BC Wine Industry Insight Conference

BC Wine Industry Insight Conference

Join BC wine industry professionals to learn from expert speakers on topics related to business leadership, marketing, and winemaking.

By Wine Growers British Columbia

Date and time

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM PDT

Location

Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

273 Power Street Penticton, BC V2A 7K9 Canada

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Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Registration Opens

Check in with the conference welcoming team, visit self-service coat check, help yourself to a coffee, tea, and pastry then locate your morning session of choice. The registration table closes at 9:2...

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Morning Speaker Sessions

Speaker sessions and panel discussions under the three topic tracks of business and leadership, marketing and communications, and winemaking and packaging will take place concurrently in separate roo...

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Kick-Off

A keynote speaker (to be named) will address the industry professionals in attendance then invite everyone to enjoy a lunch together.

2:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Afternoon Speaker Sessions

Speaker sessions and panel discussions under the three topic tracks of business and leadership, marketing and communications, and winemaking and packaging will take place concurrently in separate roo...

5:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Conference Concludes

Conference sessions conclude, attendees will be asked to collect their coats from self-service coat check and say their goodbyes to colleagues.

About this event

Wine Growers British Columbia, in partnership with the BC Wine Grape Council, BC Wine Authority, and BC Grapegrowers’ Association are thrilled to host the annual Insight Conference for the BC wine industry on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. This years’ conference will be hosted in person in Penticton, BC, on the unceded territory of the Okanagan (Syilx) People.

When: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Where: Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, Penticton, BC

The theme for the conference has been announced as Resilience and Renewal: Crafting the Future of BC Wine Together, which speaks to the momentum behind collaboration in the wine industry and the shared goal of a sustainable and profitable future. Together, our industry is stronger.

If you have any questions regarding this event please contact us at Info@WineBC.com.

Frequently asked questions

What time should I arrive at the venue and where is there parking available?

Please arrive in time to check-in at registration for 8:30 AM. The Penticton Trade & Convention Centre offers free parking at their location (273 Power Street, Penticton, BC).

What is included in the cost of registration?

The cost of your registration includes all-day access to the conference programming, coffee/tea breaks, and a networking buffet lunch with a Mediterranean menu.

Does my ticket for the Insight Conference include access to the Industry Recognition Awards ceremony

No, the Industry Recognition Awards will be taking place at the same venue the evening before the conference (March 12). Separate tickets are required to attend. Check the 'Add-Ons' section when you purchase your conference ticket.

Can I purchase my conference registration when I get to the venue?

Please register for the conference in advance according to ticket availability.

Can I see what sessions will be presented before I arrive on site?

Yes. Program and session details are posted online as soon as they are finalized. Registered attendees will receive a detailed agenda in order to assist them in planning their day at the conference via email.

Is accommodation available near the conference?

Yes. The new 121 room Four Points by Sheraton hotel is adjacent to the convention centre.

Will sessions be recorded?

No, none of the speaker sessions will be recorded for review after the conference. Presenter presentations and resources will be made available to attendees in the days following the event.

Will I get a chance to network at the event?

Yes, there is an hour-long networking luncheon scheduled mid-day at the conference. Attendees will be building their own agenda of sessions and can, according to their preference, network in between or during sessions.

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Wine Growers British Columbia
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