Where Italian companies
meet
a global vision.
GEN AWARD celebrates companies, entrepreneurs and managers who take on foreign markets with ambition, pragmatism and a capacity to innovate.
An exclusive evening where content, relationships and opportunities come together in front of a selected business community.
01 INTERNATIONAL GROWTH
02 INNOVATION
03 ITALIAN EXCELLENCE
04 INTERNATIONAL VISION
05 RELATIONSHIPS
An evening to remember.
Milan, 27 May 2026.
More than 250 participants and over 100 companies came together to celebrate Italian excellence around the world: talks, awards and networking in a single evening.
The evening was hosted by Ilaria D'Amico, one of Italy's most respected journalists and television presenters.
Content, recognition and valuable relationships.
An experience designed to inspire, celebrate and create new connections.
01
VISIONS IN DIALOGUE
Talks on geopolitics, markets and the future of Italian companies around the world.
02
EXTRAORDINARY STORIES
One-to-one conversations with leaders from business, sport and innovation.
03
AWARDS
Companies recognised for growth, innovation and internationalisation.
04
NETWORKING
A selected setting for building valuable connections and opportunities.
People who make a difference.
Experiences, visions and journeys that inspire the future of Italian companies.
THE TALK OF THE EVENING
Geopolitics, AI and markets
The future of Italian companies around the world.
Talk moderated by Sebastiano Barisoni, executive deputy director of Radio 24.
Speakers included Alberto Forchielli on geopolitical scenarios.
WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF
Fabio Capello
IN CONVERSATION WITH ILARIA D'AMICO
Leadership, performance and international vision, in conversation with the host of the evening.
Jacopo Sebastio
FOUNDER & CEO OF VELASCA
In conversation with Ilaria D'Amico about the brand's international growth, between artisan tradition and contemporary development.
Dario Costa
RED BULL AIR RACE PILOT
Vision, courage and pushing beyond limits, through his experience as an athlete.
The 19 companies awarded at GEN AWARD 2026
From SMEs to large corporations: companies that create value in international markets.
PARTNERSHIP 2027
Become a GEN AWARD 2027 partner
Associate your brand with an evening dedicated to Italian companies leading the way in international markets, and meet a selected business community of entrepreneurs and managers.
The next edition
has already begun.
After a successful 2026, GEN AWARD returns in May 2027 to celebrate new stories of growth, vision and courage.