2020 Theme
Vision 2020
The Ontario Craft Wine Conference & Trade Show 2020 is a full day of business, education, sales and networking, including…
Breakout educational sessions:
Keynotes
Concurrent educational seminars
Breakouts and training in sales/marketing
Technical, regulatory, business, operations, finance and more
A 9,000 square foot trade show:
- Featuring 60+ industry suppliers in 8’x 8’ spaces to display products, equipment and services available to the craft beverage alcohol sector
- Business, government and stakeholder networking opportunities
- Social activities, meals, snacks, and Ontario VQA wine
400+ attendees including craft winery owners, operators, wine experts, professionals, industry suppliers, investors, government-industry champions.
Agenda:
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Registration and Coffee: 8 a.m.
Conference: 9 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Lunch: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Trade Show: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Reception: 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Afterparty: 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Location:
The Beanfield Centre, Canada’s greenest conference centre at Toronto’s Exhibition Place (just inside the Princes Gates across from Direct Energy Centre), 105 Princes Blvd., Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3 https://www.beanfieldcentre.com/visiting
Why Attend OCWC?
To share knowledge and celebrate the success, growth and professionalism of the Ontario VQA wine industry. This multifaceted day of industry education, networking, supplier face-to-face opportunities and interacting with industry colleagues is a must-attend event for every winery in Ontario!
Ticket Prices:
Includes continental breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks and Ontario VQA wine, reception and afterparty appetizers.
$175 + HST early bird rate (until December 31, 2019)
$200 + HST Ontario Craft Wineries Member rate (January 1 – March 31, 2020)
$225 + HST General industry rate (January 1 – March 31, 2020)
Student Rate: $100
Bulk Discounts:
- 4+ tickets, get one ticket 50%
- 8+ tickets, get one ticket free
No ticket refunds will be issued after Thursday, February 20th, 2020.
Interested in the OCWC Trade Show?
Len Pennachetti, Chair, Ontario Craft Wineries
“The Ontario Craft Wine Conference and Trade Show is a unique and valuable addition to the Ontario wine industry’s annual calendar. It joins our industry together in a new and collaborative way, leading to better business opportunities for everyone.”
Sue-Ann Staff, Owner, Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery
“We are really excited about the third annual Ontario Craft Wine & Trade Show. The opportunity to learn, share, collaborate and do business all in one day benefits all aspects of the sector, from wineries, to suppliers, to stakeholders.”
Join Us
Education, Networking, Lunch & VQA Wine
Be part of the annual educational conference for Ontario’s wine and grape industry.
Exhibitors
Educational Sessions
Attendees
Wineries
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
“Will definitely recommend”
“I would recommend this event to other suppliers. It was very well organized and the seminars were very insightful.”
2019 Trade Show Exhibitor
“Relevant and engaging”
“A very well-organized conference that is engaging and relevant to the wine industry.”
2019 OCWC Conference Attendee
“Successful experience”
“Great event and well done. We are looking forward to being a part of the conferennce again next year!”
2019 OCWC Sponsor
WHEN
THURSDAY, APRIL 2nd, 2020
Registration/Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
Conference: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Trade Show: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
WHERE
The Beanfield Centre (2nd floor), Canada’s greenest conference centre at Toronto’s Exhibition Place 105 Princes Blvd., Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3
Drop Us a Line
Let us know if you have any questions about the Ontario Craft Wine Conference & Trade Show?