# Event Details - **Event Name**: Food For Thought Mini-Symposium - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: A free industry-focused and led mini symposium looking at food tourism in Cork and story-telling for Food Businesses.About this EventFor the people who grow, cook, share and celebrate food.MC’d by Kate Ryan, Flavour.ie, and supported by Musgrave.• 9.30am: Food and Tourism panel discussion: In 2025, Fáilte Ireland launched an all-Ireland campaign to position Ireland as the world’s gourmet capital. How can Cork redefine itself as Ireland’s Food Capital and become the world region of gastronomy, showcasing the best of the Cork city and county’s food heritage and culture in a sustainable, authentic way? Leading experts, from food tourism strategists and policymakers to brand builders and chefs, share insights and debate how everyone can contribute to Cork’s ambitious culinary vision.Featuring Seamus Heaney (Pure Cork), Frances Bonner (Bonner Travel – culinary food tours), Claire Nash (CN Cooks Kinsale), Sharon Noonan (marketing specialist in creating sustainable food experiences), and Dr John Mulcahy (former head of Failte Ireland Food Tourism and independent scholar in culinary tourism).• 11.00am: Storytelling for food businesses: An interactive panel offering practical tips for food and drink businesses, from growers to hospitality providers, on telling their brand story authentically and engagingly. Panellists include Caroline Hennessy (Bibliocook), Chris Towers (Food Story PR), Aisling McCarthy (Bits and Bites) and Kate Dempsey (Kinsale Mead) share insights on reaching audiences and tailoring messages for different platforms.A Cork City Council Festival supported by Fáilte Ireland, Visit Cork, Cork Airport, CBA, Cork IHF, MTU, Musgrave, Irish Examiner, and Cork's RedFM. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cork/food-for-thought-mini-symposium/100001988634913559 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, storytelling, business, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: St. Peter's - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Cork - **state**: CK - **country**: Ireland - **location**: St. Peter's - **lat**: 51.8995072 - **long**: -8.4788754 - **full address**: St. Peter's, 87A North Main Street, Cork, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Food For Thought Mini-Symposium - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b78f9fa0112cb89fe06c17facd0a84b851857f60044930d471f3debc59b46900-rimg-w500-h300-dc604832-gmir.jpg?v=1778382433 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Food For Thought Mini-Symposium being held? - **A:** Food For Thought Mini-Symposium takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at St. Peter's, 87A North Main Street, Cork, Ireland. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Food For Thought Mini-Symposium? - **A:** Food For Thought Mini-Symposium is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Food For Thought Mini-Symposium? - **A:** Food For Thought Mini-Symposium is organized by Cork on a Fork Fest. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Food For Thought Mini-Symposium is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cork, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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