Join hundreds of your peers at the 5th Annual Italian American Future Leaders Convention (IAFL5), Jan. 15–18 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., for an all-expense-paid weekend to celebrate our heritage, build lasting connections and help shape our community’s future.
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All-Expense-Paid Experience: First-time attendees (“Fellows”) receive a complimentary three-night hotel stay. Meals, entertainment, drinks and event tickets are covered for every IAFL5 participant. Cultural Strategy & Networking: Help shape the future of our culture through engaging workshops and panel discussions, while building lasting connections with Italian and Italian American peers. Exclusive Access to Leaders & Influencers: Meet prominent Italian American figures and social media influencers to exchange ideas and expand your network. Open Bar & VIP Entertainment: Enjoy Italian American karaoke, open bars and premium VIP access to see the Florida Panthers, two-time NHL Stanley Cup champions. Exceptional Italian Cuisine: Savor gourmet Italian dishes and a full lineup of catered meals throughout the convention. Airfare & Transportation: If you belong to an ISDA lodge, inquire about reimbursement for your airline ticket and transportation to and from the airport. Application deadline: Apply by Oct. 31st to avoid late registration fees. 
IAFL co-founder Basil M. Russo serves as national president of both the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) and the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO).
Italian American Future Leaders (IAFL), an independent nonprofit and fellowship platform, is dedicated to uniting the next generation of Italian American changemakers with breakthrough national conventions, immersive cultural experiences, and collaborative think tank dialogues.
IAFL is sponsored by the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA), and the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO).
IAFL was founded by Basil Russo, and John Viola & Patrick O’Boyle: hosts of the viral and highly influential Italian American Podcast.
See the IAFL highlight reel below:
Sabino Curcio & Rocco Loguercio — the multi-million follower influencers behind Growing Up Italian — are co-sponsors and leaders of the annual IAFL Convention.
This year’s programming is once again led by IAFL Executive Director Andrea Campesi.
Get your applications in today, space is limited! Ages 21 – 35 are eligible to apply.
In 1930, immigrant families banded together to create the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA), now one of the most prominent and financially successful Italian American organizations in the nation. In the last decade, ISDA built a 730,000-strong social media community, co-founded the Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum (RBIAFF), and launched the fastest-growing Italian American publication (La Nostra Voce).
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