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03 - 06 Jun 2025

LYON

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Program

TUESDAY JUNE 3

Lyon Opera

Arrival of most participants from The Food Capitals network

12:30-17:00 Lunch & Executive Committee Meeting
Venue: Lunch at La Grenade (5 Rue du Garet, Lyon 1)
Venue: Meeting at Lyon Opera (1 Pl. de la Comédie, Lyon 1)
For ExCom members only 

This will be the first in-person gathering of the newly elected Executive Committee members. A lunch and working meetings are planned for the afternoon.

19:00 Informal Meet n' Greet Dinner (optional)
Venue: Velcroc’ 18 quai Sarrail, Lyon 6
At own expense

The Food Capitals members traditionally gather for an icebreaker dinner on the arrival day. This dinner provides an opportunity to meet other members in a joyful and informal setting.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 4

7:45 Breakfast for Newcomers (optional)
Venue: Ibis Lyon Gerland Musée des Confluences

Is this your first time attending a Network gathering? Join us for a welcome breakfast!

9:00–12:00 General Assembly
Venue: Hôtel71, 71 Quai Perrache, Lyon 2
Statutory moment of The Food Capitals by Délice Network; open to members of the network and invited guests only

All Member Cities are invited to attend the General Assembly where the ExCom and HQ will present about past and future activities. This is the time for the members to vote on the 2024 Activity and Financial Reports.

This session will also include working group moments for members to discuss specific topics and projects and brainstorm together on future activities for the network.

12:30 Lunch at Brasserie Roseaux
Venue: Brasserie Roseaux, 34 Cours Franklin Roosevelt, Lyon 6

Chef Tabata Mey invites you to experience her cuisine that balances deep-rooted flavors with refined elegance.

AFTERNOON

For the afternoon session, we will be joined by participants from the SchoolFood4Change project for deeper exchanges and collaboration opportunities. 

14:00 Registrations & Coffee
Venue: Afternoon sessions will take place in Lyon City Hall, in Salon Godard (1, Place de la Comédie)
14:30-14:45 Official Welcome & Opening of the Annual General Meeting 
  • Gregory Doucet, Mayor of Lyon
  • J. Felipe Garcia, President of The Food Capitals, CEO of VisitTucson, USA
  • ICLEI Europe
 
14:45-15:00 Presentation of Lyon’s food policies and projects
  • Gautier Chapuis, Deputy Mayor of Lyon, Global Food Policy and Nature in the City
  • Jérémy CamusVice President of the Métropole de Lyon, in charge of Agriculture, Food, Territorial Resilience 

The City of Lyon will present its various policies and projects related to food and gastronomy that have been undertaken over the last few years.  

15:00-16:30 International Roundtable Discussion:
Food Policies for the Future of Cities
En terroirs Connus - City of Lyon

Elected representatives from cities around the world will share their diverse perspectives and discuss their own food policies in alignment with key themes of the AGM. Speakers will explore the critical role of food security, emphasizing the interdependence between urban and rural areas in building resilient food systems. 

The discussion will also address social justice through food, focusing on strategies to ensure access to healthy, affordable, and environmentally responsible food for all.

Moderated by Julie Van Ossel

  • Gautier Chapuis, Deputy Mayor, City of Lyon, France
  • Kate MacKenzie, Executive Director of New York City's Mayor's Office of Food Policy, USA
  • Jakub Mazur, Deputy Mayor, City of Wroclaw, Poland
  • Guillermo Massana Romero, Councillor for Tourism, Hospitality, New Citizens and University Relations, City of Castelldefels, Spain
  • Joan Quiles i Izquierdo, Head of Health Programs Service, Directorate General of Public Health, Regional Ministry of Health, Valencian Regional Government, Spain
 
16:30 Group Photo

Show off your best smile during this joint group photo session with The Food Capitals and SF4C participants! 

17:30 Visit of Lyon’s Farmers’ Market 
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Venue: Place Carnot, Lyon 2

This lively afternoon market brings together passionate local producers who sell their own goods directly to consumers. From seasonal fruit and vegetables to artisan cheeses and meats, every stall tells the story of a farm, a terroir, and a savoir-faire. A unique opportunity to meet the people behind the produce and discover the richness of Lyon’s regional agriculture.

19:30 Dinner and International Chef Pairing at La Meunière, a traditional Bouchon Lyonnais
Venue: La Meuniere,  11 Rue Neuve, Lyon 1

Chef Olivier Canal invites you to enjoy a typical Lyonnaise feast in this official “Bouchon Lyonnais” since 1921. He will be joined by a chef from Castelldefels to create a collaborative menu for participants to enjoy! 

In parallel, in the context of Lyon's "Semaine de l'Alimentation" (Lyon's Food Week), another Castelldefels chef will be concocting a collaborative dinner with Lyon chef Kévin Carre at Le Sully.

THURSDAY JUNE 5

Venue: Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, 4 Grand Cloître du Grand Hôtel-Dieu, Lyon 2
9:00: Registrations & Coffee
9:30-10:45 International Roundtable Discussion
Gastronomy 2.0: Reinventing traditions and upholding gastronomy as cultural identity

City representatives will discuss the future of gastronomy in cities and its role in promoting culture and traditions to maintain cities’ attractiveness while answering to today’s ecological and social challenges at the local and global level. 

Moderated by Julie Van Ossel

  • Peggy Bauer, Managing Director, Helsinki City Premises Ltd, Finland
  • Mathilde Carpentier, Promotion Manager, OnlyLyon, Lyon’s Tourism Office, France
  • Felipe Garcia, CEO Visit Tucson, USA
  • Alberto Laplaine Guimarães, Secretary General, Municipality of Lisbon, Portugal
 
10:45-11:15 Interactive "Fish Bowl" Short Discussion Session
The Future of Food Festivals, from Local to Global

In this interactive setting, panelists and audience members sit around a circle and are actively invited to contribute to the discussion on the future of food festivals. Panelists from various existing food festivals will share insights into the possibilities and challenges of organizing food festivals while considering sustainability, local culture and global tourism. 

Speakers: Lyon Street Food Festival; Festival Cuisines du Monde; Other festivals to be announced 

11:30-14:15 Lyon Food Tour & Lunch at Le Grand Réfectoire

Get a taste for Lyon’s gastronomy with this historical food tour taking you through the city’s Old Town while making stops at various key locations. The tour will be followed by a sit-down lunch. 

14:30 Registrations & Coffee
Venue: Afternoon sessions will take place in Lyon City Hall (1, Place de la Comédie)
14:45 The Feast, The Flop, The Fix
Previously known as the Best Practices Session 
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Through inspiring and interactive pitches and presentations, members will share and exchange not only about best practices of innovative projects and initiatives – but also about “flops” and lessons learnt! 
Confirmed cities to present: San Antonio; Brussels; Castelldefels; Gaziantep; Gothenburg; Helsinki; Lausanne; Wroclaw; SchoolFood4Change project cities 
More info about presentations here: https://www.delice-network.com/events/lyon-food-policies-for-the-future/the-feast-the-flop-the-fix

17:15 Call to Action 
Advocacy moment presented by the City of Lyon 

The AGM is organised in the context of Lyon’s “Food Week” and will feature a special advocacy moment led by Lyon’s Deputy Mayor Gautier Chapuis. Participating cities are invited to affirm their shared commitment to promoting healthy, sustainable, and local food systems, and to place food education at the heart of public policies. 

Your city can sign the Call to Action ahead of time or in-person during this special moment with elected officials and the local press. 

19:30: Festive Dinner 
Venue: Centre Nautique Tony Bertrand, 8 Quai Claude Bernard, 69007 Lyon

The Food Capitals and SF4C participants will gather for a festive dinner to experience a mini Lyon Street Food Festival with a beautiful view of Lyon. 

FRIDAY JUNE 6

9:00 La Halle Agriculturelle
& Discussions about Urban Farming and Community Engagement

The Halle Agriculturelle in La Duchère, Lyon (an eco-neighbourhood), is a dynamic space dedicated to urban agriculture, sustainable food, and community engagement. This experimental initiative (2023–2027) features a 600m² urban micro-farm managed by Arcencielfrance, offering fresh produce, educational programs, and vocational training and job reintegration for young people. It also hosts a weekly solidarity market in partnership with VRAC Lyon Métropole, providing high-quality, locally sourced products at accessible prices. The Halle Agriculturelle aims to foster food democracy, environmental awareness, and cultural exchange within the neighbourhood.

10:30 Voisin Chocolate Factory
& Discussions about Sustainable Engagements

A family business started in 1897, Voisin is today an unmissable master chocolatier of Lyon with their city-center factory and worldwide shops. While the chocolate production is still hand-made and ancestral, the Voisin family has decided to commit to more sustainable working practices. Following a tour of the factory, learn all about their engagement through a discussion with the owner.

11:45 Lunch at Une Faim d’Apprendre
& Discussions about Culinary Training and Social Inclusion

"Une Faim d'Apprendre" is a Lyon-based application restaurant dedicated to social inclusion and professional reintegration through the culinary arts.  Founded by chefs Dominic Moreaud and Christian Lavault, both members of the esteemed Toques Blanches Lyonnaises, the establishment provides comprehensive training programs in various restaurant professions, including cooking, food service, and hospitality management. These programs are designed to support individuals facing challenges such as unemployment, disability, or social marginalization, equipping them with the skills and certifications needed to secure employment in the hospitality industry.

Afternoon Free Time & Visit at Les Halles Paul Bocuse Market
19:30 Dinner at Les Culottes Longues, a traditional Bouchon Lyonnais
Venue: Les Culottes Longues, 42 Rue Sala, 69002 Lyon

 

SATURDAY JUNE 7 - SUNDAY JUNE 8

Optional Special Study Tour to Lausanne

More information here: https://www.delice-network.com/events/lyon-food-policies-for-the-future/optional-program

 

 

Photo credits: © The Food Capitals; © City of Lyon; ©BriceROBERT; © Miam2023_ 2_ Intuifilm - Lausanne a Table; © DeliceMalmo2023; pralines - Chocolat Voisin @chevrolat