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  • Javier Vergara Forcada

    Chef | I+D Mugaritz ErrenterĂ­a, Spain
    Javier Vergara Forcada

    Biography

    Javier Vergara Forcada is part of the Research and Development team at Mugaritz, one of the world's most influential restaurants, where he collaborates in the creation of new culinary narratives that combine science, design, creativity and gastronomy. His work focuses on experimenting with techniques, ingredients and processes that transcend the limits of traditional cuisine, creating experiences that invite reflection on the relationship between people and food. With a profile that integrates research, innovation and gastronomic sensitivity, Javier contributes to projects that explore the intersection between art, science and society, in line with Mugaritz's disruptive philosophy. From the R&D laboratory, he participates in the development of concepts and dishes that challenge the status quo and transform the gastronomic experience into a cultural, emotional and sensory act.

    Sessions

    11:15h
    Round table | .

    A conversation between visionary chefs and designers with systemic thinking

    Javier Vergara Forcada
    Javier Vergara Forcada I+D Mugaritz Chef Speaker
    Mariana Eidler
    Mariana Eidler ELISAVA School of Engineering and Design The FORK Organization Coordinator of the Degree in Design for Food Systems Speaker
    Ricardo Bonacho
    Ricardo Bonacho ELISAVA School of Engineering and Design The FORK Organization Co-founder Moderator

    2025-11-04 11:15 2025-11-04 12:15 Europe/Madrid A conversation between visionary chefs and designers with systemic thinking A conversation between visionary chefs and designers with systemic thinking. Mariana Eidler, Javi Vergara, and Sonia Massari, moderated by Ricardo Bonacho, will explore how design and gastronomy intertwine to imagine transformative edible experiences. Forum Lab
    Tue 4 11:15h - 12:15h Forum Lab Free access
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