The Assocazione Da Ponte is an Italian association formed to deliver a newly created 'Da Ponte Festival' in Vittorio Veneto; the home town of the celebrated opera librettist, Lorenzo Da Ponte. He is recognised and famed for writing the libretto of Mozart’s trilogy of operas. This year’s festival will span August and September and consists of 2 workshops for young International singers who will be instructed by renowned language and vocal coaches, culminating in a new production of the opera 'Così Fan Tutte' with a cast of up and coming opera singers selected from around Europe.
These performances are being staged in the Da Ponte Theatre in Vittorio Veneto on 6th, 7th and 8th September.
The Da Ponte Festival works In collaboration with the Comune of Vittorio Veneto and British company MusicaLink Ltd whose whose purpose is to encourage an Anglo-Italian cross-cultural high level musical bridge between the UK and Italy. Through performance and education we have and continue to create opportunities and nurture the professional development of singers and musicians; made possible by the fostering of relationships with international artists.
Fregona (TV)
31010
The Italian Private Equity, Venture Capital and Private Debt Association (AIFI) was founded in May 1986 in order to promote, develop and institutionally represent private equity and venture capital activity in Italy. AIFI’s objectives are to: support and facilitate the development of private equity, venture capital and private debt activity in Italy and abroad; work with government entities to improve the legal environment of the private equity, venture capital and private debt investment activity; increase awareness and understanding of the private equity, venture capital and private debt industry in Italy; coordinate the creation of qualified managerial groups both in associated companies and the connected firms; collect and present information about the industry; act as an interface and link to Italian and international financial players; create a network between research centres and venture capitalists, in order to promote successful entrepreneurial ideas; maintain ethical and professional standards in the private equity, venture capital and private debt industry. AIFI is a non-profit organisation which counted 107 full members and 125 associate members at present. Full membership is open to private equity players and venture capitalists whose main task is to take equity participations in enterprises and also to private debt players. The full members matrix is quite heterogeneous - including Italian banks and their subsidiaries, private investment companies, Italian closed-end funds, international closed-end funds as well as public players. Associate membership applies to organisations providing services to the private equity industry such as accountancy firms, law firms, banks, consultancy groups, institutions as well as Italian and foreign associations.
Milano (MI)
20122
OperAffinity is a UK- and Italian-registered non profit organisation that supports emerging operatic talent while promoting cultural diplomacy, international collaboration, and youth empowerment through music.
Founded by Breana Stillman, OperAffinity creates high-impact artistic programmes that celebrate excellence and inclusion. Its flagship event, the OperAffinity Festival, takes place each September in Todi, Umbria, and brings together leading institutions such as the Accademia Musicale Chigiana, musicians from the Orchestra Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, and the Conservatorio di Perugia. The 2025 edition features young artists from five continents, with a strong British presence including Scottish soprano Marie McLaughlin as Director of the opera programme, which will include 14 young aspiring opera singers and performers from Glyndebourne, Opera Holland Park, and major opera houses across Europe.
Beyond Italy, OperAffinity leads transformative cultural projects globally. Its Kenya Opera Programme, developed in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Nairobi, offers intensive training and international exposure for outstanding young African singers. In 2025, two singers selected by the Kenyan Ministry of Culture will join the OperAffinity Festival, marking a major step in their professional journeys.
Through world-class performance opportunities, international partnerships, and outreach initiatives, OperAffinity showcases the best of British creativity abroad—using opera to unite communities, elevate young talent, and inspire global cultural exchange.
Exclusive Offer for BCCI Members
As a valued member of The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy, you are invited to enjoy exclusive access to the OperAffinity Festival, including special discounts on concert tickets and events.To take advantage of this offer and receive more information, please contact us at info@operaffinity.com
We look forward to welcoming you!
Todi (PG)
06059
The purpose of AssoFintech is to share and analyze the skills in the field of Financial Technology, allowing Italy to be among the main hubs for Fintech and Insurtech. Our model is born from the dialogue and comparison with the main international associations and institutions, the goal is to create and implement successful projects, create an entrepreneurial, social and regulatory ecosystem favorable to the development of the sector in Italy, increase awareness of the sector and technological innovation.
AssoFintech offers its members three main services in the technofinance sector: Information and training, Public Affairs and Networking. Assofintech’s team offers opportunities to meet the authoritative representatives of: institutions, regulators, business, finance, professions and universities. The association also organizes training courses for members and their staff providing papers, reports and insights related to financial technology.
Milano (MI)
20122
Winning Women Institute S.r.l. è un’associazione impegnata sul tema della Gender Equality e ha come obiettivo diffondere il principio della Parità di Genere all’interno del mondo del lavoro.
Milano
20129