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Upcoming Info Sessions:
ITALY FOOD & LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
13-17, July 2026
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
ANDREA FARINETTI
Andrea Farinetti is part of the Eataly founding family and the owner of Giacomo Borgogno in Piedmont.
He’s not just talking about leadership, he’s living it.
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Running a multi-generational business.
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Thinking differently about how products are brought to market and experienced globally.
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Reviving traditional winemaking practices.
He challenges the way things have always been done.
From how wine is distributed, to how food and wine are experienced together and drive culture, to how legacy businesses evolve without losing who they are.
Real owners. Real thinkers. Real leaders.
This is the level of access attendees are getting.
World Class Food Production Meets Leadership Evolution
Senior leaders are operating in an environment of accelerating complexity — global supply pressures, generational shifts, AI integration, expectations, and talent volatility.
Most executive programs provide tools.
Few provide memory anchoring and space to think.
This is a carefully orchestrated experience that weaves together the rich traditions of Italy with cutting-edge leadership development.
The Italy Food & Leadership Summit is a curated, 10-person executive immersion designed to strengthen leadership capacity, decision clarity, and communication under pressure.
You'll walk through centuries-old wineries and innovative farms while simultaneously walking through your own leadership evolution.
Why Italy? Why Now? Why Not?
The region offers unparalleled access to diverse agricultural operations
—all within a landscape that naturally inspires reflection and renewal.
Local connections provide behind-the-scenes access you simply can't get on conventional tours.
Summit Concept
A curated, limited 10‑person leadership retreat in the heart of northern Italy designed to help you:
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Build Confidence & Lead clearer.
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Communicate with Impact & Authority.
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Make decisions that stick leading to faster alignment & execution.
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Hold others accountable leading to better preparation & ownership.
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Connect with an elite cohort that actually understands your world.
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Learn how Italian agriculture (wine, animals, production crops) has impacted a culture and the global food chain
This isn’t a conference.
It’s not a workshop.
It’s a leadership reset for people
who want more out of themselves and their work.
Location
The Leadership Summit will take place at the
Hotel Le Case dei Conti Mirafiore, located in Serralunga d'Alba,
within the historic Fontanafredda, in a unique setting declared a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is the ideal choice for an unforgettable experience
while discovering your leadership potential
and the region's rich culture and cuisine.
Summit Agenda
This Summit is designed to help you lead clearer, communicate with more impact, and make decisons with real confidence.
The mix of 1:1 coaching, small cohort work, and real agricultural immersion creates the kind of clarity and self-awareness most leaders simply don’t get inside their normal environment.
You leave with stronger communication skills, clearer decision-making, increased emotional intelligence, and a leadership style you can actually articulate and own.
July 13, 2026
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July 16, 2025
July 17, 2026
WHO YOU ARE & WHERE YOU'RE GOING
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Check in to your 4* hotel room & get settled
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Welcome Aperitivo:
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Set the tone for the week. Goals & Outcomes
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Meet your Summit Partner in person
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Group Dinner: Start your Reset
WINE, WISDOM & SELF-AWARENESS
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Meet the Producer: Corn, Wheat seed & Hazelnuts
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Executive Coaching Leadership Labs:
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Authentic Leadership
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Building Confidence during Change.
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Meet the Global Producer: Vineyard & Winery Tour
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Group Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEEP DIVE
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Executive Coaching Leadership Lab:
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Influential Leadership
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Strategic Communication
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Tour the historical village of Barolo
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KEYNOTE: Executive Andrea Farinetti
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Meet the Global Producer: Vineyard & Winery Tour
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Group Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
FROM INSIGHT TO ACTION
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Executive Leadership Lab:
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Excellence & Execution
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Developing Your Roadmap
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Executive Coaching 1:1 Individual Sessions
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Integration Time: From Insight to Intention
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Relax & Reflect at special offsite location
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Meet the Global Producer: Vineyard & Winery Tour
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Group Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
TAKING IT HOME
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Group Breakfast
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Final Farewell
Your Seat at the Table
Investment & Commitment
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Over 5 days & 4 nights you can expect:
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All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Aperitivo, Dinner)
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VIP access to top producers & executives with global influence, outlook & impact.
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Including all tours and local transport
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Four nights in a 4 star accommodation inside an UNESCO World Heritage site
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Executive Level Assessments on Adaptable Leadership
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Executive Coaching and Leadership Labs with real world application
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An Unforgettable experience with lasting impact
To secure your seat in the cohort, a €1,000 deposit is required.
Deposit refundable until March 1, 2026.
€1,000 Deposit Due at Registration. Risk-Free Booking: 100% refundable until March 1, 2026 (minus admin fee). Travel Insurance (CFAR) is highly recommended to protect your investment.
Flexibility: Seats are transferable to a qualified colleague until June 29. Not included: Flights, transport to hotel, travel insurance, personal expenses. Event starts at 5pm on July 13, 2026.
Crystal Clear Direction
Discover your authentic leadership style and define your professional path with confidence. Through guided reflection and peer feedback, you'll gain clarity on where you're going and how to get there.
Elite Network Expansion
Build meaningful relationships with producers and high-potential leaders across the food and agriculture sector. These connections become lifelong professional resources.
Actionable Skill Development
Master communication techniques, develop better listening skills, and learn to implement feedback effectively. Walk away with tools you can apply immediately in your organization.
Global Insight
Experience production practices from Italian row crops, viticulture, cheese-making, and specialty agriculture. Gain perspectives that differentiate you as a forward-thinking leader.
What will you gain as a Leader?
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Who Should Attend?
Anyone interested in Executive Leadership & Food Production
The Gen D
Advantage
Gen D Consulting brings deep expertise in leadership development specifically for the food and agriculture sector.
This isn't generic executive training —it's built from the ground up adapted for your needs.
Your Facilitator, Jacqueline Langlois, brings:
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Adaptable Leadership Assessment and Positive Intelligence certifications for behavioral & mindset insights
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Extensive experience coaching high-performers delivering breakthrough results
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Understanding of the unique pressures and opportunities in food and agricultural leadership
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Proven frameworks for sustainable behavior change
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Strong connections in international agriculture for authentic experiences
Combined with local Italian expertise and carefully curated partnerships, you get a leadership summit that no traditional training company could replicate.
