The Plant-Forward Kitchen—including the Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit—is part of an ecosystem of CIA thought leadership initiatives for supporting the best possible future for the overall foodservice industry—including staying ahead of emerging, high-impact trends and issues. The 24 Menus of Change Principles serve as the reference point for this broader ecosystem and provide guidance and direction as issues of health, sustainability, and food ethics arise. The initiative also provides the foundational definitions and contextual language around the concept of “plant-forward” menus. For more information about Menus of Change, a ground-breaking initiative launched by the CIA and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, visit menusofchange.org. You’ll find a suite of resources related to menu design, culinary strategy, sourcing, and operations.
WHAT IS THE GLOBAL PLANT-FORWARD CULINARY SUMMIT?
WHAT ARE THE 2024 REGISTRATION DEADLINES?
The early-bird registration deadline is January 31. Advance Registration ends March 15. If you want to guarantee your spot and get the best registration rate, we encourage you to register as early as possible. For pricing for the conference, click here.
If you are a foodservice professional or chef working for an independent or chain restaurant; college or university dining program or K-12 school food; contract foodservice company; hotel, cruise line, casino, resort, club; supermarket, grocery, convenience store (prepared foods division); corporate dining (B&I); private chef or caterer; or culinary educator, we encourage you to register to attend the Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit.
If you work for a food or beverage manufacturer, association, and/or a supplier to the foodservice industry, please contact Patti Coleman (patricia.coleman@culinary.edu) for information on how you and your company can participate in the Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit as general registration is not open to manufacturer/supplier representatives. We have many opportunities for sponsorship, which we would love to discuss with your organization. In order to stage programs like this, we depend on the support of organizations that recognize the value of these activities for the advancement of our industry.
WHO SHOULD REGISTER FOR THE GLOBAL PLANT-FORWARD CULINARY SUMMIT?
The conference begins on Tuesday, April 8 and concludes on Thursday, April 10. Check the 2024 schedule for conference timing each day.
WHEN DOES THE CONFERENCE OFFICIALLY BEGIN AND END?
We prefer that you pay for your full conference registration with a credit card. If you need to pay by check or purchase order, please reach out to us at si@culinary.edu. If in need of a detailed receipt for reimbursement, please reach out to let us know and we would be happy to send you a copy.
CAN I PAY WITH A PURCHASE ORDER INSTEAD OF CREDIT CARD?
For cancellations on or before January 31, 2024: Receive your registration fee refund minus a $225 cancellation fee. Any cancellations made between February 1, 2024, and March 15, 2024: Receive a 50% refund on your registration fee. If you are reaching out to cancel after March 17, 2023: No refunds or substitutions available.
Unfortunately, there are no refunds or substitutions possible within 30 or fewer days (after March 15, 2024) before the start date of the summit.
This is due to the complex nature of workshop registration and meal planning that must take place in advance. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter. Cancellation policies are "for any and all reasons.”
Your registration may be transferred to a colleague within the same registration category for a $225 administrative transfer fee.
I'VE ALREADY REGISTERED BUT CANNOT ATTEND. CAN I CANCEL OR TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION?
Breakout registration will open in early spring 2025.
WHEN DO I SIGN UP FOR PLANT-FORWARD KITCHEN WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS?
If the kitchen workshop or seminar is no longer listed, it means it is sold out. If you would like to change your breakout selections at any point, you can do so by modifying your registration or logging into the event mobile app with your confirmation number and the email address you registered with.
WHAT IF THE KITCHEN WORKSHOP OR SEMINAR I WANTED TO SIGN UP FOR IS NO LONGER LISTED?
No, there is no waitlist created for workshops. If your first choice workshop is not available, check back often, as people frequently change their workshop selections in the weeks leading up to the conference. You may also be able to attend the workshop on a standby basis; more information about this option is provided when you arrive on campus for on-site registration.
IS THERE A WORKSHOP WAITLIST?
Click here for more information on dress code and what to bring to the summit.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO THE CONFERENCE?
Unfortunately, additional guests cannot be accommodated for meals or any conference sessions; a full conference pass for the conference is required to enjoy the conference meal functions.
CAN I BRING A GUEST OR SPOUSE TO ANY CONFERENCE SESSIONS OR MEALS?
Our campus has a free wireless network available for attendees. To access our network, select the “Global Plant-Forward” network. Your device will then connect automatically. If you experience trouble, please visit the hospitality desk.
HOW DO I ACCESS THE WIFI ON CAMPUS?
There are a wide variety of hotels, resorts, and bed & breakfasts available in the Napa Valley. Conference attendees should book their hotel accommodations as early as possible. More information on lodging options is available here.
WHERE SHOULD I STAY DURING THE CONFERENCE?
Many recipes are attached to the session when they were demonstrated in the app, and, all recipes, including breaks and receptions will be available electronically for download after the conference. As soon as all recipes are compiled, approximately one month after the conference, we will email all of the attendees the information to access all conference recipes along with videos from this year’s Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit on the resource webpage. This area is password protected. If in need of the password, please reach out to si@culinary.edu to confirm your attendance/registration.
HOW DO I ACCESS CONFERENCE RESOURCES AND RECIPES?
We are pleased to offer continuing education credits for the conference each year. Credits are provided only for sessions attended live. CE credit cannot be claimed for missed sessions, viewing recorded sessions, or networking time.
On the final day of the conference, April 18, we will send all participants an email with a final survey. To receive CEU credit, please complete the final survey and also complete the online CEU attestation form. Certificates will be emailed to you within one week of submission.
HOW DO I GET A CERTIFICATE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS?
As an IACET Accredited Provider, The Culinary Institute of America offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
The Culinary Institute of America is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
If you find something, please bring it directly to the conference help desk and we will ensure it is received by security. If you’ve lost something, please contact our security department at 707-299-0347.
WHERE IS YOUR LOST AND FOUND?
The 2025 Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit will take place April 8-10, 2025 at the CIA campus in Napa, CA. Subscribe at this link to be the first to know when we open registration. And, don’t miss our Menus of Change Summit in June at our Hyde Park campus or Worlds of Flavor conference coming up in November at the CIA at Copia in Napa – both will be live and in-person.