The “Lombard Talent Abroad” project has officially launched in Buenos Aires, an initiative promoted by the Lombardy Region and IFOA (Training Institute for Business Operators), with the support of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Argentina. The program aims to facilitate the return and professional reintegration in Lombardy of citizens with Lombard roots living abroad.

Unveiled in Argentina’s capital, Talenti Lombardi nel Mondo seeks to create opportunities for Lombardy-born citizens and their descendants to reconnect with their heritage and re-establish their lives and careers in the region. This collaborative effort is the result of a partnership between IFOA, the Lombardy Regional Government, and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Argentina.

The program is open to individuals with Lombard ancestry up to the third degree, including those temporarily residing in Argentina for work or study — as long as they’ve been there for at least six months. Spouses and family members are also eligible, as well as those born in Lombardy who previously lived there for a significant period before moving abroad.

At the heart of the project is a practical support system: participants are guided through career orientation and job placement pathways, with access to a digital platform that matches individual profiles with Lombardy-based companies. Additional assistance is provided to help navigate the region’s training opportunities and manage the administrative steps involved in relocating or returning to Italy.

Backing the initiative is the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Argentina, an institution with over a century of experience fostering economic dialogue between Italy and Argentina. As part of its broader mission, the Chamber recently signed an agreement with Promos Italia, the national agency for internationalization, to boost bilateral cooperation in key sectors like energy and technology — with a particular emphasis on training and the exchange of specialized skills.

Today, more than 67,000 people of Lombard descent live in Argentina, including around 28,000 in Buenos Aires alone. The project is part of a wider strategy to leverage the talents of Lombards around the world, turning the legacy of migration into a new chapter of shared growth and opportunity.