Regional products as drivers of development in the Alps
Forum ALP’24 international conference on 8 November 2024, 10:00 am–7:00 pm, in Stans, Switzerland
The Alpine region boasts a huge treasure trove of regional products and culinary traditions. We must protect, nurture and keep these traditions alive and promote sustainable development.
The forum will focus on the topic of ‘Regional products as drivers of development in the Alps’. The forum is dedicated to issues of sustainable development in the Alpine regions.
The forum is directed towards agricultural, processing and commercial enterprises, regional development and tourism professionals, the catering and hotel industry, agricultural knowledge intermediaries, industry associations and the public sector.
With the forum, we offer a unique platform for discussion and a network for stakeholders in the Alpine countries who are interested in regional and cross-border dialogue and cooperation.
As part of the forum, the ‘Cercle régional’ award will also be presented to a nominated region that distinguishes itself through the sustainable development of regional value chains. The independent expert jury focuses on committed regions that have successfully linked production and gastronomy/hotels with regional products.
Forum ALP’24 international conference programme
Key questions from Forum ALP’24
- How can the intangible cultural heritage of the Alps and its culinary traditions be safeguarded, nurtured and popularised?
- What economic opportunities can we open up in the Alpine region?
- How can we strengthen alpine communities through knowledge and participation and thereby increase their opportunities?
- How can we contribute to a sustainable approach to nature and the climate?
These key issues are addressed in the forum using various methods, from presentations to workshops, and always with plenty of opportunity for exchange and discussion involving the participants.
Managing Director of the KEDA Foundation
Cantonal Councillor and Head of the Agriculture and Environment Directorate
CULINARIUM ALPINUM Advisory Board
Martine Jaques
Grand-Entremont Regional Development Project Coordinator
Andreas Egli
Head of Agriculture Nidwalden
What economic opportunities can they open up to agriculture, gastronomy and tourism?
Federal Office for Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Social Affairs and Regional Development Division
The importance of regional products in local gastronomy
Host Hotel Chavalaina, Müstair
Benefits and effects of community trade marks, quality labels and awards
Head of Direct Marketing and Value Chain at LKÖ and Managing Director of Association of Austrian Farmers’ Direct Marketers – Good things from the Farm
When farmers work together in production and marketing. Example of organic vegetable producer Hof Murmatt with the Alpine arable and vegetable farm project in Nidwalden, Switzerland
Organic vegetable producer Hof Murmatt, Ennetmoos
What concrete benefits for producers, Alpine communities and regional development?
Buffet lunch with culinary specialities from the Alpine region
Host CULINARIUM ALPINUM
The table moderators present the plenary session
Followed by a break with a cultural performance
CULINARIUM ALPINUM Advisory Board
Welcome address by the Director of Promotion Activities SECO and Deputy Director of the Federal Office for Agriculture
Director of Promotion Activities SECO
Bernard Belk
Deputy Director FOAG
Portraits of the nominated regions Presentation of the ‘Cercle régional’ award
David Kramer, SECO
Transition to drinks reception
David Kramer, SECO
Andres Lietha, KEDA Foundation
Workshops
Topic 1
What financial instruments are available from the federal government and the cantons to promote innovative projects that focus on enhancing regional products? Exchange of information and experience in the use of the instruments.
Table moderation:
Sarah Mader, BLW and Delphine Rime, SECO
Topic 2
How can we promote innovation and creativity in Alpine regions, from cultivation to cuisine?
Table moderation:
Marie Pfammatter and Lukas Kilcher, CULINARIUM ALPINUM
Topic 3
How can we strengthen alpine communities through knowledge and participation and thereby increase their opportunities?
Table moderation:
Martine Jaques
Topic 4
How can we contribute to a sustainable approach to nature and the climate?
Table moderation:
Andreas Egli
Useful information for you
Overview of key information
Venue:
CULINARIUM ALPINUM,
Mürgstrasse 18, 6370 Stans, Switzerland
Organiser of Forum ALP’24:
KEDA Foundation /
CULINARIUM ALPINUM
Simultaneous translation D, F, I
Price for daily package including tasting:
CHF 80
Registration
We look forward to your registration by 22 October 2024.
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