The Culinary Institute of America celebrates the role that food—and the sharing of food—plays in our lives as nourishment, a source of enjoyment and community and, often, a triumph of art and craft. At the same time, we recognize food and food systems have a consequential impact on personal and planetary health and can play a role in reinforcing or reversing social, cultural and racial inequity.

This view of food in our lives—its immense opportunity for positive impact and the abundance of food-related issues that speak to the urgent need for change and innovation—informs our degree programs, our resources for home cooks, and our leadership programs for foodservice operators and food manufacturers. 

Our industry leadership initiatives center around four strategic pillars:

Professional Excellence & Innovation  |  Health & Wellness  |  Sustainability & Food Ethics  |  Global Cuisines & Cultures

We invite companies, organizations, associations, and foundations who recognize the value of driving change and facilitating innovation in the restaurant and foodservice sector around these vital issues and long-term trends to support one or more of our CIA Industry Leadership Programs.

However you choose to connect with the CIA, you’ll engage with top leaders, disruptive thinkers, change-makers, and key decision-makers in the food world and beyond—and return to your organization ready to innovate, grow your business, and collaborate more closely with colleagues in our industry.