About World Gastronomy Network
The World Gastronomy Network (WGN) is an international organization dedicated to advancing sustainable gastronomy, innovation, and collaboration across food systems, tourism, and mobility. It connects stakeholders globally through digital solutions, research, and real-world projects.
Global Structure
The World Gastronomy Network Inc., headquartered in the United States, serves as the central coordinating entity of the network, ensuring strategic direction, international partnerships, and overall governance.
Member Organizations
United States
American National Dishes LLC
Member organization supporting the promotion of national cuisines and international gastronomic initiatives.
Europe
Better Us (Slovakia)
Civil association focusing on community development, sustainability, and social innovation.
World Gastronomy Network Kft. (Hungary)
Operational and project implementation entity supporting regional initiatives and partnerships.
European Gastronomic Innovation Nonprofit Kft. (Hungary)
Nonprofit organization dedicated to innovation, research, and sustainable gastronomy development in Europe.
Together, these organizations form a dynamic, transnational ecosystem that bridges local initiatives with global impact, fostering innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across borders.
150k+
Active Members
Connecting thousands of producers, chefs, and food enthusiasts across the globe.
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Global Reach
Spanning from the heart of Europe to the shores of the Mediterranean.
12+
Strategic Initiatives
Driving innovation through Horizon Europe and Interreg funded programs.
Featured Projects
Our Vision for a Sustainable Future
We believe that the most complex societal challenges cannot be solved through isolated projects or fragmented initiatives. Creating healthier communities, more resilient food systems, sustainable mobility, and stronger local economies requires an integrated approach where governments, researchers, businesses, civil society and citizens work together within a common innovation ecosystem. Our vision is to transform Living Labs from individual experimentation sites into interconnected national and international networks that generate measurable public value.
We believe that the most complex societal challenges cannot be solved through isolated projects or fragmented initiatives. Creating healthier communities, more resilient food systems, sustainable mobility, and stronger local economies requires an integrated approach where governments, researchers, businesses, civil society and citizens work together within a common innovation ecosystem. Our vision is to transform Living Labs from individual experimentation sites into interconnected national and international networks that generate measurable public value.
We believe that the most complex societal challenges cannot be solved through isolated projects or fragmented initiatives. Creating healthier communities, more resilient food systems, sustainable mobility, and stronger local economies requires an integrated approach where governments, researchers, businesses, civil society and citizens work together within a common innovation ecosystem. Our vision is to transform Living Labs from individual experimentation sites into interconnected national and international networks that generate measurable public value.
Through the WOGI Methodology Ecosystem™, we provide the governance, methodologies, licensing frameworks and implementation models needed to build scalable Integrated Living Lab Networks. By combining evidence-based decision-making, real-life validation, stakeholder engagement and continuous monitoring, we enable governments and organisations to design, test and scale innovative solutions that respond to local needs while remaining aligned with national strategies and European priorities.
Our long-term ambition is to establish a globally connected ecosystem of Integrated Living Labs that accelerates sustainable development, strengthens public policy through measurable evidence, and fosters collaboration across sectors and borders. We envision a future where every region can benefit from shared knowledge, trusted methodologies and international partnerships-creating healthier people, more sustainable territories, stronger communities and lasting positive impact for future generations.
Innovation
Driving digital transformation in food systems through AI and smart platforms.
Sustainability
Reducing carbon footprints through short supply chains and regional cooperation.
Collaboration
Building a global community of experts, startups, and municipalities.