FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact:   Elissa Ruffino (NIAF) 202/939-3106 or elissa@niaf.org

NIAF will host its annual convention weekend on October 20 and 21 at the Hilton Washington & Towers in Washington, D.C. The Foundation’s 31st Anniversary Awards Gala will be held Saturday evening, concluding two days of activities. The NIAF 2006 annual convention offers the best of Italy in Washington, D.C.

All conferences are free and open to the public.

Friday, October 20, 2006

• “Italy’s Thermal Waters, Wines and Food,” a travel seminar presented by Italy Italy magazine
  Jefferson Room, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Piazza d’Italia, an exhibition of Italy’s best
  Exhibition Hall, 9:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.
• Luncheon highlighting the Foundation’s programs
  International Ballroom East, 12 – 2:30 p.m. Cost: $55.00

Saturday, October 21, 2006

• NIAF Council 2000/Youth Networking Continental Breakfast, featuring keynote speakerTommy Lasorda
  Jefferson Room, 9 -11 a.m. (Open to all current and prospective NIAF supporters)
• Piazza d’Italia, a showcase of Italy’s best
  Exhibition Hall, 9 – noon
• Celebrity Auction/ Luncheon
  International Ballroom, 11a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: $60.00
• “Judicial Independence,” a legal conference featuring United States Supreme Court JusticesSamuel Alito Jr. and Antonin Scalia
  Jefferson and Lincoln West, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.