Experts
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Keynote Speakers
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Stefan Schwarzer
Physical geographer, author, and permaculture designer
Geographer Stefan Schwarzer worked for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Geneva for over 20 years. Linking global interests…
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Gregor Hasler
Psychiatrist, psychotherapist, neuroscientist and author
Gregor Hasler is a professor of psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University of Freiburg. He is also the head physician…
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Peter Fröhlich
Founder and CEO of Agricircle
Trained farmer, Master in Agricultural Economics, HSG-MBA. Has been involved in regenerative and traditional farming methods and their digitalization for…
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Martin Grassberger
Specialist doctor and hobby gardener
Martin Grassberger is a forensic pathologist, anthropologist with degrees in environmental medicine and nutritional medicine - and: Qualified agricultural worker.…
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Marcel van der Heijden
Professor at the University of Zurich
Fungi are the future, and Marcel van der Heijden is a leading explorer of their exciting universe. He is a…
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Angelika Hilbeck
Agroecologist
The German-Swiss agroecologist is a senior scientist and lecturer at the Institute for Integrative Biology of the Department of Environmental…
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Jason White
Multidisciplinary scientist and fermentation expert
Jason White is a multidisciplinary scientist and fermentation expert who grew up in the mountains of New Mexico. He is…
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Christine Syrad
Expert for fermentation
Active in fermentation since 2014, she has attracted attention with numerous workshops, pop-ups and exciting dinners. Since 2020, she has…
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Guy Vergères
Dipl. Chemist and Dr. of Natural Sciences ETH-Zurich
Concerns himself with the properties of fermented foods in relation to nutritional physiology. He is a lecturer in nutrigenomics at…
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Sarah Müllhaupt
Naturopath
Federally certified naturopath with her own practice in Zurich, teacher at the school for alternative practitioners in Zurich (Heilpraktikerschule) and…
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Laurent Cornu
Co-founder Fermentierra
His work is based an artistic background in rock'n'roll and a serious relationship with Swiss rural life. He wants to…
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Michael Podvinec
Molecular biologist and author
Molecular biologist from Basel, co-author of several books, passionate culinarian and researcher of fermentative processes. Fascinated by the fact that…
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Frank Eyhorn
CEO of Biovision
Frank Eyhorn is the executive director of Biovision and a proven organics expert with more than 20 years of experience…
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Kudzai Bingepinge
Researcher and co-founder of the African food brand N/UM.
First and foremost an explorer and storyteller, Kudzai Bingepinge has made a name for himself in Zurich with his supper…
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Christine Schäfer
Researcher & Speaker, GDI
Christine Schäfer studied business administration at the Universities of Bern and Valencia, specializing in marketing and consumer behavior. Before joining…
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Klaus Nowoczin
Owner of Bogengold Health Center
Klaus Nowoczin - owner of Bogengold Health Center - was originally an IT professional and even developed his own computer…
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Franziska Herren
President of the Association Clean Water for All and Co-initiator of the Campaign For a Safe Nutrition.
Franziska Herren, born and raised in the Canton of Bern, is a mother of two adult children. Professionally, she has…
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Adrian Hirt
Founer and CEO of Alpahirt
Adrian Hirt is a trained chemical laboratory assistant and food engineer, advocating for local innovation and a sustainable environment with…
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Hosts
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Cate Ravano
Chef de cuisine
Caterina Ravano studied textile design and then became a chef, lived in Antwerp for 7 years, where she opened the…
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Heiko Antoniewicz
Chef and cookbook author
Heiko is a trained chef and has been an independent consultant and trainer in the areas of sous-vide, catering, quality…
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Jakob Zeller & Ethel Hoon
Host and manager of Restaurant Klösterle
On the outskirts of the village of Zug in Vorarlberg lies an old Walserhaus (historic wooden cottage) dating back to…
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Benedikt Voss
Chef de Cuisine Restaurant Regina Montium
The herbal hotel Edelweiss in Rigi-Kaltbad includes a restaurant called Regina Montium. Here, the chef Benedikt Voss, who comes from…
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René Gloser
Chef de Cuisine Restaurant Rüsterei
René Gloser attended the hotel management academy in Krems and subsequently worked for the internationally renowned Viennese caterer Do &…
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Reguel Seewer
CEO of Food on the Road AG
Reguel Seewer: Whether in his own manufacture, in the food truck, in catering or in his work as a private…
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Andreas Bolliger
Chef de Cuisine Restaurant Rechberg 1837
Andreas Bolliger, a young chef with talent and passion, began his culinary career in a retirement home, but soon after…
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Sebastian Funck
Chef de Cuisine Wirtschaft im Franz
Sebastian Funck has managed a lot of exciting projects in the past ten years and has now arrived - at…
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George Tomlin
Chef de Cuisine Restaurant Silex
George Tomlin grew up in England, New Zealand and Australia, where he was twice awarded best up-and-coming chef. He moved…
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Andreas Handke
Co-Initiant Gastro Futura
Andreas Handke has dedicated his entire life to cooking. As the managing director of Restaurant Babette in Zurich, he shares…
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Nicolas Dubs
Executive Chef of Mühle Tiefenbrunnen Gastronomie - Blaue Ente & Kornsilo
Nicolas Dubs, a trained patissier and consequently a fanatic of precision, has been working in kitchens all over Europe for…
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Corin Schmid
Küchenchefin Nordgarten Gastronomie GmbH, The Artisan und Drei Stuben
Corin Schmid hat als Küchenchefin die kreative und operative kulinarische Verantwortung für beide Restaurants der Nordgarten Gastronomie GmbH, The Artisan…
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Fabian Fuchs
CHEF DE CUISINE Restaurant Neue Taverne
Fabian Fuchs has earned his spurs in various positions with Rudi Lehman, Nenad Mlinarevic, Marcus G. Lindner, Peter Schnaibel, and…
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Masterclass Speakers
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Susanne Vögeli
Fermentista
Opened her own cooking school in Aarau in 1994 and has been exploring the fascinating diversity of our food in…
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Chetana Parameswar
Chef and author
The Indian-born Zurich native, who used to work in investment banking, is now primarily involved with Indian cuisine, as it…
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Darren Burke
Co-Founder Wild Pulse
Together with the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland, Darren developed the first diploma for plant-based cuisine. He gained the necessary skills…
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Stefan Weise
Sommelier
Der Sommelier des Jahres 2006 im Gault Millau Deutschland ist vielen Weinfreunden ein Begriff. Im Jahr 2000 wurde er mit…
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Panel Participants
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Katsu Lask
Fermentista
As a certified fermentista and fermentation ambassador, Katsu leads workshops in cooperation with a local organic farm and regional vegetable…
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Eve Jazmati
Fermentista
Eve was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and grew up in various locations such as the Philippines, North Africa, and Germany.…
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Urs Brändli
President of Bio Suisse
Managed an organic dairy farm in Goldingen, SG, until it was passed on to the next generation in 2015, and…
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Marina Helm
Marketing & Strategy for Food Innovation @ Swiss Food Research
Innovative foods are an essential lever for the nutritional turnaround: Marina Helm Romaneschi has gained valuable experience with innovations in…
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Balthasar Glättli
President of the green party Swiss
Born in 1972, Balthasar Glättli has been a member of the Swiss Green Party in the canton of Zurich since…
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Anna Peters
Project Manager for Sustainability at Migros Cooperative Association
Anna Peters has been the Sustainability Project Manager at Migros since 2017. In this role, she advises and supports Migros…
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Marcel Heinrich
Forestry worker, master farmer and farm manager of Biohof Las Sorts
Marcel Heinrich: forester and farmer, has been running the organic farm Las Sorts, where he also grew up, since 2001.…
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Alex von Hettlingen
Initiator and CEO of Regenerativ Schweiz
Alex von Hettlingen holds a law degree, communications expert, initiator and managing director of Regenerativ Schweiz. Head of Communication and…
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Claudio Müller
Initiator of the Climate-Neutral Agriculture Project in Graubünden
Ing. Agr. ETH, co-founder and since 2009 managing director of Maschinenring Graubünden. Initiator of the project "Climate-neutral agriculture Graubünden".
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Moderators
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Franziska Wick
Programme Leader Fermentation
Franziska Wick is a certified food fermentation specialist who has taught over 1000 students in the last four years. In…
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Andrin Willi
Board Member, Programme
Andrin Willi is regarded as one of the country's “most distinguished gastro journalists” (WoZ), a gastronomy expert who is “obsessed…
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Lauren Wildbolz
Board Member, Creative Director
How do you combine fine dining with healthy eating, ethical issues and climate goals? Since founding Future Cuisine, the well-known…
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Janine Lee
Fermentista
Janine Lee has a passion for fermented foods and especially for koji mold. Raised in Switzerland, accompanied by the influence…
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