“Back to the Roots”
Conference
A conference focusing on travel as a powerful tool for promoting cultural, environmental, and culinary heritage.
“Back to the Roots” highlights the Italian language as a gateway to rediscovering cultural roots and heritage. Your expertise would significantly contribute to the dialogue on the Italian language’s role in education and cultural preservation within the Italian American community.
The event also aims to foster connections between educators, cultural leaders, and institutions while celebrating Italy’s rich enogastronomic traditions through curated tastings and networking opportunities.
Speakers will include:
Fabio Finotti, IIC NY Director
Giovanni Maria De Vita, Consigliere d’Ambasciata, Coordinatore per il Turismo delle Radici del Ministero Affari Esteri e Cooperazione Internazionale
Stefano Pisani, Mayor of Pollica, Center for Mediterranean Diet Studies – Permanent Secretariat in the UNESCO Network of Emblematic Communities.
Sara Roversi, Italea Campania; President of the Future Food Institute Foundation/Paideia Campus
Robert Campana, Founder of @StopItalianSounding
Marisa Fusaro, Italian Teacher – Founder Stellina Travel
Germana Valentini – Author of “Veniero. Storie di emigranti italiani a New York”, Expert on “roots gastronomy” and Italian-American gastronomic culture.
Dott. Luigi Riccio, Direttore generale Agenzia Campania Turismo
Dott. Carlo Marino, Presidente ANCI Campania
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