The congresses, symposiums, and workshops organized by the Cappadocia University Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts transform academic knowledge production into a collective process. Within this framework, the Cappadocia Gastronomy, Food, and Tourism Research Congress (KAPGTAK) provides a high-quality platform for sharing and discussion, bringing together academics, students, and industry representatives working in the field of gastronomy. Additionally, the “Innovation, Impact, and Ethics: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies in Agriculture and Food Systems Symposium” addresses the effects of technological transformation on food systems, while events such as the “Turkish Cuisine Week Panel and Workshop on Developing Local and Sustainable Gastronomy” raise awareness about the preservation of local cuisines, sustainable gastronomy, and cultural heritage.