IGCAT aims to empower local communities by raising awareness of the importance to protect and promote distinct regional food, culture, arts and natural assets as part of sustainable and balanced tourism and development strategies. This is essential to safeguard our planet, health, wellness and local economies.
IGCAT is a non-profit institute established in 2010, working with regional stakeholder consortiums in the fields of gastronomy, culture, arts and tourism. It counts on the expertise of a worldwide network of experts and works in partnership with specialised intergovernmental organisations.
IGCAT provides the European and World Region of Gastronomy Award and is the official secretariat for the World Region of Gastronomy and the European Region of Gastronomy Platforms. Furthermore, the Institute has developed the European Young Chef Awards, the World Food Gift Challenge, the Top Foodie Websites Awards and the International Food Film Menu Awards.
World Gastronomy Summit 2025
Organised by IGCAT and hosted by the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, the 1st World Gastronomy Summit took place in Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025, on 27 September 2025.
The event brought together international experts, policymakers, and cultural leaders to explore the role of food in shaping more sustainable and inclusive futures.
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