Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP announces its sponsorship of the Stanford International Alumni Weekend 2026 (SIAW 2026), which will take place in Florence from June 26 to 28, 2026, bringing together Stanford University alumni, students, faculty members and friends from around the world.
The event represents a unique opportunity to discuss innovation, leadership, technology, public policy and contemporary culture, while also serving as a premier international networking platform.
Hosted in the city that has been home to one of Stanford University’s most significant international programs for decades, the weekend will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, meetings with academics and industry leaders, as well as cultural events and opportunities for dialogue among professionals, entrepreneurs and institutional representatives.
Through this sponsorship, Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP reaffirms its commitment to promoting knowledge sharing, academic excellence and stronger connections between the academic and professional worlds—essential elements in addressing the challenges arising from global economic and technological transformation.
Maurizio Delfino commented: “We are particularly proud to support an initiative that embodies the values of academic excellence, international openness and interdisciplinary dialogue. Universities play a fundamental role in educating future leaders and fostering innovation, while alumni associations serve as invaluable bridges between academia, institutions and the professional community. Stanford stands as one of the most distinguished examples of an institution capable of building global communities based on the exchange of knowledge and collaboration across generations. For this reason, we enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to support the Stanford International Alumni Weekend in Florence.”
The firm’s participation in the event is part of its broader strategy of fostering dialogue among universities, businesses, investors and professionals, encouraging the exchange of ideas and expertise in an increasingly international environment.
Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is one of Italy’s leading law firms and operates in association with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, an international law firm with offices across the United States and Europe. The firm advises Italian and international clients on major corporate transactions and on complex matters involving corporate, financial and regulatory law.
