The 2nd Gastronomy Festival, organized by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) on May 22, 2025, under the theme of GastroTech, received extensive national media coverage for its integration of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered applications and its forward-looking approach to sustainability. The event brought together students, academics, industry professionals, and gastronomy enthusiasts to explore the intersection of culinary arts and technological innovation.
AI-assisted gastronomy applications attracted considerable attention throughout the festival. AI-designed innovative pastry products garnered widespread appreciation, while robotic food presentations captivated the audience. National media outlets prominently featured the robots’ precise decoration techniques and real-time customer interaction capabilities. The coverage highlighted how AI contributed to flavor optimization and robotic patisserie displays, underlining the growing role of intelligent systems in gastronomy.
Media reports emphasized that the festival was aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Quality Education (SDG 4) and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12). In this context, GastroTech 2025 was recognized as a significant initiative promoting a sustainable and innovative approach to gastronomy education.
