Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Marlborough, NZ Join Organic Winegrowers NZ for this compelling three-day technical conference, focusing on vital topics such as climate change, water ecology, biodiversity, soil health, biodynamics, regenerative viticulture, and much more.
Bringing together leading industry experts and speakers from across Aotearoa and the globe, the conference is designed for all wine industry producers – from the certified organic to the curious. Expect innovation, knowledge-sharing, and networking to inspire the future of winegrowing. It's perfect for vineyard practitioners/managers, viticulturists, winemakers, exporters, and wine marketers.
Speakers include Rajat Parr (USA), Joseph Brinkley (USA), Katia Nussbaum (Italy), Dr. Mike Joy (NZ), Dr. Mary Retallack (Australia), Mike Saunders (Australia), Jim Bowskill (NZ), Jeremy Hyland (NZ), and Jens Merkle (NZ).
Included with your conference pass is the opportunity to explore some of New Zealand’s best organic wines, poured by their producers, at the Aotearoa Organic Tasting on the first night of the conference.
Also on offer is an evening dedicated to reflection, celebration, and connection through exceptional food, delicious wine, and meaningful conversation: the Matariki Organic Feast on the second night. This year’s theme, "A Touch of Sparkle," is inspired by the stars of the Matariki constellation. A separate ticketed event that sells out each year, the feast promises to be a memorable experience. Our special guest chef will be announced soon – you won’t want to miss this!
The conference concludes with the final ticketed evening event – the International Organic Tasting, Mai Tawhiti – From a Distance. Taste iconic international organic wines, riverside, with light bites and ambient tunes.
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