PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE UPDATE
‘Italy’s international coffee strategy: development, value and partnerships’
(Farnesina, 14 October 2026)
On Wednesday 14 October 2026, the event ‘Italy’s international coffee strategy: development, value and partnerships’ will take place at the Farnesina, dedicated to presenting Italy’s strategy for the coffee sector and to strengthening partnerships with producing countries, international organisations, financial institutions and representatives of the supply chain.
The high-level session, scheduled from 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm, will be opened by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, followed by speeches from, amongst others, the Prime Minister of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja, the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development in the Republic of Kenya, Mūtahi Kagwe, the Colombian Minister for Agriculture, Indalecio Dangond, the Executive Director of the International Coffee Organisation, Vanusia Nogueira, the President of the Italian Coffee Committee and the Lavazza Group, Giuseppe Lavazza, the President of Illycaffè, Andrea Illy, the President of the European Coffee Federation, Massimiliano Fabian, and the President of the Union of Italian Association of Espresso Coffee Machines and Bar Equipment Manufacturers, Roberto Nocera, as well as representatives from international organisations, including the FAO’s Deputy Director-General, Maurizio Martina, and the Deputy Director-General of UNIDO, Marina Ponti.
During the plenary session, the Deputy Minister will launch the Global Coffee Initiative, which also involves the creation of the first global public-private fund dedicated to the coffee supply chain, known as the Espresso Fund – an initiative promoted by Italy and the World Bank, confirming the strengthened collaboration between Italy and the World Bank Group in the agri-food sector.
The deadline for accreditation for interested journalists, photographers and cameramen has been extended until 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday 14 October. Please send an email to accreditamentostampa@esteri.it, attaching the required documentation.
Those who are already registered on the online portal and have received confirmation of their registration, may access their profile and select participation in the event.
For any clarifications, please contact the Communication Unit at +39 06 3691 3432 – 8210 – 8573 – 3078 – 3450 or via email at accreditamentostampa@esteri.it
Accredited press will be able to access the Farnesina on the day of the event via the main entrance, left-hand side, and collect their badge between 2 p.m. and 14.45 p.m..
Submitting the above-mentioned personal data means authorising the use thereof in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree no. 196 of 30 June 2003 and the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679) by the Communications Unit of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the data controller, for strictly professional purposes and/or purposes related to the performance of the event in question.
