The theme for EuroCHRIE 2022, is about shaping the future of education and industries in the hospitality & tourism, events management and culinary arts sectors. Topics such as data security, robotics, self-service, artificial intelligence, block-chain and social innovation have an impact all areas. Moreover, the theme relates to research, education, training and life-long learning. To foster knowledge, we invite delegates to reflect on the future of education considering existing changes in society, particularly the impact of the Covid pandemic, because the way we structure our education system has a profound effect on how the industry functions.