New York is preparing to become the stage of great Italian excellence. On the occasion of the strategic overseas stage of the World Tour and the Campaign in North America, aboard Nave Amerigo Vespucci will take life a prestigious series of events. From Sunday 5th to Tuesday 7th July 2026, the historic sailor symbol of Made in Italy will host meetings of the highest level that will range from the promotion of Italian wine to the international security leadership, up to an exclusive conversation ideal with the oldest sports trophy in the world.
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The initiatives of Sunday 5 July: wine excellence and sea icons
The busy calendar of appointments will start on Sunday afternoon, starting at 15:00, with an important focus on the economy and agri-food culture. Veronafiere, Vinitaly and Italian Trade Agency (ITA) will officially present Vinitaly. USA. The meeting, focused on the strategic role of Italian wine in the relationship with the North American market, will bring together important Italian institutions to give space to comparison on quality, productive culture and territorial diversity, central themes of the next edition of Vinitaly. USA 2026, a reference appointment for those who want to tell and promote overseas excellence.
Then, at 18:30, will be held the evocative event entitled “Vespucci & America’s Cup: the two icons of the sea meet in New York”, which will see the prestigious participation of the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi. For the occasion, the trophy of the America’s Cup, considered to be the oldest international sports trophy, will be on board. Born in London in 1848 as an elegant silver jug, and became “America’s Cup” after the victory of yacht America in 1851, the trophy is today a true world icon of sailing, symbol of more than 170 years of challenges among the great yachts of the planet, innovation and passion for the sea. For the America’s Cup boarding is to meet another great protagonist of maritime history, in an ideal conversation between the ship that forms generations of officers and the trophy that has competed the sailing excellences of the world. The trophy will arrive in New York directly from New Zealand, whose team won the last edition and is the official holder of the title.
The appointments of Monday 6 July: solidarity and promotion of the territory
The day of Monday will open at 10:00 with a space dedicated to cooperation and the third sector, thanks to the conference organized by the Fondazione Francesca Rava. The meeting will be attended by Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi, Permanent Representative of Italy at the United Nations in New York.
In the afternoon, at 17:00, the spotlight will move instead on the territorial valorization with the institutional meeting organized by the Municipality of Genoa, entirely dedicated to the presentation of the city to tour operators and specialized press of overseas. For the occasion will take place the mayor of Genoa, Silvia Salis.
The International Summit on Tuesday 7 July: diplomacy and security
The overseas stop will officially end on Tuesday. At 3:00 p.m., the ship will host a highly diplomatic and international event: the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit. The event will be attended by the General Commander of the Carabinieri, General of Corps Salvatore Luongo, as official delegate of the Ministry of Interior.
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