Talk
26 October 2025
Hands-On Innovation & Future Outlook
Part of What The Food, What The Food, What The Food
Blending interactive sessions with forward-looking panel discussions, the second day of our programme highlights emerging technologies and their real-world applications. Through frank conversations and detailed demonstrations, industry leaders will explore bold ideas that aim to prepare us all for what’s next.
About the Curator
Born to Portuguese-Cape Verdean parents in Singapore, raised in Dubai and educated in London, Cláudia de Brito has covered hospitality and travel for nearly two decades as the editor of several publications including Caterer Middle East and Hotelier Middle East and as a contributor to Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia and Hotel & Catering News. In 2021, she was appointed Gulf Academy chair for MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants and is the Middle East Academy Vice Chair for World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Cláudia is a freelance journalist, content creator, curator and hospitality consultant based in Dubai.
Talks & Workshop Curated By Cláudia de Brito:
Hands-On Innovation & Future Outlook
Panel 1: New Tech in Food Production : Sky Kurtz, Dr. Dionysia Angeliki Lyra, & Necip Camcigil
Panel 2: Storytelling Through Food: Hadrien Villedieu, Kelvin Cheung & Neha Mishra
Panel 3: Emirati Cuisine in Focus: Faisal Alharmoodi, Faisal Naser & Khaled Alsaadi
Closing Session By Cláudia de Brito : Future of Food