Massimiliano Giobergia, General Manager of Cosmetic Tailors and representative of the international BEAUTICON VALLEY cosmetics group with consolidated turnover exceeding EUR 400 million, will also join the distinguished guest circle.
Thomas Misse, Marek Harmony and Anna Stukkert will present the Royal Gentlemen Gala Dinner and Congress Awards at the historic Ca’ Sagredo during the Venice International Film Festival.
VENICE, ITALY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
Eric Adams, President of the Monaco Sea Academy Laurent Anselmi, renowned Egyptian actress Caroline Azmi and Italian beauty industry executive Massimiliano Giobergia will be among the honoured guests of La Dolce Vita, taking place at Ca’ Sagredo during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The Royal Gentlemen Gala Dinner and Congress Awards will bring together international figures from public life, business, cinema, culture, philanthropy and music on the Grand Canal.
The evening will be presented by Thomas Misse and Marek Harmony of the Royal Gentlemen Club together with Anna Stukkert, founder and president of the Congress Awards. Rather than following the traditional format of a large ceremonial gala, the organisers are creating an intimate international gathering in which historic Venice, a carefully selected guest circle, live music, jewellery and personal encounters become part of one complete experience.
Eric Adams served as the 110th Mayor of New York City from 2022 to 2025, following his earlier roles as Brooklyn Borough President and a New York State Senator. His public leadership and international activities will receive special recognition during the Congress Awards programme in Venice.
Laurent Anselmi is currently President of the Monaco Sea Academy, whose work is connected with education, ocean protection and the continuation of Monaco’s historic maritime tradition. From 2019 to 2022, he served as Monaco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and later became Chief of Staff to H.S.H. Prince Albert II. His participation will bring an important diplomatic and international dimension to the evening.
Caroline Azmi will represent the contemporary Egyptian film and television industry. She gained wide recognition through her roles in popular productions including The Godfather, Ramadan Kareem, Abu Al-Arousa, The Thief and Fahd El-Batal. Today, she is one of the most recognisable Egyptian actresses of her generation, with an international social media audience of approximately five million followers.
Italy’s beauty industry will be represented by Massimiliano Giobergia, General Manager of Cosmetic Tailors, the principal private-label division of BEAUTICON VALLEY. Founded in Brescia by the Negretti family in 1959, the group leads a network of more than 50 companies, operates in over 130 countries and employs approximately 600 people worldwide. Its consolidated turnover has exceeded EUR 400 million. Cosmetic Tailors develops bespoke Made in Italy products for international beauty companies, combining scientific research, specialised laboratories, clinical testing and the craftsmanship of a traditional Italian atelier.
The Congress Awards programme was created from the international network of the International Investment Congress and has recognised achievement across business, culture, media, philanthropy and public life since 2016. Over the past decade, its events have taken place in Munich, Berlin, Monaco, Paris, Cannes and Davos, connecting more than 4,000 participants from 29 countries. In 2026, Cannes hosted the 20th edition of the Congress Awards.
Among the evening’s other international guests will be Al Kash, founder of projects spanning media, publishing, entertainment, talent management and luxury events. Through Venus Luxury Magazine, Venus Production, Venus Entertainment, Venus Elite Models, OST Casting and One Stop Talents, he connects brands, creative professionals and international audiences. Philanthropy will be represented by Alisa Roever, founder of Angels Helpers Foundation, whose work supports children, education, culture and the development of young talent.
Oliver Weber Collection will join La Dolce Vita as Official Jewellery Partner and present its new collection inside the historic rooms of Ca’ Sagredo. Inspired by the Venetian lagoon, Carnival, architecture and the city’s changing light, the Swarovski® crystal jewellery will create a dialogue between contemporary Austrian design and centuries of Venetian heritage. The brand’s international special projects will be represented by Lidia Weber, Director of Special Projects at Oliver Weber Collection.
THE MUSICAL PROGRAMME
Award-winning soprano Alina Zamalieva will bring the dramatic power of the international opera stage to Venice. The recipient of more than 15 prestigious honours, she was recognised at the Covent Garden Opera Competition with the London City Philharmonic and received First Prize at the VI International Music Festival in Vienna. She later won the opportunity to study at the Belcanto Academy with the legendary Mirella Freni and reached the quarterfinals of The Voice of Germany.
