Gastronomy is the art of cuisine, the art of fine cooking, food that aims to do more than simply fill your stomach.

What is gastronomy and what is simply cooking? What makes all the difference? Gastronomy is linked to culture and traditions.

Some countries have more of a gastronomical reputation than others and traditionally speaking the French and Italian cuisines have always been considered among the finest and best.

Keynote speakers on gastronomy look into topics such as these and perhaps the keynote speaker is him- or herself a chef or connoisseur.