"Gastronomy and Beyond" at MIT Sustainability Summit

The MIT Sustainability Summit welcomes two visionary chefs who are redefining the boundaries of gastronomy and social impact: Chef Fatmata Binta, founder of the Fulani Kitchen Foundation, and Chef Tracy Chang, founder of PAGU and advocate for community-based food systems. Moderated by Adela Balderas, this dialogue will explore how culinary innovation can serve as a powerful platform for sustainability, cultural storytelling, and territory.

From Chef Binta’s work empowering nomadic women across West Africa through indigenous cooking traditions, to Chef Chang’s leadership in pandemic food relief and her commitment to local sourcing and equity in the kitchen, this conversation will delve into the intersections of food, identity, and environmental responsibility.