Participants may submit proposals in any of the following formats:
1. Individual Paper Presentation
- 10-12 minutes presentation
- Suitable for research papers, critical essays, cultural analyses, or interdisciplinary studies
- Abstract: 200-250 words
- Include: 3-5 keywords, author name, institutional affiliation, email, and a brief bio (50-70 words)
2. Creative/Culinary Submission
- Food memoirs, creative nonfiction, culinary essays, recipe narratives, or hybrid creative-critical work
- Abstract/description: 150-200 words
- If submitting a recipe narrative, include both the cultural context and its significance
3. Visual/Digital Presentation
- Photo essays, digital food narratives, social media analyses, or gastronomy-related visual projects
- Submit a 150-word proposal describing the project
- Selected participants may share visuals during the session
4. Short Demonstration or Talk by Culinary Artists
- 8-10 minutes demonstration/talk
- Proposal: 150-200 words explaining theme relevance, cultural context, and intended outcomes
5. Panel Discussion (Thematic Panel)
Participants may collaborate to submit a panel proposal consisting of 3 presenters whose topics align under a shared theme. A panel proposal must include:
- A 200–250 word panel abstract outlining the theme
- Individual abstracts (150–200 words each) for all presenters
- Names, affiliations, and brief bios of each participant
- A designated panel chair (student or faculty) Panels are ideal for research projects that intersect in theoretical questions, regional focus, or thematic concerns.
6. Roundtable Discussion
Roundtables offer a conversational, multi-voice format suitable for the interdisciplinary topics. A roundtable proposal should include:
- A 150–200 word proposal describing the central question or theme
- Names and brief bios of 4–6 participants
- Key points or perspectives each participant intends to bring Roundtables encourage open dialogue, comparative approaches, culinary storytelling, or reflective conversations.