Chef Culinary Conference 2025

Sunday to Friday, June 8-13, 2025

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31st Annual Chef Culinary Conference

Hosted annually by UMass Dining, the Chef Culinary Conference delivers industry-expert talks, culinary demonstrations, live workshops, and exclusive brand sneak peeks. Join us June 8-13 as leaders discuss food through nutrition and sustainability while creating the future of culinary.

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Power of Food

We hope to see you at the 2025 Chef Culinary Conference being held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, June 8-13!  This year we want to shape the campus dining segment through healthy food and lifestyle options using culturally driven, globally inspired recipes and practices.  There will be a focus on culinary strategy, authenticity, innovation, planetary and human health, diversity, leadership, communication and partnerships, all while serving our Gen Z customers.

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