The MAD7 Symposium is made possible with the generous support of:
The Sye Fund, William W. Helman IV, Christine Lippert & Fred Landman, Carla & Jamie Hine, Howard Chua-Eoan, Bill Green, Managing Partner I Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, Natoora, Michael & Elyse Newhouse, Paula Perlis, Tracy Tang, Visit Estonia, The Huang Family, Bent Brandt, Champagne Hospitality, The Curioux, Charlotte Feng Ford, Liz Hart, Cathy Hwang, Natalie Shell, Message-Lab, The Blend: The Culinary Climate Fund, Austrian Embassy Copenhagen, and Jonathan Wat.
Longer Tables Fund
We need longer tables to bring people together—not higher walls that keep people apart. The Longer Tables Fund is Chef José Andrés’ philanthropic initiative to drive transformative global change, grounded in his belief that food has the power to solve the world’s most urgent and complex challenges. Launched in January 2024, the Fund supports bold ideas and direct action to improve food security, rebuild crisis-affected communities, and empower the next generation of food leaders—from culinary arts and hospitality to food policy. Its impact spans communities in the U.S., Ukraine, Lebanon, and beyond. By investing in local leadership, innovation, and scalable solutions, José and the Longer Tables Fund are building a future where everyone has a seat at the table.
YETI
YETI was founded on a simple desire to spend more time in the wild. We design products that last for generations, get you out into the Wild, and keep you there longer. Our legendary Tundra® coolers were designed with enough insulation to keep ice for days and durability to last a lifetime. As we’ve expanded into other products and categories, our bull-simple approach to design hasn’t changed. Focus on quality. Design for durability. Never cut corners on form or function. It’s the same philosophy we’ve used to make drinkware, soft coolers, chairs, bags, cargo and more. Built for the Wild™ means it’s built to last.
Blackbird
Blackbird is the loyalty and payment company that rewards people who love restaurants. Members earn rewards and unlock magical experiences by visiting Blackbird restaurants. You also earn $FLY (points) every time you check in or pay with Blackbird which you can spend across Blackbird restaurants. Blackbird Pay gives restaurants a fresh way to address the ever-growing problem of shrinking margins and eroding cash reserves by providing them with their very own end-to-end payments and check settlement network for the first time.
Villa
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, Villa Copenhagen blends historical charm with modern luxury. Set in the former Central Post Office, the hotel features 390 rooms, a courtyard, rooftop pool, and vibrant dining focused on seasonality and sustainability. We embrace conscious luxury, creating exceptional experiences with care for people and the planet. Sustainability guides everything we do, from reducing food waste and sourcing locally to fostering inclusive and creative spaces. Supporting MAD is a natural extension of our values. We believe in the power of community and the role of food, hospitality, and education in shaping a better future. Villa is a hub for dialogue, diversity, and positive change.
Farmacy
Founded as a restaurant in London in 2016, Farmacy is on a mission to catalyze the transition to regenerative agriculture. Its hospitality initiatives are supplied by Demeter-certified biodynamic farms in Kent and East Sussex. Moved by the conviction that food can speak to every major crisis facing humanity, Farmacy collaborates with an array of projects that support food system transformation, radical human health and the cultivation of personal sovereignty.
Guckenheimer
At Guckenheimer, we partner with clients to deliver innovative food solutions, crafted with culinary excellence, which fit their evolving needs and connect people to places, and each other. From restaurant-style fine dining to kitchen and café services, pop-up concepts, coffee bars, meeting and event catering, pantry, breakroom and vending, Guckenheimer curates memorable food experiences in the workplace and drives impact in our global food systems. Our parent company, ISS is a leader in workplace ecosystems, wherein we focus on enhancing employee experiences, delivering places that work and enabling our clients to thrive for over 125 years. Connecting people and places has always been at the core of our business – to make the world work better.
Cuisine Solutions
Cuisine Solutions is the world’s leading manufacturer of sous vide foods. Led by an international team of award-winning chefs, Cuisine Solutions is recognized as the authority on sous vide—the innovative precise-cooking technique that the company pioneered, perfected, and popularized decades ago. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, Cuisine Solutions services more than 35,000 restaurants and 3,500 retailers, as well as the world’s top airlines and hotel brands.