Technological innovation, scientific research and the aerospace industry will be at the center of the mission of the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Marco Peronaci, who will be visiting San Francisco and Seattle, two major hubs of innovation and economic activity on the US West Coast, from November 5 through 10, 2026.
The mission will bring together two complementary areas of engagement. On the corporate side, Ambassador Peronaci will meet with representatives of some of the most prominent companies in the technology and aerospace sectors, including NVIDIA, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Blue Origin and Starlink (SpaceX). Alongside these meetings, the Ambassador will visit leading research and innovation institutions, including SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, affiliated with Stanford University, and Multiply Labs, a company operating at the intersection of biotechnology and advanced manufacturing.
In San Francisco, the Ambassador will attend the 2026 Marconi Awards Gala and Institute Forums, an occasion to celebrate the legacy of Guglielmo Marconi and highlight the enduring contribution of Italian innovation to scientific and technological progress. The visit will also include the exhibition “Treasures of the Pharaohs” at the de Young Museum.
In Seattle, the Ambassador will meet Mayor Katie Wilson and visit key players in the aerospace and technology industries, including Boeing, Blue Origin, Amazon and Microsoft. The Ambassador will also have the opportunity to engage with members of the Italian community and representatives of the local business sector, further strengthening ties between Italy and the Pacific Northwest.
“Italy is determined to strengthen its presence and the opportunities for growth and collaboration within two of the most dynamic ecosystems in the United States. While San Francisco and Silicon Valley serve as a benchmark for technological and digital innovation, the Seattle area plays a leading role in the aerospace, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure sectors. We are already doing a great deal, for instance through Innovit, and we are convinced that supporting our companies operating on the West Coast is crucial for Italy’s growth, particularly in the technological sphere,” stated Ambassador Peronaci.
September 6, 2026
(published September 9, 2026)
