Shaping the Future of Food
Thought Leadership and Industry Engagement Opportunities
Food Is Life®
It nourishes and sustains us. It connects us with our roots and with one another. It bridges our past and our future. And it is the center of one of the most vibrant and exciting industries in the world.
As the world’s premier culinary college, ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯does more than just cultivate the next generation of hospitality and food industry leaders; we also educate and empower current foodservice leaders to effect change in their businesses and communities. Our connections run deep, with ties to top universities, food industry leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists and food authorities from around the world, recognized brands, cultural influencers, and more. We’re shaping the future of the food industry and driving change for a better world. Our efforts center on four strategic pillars:
Industry Leadership Programs
CIA’s thought leadership conferences and programs bring together the best minds from the food industry, various professional sectors, academia, NGOs, and government to address critical issues affecting our food system, and the future of our menus. From professional conferences to invitational retreats, sector collaboratives, research, digital media initiatives, custom video and content solutions, informational resources, and more, CIA’s culinary thought leadership initiatives give chefs, high-volume menu decision makers, sector business leaders, and experts from around the globe the tools they need to drive what will be on our plates in the next year, decade, and beyond—and guide their guests toward healthier, more sustainable food choices whether dining out or at home.
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Putting Principles into Practice
½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯Consulting’s team of certified master chefs, chefs, and certified hospitality educators help you take the disruptive trends and big ideas identified in our culinary leadership programs and distill them into actionable strategies for your businesses. With clients ranging from college and university dining programs, consumer packaged goods companies, senior living communities, restaurants, hotels, and commodity boards to name a few, ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯Consulting supports efforts from facility and menu design to new product innovation and recipe development, working behind the scenes with you to boost your bottom line.
Personal and Professional Development
The culture in-, and outside, the kitchen can make or break a business. That’s why it’s important to ensure consistent training, provide ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities, and have a solid foundational knowledge of business, including financial administration, personnel management, real estate, and marketing. From line cook to the C-suite, our full range of professional education, certification, and advanced degree offerings can help you define your culinary culture.
Signature Events
With an alumni network more than 50,000 strong and a community of supporters throughout every sector of the hospitality industry, CIA’s signature events are not just a place to rub elbows with food industry influencers, they also fund vital student scholarships.
Join Our Community
½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯ is a not-for-profit institution. Your support helps ensure that the more than 90% of ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯students who receive financial aid and scholarships can pursue their dreams of attending the world’s premier culinary college. Here are just a few of the ways:
Scholarships
More than 90% of ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯students rely on scholarships and financial aid to realize their dream of attending the college. Learn more about how you can support ½ü¾àÀëÄÚÉäºÏ¼¯student scholarships.
Sponsorship
Reach key food industry leaders and decision makers through our leadership programs and events
Ignite a Career
Learn how your business can take part in our career fairs and career networking days, become an approved externship site, or sponsor a manager-in-training in our kitchens, bakeshops, and public restaurants
Society of Fellows
Join the Society of Fellows—an active network of industry and business professionals invested in the future of food and hospitality. This network of more than 300 food and wine enthusiasts and business professionals supports our mission—and students.