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Madrid Fusión in Madrid
A three-day international gastronomy congress in Madrid with demonstrations, debates, competitions, awards, specialist tracks, and guest participation.
About the event
A three-day international gastronomy congress
Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España returns to Madrid as a three-day global gastronomy congress. The program brings together chefs, pastry chefs, producers, restaurateurs, and hospitality leaders for demonstrations, debates, competitions, awards, and conversations about technique, sustainability, product, and culinary culture.
Program strands and live formats
The program includes live cooking demonstrations, keynote presentations, roundtables, masterclasses, competitions, award ceremonies, and interactive tastings. Named strands include Madrid Fusión Pastry, The Wine Edition – Wines from Spain, and Dreams #SpainFoodTechNation, with a Madrid Fusión Experience stage where attendees can taste dishes prepared live by presenters.
The edition is presented under the motto “El cliente toma el mando” (“The customer takes the lead”), with themes that include diner autonomy, transparent cooking, and product-focused cuisine. Featured awards and competitions include the Balfegó Revelation Chef Award and the Aquanaria Sustainability Revelation Award.
Participants, guests, and setting
Named participants include José Carlos Capel as president, along with Dabiz Muñoz, Albert Adrià, Ferran Adrià, Jordi Roca, Quique Dacosta, Ángel León, and Oriol Castro as chefs or presenters. Rio de Janeiro is named as International Guest City, and Aragon is named as Guest Region.
The event is listed in Madrid, with IFEMA - Feria de Madrid named in event data and IFEMA Madrid Pavilion 14 named as the host venue. A virtual location is also listed, and digital streaming access is mentioned alongside in-person congress passes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Madrid Fusión?
It is a three-day international gastronomy congress in Madrid that brings together chefs, pastry chefs, producers, restaurateurs, and hospitality leaders for demonstrations, debates, competitions, awards, and food-focused conversations.
What does the program focus on?
The edition is presented under the motto “El cliente toma el mando” (“The customer takes the lead”) and explores diner autonomy, transparent cooking, and product-focused cuisine.
Which specialist tracks are named for the congress?
Named specialist tracks include Madrid Fusión Pastry, The Wine Edition – Wines from Spain, and Dreams #SpainFoodTechNation.
Who is named in the program?
Named participants include José Carlos Capel, Dabiz Muñoz, Albert Adrià, Ferran Adrià, Jordi Roca, Quique Dacosta, Ángel León, and Oriol Castro.
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