On behalf of the Organising Committee and VIZJA University in Warsaw, it is our pleasure to invite you to "Gastronomy Unexplored, 2nd edition: Integrating Science, Art and Culture in Culinary Innovation", taking place on 10–11 December 2026.
As an official partner of the event (alongside ISGSS, the Polish Food Technologists’ Society (PTTŻ), and FoodFakty), we are proud to continue this international initiative dedicated to bridging fundamental food science with high-level culinary craftsmanship and practical industry applications.
Conference Themes
The conference will explore a broad range of topics, including:
Applied Food Science & Biotechnology
- Novel and natural food preservation techniques (essential oils, bioactive compounds).
- Functional edible coatings, biopolymers, and advanced food packaging.
- Food microbiology, fermentation processes, and food safety standards.
Culinary Innovation & Modernist Techniques
- Translating laboratory research into restaurant and production practice.
- Modernist cooking methods, texture design, and molecular gastronomy.
- Unvarnished insights and practical experiences from Michelin-level and fine dining kitchens.
Sensory Analysis, Flavor Chemistry & Neurogastronomy
- Sensory perception, flavor compounds, and texture optimization.
- Consumer behavior, culinary psychology, and nutritional gastronomy.
Sustainable Gastronomy & Future Food Systems
- Circular economy principles and genuine zero-waste strategies in HoReCa.
- Alternative protein sources, plant-based innovation, and local food biodiversity.
- Sustainable supply chains and culinary heritage preservation.
Conference Format
The conference will be held in a "hybrid format", with in-person participation at VIZJA University in Warsaw, Poland, and online participation.
We warmly encourage ISGSS members to contribute by submitting abstracts for oral presentations or posters and by engaging in discussions with an international community of researchers and practitioners.
The conference programme, registration details, and submission guidelines are available on the official website: