Pre-Enrollment

17th September 2026

Final Paper Submission

22nd September 2026

Registration Deadline

2nd October`2026

Conference Date

17th Oct - 18th Oct 2026

Conference Session Tracks

SDG Wheel

Aligned with

UN Sustainable Development Goals

This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It fosters knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative engagement.

SDG 1
SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 2
SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 4
SDG 4 Quality Education
TRACK 01

Ethnographic Approaches to Food Cultures

This track explores various ethnographic methodologies applied to the study of food cultures. Participants will discuss how these approaches illuminate the intricate relationships between food practices and societal norms.

TRACK 02

Identity and Food: Cultural Narratives

This session focuses on the role of food in shaping individual and collective identities. Presentations will examine how culinary traditions serve as narratives that reflect and construct cultural heritage.

TRACK 03

Consumption Practices in Globalized Contexts

This track investigates how globalization influences local food consumption practices. Scholars will analyze the tensions between global food trends and traditional dietary customs.

TRACK 04

Community and Food: Social Bonds and Practices

This session delves into the social dimensions of food within communities. Participants will explore how communal eating practices foster social cohesion and cultural continuity.

TRACK 05

Traditions in Transition: Food Heritage and Change

This track examines the dynamic nature of food traditions in the face of modernization and change. Presenters will discuss how heritage foods adapt while retaining their cultural significance.

TRACK 06

Food and Memory: Ethnographic Reflections

This session highlights the connections between food, memory, and identity through ethnographic lenses. Scholars will present research that illustrates how culinary practices evoke personal and collective memories.

TRACK 07

Food Practices and Social Change

This track focuses on the role of food practices in driving social change within communities. Presentations will explore how food activism and sustainable practices challenge existing social structures.

TRACK 08

Globalization and Local Food Movements

This session investigates the impact of globalization on local food movements. Participants will analyze how these movements advocate for traditional practices while responding to global pressures.

TRACK 09

Culinary Heritage and Identity Politics

This track explores the intersection of culinary heritage and identity politics. Presenters will discuss how food serves as a site of resistance and affirmation for marginalized communities.

TRACK 10

The Role of Ethnography in Food Studies

This session emphasizes the significance of ethnographic research in understanding food practices. Scholars will share insights on how ethnography contributes to the broader discourse on food cultures.

TRACK 11

Food, Community, and Global Networks

This track examines the interconnectedness of food practices across global networks. Presentations will highlight how transnational food exchanges shape local identities and community dynamics.