Today marked the start of the ICAF Meeting 2026 in Gouveia, a prestigious global event that brings together the 50th ICAF International Congress and the 9th International Meeting of the UNESCO Chair. The initiative runs until October 17th.
At the opening session, the Mayor of Gouveia, Jorge Ferreira, welcomed attendees. He emphasized the strategic importance of hosting crucial discussions on sustainability, identity, and the food heritage of mountain territories.
The panel featured an excellent institutional and academic representation. Speakers included representatives from the Polytechnic University of Guarda, F. Xavier Medina (ICAF International), Raquel Moreira (School of Hospitality and Tourism of Estoril), Óscar Gomes Cabral (ICAF Organization / UPG), and David Conde (ICAF Spain-Portugal). They shared fundamental perspectives on scientific cooperation and global food culture.
