DISCLAIMER

In case of interpretation or translation misleading, the Italian version will prevail.

DURATION
2 days

DATES
28-29 october 2025

OPENING HOURS
9,00 – 13,00

PARTICIPATION FEE
euro 640.00 + VAT (the fee is exempt from VAT if paid by public bodies)

RELATORS
Cons. Dr. Massimo SGRELLI
Former Director of the State Ceremonial Department and author of manuals on the subject
Lawyer Francesco PIAZZA
Head of State Ceremonial at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers

OBJECTIVES
To make authorities, managers, officials, employees and professionals who have external relations aware of the existence of formal rules of public and corporate activity and their content, in order to raise the image and quality of the institution they belong to or of their activity also through the professional enrichment of the participants.

RECIPIENTS
Authorities and managers, as well as officials and employees in charge of external and institutional relations and ceremonial. Professionals. Those working in the organisation of events at national and international level. Trainees aspiring to work in external relations, communication, marketing and organisation.

PROGRAMME
General rules

• Ceremonial and etiquette. State and company protocol
• Brief historical background
• Offices
• General rules of national and international ceremonial

Events

• Planning and conduct of the ceremony
• The guests: choice and reception
• The invitations
• Attendance and representation
• Setting up the room
• Ranking of Sessions
• Order of precedence of public offices
• General precedence criteria
• Precedence between states, between regions, between municipalities
• Special placements
• Institutional and corporate services of honour
• Pictures of the event

Visits and meetings

• Official and working visits
• Programme, reception, presentations, delegations, talks, agreements, gifts, expenses
• Induction and leave-taking visits
• Services of Honour and Military Honours

Convivial events

• Types of banquet
• Tables and table settings
• The arrangements
• Access to the dining room and convivial style
• Menus and toasts

ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF FREQUENCY AND PROFIT

The CEIDA has applied for renewal of accreditation with the Lazio Region, following the adaptation of facilities to ensure full accessibility, in accordance with current regulations. Pending the confirmation of accreditation, the certificate of attendance and profit will still be issued, subject to reservation, according to the procedures provided by the regulations currently in force.

IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION

Please note that the activation of the course will only take place following written communication from CEIDA. Therefore, we strongly advise against making reservations or purchases of travel tickets, accommodation or other related services before receiving such official confirmation, including the mode of course delivery (face-to-face or distance). CEIDA accepts no responsibility for any expenses incurred in advance and shall not be liable in any way for reimbursement or compensation of a financial or other nature.