From 21 to 23 May 2024, EXTRALIGHT partners met in NewYork for their last exploratory international mission. The international mission aimed to evaluate business opportunities in the American market, particularly through participation in PublicTenders.
During their stay, cluster managers had the opportunity to visit the ICFF Fair, a key event for international design, and engage in discussion productive discussions with the strategic business support organizations. Thanks to ICE Miami Director Carlo Angelo Bocchi for illustrating the opportunities in the North American market for European SMEs, even in the context of Public Procurement, and for accompanying us on our visit to the exhibiting companies.
Additionally, Clusters managers had the opportunity to meet innovative companies, startups, and representatives of public administrations exhibiting at the Smart City Expo USA, including Lisa M. Flores, Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS), and Dr. Hardie Davis Jr., Chair of the Smart City Expo.
Another important moment was the meeting organized with the architects of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) at their New York headquarters, where Executive Director Jesse Lazar explained to us the association’s activities.
Special thanks to attorney Isabella Pulcinelli for supporting the organization of Extra Light mission in New York!
