III ULPGC Forum 2026: Culture, Gastronomy and Film – Artisanal Ice Cream

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Purpose Cinema as a teaching, cultural and outreach tool reveals to us another way of cultivating ourselves and communicating about areas of great interest to citizens, such as Gastronomy and Health. Main objectives a) To learn about Gastronomy, Health and Cinema through the viewing of films, short films and documentaries from the five continents. b) To create a forum for dialogue between experts in these subjects and the general public. c) To raise awareness of the importance of these arts in Health (physical, mental and social). d) To generate a cultural debate on these topics within the University Community and in Society. Organisation Host: Dr Belén Alonso Ortiz. Doctor of Medicine from ULPGC. Associate Professor at ULPGC, attached to the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences. She works professionally as a Senior Physician in the Internal Medicine Service at the University Hospital of Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, and is a Tutor for Internal Medicine Residents. Film lover and gastronome. Guest expert: Eliecer Monzón is an entrepreneur from Valsequillo with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, events and leisure. After performing different roles in the restaurant industry — from dishwasher to barista, cocktail bartender and cook — over the last six years he has focused his activity on the world of ice cream. Restless, creative and action-oriented, he is directly involved in his projects and is committed to turning ideas into innovative and viable initiatives. Frutizum was born in street vending and small events, and has grown through innovation, direct contact with customers and a distinctive gastronomic proposal. The brand has progressively expanded its offer and sales channels, reaching retail and large food chains. It is currently facing a new phase of consolidation and expansion from Valsequillo. Moderators: Ms Ana Luisa Álvarez Falcón. Director of the HUB GastroFood ULPGC. Dietitian-nutritionist with a lifetime of experience at the University Hospital Dr Negrín. Associate researcher at ULPGC. / Dr José Antonio González. Doctor in Biological Sciences. He is a marine and fisheries biologist. Honorary Professor at ULPGC, where he works as a researcher, teacher and cultural facilitator. Director of the Cultural Classroom Science & Gastronomy – ULPGC. Format The full session will last a maximum of about 2 hours. It will begin with the presentation of the guest figure and will include a cultural debate focused on the theme of the edition. The Forum will give a nod to films related to the theme: Roman Holiday, Home Alone 2, Toy Story, Ant-Man. With the participation of Fundación DISA.