For chefs, by chefs


Future-proof your career or business through expert talks, workshops, and unique networking experiences tailored exclusively for culinary professionals.

Over the course of 4-days, identify yourself as a trend leader in the culinary field and foster meaningful relationships to drive long-term professional potential. You’ll not only grow your network and knowledge base, you’ll have fun doing it.


PROGRAM

Congress & Expo Program

*This program is subjected to changes

FRIDAY 15 MAY 2026 – ARRIVAL DAY
ALL DAY REGISTRATION – ICC WALES
Time
Session
Location
19:00 – 22:30
ICE BREAKER RECEPTION
Dress Code: Business Casual
ICC WALES
SATURDAY 16 MAY 2026
ALL DAY REGISTRATION – ICC WALES
Time
Session
Location
GLOBAL CHEFS CHALLENGE FINALS
9:00 – 13:00
Plenary Session
ICC WALES
GLOBAL CHEFS CHALLENGE
13:00 – 15:00
THIS IS LUNCH TIME!
ICC WALES
Continue your experience by following one of these following afternoon tracks
AFTERNOON TRACK 1
15:00 – 16:00
BREAK OUT SESSION
ICC WALES
AFTERNOON TRACK 2
15:00 – 16:00
Visit Expo and check out the Global Chefs Challenge Finals!
ICC WALES
16:00 – 16:30
The Worldchefs Congress Tradition
Official photography and Parade
ICC WALES
19:30- 23:00
WELCOME RECEPTION
Dress Code: Chefs’ White / Smart Casual
ICC WALES
SUNDAY 17 MAY 2026
ALL DAY REGISTRATION – ICC WALES
Time
Session
Location
GLOBAL CHEFS CHALLENGE FINALS
9:00 – 13:00
Plenary Session
ICC WALES
GLOBAL CHEFS CHALLENGE
13:00 – 15:00
THIS IS LUNCH TIME!
ICC WALES
Continue your experience by following one of these following afternoon tracks
AFTERNOON TRACK 1
15:00 – 16:00
BREAK OUT SESSION
ICC WALES
AFTERNOON TRACK 2
15:00 – 17:00
Visit Expo and check out the Global Chefs Challenge Finals!
ICC WALES
THIS IS YOUR FREE NIGHT
MONDAY 18 MAY 2026
ALL DAY REGISTRATION – ICC WALES
Time
Session
Location
GLOBAL CHEFS CHALLENGE FINALS
9:00 – 13:00
Plenary Session
ICC WALES
GLOBAL CHEFS CHALLENGE
13:00 – 15:00
THIS IS LUNCH TIME!
ICC WALES
Continue your experience by following one of these following afternoon tracks
AFTERNOON TRACK 1
15:00 – 16:00
BREAK OUT SESSION
ICC WALES
AFTERNOON TRACK 2
15:00 – 17:00
Visit Expo and check out the Global Chefs Challenge Finals!
ICC WALES
THIS IS YOUR FREE NIGHT
TUESDAY 19 MAY 2026
ALL DAY REGISTRATION – ICC WALES
Time
Session
Location
GLOBAL CHEFS CHALLENGE FINALS
09:00 – 13:00
Worldchefs General Assembly
ICC WALES
GLOBAL CHEFS CHALLENGE
13:00 – 14:30
THIS IS LUNCH TIME!
ICC WALES
Continue your experience by following one of these following afternoon tracks
AFTERNOON TRACK 1
15:00 – 16:00
BREAK OUT SESSION
ICC WALES
AFTERNOON TRACK 2
15:00 – 17:00
Visit Expo and check out the Global Chefs Challenge Finals!
ICC WALES
19:30 – 23:00
GALA DINNER
Dress Code: Black Tie / Chefs’ White for Competitors
ICC WALES
WEDNESDAY 20 MAY 2026
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