Istanbul Gelişim University Gastronomy Festival
Istanbul Development University Gastronomy Festival, a delicious event! Enriched with the participation of famous chefs, the festival offers an unmissable opportunity for gastronomy enthusiasts.

Istanbul Gelişim University will host its first Gastronomy Festival at IGU Tower Garden on May 15, 2024. The festival will feature more than 30 companies and will host expert chefs in the field, including Chef Mehmet Yalçınkaya as the Guest of Honor. The Gastronomy Festival will bring a festive atmosphere to the campus with GastroTalks discussions held with academic and industry leaders, along with food and beverage offerings accompanied by music at the fairground.
Festival Program and Topics
- Leading companies in the gastronomy world will be guests at the festival.
- Sector-specific topics will be discussed in GastroTalks discussions.
- Chefs will share their success stories and experiences.
Guest of Honor and Chefs
Chef Mehmet Yalçınkaya will be the Guest of Honor at the Istanbul Gelişim University Gastronomy Festival. In addition, successful chefs like Chef Muhittin Fidan from Sheraton Istanbul Levent, Chef Arif Madakbaş from Rönesans Polat Istanbul, and Chef Gökhan Özcan from Hilton Hotel will share their experiences with the participants.
Career Opportunities and Activities
Students will have the opportunity to meet with companies at the festival to access internship and job opportunities. They will also have the chance to meet industry leaders and make career plans.