| WACS Congress 2008 Registration desk operated by The Emirates Culinary Guild open at Dubai Convention Centre. |
| Junior excursions to Shindagha Fish Market |
| Morning Arrival coffee, tea and water |
| Sergeant at Arms call to order. Housekeeping matters for the day. |
 Congress Committee Report: Mr Arnold Tanzer
A brief summary of the Congress Committee's working document which was initiated by President Metz four years ago was given. It was also explained these congress guidelines will change with experience from each congress.
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Presentations for 2012 Congress bids- strict 10 minutes per bid
Please see presentation attached for a quick summary of what each country has to offer. ...read more |
- Portugal
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- Sri Lanka
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- South Korea
Offering a Congress with almost full sponsorship from the South Korean government, WACS members found this the most cost effective and attractive WACS Congress 2012 Bid!
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- India
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Culinary Committee Report: Mr Reimund Pit
Launching of two new initiatives - WACS endorsed competitions must submit applications for approval of judges 6 months before competition date, for national teams only; and a proposed Gourmet challenge featuring an edible buffet as the second WACS-owned competition. ...read more - Document A :: Document B |
Hans Beuschkens Junior Chef Competition, 1st 7 competitors
The first day of competitions commenced! Click here for all the pictures! |
Train the Trainer Presentation
Co-ordinator for the Train The Trainer programme Michael Baskette gave a summary and a quick look at the first few countries which participated in five culinary exchanges as part of the pilot programme. Train The Trainer sponsor Michael J Smith also committed to continue sponsoring the fledgling programme. ...read more
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Women in WACS Forum and Keynote Speech by Diana Wynne
Diana Wynne, from Cracker Barrel in the US, encouraged all chefs to strive for achieving more creative and innovative end-products by hiring more women in their kitchens. This, she says, has been proven to increase company profitability. ...read more
Women in WACS Forum and Keynote Speech by Debi Benedetti
A personal and motivational speaker, Debi Benedetti encouraged everyone in the audience to follow her guidelines for Personal Strategic Planning, for a successful career and work-life balance ...read more
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Ship of the Dessert: Professor Wernery
Fast facts you didn't know about the camel, camel meat and even camel milk! ...read more
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Report on Congress: Chile 2010
The Chilean Gastronomic Society Reveals it's plans for the WACS Congress 2010 in January 2010! ...read more |
Vote on Congress 2012
South Korea presented a winning programme to WACS members, who were taken with the South Korea's significant sponsorship of the congress! ...read more
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| Lunch in Dubai Convention Exhibition area. |
| Junior excursions to Hindu street and to the Spice Souk |
Royal Thai Cuisine: Mr. Mumana Rangsan
An in-depth look at the traditions of Thai cuisine, and the culinary techniques behind simple Thai cooking. ...read more
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PANEL DISCUSSION WOMEN IN WACS
Leading the Panel Discussion ...read more
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Close of day by Mr Metz
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| Free evening to dine around Dubai |
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