28th Annual Worlds of Flavor
International Conference and Festival

Asia on our Menus: East by Southeast

Designs on Deliciousness, from Japan and Korea to Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

Napa Valley - November 4 - 6, 2026

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Program

Across East and Southeast Asia, some of the world’s most influential food cultures have evolved over thousands of years—shaped by geography and climate, proximity to oceans and rivers, trade routes and migration, religion and ritual, and constant exchange between tradition and innovation.

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2026 Presenters

Check out the eclectic and talented group of chefs and presenters from around the world who will share their knowledge of traditions, techniques, and flavors at our 2026 program.

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