Executive Chef's Club

At the 10th edition of HIP – Horeca Professional Expo, the Executive Chef Summit returns, once again organized by El Culinary Institute of Barcelona (CIB). This is an unmissable event for the leaders who are shaping the future of gastronomy.

This year, the summit focuses on internationalization: how cuisine transcends borders and how education becomes a driver of global impact.

We will bring together Spanish chefs currently leading gastronomic projects in various countries, acting as ambassadors of cuisine and culture. Alongside them, professionals from multiple nationalities trained at the CIB will share their vision, having taken their learning back to their home countries to transform their culinary scenes with fresh perspectives.

This approach is based on the CIB educational model: a disruptive, international, and inclusive pedagogy, where learning comes through practice, creativity, and critical thinking. It prepares chefs to lead with purpose, work in multicultural environments, and project gastronomy toward a more diverse, sustainable, and conscious world.

The Executive Chef Summit will be part of an extended agenda, featuring content and conversations that enrich this special anniversary edition.

Join us to get inspired, connect, and open new perspectives on the future of cuisine. Because gastronomy is not just learned: it is lived, shared, and transformed.