{"id":1960,"date":"2022-04-04T19:58:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T02:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiga.ca\/?p=1960"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:08:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T18:08:47","slug":"2022-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wiga.ca\/?p=1960","title":{"rendered":"2026 CONFERENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We are pleased to announce the\u00a02026 WIGA Viticulture and Oenology Conference<\/strong>, and\u00a0Island Wines Showcase<\/strong>, to be held on Thursday March 12th<\/strong>\u00a0at the Cobble Hill Hall.<\/p>\n

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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 Pinot Noir<\/p>\n

As most\u00a0members have not yet renewed their WIGA membership, we\u2019ve simplified the process for you!

When you purchase a “Category A”\u00a0Primary Conference Ticket, your WIGA membership is automatically renewed.

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

Please make sure to indicate the winery or organization you represent when registering.

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

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

For Registration please click here!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n

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