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Stronger Together: Boston Clubs Fundraiser & Light Dinner – Head of the Charles 2025
Rowing to Fight Breast Cancer
Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to promoting breast cancer awareness and the power of sport in making a difference. This special get-together brings together Bocconi Alumni, PiB (Professionisti Italiani a Boston), the Consulate General of Italy in Boston, Comites, Boston Italian Women, Scuola Piccoli Italiani di Boston, Harvard Italian Students Society, MITALY, Italian Tufts Association, NUIC, BUISA and more to support the special mission of Rosaremo, an Italian Association promoting rowing as a therapy to fight against breast cancer. Rosaremo will be the only Italian team joining the 2025 Head of the Charles Regatta.
Enjoy a light dinner, connect with brilliant minds, and share meaningful conversations in support of an important cause.
Registration on this page is mandatory and a minimum PayPal payment of $40 per person food & beverage is required to attend. Only 45 seats available.
For clarity kindly make one reservation per person on our website, if you’ll paying for two or more, please indicate in the payment memo the registered attendees you’re paying for.
Location: a restaurant in Cambridge which address will be shared upon registration. Registration form to be found on this page.
Link to pay: click here . The paypal payment will cover the light dinner.
Catch an evening of innovative Italian jazz fusion as Spajazzy welcomes global icon GeGè Telesforo live at City Winery Boston on Friday, October 24th.
Dive deep into the repertoire of GeGè Telesforo, a renowned singer, multi-instrumentalist, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and former member of the Renzo Arbore e l’orchestra Italiana. Prepare for a masterful blend of Italian melodies, vibrant world rhythms, and GeGè’s legendary scat and beatbox artistry.
For more info visit GeGè Telesforo’s website, for ticket purchases click here.
Italian Soul Festival 2025 presents:
AHS SINGS ITALY
10/26/25 at the AHS Auditorium in Arlington MA
(Arlington High School, 869 Mass Ave)
Doors Open at 6 PM. Show Starts at 7 PM
Additional Info here
This is also a fundraiser for the upcoming trip to Montreal and Quebec.
Additional donations can be made via Cash or Credit Cards at the door, Venmo, Zelle, Paypal with provided QR Codes, or via check made to ARLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS (bring in person or mail to 869 Mass Ave Arlington MA 02476).
Featured Artists:
Headliner of the Festival, Mr. GeGè Telesforo (directly from Italy) accompanied by Spajazzy* (feat. Sergio Bellotti on Drums, Tino D’Agostino on Bass, Dino Govoni on Sax and Plamen Karadonev on Keys and Accordeon).
The AHS Jazz Band directed by Tino D’Agostino.
Vocal Groups directed by Mara Walker.
More Details:
Get ready for a unique night of jazz fusion with an undeniable Italian flair as Spajazzy welcomes a very special guest, the extraordinary GeGè Telesforo! This show is more than just a guest appearance; it’s a dedicated performance of GeGè’s incredible repertoire. The band, led by Tino D’Agostino (bass) and Sergio Bellotti (drums), will be playing a full set of GeGè’s music, giving you a deep dive into the world of this global jazz icon.
Spajazzy is celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking music, earning critical acclaim and five-star reviews in Jazz Times. Their signature sound, a masterful blend of Italian melodies and vibrant world rhythms, will provide the perfect backdrop for GeGè’s masterful compositions.
Known globally as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, GeGè Telesforo is an icon in the jazz world. He’s celebrated for his captivating scat vocal mastery and famous beatbox skills, and has graced stages with jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Clark Terry, and Ben Sidran. Beyond his performance career, GeGè is also an accomplished author, music radio and TV producer, and has been honored with 10 JazzIt Awards.
Prepare to be swept away by an evening of innovative jazz, soulful improvisations, and the undeniable chemistry of these exceptional musicians. Don’t miss this truly unique opportunity to experience Spajazzy and the one and only GeGè Telesforo together for a show you won’t soon forget!
PIB and I AM Books are excited to a new series of Book Club appointments!
Kindly register to this event using the form on this page to confirm your attendance.
Remember prior to the event to purchase and read Viola Ardone’s “Grande Meraviglia” to actively take part to the book club discussion event.
I AM Books is happy to offer a 10% discount for the purchase of this book, the code will be sent to you once you register to this event.
The PIB Team cordially invites you to our annual Holiday Party!
Registration for this event can be made here .
As the global energy transition accelerates, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and new models of collaboration are transforming how we design, deploy, and work within the energy sector. This event brings together innovators and leaders across the clean energy ecosystem to explore how emerging technologies— from smart grids to fusion power — are reshaping the energy industry and the future of work.
Hosted by Shell TechWorks in partnership with Bocconi Alumni and Women’s Energy Network, this evening aims to connect thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals at the intersection of energy innovation, technology adoption, and workforce transformation.
Program Overview
Join us for an evening of insight, innovation, and connection at Shell TechWorks, where leaders from across the energy and technology landscape will explore how digital transformation, clean energy, and new work models are shaping the future of the energy sector. Hosted in partnership with Bocconi Alumni Boston Chapter, this event brings together executives, entrepreneurs, and researchers driving change in energy systems, sustainability, and workforce evolution. The program combines networking, a guided tour of Shell TechWorks, and a thought-provoking conversation with industry pioneers from established companies, startups, and academia.
Agenda
6:00 PM – Arrival and Site Visit: guests arrive at Shell TechWorks and are invited for a guided tour of the facility, exploring the innovation spaces where cutting-edge energy and technology solutions are developed.
- Amedeo Conti, General Manager & Head of Shell TechWorks,
- Nicole Cutrufo and Francesco Fragasso, Bocconi Alumni Boston, Chapter Leaders
6:40 – 7:15 PM | Fireside Conversation: “Energy, Technology & the Future of Work”
Moderator:
- Nicola De Blasio, Associate, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University
Panelists:
- Luigi Montana, CEO, Envelio US (Bocconi Alumni Boston)
- Kristen Cullen, Vice President, Global Policy and Public Affairs, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
- Giovanni Bertolino, Head of Business Development, (Bocconi Alumni Boston)
- Morgan Steacy, Vice President, Connections & Strategic Accounts, MA, National Grid
- Toni Volpe, CEO, Nadara
7:15 – 7:30 PM | Audience Q&A
Interactive discussion on how innovation, sustainability, and collaboration are reshaping the global energy landscape and the workforce of tomorrow.
7:30 – 8:00 PM | Cocktail and Networking
More info available on the event web page .
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Only few days to go until the 12th European Conference at Harvard, one of the leading transatlantic forums connecting Europe and the United States.
📍 Harvard Kennedy School
📅 February 6–7, 2026
Two days of high-level discussions on policy, economics, research, energy, and global cooperation, bringing together 700+ attendees and 50+ international speakers—including top policymakers, renowned scholars, institutional leaders, and future changemakers.
🎤 Confirmed Speakers (selection)
- 🇱🇺 Luc Frieden — Prime Minister of Luxembourg
- 🇨🇾 Constantinos Kombos — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Cyprus
- 🇦🇱 Ditmir Bushati — Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Albania
- 🇩🇪 Maria Leptin — President, European Research Council (ERC)
- 🇩🇰 Ditte Juul Jørgensen — Director-General for Energy, European Commission
- 🇱🇹 Jovita Neliupšienė — Ambassador of the European Union to the United States
- 🇳🇱🇺🇸 Ivo H. Daalder — Senior Fellow, Belfer Center (former U.S. Ambassador to NATO)
- 🇨🇾 Christos Christou — Outgoing International President, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
- 🇬🇷 Eleni Diamanti — Research Director, CNRS, Sorbonne University
- 🇮🇹 Brando Benifei — Chair of EU–US Relations, European Parliament
- 🇮🇹 Dario Scannapieco — CEO, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
👉 Follow our social media channels to discover additional speakers (spoiler: former Prime Ministers, leaders of major global NGOs, and many more).
✨ Gala Evening
Join us for an exclusive evening at the Harvard Art Museums:
- Private access to the galleries during the first hour
- Open bar (21+), high-level networking
- Unique cultural experiences in an iconic setting
🎟️ Regular tickets for both the Conference and the Gala are limited and selling fast.
👉 Secure yours now: https://euroconf.eu
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of transatlantic relations. See you at Harvard.
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