
ABOUT
OUR MISSION
ALTO began in Melbourne in 2013 for the purpose of promoting, supporting and connecting young Australian-Italians. We continue to connect and support our members and business leaders within the wider Australia-Italian community, to come together through a shared sense of culture and love for all things Italian.
OUR PURPOSE
As an independent, not-for-profit association, ALTO is driven to genuinely connect the next generation of Australian-Italians both professionally and personally. ALTO seeks to bring together the most talented young Australian-Italian professionals and next generation of business and community leaders.

SPONSORSHIP
Partnering with ALTO as a sponsor gives you exclusive access to our broad community & membership base to promote and market your business, brand or products.
Partnering with ALTO as an Event Partner, gives you the opportunity to showcase your products or business as a centrepiece to an event, or brand supporter of an event. ALTO hosts 4 major gatherings per year attended by 80-100 corporates and professionals. Event Partner Packages range between $2,000 – $5,000 per event and vary based on venue and catering options. ‘In kind sponsorship’ packages are also available and can be a great way to promote your products, services or brand, gaining promotion and exposure / acknowledgement on our social media platforms and via our monthly newsletters.
Over the past 10 years, ALTO has evolved into a strong, young professional networking association. We have an ALTO presence across Victoria and South Australia with over 300 members, a host of committed sponsors and supporters, attracting some of the biggest names in the Australian-Italian community to speak at our events. Speakers have included Lorenz Grollo, Anthony Catalano, Darcy Vescio, Eugene Arocca, Simon Prestigiacomo, Lou Sticca, Monique Conti, Tony Pignata, Catherine Cervasio, Emma Notarfrancesco, Grace Portolesi, Sam Tarascio, Ross Pelligra, Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, Tom Petroro, Alessandro Diamanti, Michael Zappone, Joey Scandizzo, Signor Mont and Stephen Coniglio.
If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor, please email us at info@alto.org.au

VIC / SA
NEWS
23 February 2025
Natale e Festivita`
27 NOVEMBER 2024 END OF YEAR NETWORKING & CHRISTMAS PARTY AT IL MERCATO CENTRALE ALTO wrapped up the year with a festive networking evening and Christmas celebration at Melbourne’s newest Italian food hub, Il Mercato Centrale. Located at 546 Collins Street, this expansive venue features three levels of authentic Italian culinary experiences, showcasing 23 artisans... Read More
VIC / SA
NEWS
11 December 2019
ALTO South Australia End of Year Event
ALTO South Australia hosted its end of year event last Wednesday 11th of December at the new home of Solitaire Alfa Romeo. Guests were treated with amazing products from our sponsors with the award winning Serafino Wines, canapes by Kinetto, coffee by Segafredo Zanetti, water by San Pellegrino and cookies by Vladi Good Cookies. In... Read More25 July 2019
Italy and South Australia Discovering Space Together
The South Australian chapter of ALTO held it’s first major event since its official launch on Thursday 25 July 2019, held at PKF Adelaide. The event discussed the space industry and the importance this industry has in developing new technologies that improve society and foster international colloboration. Guests were greeted by the Speaker of the House the... Read MoreVIC / SA
RECENT EVENTS
29 March 2023
Medici Mortgages
Property Networking evening held at the offices of Medici Mortgages. Guest speakers included Damian Medici (Medici Mortgages), David Scalzo (Perri Projects) and John Marasco (MD at Colliers). Sponsored by Medici Mortgages and Colliers



01 December 2022
Umberto Espresso Bar
End of Year Festa networking event held at Umberto Espresso Bar in Thornbury, one of Melbourne’s quintessential Italian espresso bars. Sponsored by Spectre Property and That’s Amore Cheese







VIC / SA
RECENT EVENTS
30 March 2023
Minicozzi Lawyers
ALTO SA Networking Event held at Minicozzi Lawyers. Guest speakers for the evening included Pino Galimi (BOQ), Michael Cavuoto (Ray White Flinders Park), John Caruso (Minicozzi Lawyers), Italia Ceramics and Dr Anna Finizio (Price Waterhouse Coopers and committee member of Co.As.It. Sponsored by Bank of Queensland, Minicozzi Lawyers, Ray White Rel Estate, Italia Ceramics and... Read More




28 July 2022
Lynch Meyer Lawyers
ALTO SA networking mixer held at Lynch Meyer Lawyers. Guest speakers on the evening included Vincent Tarzia, MP, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, and Shadow Minister for Sport, Recreation and Racing, and Sonia Bolzon, Partner at Lynch Meyer Lawyers. Sponsored by Lynch Meyer Lawyers
