Italian Trade Agency - Chicago

📕🇮🇹 That’s a wrap on ALA Annual 2026!

As the largest library event in the United States comes to a close, the ITA - Italian Trade Agency extends a sincere thank you to all the library professionals, publishers, and literary advocates who visited our institutional pavilion.

Throughout the exhibition, our team was proud to facilitate connections between the U.S. and Italian literary markets, showcasing our collaboration with the Associazione Italiana Editori ( ) and highlighting vital updates from the Bologna Children's Book Fair ( ) and Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino ( ).

Missed us on-site? You can continue to explore new titles, translation trends, and partnership opportunities through our digital bridge for the sector: 🌐 ITALBOOKS.com.

Grazie to everyone who made this edition a success! Until next year! 📚

🎬 Behind the Scenes at 2026

Get a sneak peek behind the scenes at McCormick Place! The Italian Trade Agency is partnering with The Manufacturing Collector to bring you an exclusive look into the inaugural Italian Pavilion.

Coming soon: On-site interviews featuring the premier Italian exhibiting companies and machinery associations driving advanced automation and mechatronics forward. Stay tuned as we highlight the technical minds shaping transatlantic manufacturing.

🗓️ Running through June 25 | 🏢 Booth #17034
🔗 Learn more: https://machinesitalia.org/event/automate-show-2026