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GASTRONOMY IN TRANSITION

Exploring directions, dilemmas, and consequences

(28) - 29 - 30 September and 1 October 2026

Aarhus - Denmark

Early Bird until August 10

Thanks for all your paper proposals. As we have still capacity for more papers, we have decided to keep the call open. This means: New deadline 10th of June - if you want to receive an answer before 1st of July. Hereafter we will announce if there are available seats you can apply for, and we will review and reply continuously. Programme will be updated from 1st of July and ahead. Looking forward to seeing you in Denmark!

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE


Gastronomy stands at a crossroads. The ways we produce, cook, consume, eat, and tell stories about food are seriously challenged — by ecological crisis, political instability, and a food system under profound strain.

This conference brings together researchers, educators, food writers, chefs, retailers, farmers, and food producers to think together at the edge of that transition. 

We will explore, experiment, and challenge the dilemmas of our relationship with food — with curiosity, care, and a commitment to nourishing futures.

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The conference has a maximum capacity of 200 particpiants

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS


The call is open as long as we have available seats!

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS


Chido Govera is a Zimbabwean farmer, food activist, community educator and National Geographic Explorer focused on sustainable food systems, climate resilience and socio-economic empowerment of women and girls in the communities where she works. 

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Nora Bateson is the President of the International Bateson Institute and the creator of the Warm Data theory and practices. Her work asks the question, “How we can improve our perception of the complexity we live within, so we may improve our interaction with the world?”

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Matt Orlando, owner of Restaurant Esse, Copenhagen, and former head chef and owner of restaurant Amass. Orlando is an expert in circular food systems, restaurant sustainability and flavour creation through upcycling.

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