Networking will be key at IWINETC. There are a number of varied activities and tours providing the perfect opportunity to meet new contacts, strengthen existing relationships and meet with friends and colleagues, old and new in a relaxed atmosphere.
Prepare yourself for the first skyward view of Reims’ gargantuan Gothic cathedral on this 2 hour walking tour. You will also visit and see “Les Promenades” Gardens, Place Drouet d’Erlon, Eglise Saint-Jacques, The Royale Square, The Forum Square, The City Hall, The Gate of Mars and the Tau Palace.
Date: Tuesday 7th April
Time: 14.30 – 16.30
Meeting place: Reims Tourist Board, 2, Rue Guillaume de Machault, Reims
Registration: This tour is sponsored by the Office de Tourisme de L’Agglomeration de Reims and is therefore free for registered conference delegates. As there are only 30 places available we recommend you reserve your place as soon as you are able.
The Welcome Reception will be a great way to get to know some of your fellow delegates in the charming environment of Reims City Hall
Date: Tuesday 7th April
Time: 18.00 – 19.30
Venue: Reims City Hall
Registration: As a registered conference delegate this event is without cost but you must register prior to the event and bring along your ticket.
Date: Tuesday 7th April
Time: Mosey over to Au Bureau from Reims City Hall – we have booked tables so we can all sit together – just ask for the IWINETC Conference area.
Venue: Au Bureau Reims Cathedrale
Registration: Informal get together after the IWINETC Welcome Reception in the City Hall of Reims for IWINETC delegates & friends. Au Bureau serves all kinds of drinks and has a range of pub style food. People pay for what they have.
Networking Time during IWINETC
Enjoy informal networking drinks and competitions with exhibitors on their stands.
Dates: Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April
Time: 12.00 – 17.00
Venue: Exhibition Area
Registration: Open to all conference delegates
Official Champagne Grand Tasting
Grab a flute and taste your way through the themed Official IWINETC Grand Champagne Tasting
Date: Wednesday 8th April
Time: 17.30 – 18.15
Venue: Espace Le Millésime, Centre des Congrès
Registration: Open to all conference delegates
Ever had a champagne tasting and dinner in the trees? Well here’s your chance to enjoy an evening in the Perching Bar -exclusive for IWINETC delegates. Places limited to 30!
Date: Wednesday 8th April
Time: Bus departs 19.00 outside Conference Centre Bus company J.Ferraz Limousines
Venue: Perching Bar
Registration: 52,00 Euros per person and a maximum of 30 places.
Date: Thursday 9th April
Time: After the closing plenary session talk on Barcelona & Cataluyna we may all feel a little parched so we have warned Restaurant L’Apostrophe that a few of us will be turning up for drinks and food from 18.30 onwards.
Venue: Restaurant L’Apostrophe – 59 place Drouet D’Erlon – Reims
Registration: Informal get together. Please register so we can give them an idea of numbers. People pay for what they have.
It would make little sense making the trip to IWINETC without spending an extra day or two arousing the 5 senses along one or several of the Champagne Routes.
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Pre & post IWINETC
Get to know people prior to the event and stay in touch after the event via any or all of the following IWINETC social media channels:
Twitter: @iwinetc #iwinetc
FB: International Wine Tourism Conference
FB Group page: #IWINETC – International Wine Tourism Conference (only registered conference delegates past and present can join this group)
Linkedin: Wine & Culinary Tourism Worldwide