Italian America United

Stronger together: Discover COPOMIAO

Creating a spirit of national unity among Italian Americans

The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO), a national coalition of 77 cultural, educational, fraternal and anti-defamation groups, seeks to promote our history and traditions for today’s generations, and tomorrow’s.

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About Our Conference

Family, faith and tradition form the cultural ties that weave our constituent members together, forging a united Italian America.

Statement of Purpose

Members

77 groups moving in one direction — forward.

Our Members

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News & Press

COPOMIAO President Basil Russo Welcomed to White House for Columbus Day Celebration

by Conference of Presidents | Oct 11, 2026

Russo has worked with both the Trump and Biden administrations to preserve Columbus Day and highlight the holiday’s deep ties to Italian American history. President Donald Trump welcomed Italian American leaders and luminaries to the White House on Friday to celebrate...

Italian American Leaders Seek New Path With Italy on Citizenship and the Next Generation

by Conference of Presidents | Sep 27, 2026

Lorenzo Fontana, president of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, presents Hon. Basil Russo with an artistic rendering of the chamber in recognition of his leadership of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO). COPOMIAO delegation...