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Giuliana Mancini is a professional with over 20 years of experience in designing and managing institutional events, conventions, and training courses.
She has worked with leading organizations such as Fiera Milano and Challenge Network, developing a solid experience in the design and management of institutional and convention events, trend analysis, innovative format design, and operational management of complex events, with a particular focus on the corporate, management training, and Made in Italy sectors.

Graduated in Law and qualified as a lawyer, Valeria has solid experience in civil, corporate, and commercial law, both Italian and international. Parallel to her legal career, she has developed skills as an Executive Coach and Professional Counselor. At Challenge Network, she is responsible for developing relationships with speakers and securing testimonials, and for designing training events. She brings her experience to Made in Italy with the aim of developing a network that reflects the value and importance of Italianness.

Ilaria Santori is a professional with solid international experience that she gained over a decade-long career in multinational contexts, especially in the luxury sector. Her decades of experience in the United States, where she served as a Business Unit Manager in the Consumer Goods sector, enabled her to build deep knowledge of the American market, establish institutional relationships, and develop a network of high-level contacts.
With a degree in Work and Organizations Psychology and a Master’s degree in Marketing and communication, she is currently in charge of International Business Development for the Made in Italy project.

Paola Zegretti has over 25 years of experience in institutional relations, business development, consulting, and corporate training.
She is currently Head of Institutional Relations at Challenge Network SpA and has held senior roles in private companies, public agencies, and foundations, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Alitalia.
A law graduate, she has strong skills in strategic relationship management, problem-solving, and coordination of complex projects, gained in national and international contexts.