Cultural identity and destination branding
Central question
Can technology be used to promote local cuisines globally?
Call for abstracts
Share your work at the conference
Academics, researchers, practitioners and policymakers are invited to submit abstracts responding to the theme “Leveraging Gastronomy Value Chains for Inclusive Tourism Growth and Economic Development”. Choose one of the five themes below. The conference takes place 9–11 March 2027 at Premier Hotel Umhlanga.
Themes you can submit under
These five themes guide submissions. They are not the conference programme — choose the theme your work fits best.
Value-chain transformation
Central question
What digital innovation is needed to connect producers, culinary businesses and tourism markets more equitably?
Culinary excellence and human capital
Central question
How should hospitality education and professional skills evolve alongside AI?
Sustainability and inclusive development
Central question
How can technology generate measurable benefits for local communities and food systems?
Governance, investment and competitiveness
Central question
What policies, infrastructure and data capabilities are needed to build competitive gastronomy destinations?
Submission guidelines
- Abstracts of 250–300 words, in English, with 3–5 keywords.
- State the purpose, method or approach, key findings and implications.
- Formats: oral presentation, poster, panel/workshop or practitioner case study.
- Every abstract is reviewed by the scientific committee; authors are notified by email.
- Presenters of accepted abstracts register as delegates.