As a young man studying chemistry, Ferran Adrià sought a summer job to afford a vacation in Ibiza and began working as a dishwasher: his first experience in the world of restaurants would change his life. Once he started working at the El Bulli restaurant in Roses, on the Costa Brava, Adrià embarked on the most extraordinary journey of innovation, research, and development ever seen in the field, focusing entirely on creativity and advancing the definition of molecular gastronomy, of which he has become one of the world’s foremost practitioners.

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, Ferran Adrià will visit I3P, the Innovative Business Incubator of the Polytechnic University of Turin, for a unique meeting with a revolutionary figure, one of the most influential minds in gastronomy and innovation: an example and a point of reference for anyone in any field looking to explore new frontiers.

During the event, it will be demonstrated how creativity, research, and innovation are not only ingredients for extraordinary dishes but also for success in any field. Ferran will share his vision on how to think differently, push boundaries, and pursue excellence, with an approach that will surprise and inspire both young entrepreneurs and researchers working every day to grow their startups, as well as professionals from other fields who understand the importance of constant experimentation and the value of not settling for what already exists today.

The event, funded by the Piedmont Region with resources from the European Social Fund Plus, is part of a series of special events titled Scintille: a series of meetings with brilliant minds and prominent personalities, not only from the world of technology, who have made a significant impact in their field and beyond. The series is promoted by the incubator to celebrate its 25th anniversary and to continue offering the innovation community new opportunities for gathering, discussion, and inspiration for the entrepreneurship of tomorrow.

How to participate

The meeting will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM, in person at the Sala Agorà of the I3P incubator, located within the Polytechnic University of Turin Campus and accessible from the main gate at Corso Castelfidardo 30/A or the pedestrian entrance at Via Borsellino 53/N.

Participation in the event is free, but registration on Eventbrite is required.

Program

• 6:00 PM | Participant welcome
• 6:10 PM | Opening remarks – Paola Mogliotti, Director of I3P
• 6:15 PM | Event opening – Adriano Marconetto, Entrepreneur In Residence at I3P
• 6:20 PM | Conversation with Ferran Adrià, internationally renowned Chef
• 7:20 PM | Event conclusion