The 3rd International Wine Tourism Conference and Workshop will be held at the Pousada de Porto, Palacio do Freixo, Porto, Portugal from Sunday 30th January to Thursday3rd February 2011.
To Register as a Delegate
Registration is open to any member of the public who wishes to attend the conference. There is a reduced rate if you wish to attend the whole event or there is a single day attendance fee. Registrations forms for both the Conference and the Pre-Conference event allow secure payments with a credit card.
Please make every effort not to leave your registration until the last minute as the Wine Pleasurs Office will be fully committed to conference arrangements from 1 Jan 2011. Unless we receive your registration by Friday 31 December 2010, you will need to register on a first come first serve basis at the venue.
Pre-Registered Delegates
On arrival please collect your badge, conference bag and Conference Programme from the Registration Desk located in the hotel entrance. On site registration is possible but subject to availability of places.
Registration Opening Times (Conference delegates)
Monday 31 January 08.00 – 17.30
Tuesday 1 February 08.00 – 17.30
Wednesday 2 February 08.00 – 12.00
Delegates must register before they can attend sessions as admission is strictly by badge.
Internet
WI-FI internet access is sponsored by the Palacio do Freixo and is available for the duration of the conference and workshop.
Accommodation
If you require accommodation for the duration of the conference please check out the discounted accommodation options we have negotiated for delegates.
Conference Timetable
Saturday 29th January 18.00 – 23.00 Blogger/Media Evening
Monday 31 January 08.00 – 09.00 Register for the conference, look around the hotel and exhibition, tweet on the internet and then be in time for the opening plenary talk.
09.00 – 10.30 Opening announcements and First Plenary Session by TBC
10.40 – 11.30 Sessions
11.30 – 12.00 Coffee break
12.00 – 13.00 Sessions
13.00 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 15.30 Sessions
15.30 – 16.00 Wine break
16.00 – 17.00 Sessions
17.00 – 18.30 Second Plenary Session by Charles Metcalfe
18.30 – 20.00 Wines from Portugal tasting led by Charles Metcalfe
Tuesday 1 February
08.00 – 09.00 Register for the conference, look around the hotel and exhibition, tweet on the internet and then be in time for the opening plenary talk.
09.00 – 10.30 Opening announcements and Third Plenary Session by Celebrity Wine Review TV
10.40 – 11.30 Sessions
11.30 – 12.00 Coffee break
12.00 – 13.00 Sessions
13.00 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 15.30 Sessions
15.30 – 16.00 Wine break
16.00 – 17.00 Sessions
17.00 – 18.00 Fourth Plenary Session by Taner Ogutoglu
18.30 – 20.00 Wines from Turkey tasting led by Taner Ogutoglu
Wednesday 2 February 08.00 – 09.00 Register for the conference, look around the hotel and exhibition, tweet on the internet and then be in time for the opening plenary talk.
There will be a Wine Tourism Resource Exhibition, open to all for the duration of the conference, showing a host of grape escape options. Do take some time to visit and re-visit the exhibition stands during the conference. There will be plenty of wine to taste too! Open 08.30 to 18.30 daily.
After Conference Social Programme
Each day at 18.30 – 20.00 there will be a free After Conference Social programme free for conference delegates to attend. An evening social dinner programme will also be available.
Details
Venue & Dates
The 3rd International Wine Tourism Conference and Workshop will be held at the Pousada de Porto, Palacio do Freixo, Porto, Portugal from Sunday 30th January to Thursday3rd February 2011.
To Register as a Delegate
Registration is open to any member of the public who wishes to attend the conference. There is a reduced rate if you wish to attend the whole event or there is a single day attendance fee. Registrations forms for both the Conference and the Pre-Conference event allow secure payments with a credit card.
Please make every effort not to leave your registration until the last minute as the Wine Pleasurs Office will be fully committed to conference arrangements from 1 Jan 2011. Unless we receive your registration by Friday 31 December 2010, you will need to register on a first come first serve basis at the venue.
Pre-Registered Delegates
On arrival please collect your badge, conference bag and Conference Programme from the Registration Desk located in the hotel entrance. On site registration is possible but subject to availability of places.
Registration Opening Times (Conference delegates)
Monday 31 January 08.00 – 17.30
Tuesday 1 February 08.00 – 17.30
Wednesday 2 February 08.00 – 12.00
Delegates must register before they can attend sessions as admission is strictly by badge.
Internet
WI-FI internet access is sponsored by the Palacio do Freixo and is available for the duration of the conference and workshop.
Accommodation
If you require accommodation for the duration of the conference please check out the discounted accommodation options we have negotiated for delegates.
Conference Timetable
Saturday 29th January
18.00 – 23.00 Blogger/Media Evening
Sunday 30th January
09.00 – 23.00 Pre Conference Event
Monday 31 January
08.00 – 09.00 Register for the conference, look around the hotel and exhibition, tweet on the internet and then be in time for the opening plenary talk.
09.00 – 10.30 Opening announcements and First Plenary Session by TBC
10.40 – 11.30 Sessions
11.30 – 12.00 Coffee break
12.00 – 13.00 Sessions
13.00 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 15.30 Sessions
15.30 – 16.00 Wine break
16.00 – 17.00 Sessions
17.00 – 18.30 Second Plenary Session by Charles Metcalfe
18.30 – 20.00 Wines from Portugal tasting led by Charles Metcalfe
Tuesday 1 February
08.00 – 09.00 Register for the conference, look around the hotel and exhibition, tweet on the internet and then be in time for the opening plenary talk.
09.00 – 10.30 Opening announcements and Third Plenary Session by Celebrity Wine Review TV
10.40 – 11.30 Sessions
11.30 – 12.00 Coffee break
12.00 – 13.00 Sessions
13.00 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 15.30 Sessions
15.30 – 16.00 Wine break
16.00 – 17.00 Sessions
17.00 – 18.00 Fourth Plenary Session by Taner Ogutoglu
18.30 – 20.00 Wines from Turkey tasting led by Taner Ogutoglu
Wednesday 2 February
08.00 – 09.00 Register for the conference, look around the hotel and exhibition, tweet on the internet and then be in time for the opening plenary talk.
09.00 – 10.30 Opening announcements and Fifth Plenary Session by TBA
10.40 – 11.30 Sessions
11.30 – 12.00 Coffee break
12.00 – 13.00 Sessions
13.00 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 15.30 Sessions
15.30 – 16.00 Wine break
16.00 – 17.00 Sessions
17.00 – 18.30 Final Plenary Session TBA
18.30 – 19.30 Wine Tasting networking activity with Tour Operators and Travel Agents
Exhibition & Wine Tasting
There will be a Wine Tourism Resource Exhibition, open to all for the duration of the conference, showing a host of grape escape options. Do take some time to visit and re-visit the exhibition stands during the conference. There will be plenty of wine to taste too! Open 08.30 to 18.30 daily.
After Conference Social Programme
Each day at 18.30 – 20.00 there will be a free After Conference Social programme free for conference delegates to attend. An evening social dinner programme will also be available.