On April 21, 2026, the 6th International Taste Conference was successfully concluded at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall, organized by the Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy organization. The event reaffirmed its status as a leading platform for public-private cooperation, bringing together renowned chefs, opinion leaders, and representatives of the hospitality industry from all continents.
The key theme of the conference was gastronomy as "quiet diplomacy" – a force capable of building bridges of mutual understanding and respect between countries and cultures. A symbolic highlight was the lighting ceremony of the "Flame of Taste," reinterpreting the Olympic ideal of unity and peace within the context of global cuisine.
During the forum, prestigious awards were presented, including the Gold Medals of the Ambassadors of Taste. The ICWAG President, Leonid Gelibterman, renewed his status as an Ambassador of Taste for the Global Gastronomy from the Russian Federation for 2026.
The key theme of the conference was gastronomy as "quiet diplomacy" – a force capable of building bridges of mutual understanding and respect between countries and cultures. A symbolic highlight was the lighting ceremony of the "Flame of Taste," reinterpreting the Olympic ideal of unity and peace within the context of global cuisine.
During the forum, prestigious awards were presented, including the Gold Medals of the Ambassadors of Taste. The ICWAG President, Leonid Gelibterman, renewed his status as an Ambassador of Taste for the Global Gastronomy from the Russian Federation for 2026.
