Consulate in Chicago will be at the Italian Cultural Center in Minneapolis on April 19 & 20 to facilitate the issuance of biometric passports for Italian citizens residing in Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Northern Iowa and Western Wisconsin. Visits are by appointment only. This visit offers the convenience of...