This one-day workshop will promote research and innovation, while addressing challenges in product development, marketing, and exporting, and will assist you in overcoming these obstacles in your beverage business. It will also include keynote speakers, expert panels, and presentations from successful innovators, research proponents, and exporters in the beverage industry. 

With a focus on multiple beverage sectors including wine, craft brewing, distilling, cider-making, and non-alcoholic, there is sure to be something for everyone!  

Workshop Schedule 

8:30 am - 9:00 am                  Coffee, Networking, Welcome Remarks

9:00 am - 12:15 pm                Keynote Speaker - Greg Taylor, Steam Whistle Brewing
                                                 Successful Innovators
                                                 Morning Break
                                                 Researchers Supporting Innovation (researchers from
                                                                   Acadia, Dalhousie, CCNB, Perennia, etc.)
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm                Lunch (local food products)
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm                  Keynote Speaker - Dominic Rivard, Muwin Estates
                                                 Moving Beyond the Border - Successful Exporters
                                                 Afternoon Break
                                                 Export Outlook - Opportunities in New Markets
                                                 Panel: Programs/Services
                                                                   (NSBI, NSDA, AAFC, ACOA, ICE, etc.)
4:30 pm                                   Wrap up   

$20 registration fee

includes lunch, refreshments, and lots of networking time. 

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