Topic: Performing Arts

Protagonists: ITA Dewey Dell + LV Artūrs Cukurs, Beate Poikāne and Katrīna Dūka

Moderator: Santa Remere (Homo Novus)

Latvian Partner: Homo Novus

When: Saturday 31st August 2024 at 14:00

Where: K.K. fon Stricka villa, Aristida Briana iela 9 (Google Maps)

Tickets: free access, no reservation

Language: English

Dewey Dell is formed by siblings, sons and daughters of Italian artist Romeo Castellucci, and their families. They have been performing together for over ten years and have become a highly professional Italian dance group. In conversation with local young artists Artūrs Čukurs, Beate Poikāne and Katrīna Dūka they will discuss the expectations ​of their generation, visions of the future and how they can be achieved in art.

Dewey Dell will bring on stage their performance “I’ll do, I’ll do, I’ll do” from 14 to 14:30. After the performance, a break with coffee and Prosecco will take place and the conversation will start at 15:00 to 15:45. Coffee is provided by Lavazza.

Topic: Information

Protagonists: ITA Silvia Boccardi + LVA Tomass Pildegovičs

Moderator: Elizabete Klēra Bože (LATO)

Latvian Partner: Riga Conference Future Leaders Forum

When: Wednesday 16th October 2024 - 16:30

Where: Andaluzijas Suns, Elizabetes iela 83 (Google Maps)

Tickets: free entrance, reservation required → CLICK HERE

Language: English

Italian journalist and podcaster Silvia Boccardi meets Latvian foreign policy and communication expert Tomass Pildegovičs for a talk on the role of media in international politics and how young people can combat disinformation.

After the conversation, an Italian aperitivo will be served with coffee, prosecco and Italian. 

Topic: Fashion

Protagonists: ITA Matteo Augello + LVA Laima Jurča

Moderator: Markus Riva

Latvian Partner: Riga Fashion Week and Art Academy of Latvia

When: Wednesday 30th October - 14h00

Where: Latvijas Mākslas akadēmija, Kalpaka bulvāris 13 (Google Maps)

Tickets: free entrance, reservation required → CLICK HERE

Language: English

Italian fashion historian Matteo Augello sits down with Latvian designer Laima Jurča for a talk on fashion, youth and the influence of national heritage on contemporary creativity.

The conversation is moderated by Markus Riva and is part of the program of the Riga Fashion Week. After the conversation, an Italian aperitivo will be served with coffee, prosecco and Italian food.  

Mark your calendars for a special Caffè Young Italy side event: an exclusive screening of “Salvatore, shoemaker of dreams” by Luca Guadagnino on 31st October at Forum Cinemas. More info and registrations on the Riga Fashion Week website.

Topic: Innovation

Protagonists: ITA Tommaso Scquizzato + LVA Elīna Miķelsone

Moderator: Ēriks Badamšins (RTU)

Latvian Partner: Riga Technical University

When: Thursday 5th December 2024 17h00

Where: RTU Faculty of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Kipsalas iela 6A (Google Maps)

Tickets: CLICK HERE

Language: English

Italian doctor and researcher Tommaso Scquizzato (San Raffaele Life-Health University of Milan) meets Latvian innovation expert Elīna Miķelsone (Riga Technical University) for a talk on innovation, health and unconventional thinking.

The conversation will be followed by an Italian networking aperitivo with coffee, wine and food.