2024 International Wine Law Association (Australasian Section) Conference

2024 International Wine Law Association (Australasian Section) Conference

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 2024

Date and time

Fri, 1 Nov 2024 10:00 AM - Sun, 3 Nov 2024 12:00 PM ACDT

Location

Discovery Events - Adelaide Hills Convention Centre

145A Mount Barker Road Hahndorf, SA 5245 Australia

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

Friday 1 November 2024
Saturday 2 November 2024
Sunday 3 November 2024

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Registration and morning tea

Finlaysons Lawyers

Morning tea is included for full conference delegates.

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Welcome address

Finlaysons Lawyers

Rachel Triggs, President of the International Wine Law Association (Australasian Section).

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Academic session one

Finlaysons Lawyers

Speaker to be confirmed.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Academic session two

Finlaysons Lawyers

Speaker to be confirmed.

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Academic session three

Finlaysons Lawyers

Speaker to be confirmed.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch

Finlaysons Lawyers

Lunch is included for full conference delegates.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Academic session four

Finlaysons Lawyers

Speaker to be confirmed.

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Academic session five

Finlaysons Lawyers

Speaker to be confirmed.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Academic session six

Finlaysons Lawyers

Speaker to be confirmed.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Travel to the Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Hills Convention Centre

Conference delegates and accompanying persons to make their own transport arrangements and check in to the accommodation at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre.

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) networking dinner

Adelaide Hills Convention Centre

Gourmet barbeque dinner and drinks including the Australia New Zealand (ANZAC) wine challenge for AIDV and WWTG delegates.

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 days 2 hours

Contact

Rachel Triggs (President) and Dr. Naomi Verdonk (Secretary) can be emailed at aidv.australasia@gmail.com


Conference summary

This year, the International Wine Law Association (Australasian Section) annual conference will be held in the Adelaide Hills wine region and surrounds from Friday 1 November 2024 to Sunday 3 November 2024.

More information coming soon.

The conference will commence on Friday 1 November 2024 at Finlaysons Lawyers (43 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000) with registration at 10:00am.

Speakers on the Friday will discuss topics relevant to the Australian wine industry. On Friday evening, we will hold the ANZAC wine challenge at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre (145A Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf SA 5245) followed by a networking dinner with international delegates from the World Wine Trade Group (WWTG).

The conference will continue at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre on Saturday 2 November 2024 with international speakers from the WWTG meetings. On Saturday afternoon, we will attend wine tastings at Nepenthe, Shaw + Smith and Murdoch Hill. We will then travel to Sidewood Estate for dinner.

The conference will conclude on Sunday 3 November 2024 with panel discussions in the morning, followed by the International Wine Law Association (Australasian Section) Annual General Meeting at 11:30am. The Executive Committee Meeting will be held at 11:45am.

Image credit:

  1. Andre Castelluci / Wine Australia
  2. Finlaysons Lawyers
  3. Adelaide Hills Convention Centre
  4. International Wine Law Association
  5. World Wine Trade Group

Frequently asked questions

Who should I contact if I have questions?

Both Rachel Triggs (President of the AIDV Australasian Section) and Naomi Verdonk (Secretary of the AIDV Australasian Section) can be contacted at aidv.australasia@gmail.com.

By when do I need to register and pay?

Please register and pay by Friday 11 October 2024.

Will I receive a receipt?

In most cases, the order confirmation email you receive when you register will be enough to prove a purchase. Please note, the International Wine Law Association (Australasian Section) is not registered for GST. A manual receipt can be issued on request.

What does a full conference (2024 member and non-member) fee include?

Accommodation for two nights (including breakfast); Attendance at twelve conference sessions; All meals from morning tea on 1 November 2024 to breakfast on 3 November 2024; Networking dinner and wine challenge; Wine tastings, dinner and tour of the region; All transport in the Adelaide Hills.

What does a World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) delegate conference fee include?

Accommodation for two nights at (including breakfast); Attendance at six conference sessions; All meals from dinner on 1 November 2024 to breakfast on 3 November 2024; Networking dinner and wine challenge; Wine tastings, dinner and tour of the region; All transport in the Adelaide Hills.

What does a day delegate conference fee include?

Attendance at conference sessions; All meals from morning tea; All scheduled activities.

What are the dress standards?

The dress standard for the conference is smart casual.

Is there car parking available?

Ticketed car parks are available in the Adelaide Central Business District near Finlaysons Lawyers. Free car parking is available at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre.

Are transport service providers available in the Adelaide Hills wine region?

Taxicabs, Uber, Ola, and Didi are available in the Adelaide Hills wine region.

What is the cancellation policy?

Registration cancellations received more than 30 days prior to the Conference will receive a 50 per cent refund. No refunds will be given for registration cancellations received within 30 days of the Conference; however, a substitute delegate may be nominated.

Are there other conditions?

Please note that the business sessions are subject to change. The organisers will use their best endeavours to run the program as proposed, but delegates must acknowledge that there may be late changes to the program affecting the content, scheduling and speakers.

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Organised by

AIDV (Australasian Section)

The "Association Internationale des Juristes du Droit de la Vigne et du Vin" (AIDV), otherwise known as the "International Wine Law Association" (IWLA) was founded in 1985, by European and American lawyers, with the aim of creating a forum for studies and debates on legal questions affecting the wine community and wine trade throughout the world. Today, AIDV-IWLA has more than 300 members, both individual and institutional, from 30 countries, on the five continents. Through its work, AIDV-IWLA aims to educate regulators and trade bodies on wine law in other countries, and thus to contribute to its evolution towards international harmonization.

By becoming a member of the AIDV (Australasian Section), you become a member of the international association which provides the opportunity to be part of an extensive international and local wine law network, receive regular updates on developments and discussions in the area of wine law and be able to access and utilise the International Association’s website at www.aidv.org. Membership also entitles you to a discounted rate at the Australasian Section annual conference and the South Australian dinner at Jolley's Boathouse in Adelaide.

$0 – $1,500