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Kick off GOe On the Road Boston with a warm welcome from Raquel Martín (BCC, GOe) and Alex Cheung (Venture Café Cambridge). Discover how this global gastro-tech tour connects innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers across continents to explore the future of food and technology.
Join Asier Alea for a conversation on how innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are shaping the future of food. Asier will share how chefs, researchers, startups, and investors are coming together to rethink the global food system. From food-tech innovation to new models of culinary collaboration, this session will explore how initiatives like GOe On The Road are connecting ecosystems around the world to create more sustainable, creative, and delicious possibilities for the future of gastronomy.
Meet the leaders shaping Boston’s innovation landscape. From venture funding and startup acceleration to global research and university collaboration, hear firsthand insights on how the city fosters cutting-edge food, science, and tech startups.
Featuring: Lauren Abda; Branchfoods, Sofi Aguilera; SVG Ventures, Erica Licht; World Economic Forum, Katie Stebbins; Tufts University
Four innovative startups step into the spotlight with rapid, 5-minute pitches. Discover bold ideas and breakthrough solutions at the intersection of gastronomy and technology, and see which founders are poised to shape the future of food.
Explore the science and technology driving the culinary revolution. Eneko Axpe demonstrates how AI is transforming gastronomy—from predictive flavor creation to kitchen automation—showing how tech empowers chefs, startups, and innovators to redefine what’s possible in food.
Celebrate creativity and entrepreneurial spirit as the Pitch Challenge winners are announced. Join Alex and Raquel in recognizing startups that stood out for their vision, execution, and potential to impact the global gastro-tech landscape.