Internal staff

Patrizia Pasolini
Patrizia PasoliniOwner and Legal Representative
She comes from Genoa where she graduated in Philosophy. She worked for Club Med in many countries around the world, being responsible for different big teams. She is the legal representative and single member of Symposia, founded in 1988. She is a Certified Meeting Executive (CME), a member of Federcongressi as well as MPI (of which she has been Finance VP).
Giuseppe Tranchida
Giuseppe Tranchida Responsible for CME Credits
Giuseppe has been Symposia’s responsible for the CME training courses accreditation and secretary activities since 2011. He’s a passionate expert in the Italian Medieval philosophy, culture and art and he enjoys cooking experiments and home decoring.
Constanza Amanda Pelissero
Constanza Amanda Pelissero Digital Communications Officer
Constanza arrived in Symposia in 2019, bringing with her her skills in comunication and social media management. She loves writing, books, video games, TV series and basically every thing that passes through a screen or has any creative component.
Francesca Guarnaccia
Francesca GuarnacciaAdministrative Secretary
Francesca has been working with Symposia for more than three years, and officially joined the staff in 2021. Professional, flexible, and always friendly, she loves reading and traveling in her spare time.
Mauro Donini
Mauro DoniniAdministrative Manager
In the staff of Symposia from 2021 as administrative manager, Mauro boasts more than twenty years of experience in similar positions held for many realities, especially in the world of tourism and with freelance collaborations still open today with commercial and professional firms.
Experience, professionalism, flexibility, focus and attitude to the solution make him an extremely precious and decisive resource.
Empathic, energetic and easy-going, he manages to keep the working climate centered, simple and pleasant even in situations of great load and tension.
Curious by nature, he loves reading, traveling, music and good food.
Lorenzo Salamone
Lorenzo SalamoneCommunication Officer
He started working at Symposia in 2023 as an intern, and decided to continue his adventure with the rest of our staff. Passionate about video games, computing, and anything inherent to this topic; in his spare time he enjoys rock climbing.
Marzia Biocca
Marzia BioccaOrganizing Secretariat
Marzia is in Symposia since 2023 and her role is that of managing participants of our Conferences. In her free time, she likes to run and listen to music.
Ilaria Bottiglieri
Ilaria BottiglieriEvent Manager
Ilaria has worked at Symposia since 2023, has 10 years of experience in communication and event management. She is a big believer in teamwork and in her spare time is a great connoisseur of theater and dramaturgy. Creative-minded, if she is not busy creating events, she delights in creating cakes and costumes.
Francesca Aita
Francesca AitaOrganizing Secretariat
Francesca arrived in Symposia in 2023 and has 15 years of congressional experience. She is a passionate mother and enjoys walking in nature, cooking, and reading. She does not fail to reminisce about her homeland, Calabria, and to return there whenever possible.
Francesca Del Duca
Francesca Del DucaEvent Manager
Francesca arrived in Symposia in 2024, and has an experience of more than ten years in project management. She enjoys music, traveling, and soccer. When she can, she is dedicated to furthering her knowledge in history, and continues to pursue her passions in the nonprofit arena.
Federica Natalizio
Federica NatalizioEvent Manager
In Symposia since 2024, Federica has two years of experience in organizing events. Passionate about classical dance, which she practiced for 12 years, she likes theatre and traveling. Strives in dynamic workplaces and loves getting into contact with people.

External Staff

Cesare Garavoglia
Cesare GaravogliaArchitectural Designer and Logistics Manager
He is an architect and has been collaborating with Symposia for more than 15 years. He designs exhibition areas and deals with graphics, layouts and event logistics. He also coordinates the external staff. He plays the guitar and likes riding his motorcycle and drawning.
Valeria Pennesi
Valeria PennesiInternational Bidding
Valeria is an Architect with more than 10 years-experience as Event and Communication Manager.
She combines her passion and enthusiasm with a clear attitude in problem solving and an innate love for aesthetic.
Marco De Pasquale
Marco De PasqualeLogistics Manager
Marco has worked for twenty years in the industry of tourism. Over the years, he has also gained experience as a tour leader. He has started a collaboration with Symposia in 2016 and – thanks to his knowledge of foreign languages and to his strong organizational and communicative skills – he is now in charge of the outsourced staff coordination during international events. Creativity and innate problem solving skills are his strengths. Be aware of imitations!
Jacopo Conti
Jacopo ContiOrganizing Secretariat
Jacopo has been in Symposia since 2024 and is in charge of the mail correspondance of our conference participants. Passionate about paleontology and museums, in his spare time he enjoys playing bass guitar in his band.