showcasing, increasing awareness of, and raising interest in contemporary Italian culture in Leeds, Yorkshire, and the North of England;

acquainting Italian artists, intellectuals, and public figures with the lively cultural environment and community of Yorkshire and the North of England; 

creating links between academic expertise in the field of contemporary Italian studies and the wider community, including local schools and colleges, as well as Italian groups in the local area; 

bringing together diverse groups with a common interest in Italian culture: University students and staff at the University of Leeds, academics within Italian studies, experts in Italian contemporary culture, cultural operators, Italy-focused businesses, as well as the general public.