18th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
22-24 AUGUST 2012 |
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Marlborough Convention Centre,
42A Alfred Street, Blenheim
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ROMEO BRAGATO CONFERENCE 2012 AND BRAGATO WINE AWARDS
Romeo Bragato Conference undergoes major revamp
The Romeo Bragato Conference is the largest and one of the most important conferences to grape growers and wine makers on the New Zealand calendar. The 18th annual conference will be held at the Marlborough Convention Centre, Blenheim from 22-24 August 2012.
Feedback from delegates and sponsors indicated that it was time to review the conference format. The Conference Committee has made the following changes to the conference format.
Wednesday 22 August
Following a late morning start, this day includes:
The Bragato Address
The Industry Leaders' Forum
Tasting of the Bragato Wine Awards entries
Thursday 23 August
Breakfast in the trade area (Replaces evening function)
Full day of plenary sessions and concurrent forums
The Bragato Dinner will be held in the evening with presentations of the Bragato Wine Awards Trophies and the speeches in the Markhams Young Viticulturist competition.
Friday 24 August
Plenary sessions and concurrent forums with tastings
Conference closure is early in the afternoon
The full programme is available on the programme tab of this website.
The new format is designed to maximise the conference experience while reducing attendance costs.
Registration packs will be sent late May / June, we urge you to mark the 22-24 August in your calendar now.
Wine Awards Online entry
Growers can only enter wines for the Bragato Wine Awards online. No paper entries will be accepted. The link on this site will be open from 6 June 2012.
Key dates are:
Early Entries: 6 June to 13 July 2012
Late Entries: 14 July to 20 July 2012
We encourage you to make your entries early.
Full details will be in the in the Bragato Wine Awards Brochure and on the Wine Awards tab of this website.
For New Zealand Winegrowers website click here
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