Techtalia 2025 • Oct. 4th • Rome, italy

Dolce vita realized

Spend the weekend in Rome with leaders from tech, culture, and business to celebrate the book launch of Dolce Vita Realized and explore the future we’re building together.

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Techtalia is an annual event set in Italy to offer top leaders an inspirational break to learn, enjoy, and recharge

Join us as we return to our roots in the Eternal City, Rome, a timeless crossroads of history, politics, and culture. This special and intimate edition marks the launch of our first book and is designed to spark intimate and inspiring conversations at the intersection of culture, business, and technology.

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Dolce Vita Realized

Dolce Vita Realized is a visual and narrative journey through Italy’s top cities, told through the lens of Techtalia’s most memorable moments. Featuring insights from leading voices in tech and culture, the book captures the spirit of innovation and elegance that defines the Techtalia community. Techtalia Dolce Vita Realized in Rome celebrates the launch of the book.

Limited Edition Run: $85

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Speakers

Join us for thought provoking conversations

Alessandro Panerai
Founder & Managing Director, Mobula Ray
Stefano Rosso
Founder, D-Cave & CEO, Marni
Pietro Caliceti
Partner, GreenbergTraurig LLP
Megha Sandesh
Founder & CEO, Solvedex
Chiara Lettieri
Investment Associate, Primo Space Fund
Samuel Pearton
Chief Marketing Officer, Polyhedra
Tee Ganbold
Co-Founder & CEO, Improvability AI
Pierre Larsson
Founder, crp.eco
Benjamin Charbit
CEO, B-Life, COO of Mobile Club
James Kotecki
Founder, Kotecki Media Group
Nicholas Douzinas
Founder, Dot Play
Emma Gatti
Independent Space Analyst, Author
Luke Alvarez
General Partner & Founder, Hiro Capital

More speakers to be announced soon!

Our 2025 Venue

Hassler Roma

Techtalia will be hosted at the Hotel Hassler, which has hosted the likes of Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn, Tom Cruise, and more. The Hassler was built in the early 1900s and sits directly across from the top of the iconic Spanish Steps in the historic center of Rome.

Experiences to Inspire

Roma Di Notte: The Roman Forum  

The teeming heart of Ancient Rome unfolds before your eyes when a unique, secluded church unexpectedly opens a gateway through time, offering a rare, privileged view into the city’s layered past. Close your eyes. Hear the echoes: senators locked in debate, merchants calling out their wares, pagan priests chanting ancient rites. Their voices are woven into the very air, still lingering among the ruins of a once-legendary empire. Step beyond the present, and breathe in the soul of centuries-old Rome.
Naturally, your journey ends with an Italian aperitivo, right in the timeless heart of the Eternal City.

Altra Club Dinner

The "Altra Club" Dinner, inspired by Winston Churchill’s "Other Club" in London, will be held as usual at a beautiful location. Last year we rocked out and danced with a live band at Palazzo Gondi. This year we will make sure you experience "La Grande Bellezza" in Rome!

"We’re bringing Techtalia back to Rome, this time with a more intimate format to celebrate five years of events with the launch of our first book, Dolce Vita Realized."

Gabriel Schillinger

Founder, Techtalia

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Full Schedule and Speaker Lineup to be Announced Soon!

Saturday, October 4th
Meet and Greet Bites + Welcome Remarks
2:00pm-2:45pm
Welcome bites and drinks will be served at the beautiful Hassler Hotel in Rome, where attendees can connect and mingle. Opening remarks will be delivered by Gabriel Schillinger, founder of Techtalia.
Let's Get Intelligent Everywhere
2:45pm-3:00pm
Join us for a live recording of Intelligent Everywhere, a new podcast by James Kotecki about how AI is addressing the most challenging problems in the physical world.

Panelists: To Be Announced Soon
Moderated by: James Kotecki
A Green World?
3:00pm-3:20pm
With the US pulling back from supporting efforts to combat climate change, will Europe pick up the slack? Join founders leading the charge from Europe to help our world face the looming climate crisis. Sponsored by crp.eco

Panelists:  Pierre Larrson
Moderated by: Tee Ganbold
A Brave New World: Profits! 
3:20pm-3:40pm
The startup world has shifted. In a post-zero interest rate era, where capital is no longer free, revenue, profitability, and sustainable business models are back at the center. Join Benjamin Charbit, Luke Alvarez, Pietro Caliceti for a candid conversation on building real businesses in this new environment, where hype is out, and the bottom line matters more than ever. Sponsored by Greenberg Traurig

Panelists: Benjamin Charbit and Luke Alvarez
Moderated by: Pietro Caliceti
Let’s Rocket Off This Planet
3:40pm-4:00pm
Join in a debate on the future of investing in space tech and where the most interesting companies are focusing their efforts.

Speakers: Alessandro Panerai and Emma Gatti
Moderated by: Chiara Lettieri
Designed AI
4:00pm-4:20pm
Megha Sandesh, founder and CEO of Solvedex, will conduct a short discussion on the future of AI and design. This will be an interactive session.

Panelists: Megha Sandesh
Moderated by: Jason Van der Schyff
State of Web3
4:20pm-4:40pm
In a discussion moderated by Frank Meehan, Samuel Pearton and Nicholas Douzinas will explore the current state of the global Web3 economy. Sponsored by Polyhedra.

Panelist: Samuel Pearton and Nicholas Douzinas
Moderated by: Frank Meehan
Dolce Vita Realized
4:40pm-5:00pm
Stefano Rosso will interview Gabriel Schillinger, the founder of Techtalia, on the journey of building Techtalia and some fun stories from Dolce Vita Realized.

‍Speaker: Gabriel Schillinger
Moderated by: Stefano Rosso
Keynote Fireside Chat
5:00pm-5:30pm
To be announced soon.
Refresh and Recharge
5:30pm-6:45pm
Take a break and rest before our evening program.
Roma Di Notte: The Roman Forum  
6:45pm-8:15pm
We have arranged an exclusive private tour of one of the most remarkable and historic venues overlooking the Roman Forum.  Sponsored by Imago Artis Travel.
The Altra Club Dinner
8:30pm-11:30pm
Inspired by Winston Churchill’s The Other Club, The Altra Club, will be the dinner of the season, to let loose and enjoy thoughtful one on one conversations with an intimate and curated list of attendees. This year we are hosting the Altra Club dinner in the center of Rome. Drinks, music, conversation, and more!

Tickets

Join us for Techtalia 2025!

General
In-Person in Rome
€1,250
Includes:
All meals during the event
Intimate Talks with audience limited to 50 people
The joy of being in Italy dreaming about the future with those building it now.
Dolce Vita Realized Book
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In-Person in Rome
€2,500
Includes:
All meals during the event
Intimate Talks with audience limited to 50 people
Hotel Accommodation for 1 night
The joy of being in Italy dreaming about the future with those building it now.
Dolce Vita Realized Book
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