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About the Latin American Cuisine Summit

The Culinary Institute of America’s Latin American Cuisine Summit brings together a diverse audience of foodservice, culinary, and beverage professionals for two days of culinary demonstrations, insightful discussions, and business inspiration and strategy.

The CIA’s Latin American Cuisine Summit welcomes upwards of 125 professionals from independent and chain restaurants; K-12, college, and university foodservice; hotels, cruise lines, and resorts; supermarkets; corporate dining (B&I); not-for-profits; and other foodservice segments.


About The Culinary Institute of America

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The Culinary Institute of America, a private, not-for-profit culinary college, is the world's premier culinary college whose faculty and alumni set the pace in the ever-expanding foodservice and hospitality industries. The Culinary Institute of America has a long-standing commitment to healthy cooking initiatives and the integration of healthy, world flavors in the future of American menu research and development. Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America offers bachelor's and associate degrees, coursework for foodservice professionals and opportunities for professional certification, and operates four campuses, with locations in New York (Hudson Valley), California (Napa Valley), Texas (San Antonio), and Singapore.

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San Antonio is all about community, on campus and off. It’s an amazing, friendly city pulsing with Latin American-infused culture and cuisine, and our commuter location in the heart of the Pearl District drops you squarely into the action. Attracting a unique blend of future chefs, food lovers, and established culinary leaders, our CIA Texas campus is packed with food-focused activities and events that ignite your knowledge of Latin American cuisines and food traditions. Connect with friends through activities like barbecue and garden clubs, Sugar Rush, Habla Fresca Lecture Series, or take part in the city’s Paella Challenge. At CIA Texas in San Antonio, you’re sure to find a small and inclusive community where you’ll really get to know your instructors and make lifelong friends.

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Who Attends?

The CIA’s Latin American Cuisine Summit welcomes upwards of 125 professionals from independent and chain restaurants; K-12, college, and university foodservice; hotels, cruise lines, and resorts; supermarkets; corporate dining (B&I); not-for-profits; and other foodservice segments.