A ONE-STOP SOLUTION HUB
Formerly known as The I Factor LLC, Argos Star is driven by a proven expertise and the firm resolve to be on the cutting edge. We are a complete one-stop solution hub for food, beverage and hospitality industries: from the production and the management of impactful international events to restaurant concepts, marketing and communications, we convert visions into profitable reality.
ITALIAN CUISINE (AND WINE) WORLD SUMMIT
We produce and manage all the aspects of the Italian Cuisine and Wines World Summit, the worldwide longest-running event promoting Italian cuisine, restaurants and made in Italy food and wine. The event brings talented Michelin starred chefs from Italy to the cities where it is hosted and promotes great B2B opportunities for the food, beverage and hospitality industries. The Summit lies on impressive numbers:
• 11 years in in Dubai (2013-2024) and Abu Dhabi
• 5 editions in Hong Kong
• 3 China Roadshows (Beijing, Shanghai, Changsha)
• 1 edition in Bangkok (Thailand) and in Accra (Ghana)
• More than 250 Italian restaurants and 5 stars hotels involved in the past 14 years
• 300 Master Guest and Hosting Chefs from Italy and the World (130 Michelin Starred Chefs)
• Over 500.000 people in direct contact with the Summit brand and message
• 100 Cooking Master Classes open to the public in each edition
• 120 Partners and Sponsors involved each year
• Under the auspices of Italian Embassies, Consulates, Trade Commissioners and Chamber of Commerce of the Countries in which Summits have been held
• International Media coverage
DATE-A-CHEESE: AN INTERNATIONAL UNIQUE EVENT IN THE UAE
Date-a-cheese is a landmark initiative putting together the world of the palm dates and international cheeses, uniting enthusiasts and connoisseurs of both sides.
Date palm is a treasure of the Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, and North Africa and in the United Arab Emirates has historical roots dating back to 5290–4940 Cal B.C.
Date-a-Cheese showcases the versatile pairing of dates with a diverse range of global cheese varieties, from raw to cooked creations in an unparalleled combination of tradition and taste.
Date-a-Cheese 2024 has a program of tailored events for Horeca professional and consumers including
* SPECIALIST EVENTS FOR PROFESSIONALS
* DYNAMIC CONSUMER PROMOTIONS
* A GLOBAL FOOD EVENT WITH A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD CHALLENGE
* COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND A DEDICATED LANDING PAGE
ITALIAN CUISINE IN THE WORD FORUM
We are the producers of the Italian Cuisine in the World Forum, an event hosted in Italy since 102 and promoted by the itchefs-GVCI (LINK) network, a professional community of chefs, restaurateurs and culinary professionals working in more than 70 countries, in the Italian food and wine industry, which we manage.
The delegates at the Forum represent an industry that includes over 80,000 restaurants in the world, authentic ambassadors of Italian cuisine, who serve millions of customers every day. Italian restaurants outside Italy are the most important showcase for Made in Italy agri-food and for a series of other products and services, including tourism.
Since its first edition, the Forum has represented the General States of the Italian restaurant industry and a unique opportunity:
• to discuss issues related to Italian restaurant industry outside Italy, current problems and challenges faced by excellent Italian agri-food production on foreign markets
• for a professional update of the delegates
• for the development of B2B relationships between selected producers and delegates.
The 2024 one will be the 8th edition of the Event.
SUSTAINABLE UAE EATING CAMPAIGN
Under the Sustainable UAE eating campaign we created and keep producing various events in Dubai and in the United Arab Emirates aiming at creating awareness among food professionals and consumers to reduce impact on nature, cut waste in the kitchen, design the new luxury. To date the campaign has included
– The Sustainable UAE Eating Awards at Gulfood
– The Green Stars Awards – to reward chefs, restaurants, hotels and F&B organizations committed the tenets of the campaign and supporting the local sustainable agriculture, its farmers and their produce.
– Out-of-the- box – an event for professionals focusing on WEB3.0 and Sustainable B2B on the fringe of Gulfood
IDIC - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ITALIAN CUISINES
We organize the International Day of Italian Cuisines, an annual event born in 2008 as a reaction against the systematic forgery of Italian cuisine and products around the world. The IDIC aims at protecting the right of worldwide consumers to get authentic and quality Italian cuisine when they go to eateries labeled as “Italian”. Thousands of chefs, restaurateurs and culinary professionals join the appeal by including in their menu, in the same day, the official dish of the IDIC, which is either a traditional one (according to the original recipe) or one that represent the authentic spirit of Italian gastronomy.
GREAT FOOD EVENTS: PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Either produced by us or managed on behalf of our customers, we go beyond simply organizing events by creating immersive experiences. Our team of passionate professionals brings together creativity, meticulous planning, and an in-depth understanding of the food and beverage world’s landscapes to ensure every project surpasses expectations.
Events Produced
Master Guest Chefs
Hosting Chefs
Hotels and Restaurants
Hospitality Consulting
Our expertise, network and knowledge at the service of our hospitality partners and customers.
SUCCESSFUL CULINARY PROMOTIONS WITH MICHELIN-STARRED CHEFS
We out our expertise, network, and knowledge at the service of our partners and customers.
HOSPITALITY CONSULTANCIES
Providing top-tier chefs for promotional events and culinary showcases.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANCIES
We can assist you in the selection of premium and reliable candidates for your Italian restaurant executive positions in the kitchen and in the front of the house.
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From our projects
Community Management
We manage professionals community online, including the worldwide networks itchefs-GVCI, Melius and the Dubai Greenstars Community.
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Events management & Production
EVENTS MANAGEMENT
Besides the international events directly produced by us (Italian Cuisine World Summit, Date-a-Cheese, Italian Cuisine in the world Forum, Sustainable UAE eating) we provide full-cycle management to our customers for all their food events and trade shows, including concept development and planning, venue selection, contractors sourcing (caterers, decorators, technology providers), marketing and promotion and on-site management.
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Italian Trade Agency /Istituto Commercio Estero
Michelin Starred Chefs Cooking show management at ITA Food Lab in Speciality Food – Dubai
Bahrain Expo
Cooking competition management, Cooking show management, gala dinner management
Italian Wine List Awards
Production and management of the Italian Wine list Awards
Italian National Day – Italian Cuisine Week in Pakistan
For the Italian Consulate General in Karachi, management of cooking show, cooking training, masterclasses, gala dinner culinary consultancy