29.09
Journée du vendredi 29 septembre
08h00
Registration Opens
08h45
Introduction & Overview
09h00
Session 1: Geographic indications
The adventure of creating or modifying a geographic indication. Procedures, evidence and potential surprises.
Chris Wilson – Canada
Boris Osgnach – Italy
Sandra Oldfield – Canada
Ana Lúcia de Sousa Borda – Brazil
Cristian Mir – Chile
Morgen McLaughlin – USA
10h30
Break
11h00
Session 2: Technical issues in labelling
Latest issues in European Union and United States labelling
Julie LeGay – France
Nick Bergman – USA
00h00
Session 3: An increasingly restrictive alcohol beverage marketplace
An interactive discussion
Bennett Caplan – USA
13h00
Lunch : Foyer or patio (weather depending) Conference Centre, Delta Grand Okanagan Resort
14h30
Session 4: Judge’s Session
Dialogue with a judge Rt. Hon Professor Sir Robin Jacob
15h30
Break
16h00
Session 5: Risk management in the wine sector
Safety: employees, visitors, production, consumers Reputationlabelling/regulatory/liquor licence; M&A; employment relations; competition – and so on.
Megan O’Neill – Canada
Michel Desilets – France
Paul Reidl – USA
Thomas Schmitz – Germany
Shea Coulson – Canada
18h00
Transportation Coaches depart at 18:10 sharp! Main Entrance, Delta Grand Okanagan
18h30
Reception and Dinner : Mission Hill is a pre-eminent Canadian winery and the flagship within the Iconic Wineries of British Columbia group. It is located on the west side of Okanagan Lake, about 20 minutes from the hotel. Mission Hill Winery, Kelowna
Accompanying person program : Kelowna
09h00
Meet at main entrance, Delta Grand Okanagan
Myra Canyon Tasting at Tantalus Vineyards Lunch at Hotel Eldorado
14h00
Free afternoon
18h00
Transportation for group dinner See delegates’ program for details.