The first informal Milan Cortina 2026 Executive Board meeting was held this afternoon in Milan, in the Lombardy Regional Council building.

The proceedings were opened with a report by Chairman Giovanni Malagò who briefly outlined all the milestones which led Italy to acquiring the organisation of the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Then, CEO Vincenzo Novari took the floor to illustrate his vision of the project and the innovative approach that he would like to give to the organisational structure.

The first EB meeting will be held in Milan on Monday, 24 February, beginning at 12:30 p.m.