The first festival dedicated to the friendship between Italy and the United States will be held in Vicenza, Italy, from September 12 to 14. The ITALIA-AMERICA Friendship Festival aims to celebrate and strengthen the bond between the two countries, highlighting their mutual influence on each other’s cultures. The festival was introduced today by Vic...

The National Italian American Foundation is pleased to announce that John Elkann, Chief Executive Officer of Exor N.V., Chairman of Ferrari N.V., and Chairman of Stellantis N.V. will be honored at NIAF's 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Elkann joins world-renowned tenor maestro Andrea Bocelli, who was previously announced as the...

Attribute to NIAF President & CEO Robert Allegrini. The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) commends President Trump's commitment to preserving and enhancing the celebration of Columbus Day. As the nation's premier Italian American organization, NIAF has long championed the importance of this holiday not only for Italian Americans but for a...

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Allegrini as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Allegrini, who serves as NIAF's President since May 3, 2021, will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Foundation in this expanded role. This announce...

An evening of great elegance and national pride lit up the walls of Cipriani 42nd Street in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. On Thursday, April 10, the National Italian American Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary with the New York Gala, honoring exceptional Italian and Italian-American women and men.  With over 500 guests in attendance, the...

UNICO National celebra la comunità italoamericana durante l'incontro di metà anno a Chicago e si prepara per la prossima 102ª Convenzione Annuale Il Presidente della NIAF Robert Allegrini presenta a Roma l'accordo con la Società Dante Alighieri e il Lazio come Regione d'onore 2025 Morinello eletto presidente della New York Conference of Italian Am...

The detailed program of initiatives, events, and collaborations planned for 2025 was presented, the year in which Lazio has been chosen as the Region of Honor by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). Hosting the event, the President of the Lazio Region, Francesco Rocca, along with Vice President and Economic Development Minister Roberta...

On March 10 in Rome at Palazzo Firenze, the headquarters of the Dante Alighieri Society, an important agreement was signed between President Andrea Riccardi and Robert Allegrini, President of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). This agreement marks a pivotal step in promoting the Italian language and culture in the United States, a sha...

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will commemorate its 50th Anniversary with a landmark Gala celebration on Saturday, October 18, 2025, marking its return to the historic Washington Hilton Hotel at 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, where the organization has hosted many of its most memorable celebrations. This black-tie event will honor di...

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce the Italian region of Lazio as its designated Region of Honor for 2025. This historic region, home to Rome, the capital of Italy, and steeped in profound significance, marks a momentous year as it coincides with both the Jubilee Year and NIAF's 50th Anniversary. "NIAF is thrille...