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Restaurant Industry Conferences

The MAD Symposium is Returning with a Focus on Social Justice

— April 4, 2018 — Lifestyle
René Redzepi’s MAD symposium is set to return to Copenhagen in the summer of 2018 and will see a gathering of chefs, restaurant owners and food world leaders descend onto the city. Redzepi, best known as the chef and owner of Noma, began the symposium in 2011 with the focus always being on food and dining. While previous years have focused on more technological innovation, or technical practice, this year's MAD symposium will engage in discussions on improving the industry for women, immigrants and people of color.

MAD, which was founded as a nonprofit organization in 2011, is dedicated to the advancement of the culinary arts and this year's focus was carefully chosen to reflect the recent stories that have impacted the restaurant community and world at large. The hope is that this year's MAD symposium will lead to meaningful change in the restaurant industry and address the issues brought to light.

Speakers for MAD 6 have yet to be announced, but previous years featured big names such as David Chang, Alex Atala, Massimo Bottura and Ferran Adrià.
Trend Themes
1. Improving Industry Diversity - Explore opportunities for creating a more diverse and inclusive restaurant industry by addressing the issues faced by women, immigrants, and people of color.
2. Social Justice in Dining - Embrace the role of restaurants and food in promoting social justice by engaging in discussions and actions that support marginalized communities.
3. Empowering Culinary Arts - Discover how the MAD symposium and similar events can contribute to the advancement of the culinary arts through innovative approaches and perspectives.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - Identify opportunities for positive change and increased diversity within the restaurant industry through focused discussions and initiatives.
2. Culinary Arts - Explore ways to empower and advance the culinary arts, incorporating social justice and inclusivity into the industry's practices and culture.
3. Event Management - Discover how event organizers can contribute to meaningful discussions and actions within the culinary world, connecting professionals and inspiring change.
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