{"id":1636,"date":"2018-03-21T10:37:33","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T17:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiga.ca\/?page_id=1636"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T18:20:55","slug":"2018-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wiga.ca\/?page_id=1636","title":{"rendered":"2026 WIGA Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are pleased to announce the 2026 WIGA Viticulture and Oenology Conference<\/strong>, and Island Wines Showcase<\/strong>, to be held on Thursday March 12th<\/strong>\u00a0at the<\/span> Cobble Hill Hall<\/a>. We’re returning to this venue because we found it perfect for our conference!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re proud to once again bring together a highly skilled lineup of speakers<\/strong>, sharing their expertise and fresh perspectives on key industry topics.<\/p>\n

👉 Charlie Holland,\u00a0Marbury Wines, England<\/strong> – Viticulture and Oenology of traditional method sparkling wines
👉 Jamie Lewis, Winemaker X NOVO Winery, Oregon\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0Pinot noir in cool climate \u2013 how to gain colour and how to protect\/stabilize it
👉 Amy Luck-MacGregor,\u00a0Soil Food Web Lab, Cobble Hill\u00a0<\/strong>– Compost at Any Scale
👉 Chris Mark – Vintality, Okanagan Valley<\/strong> – Potassium in the Vineyard
👉 Alex Nichols, Winemaker, Banke Wines, Oregon<\/strong> – Traditional Method Sparkling from\u00a0Pinot Noir<\/p>\n

Your conference ticket now includes access to the Wine Islands Showcase<\/strong> \u2013 no extra ticket needed!<\/p>\n

As most\u00a0members have not yet renewed their WIGA membership, we\u2019ve simplified the process for you!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

When you purchase a <\/span>“Category A”<\/span>\u00a0Primary Conference Ticket, your WIGA membership is automatically renewed.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Each membership includes up to three additional individuals\u00a0from the same winery or organization, who may register for the conference under <\/span>“Category B”<\/span>.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Please make sure to indicate the winery or organization you represent when registering.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Early Bird Pricing – until March 2nd:<\/span><\/strong>
“Category A” (Membership + Primary Conference Ticket): <\/span>$175\u00a0\u00a0($200 after March 2nd)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
“Category B” (Additional Member Conference Ticket): <\/span>$100 ($125 after march 2nd)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

For Registration please click here!<\/a><\/h4>\n

If you haven’t yet renewed your WIGA membership, it’s easily done on our\u00a0Membership Info\u00a0<\/a>page.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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