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Jiao Hui – China

Jiao Hui – China
18 September 2019

Jiao Hui is from Chengdu, China, a division chief of Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Commerce, and…

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Astrid Maharani – Indonesia

Astrid Maharani – Indonesia
18 September 2019

Astrid Maharani is the Managing Director at Good Indonesian Food, member of Culinary and…

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Peter Wiborg Astrup – Denmark

Peter Wiborg Astrup – Denmark
2 April 2019

Peter is a long-time member of the European Region of Gastronomy network and former advisor in the…

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Jaume Gomila – Spain

Jaume Gomila – Spain
2 April 2019

Chairman of Adult Education Schools of Menorca Jaume Gomila, is a philologist, teacher and…

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Dr. Iulia Dragut – Romania

Dr. Iulia Dragut – Romania
2 April 2019

Dr. Iulia Dragut has been President of Cultural Association Euro East Alternative since 2007 and IGCAT Expert…

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Omar Valdez – Andorra

Omar Valdez – Andorra
25 February 2019

Executive Director – UNWTO Academy Omar Valdez, Argentinean, holds a Bachelor degree in…

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Cristina Calheiros – Portugal

Cristina Calheiros – Portugal
7 November 2018

Cristina Calheiros is Environmental Engineer and holds a PhD in Biotechnology. Currently she is a Research…

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Antti Iire – Finland

Antti Iire – Finland
5 November 2018

Antti Iire is Manager of Research and Development at Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Kuopio, Finland…

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Oscar Ekponimo – Nigeria

Oscar Ekponimo – Nigeria
2 November 2018

Named in Time Magazine’s list of 10 Next Generation Leaders. Oscar is the Founder of Chowberry Inc, a technology…

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Prof. Mihaela Antofie, PhD – Romania

Prof. Mihaela Antofie, PhD – Romania
24 September 2018

Prof. Mihaela Antofie is the Director of the Research Centre for Agricultural Sciences and Environmental…

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Joyce Gyebi – Ghana

Joyce Gyebi – Ghana
14 June 2018

A Mandela Washington Fellow, Joyce Gyebi is a food entrepreneur who is passionate about African cuisine…

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Dr. Joost Smiers – Netherlands

Dr. Joost Smiers – Netherlands
10 May 2018

Dr. Joost Smiers is a Professor (em.) of Political Science and Research Fellow at the Utrecht University…

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Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

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Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

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Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

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Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

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Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

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Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

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