We're already working on Techtalia 2022 for Fall of next year. Please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Techtalia is an annual event set in Italy to offer top leaders an inspirational break to learn, enjoy, and recharge.
We are thrilled to invite you to join this year in Rome and for those around the world, online. Our theme, A New WayForward, will guide intimate panel and keynote discussions at the intersection of culture and technology.
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Techtalia will be hosted at Hotel Hassler's enchanting and beautiful Il Palazzetto, a 19th century "mini-palace" exclusively located at the top of the Spanish Steps. It’s one of the most spectacular hideaways in the very heart of Rome.
Welcome to Rome! We suggest you get some culture in before lunch. Let us know if we can help organize any local tours for you of the Colosseum, Pantheon, and more.
We will start the day with food! Most events start with talks, well, we wanted to start with delicious food and great conversation. Please join us for lunch before the program starts at our venue, Il Palazzetto.
Live from Il Palazzetto atop the Spanish Steps in Rome, Gabriel Schillinger will introduce Techtalia and provide background on the history of the community and our vision for the future.
Our first panel will be an intimate discussion on how millennial and Gen-Z generations are taking over positions in global leadership. The founders on this panel, with backgrounds in fashion, gaming, music, and NFTs, have created startups at the intersection of culture and technology. They will share how working in their various fields have opened their eyes to create a more prosperous and sustainable future.
Panelists: Giulia Maresca, Francesca Versace, and Sergio Mottola
Moderator: Stefano Rosso
Join us for a very special discussion with entrepreneur, technologist, and author Jason Van der Schyff. Jason's new book Asymmetric Advantage, which we are getting an exclusive preview of, teaches the leaders today and of tomorrow on how to build, manage, and sell your startup. He will be discussing his inspiration behind the book, one case study, and taking questions. Signed copies of his book will be available to all in person attendees.
Panelist: Jason Van der Schyff
Moderator: Gabriel Schillinger
Flying in from Washington D.C, Rick Allen, founding CEO of Viewlift, will share his experiences of international business and working in politics over the last three decades. A top operating CEO for companies in all aspects of media and technology, Rick will shine a light on how the past political and business changes influences our future as we continue the journey through the 2020s.
Panelist: Rick Allen
Moderator: Gabriel Schillinger
Learn how to make the best espresso using the “Moka” method at home with Illy's Coffee Professor from the Universita del Caffe. Illy is sponsoring this very special live demonstration!
Live Demo by: Moreno Faina - Director at Università del caffè at illycaffé s.p.a.
Take a breather and get ready for our second session of the day.
Space is one of the most exciting frontiers where founders, innovators, and dreamers are building today. These pioneers are pushing humanity forward beyond our planet. Join us as we discuss the current trends in space entrepreneurship including space tourism, space manufacturing (yes in space!), and new startups that aren’t just getting us to space - but figuring out what to do when we are there! This panel is sponsored by Primo Space Fund.
Panelists: Veronica La Regina, Lorenzo Feruglio, Francesco De Stefano.
Moderator: Raffaele Mauro
Sandeep Bhatia joins us via Zoom all the way from Singapore. As the founding partner of Bridgeport Capital, he will discuss his views on why NFTS are an asset, how Bridgeport looks at the rapidly growing space from an investment perspective, and where the nascent space needs to grow to become dominant longterm.
Panelists: Sandeep Bhatia
Moderator: Gabriel Schillinger
Ian Rogers is one of the most sought after thought leaders and operational active entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs globally. Ian’s career spans across stints at the top of music (as CEO of Beats and Apple Music), fashion (CDO of LVMH), and now the world of cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance, and NFTs as Chief Experience Officer of Ledger. Ian will discuss a wide range of topics that focus on how the consumer experience will change dramatically over the next decade.
Interviewed by: Gabriel Schillinger
Time to unwind a bit before our evening events. Light snacks and drinks will be served. We will be providing transportation from 6:45pm onward to the Vatican.
From one sculpture purchased in the 16th Century to over 70,000 + pieces of art today, the Vatican Museums are not only one of the top visited museums in the world, but also one of the most visited tourist destinations in Italy. We are excited to have the opportunity to be invited guests of the exclusive Vatican Museum Night Tour led by Matteo Alessandrini. This is not to be missed!
Night Tour by: Matteo Alessandrini
An intimate dinner inspired by Winston Churchill’s The Other Club, except we are in Italy, and this will be the “Altra Club." Expect some great conversations and delicious food and drinks to close out the day.
Location: Secret!
