The 10th edition of Parabere Forum will be held in New York City on 2nd and 3rd March 2025.
The forum will focus on the theme of « Food Design & Innovation ».
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2025 FOOD DESIGN AND INNOVATION
Francesca Zampollo
Dr. Francesca Zampollo is a Design Theory and Food Design researcher, consultant, teacher, and keen public speaker. She is the author of the Food Design Thinking methodology which she brings to companies, schools, and professionals. Francesca is the found... read more
Pia Sörensen
Dr. Pia Sörensen leads Harvard’s Science and Cooking Program, which includes research, teaching, and outreach at the intersection of science and food. The program impacts over five million learners from around the world. She developed the online class... read more
Karen Washington
Karen Washington is a farmer and community activist, striving to make the New York a better place to live. As a former community gardener and current board member of the New York Botanical Gardens, she worked with Bronx neighborhoods to turn empty lots in... read more
Ruth Reichl
Ruth Reichl has been writing about food since 1971, when she wrote her first cookbook. She was the restaurant critic of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times and the Editor in Chief of Gourmet Magazine. She has written 5 memoirs and 2 novels and produ... read more
Fabio Parasecoli
Fabio Parasecoli is Professor of Food Studies in the Nutrition and Food Studies Department at New York University. His research explores the politics of food, particularly in media, design, heritage, and international affairs. Recent books include Knowing... read more
Cristina Martinez
Cristina Martinez is giving a voice to the controversial struggle of those who work without papers in Donald Trump’s America. She has led the initiative #Right2Work to promote a public dialogue about the conditions for undocumented workers in the restau... read more
Katherine Miller
Katherine Miller is a proven expert in helping foundations, nonprofits, and socially responsible companies connect with consumers, activists, and other partners through strategic programs and communications. Katherine spent several years as the James... read more
Kristin Reynolds
Dr. Kristin Reynolds is Chair and Associate Professor of Food Studies, and Founding Director of the Food and Social Justice Action Research Lab in the Schools of Public Engagement at The New School. As a critical food geographer, her scholarship centers q... read more
Alina Alam
Alina Alam started MITTI CAFE at the age of 23, with the dream of showing the world the magic of abilities. MITTI CAFEs work towards economic independence and dignity for persons with disabilities. The organization’s outreach initiative helps create awa... read more
Jess Murphy
Jess Murphy is an award winning chef and co-owner of the iconic Kai Restaurant, located in the heart of Galway City. Coming from Wairoa New Zealand, Jess moved to Ireland in 2003. She has since made Galway her home. After opening up Kai Restaurant in 2011... read more
