Come celebrate with me, 50-years of good vibes in my hometown, in Torino on Saturday 9th of March 2024.

Turin has been the founding capital of Italy in 1861, and it is the most popular & elegant western Italian city.

VIC2024: regrouping a number of uncelebrated past events that are worth marking, that accumulated in

26-year of Italy, 4-year of France, 2-year of Canada, 18-year of UK, and about 100 Swiss days!

VIC2024 what is it? It's a party and a weekend of discovery in a hidden-gem of the Italian renaissance, the city of Torino.

VIC stays for a Very Important Cause which is advancing Climate Change mitigation leaving no-one behind.


Musicmagicsgamesmuseums, traditional food goodies of a capital, promise to fulfill your day of experiences.

Please RSVP (Respond, if it pleases you) by 21st of February to confirm presence and participation, and see options below to book accommodation.

The reception party starts at 18:00 of the Saturday 9th of March at the Principi di Piemonte hotel, with elegant dresscode or as it pleases you.

VIC2024 guests will enjoy a Welcome, standing & sitting Dinner, Music, Entertainments until mid-night. 

VIC2024 guests are also meeting before, at 15:00 at the National Cinema Museum for a guided Mole Antonelliana visit with panoramic views of the city.

Find here the VIC2024 invitation:

Find here a few pics to set the scene:

Print the Green-Bull (Turin symbol) Invitation.
This is useful to access the venue on the day.
There are 198 invitees (as many as UNFCCC Nations).

Turin is North-West of Italy. Turin Tower is the Mole Antonelliana.
This is landmark for the city & hosting the National Cinema Museum.
Principi di Piemonte is near Piazza San Carlo, in between the
pedestrial shopping avenues of via Roma & via Lagrange.

Find here the summary of the What, When, Where, Who for VIC2024 event:


What: VIC2024 reception party - VIC = Very Important Cause 2024.

When: from 18:00 CET until late, on the 9th of March 2024.

Where: Principi di Piemonte, Via Piero Gobetti 15, Turin, 10123, Piedmont, Italy.

WhoInvitation link, RSVP by Q&A gpbalsamo@wmo.int / ilenia_sedita@hotmail.com.


Accomodation: A block-reservation for rooms at Principi di Piemonte (the VIC2024 party venue), and several other possibilities in close proximity are listed below.

Recommended AccomodationsHow to Book?What to Expect?
Hotel Principi di Piemonte
The Dream Option (only 20 rooms left)

Compile this form 

and contact the wonderful PoP Events Manager
Mrs Elisa Trombotto of UNAESPERIENZE
Events.principidipiemonte@unaesperienze.it

This hotel is a dream place and that is why the party is here!

AirB&B,
The Families with Children Option 

AirB&B is very popular also in Torino.

You find hundreds of options....

Here a proposed search

in English 🇬🇧 , French 🇫🇷 , Italian 🇮🇹.

Turin city center is proud to be architecturally complex & visually simple.

Choose your district near one of the four Piazzas (Squares)

  • Piazza Castello (where my family leaves)
  • Piazza San Carlo
  • Piazza Vittorio Veneto
  • Piazza Carlo Felice
Turin Centre Hotels 
The City Exploration Option (Hundreds of them!)

Here some of the other best hotels & places according to 

You cannot go wrong in any of the proposed choices

The breakfast is worth included, but not lunch or dinners.

There is so much to choose from in the Turin city centre!


Activities: A block of 3 activities with English-guides pre-arranged tours is proposed for guests wishing to participate (no obligation, just recommendations).