Eric Adams, Laurent Anselmi and Caroline Azmi Among the Honoured Guests of La Dolce Vita in Venice

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 and renowned Egyptian actress Caroline Azmi 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, beauty, jewellery and music on the Grand Canal.

Presented by Thomas Misse and Marek Harmony of the Royal Gentlemen Club together with Anna Stukkert, founder and president of the Congress Awards, the evening is conceived as an intimate international gathering rather than a conventional large-scale gala. Historic Venice, a carefully selected guest circle, live performances, jewellery presentations and personal encounters will become part of one complete experience.

INTERNATIONAL HONOURED GUESTS

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 dimension to the evening.

Caroline Azmi will represent contemporary Egyptian cinema and television. She gained 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.

THE CONGRESS AWARDS TRADITION

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.

MASSIMILIANO GIOBERGIA AND OLIVER WEBER COLLECTION UNITE BEAUTY AND JEWELLERY IN VENICE

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. Each formula, product identity and visual concept is created around the individual requirements of the client, transforming cosmetics manufacturing into a process comparable to made-to-measure Italian fashion.

Oliver Weber Collection will bring the art of Austrian jewellery into the historic rooms of Ca’ Sagredo as Official Jewellery Partner of La Dolce Vita. The internationally represented brand will unveil its new Dolce Vita Collection, inspired by reflections across the Venetian lagoon, Carnival, historic architecture and the city’s constantly changing light.

Created with Swarovski® crystals, the collection will establish a dialogue between contemporary European jewellery design and centuries of Venetian artistic heritage. The brand’s international special projects will be represented by Lidia Weber, Director of Special Projects at Oliver Weber Collection.

Together, Massimiliano Giobergia and Oliver Weber Collection will introduce two different interpretations of modern beauty. One is expressed through Italian cosmetic science, innovation and bespoke production, while the other takes shape through Austrian jewellery craftsmanship, light and crystal. Inside Ca’ Sagredo, these worlds will meet within the artistic heritage of Venice.

MEDIA AND PHILANTHROPY

Among the evening’s 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.

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.

Yuri and Ksenia Wheelman will present Wheelman Duo and their signature artistic language, Couture Crossover, combining exceptional voices, iconic film music, contemporary sound, movement and visual storytelling. Their creative partnership began at the Bolshoi Theatre and now continues at international events from Monte-Carlo to Cannes. As Art Ambassadors of Blue Alliance Monaco, they are also developing Echo of the Ocean, an audiovisual project connecting music, imagery, artificial intelligence and ocean protection.

Rezeda
Kalimullina will complete the musical journey with her expressive blend of
soul, jazz and pop. With 25 years of stage experience, she combines a powerful
vocal presence with a direct emotional connection to the audience. Her artistic
development has included mentorship from multiple Grammy-nominated American
vocalist, pianist and composer Karen Edwards, whose career has included
performances with Stevie Wonder, Prince and Tony Bennett.

Recognised
as a National Monument, Ca’ Sagredo will become more than the setting for the
evening. Its monumental staircase, frescoed salons and historic art collection
will create a space where diplomacy, cinema, international society, cosmetic
innovation, jewellery and music meet in one distinctive Venetian experience.

ROYAL
GENTLEMEN GALA DINNER AND CONGRESS AWARDS

Friday, 11
September 2026 

6.30 pm

Ca’ Sagredo
Hotel, Venice

Dress Code
Black Tie

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