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Chefs of Africa
Africa’s Culinary Leadership Roundtable
A leadership conversation on the African chef as custodian, knowledge bearer, market-maker, storyteller, tourism ambassador and culinary diplomat.
Programme
Six connected programme strands bring leadership, knowledge, culinary practice, culture and commerce to one table.
Opening 30 November 2026

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Africa’s Culinary Leadership Roundtable
A leadership conversation on the African chef as custodian, knowledge bearer, market-maker, storyteller, tourism ambassador and culinary diplomat.
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An African Culinary Exchange
Selected chefs cook, collaborate, interpret heritage ingredients and exchange knowledge. It is an exchange, not a competition.
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The Conversations
The intellectual and professional programme examining the five KFS pillars.
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The Commercial Engine
Where products, producers, enterprises, hospitality, buyers, investors and consumers meet.
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A Culinary & Cultural Experience
A celebration of African cuisines, ingredients, traditions and stories.
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One Grain. Many Cultures. One Global Table.
An exploration of rice traditions across Africa and the world, from Pilau and Biryani to Jollof and beyond.
Programme details
Session titles, speakers, times and registration links will be added when formally confirmed.