UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy Annual Conference 2024

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"From ordinary to extraordinary: Unlocking the creative potential of local cuisine for sustainable food practices"
The theme "From ordinary to extraordinary: Unlocking the creative potential of local cuisine for sustainable food practices" highlights the significance of adopting sustainable food practices to support local communities, promote environmental health, and create a healthier planet. These practices include using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, reducing food waste, and adopting eco-friendly practices. By promoting these practices, the culinary industry can contribute to a healthier planet while also supporting local communities and promoting environmental health. Phuket as the host for the upcoming annual conference in 2024 for the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy Network will provide a perfect platform to showcase how local cuisine can contribute to sustainable food practices. All members will not only get to savour Phuket's culinary treasures that promote good health and wellness according to the city's slogan "Good Food, Good Health, Good Spirit…in Phuket," but also create a change by establishing multicollaboration to promote sustainable consumption and elevate local creativity to add value to local cuisine and products. The proposed also reflect Thailand's "BioCircular-Green Economy Model" (BCG) policies aim to promote sustainable food practices in the food and agriculture sectors. These policies enable technologies such as customer behaviour analytics, optimized waste production, traceability, food, and product safety, as well as the development of high-value and novel food products such as food for special groups of people and functional ingredients. These policies are vital for the country's social, economic, and environmental aspects. Opening Ceremony Conference Coffee Break “From Farm to table” Lunch “Vegan Chef table” Conference Coffee Break “A glimpse of Peranakan” Conference Dinner Reception “Traditional Thai Cuisine” (Pre-function: Thai Cooking) Morning Networking Conference Coffee Break “Food before Waste” Lunch “Historical cuisine walking Tour in Phuket Old Town” Conference Coffee Break “Food as Medicine” Conference Farewell Dinner “Michelin street food Phuket”

Official Hotel : Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town 

Corp/Promotion Code : KF7

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  • 06:00 am - 11:30 pm

    Arrival and Welcoming of Delegates

    place Phuket International Airport

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  • 10:00 am - 01:00 pm

    Registration Opens

    place Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

    Charette Activity: Sharing Projects and Initiatives of UNESCO Creative Cities

    place Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 05:30 pm - 06:00 pm

    Meeting at the Hotel Lobby

    place Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

    Welcome Reception at the Phuket Gastronomy Festival

    place Chaloem Prakiat Rama 10 Public Park (Saphan Hin)

  • 09:00 pm - 09:30 pm

    Return to the Hotel

    place Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

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  • 08:30 am - 09:00 am

    Registration

    place Metropole Grand Phuket Ballroom@Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 09:00 am - 09:30 am

    Opening Ceremony of UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy Annual Conference 2024

    place Metropole Grand Phuket Ballroom@Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 09:30 am - 10:00 am

    Keynote Presentation 1: Influence of Food Heritage as Soft Power for a Change in Thinking Paradigm by the Prime Minister of Thailand (or an appointed representative)

    place Metropole Grand Phuket Ballroom@Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

    Prime Minister of Thailand

  • 10:00 am - 10:20 am

    Keynote Presentation 2: Elevating Local Food Towards Sustainable Development by Mayor of Phuket City Municipality by Mr. Saroj Ankanapilas

    place Metropole Grand Phuket Ballroom@Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

    Mr. Saroj Ankanapilas, Mayor of Phuket City Municipality

  • 10:20 am - 11:10 am

    Keynote Presentation 3: Sampran Model: Model of Organic Tourism for Sustainable Development in Society by Managing Director, Suan Sampran, Mr. Arus Nawarach

    place Metropole Grand Phuket Ballroom@Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

    President of Thai Organic Consumer Association (TOCA), Mr. Arus Nawarach

  • 11:10 am - 12:10 pm

    Keynote Presentation 4: Zero Food Waste: Benefits Beyond Economic Benefits and Best Practices of Zero Waste for Food Entrepreneurs by the Owner of Bo.lan, Chef Duangporn Songvisava

    place Metropole Grand Phuket Ballroom@Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

    Owner of Bo.lan, Chef Duangporn Songvisava

  • 12:10 pm - 01:00 pm

    Lunch

    place Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm

    Session 5 Panel Discussion of Good Practices in Gastronomy Tourism: A Sustainable Path for Social Equality

    place Metropole Grand Phuket Ballroom@Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

    Session 5 Panel Discussion of Good Practices in Gastronomy Tourism: A Sustainable Path for Social Equality by 1. Ms. Onphailin Trakoonpariphon, Deputy Mayor of Phuket City Municipality 2. Governor of Phetburi (or Appointed Representative) 3. Mayor or Focal Point of COG 4. Mayor or Focal Point of COG 5. Mayor or Focal Point of COG 6. Mayor or Focal Point of COG Moderator: Assistant Professor Dr. Tatiyaporn Jarumaneerat, Focal Point of Phuket COG

  • 02:30 pm - 02:40 pm

    Refreshment Break

    place Metropole Grand Phuket Ballroom@Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 02:40 pm - 04:30 pm

    Session 6 Welcoming New COGs Cities

    place Metropole Grand Phuket Ballroom@Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

    Session 6 Welcoming New COGs Cities*: 1. Nkongsamba City ,Cameroon 2. Chaozhou City , China 3. Gangneung City , South Korea 4. Battambang City , Cambodia 5. Iloilo City , Philippines 6. Herakleion City , Greece 7. Fribourg City , Switzerland *This is subject to the attendance confirmation of the representative of new COGs.

  • 05:30 pm - 08:00 pm

    Welcome Dinner

    place Blue Elephant Phuket

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  • 06:00 am - 06:10 am

    Meeting at the Hotel Lobby

    place Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 06:10 am - 06:15 am

    Enjoy Walking to Chaloem Prakiat Rama 10 Public Park (Saphan Hin)

    place Chaloem Prakiat Rama 10 Public Park (Saphan Hin)

  • 06:15 am - 06:45 am

    Planting Trees at Mangrove Forest

    place Chaloem Prakiat Rama 10 Public Park (Saphan Hin)

  • 06:45 am - 08:00 am

    Breakfast

    place Chaloem Prakiat Rama 10 Public Park (Saphan Hin)

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  • 08:00 am - 08:15 am

    Return to the Hotel

    place Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 09:30 am - 10:30 am

    COG Presentation on Climate Change Through Gastronomy Heritage

    place Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

    COG Presentation on Climate Change Through Gastronomy Heritage 1. COG 2. COG 3. COG 4. COG 5. COG

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy Meeting

    place Metropole Grand Phuket Ballroom@Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 12:30 pm - 01:30 pm

    Lunch

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  • 02:00 pm - 03:40 pm

    At Your Leisure / Preparing Costume Representing Your City for Baba Wedding Parade

    place Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 03:40 pm - 04:00 pm

    Meeting at the Hotel Lobby

    place Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

  • 04:00 pm - 05:00 pm

    Thank you Speech by Mr. Saroj Ankanapilas, Mayor of Phuket City Municipality Group Photo Session

    place Chartered Bank Intersection

  • 05:00 pm - 06:00 pm

    Joining Baba Wedding Parade

    place Dibuk Road – Thai Hua Musuem

  • 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

    Enjoy Sunday Walking Street and Chartered Walking Street (At Your Leisure)

    place Thalang and Phang Nga Roads

  • 09:00 pm - 09:30 pm

    Meeting at Chartered Museum for Hotel Transfer

    place Chartered Museum

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  • 06:00 am - 11:30 pm

    Departure of Delegates

    place Phuket International Airport

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    Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town
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    Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town

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