Conference committees

The program for the 10th International Cool Climate Wine Symposium has been designed by several committees, comprised of the leading cool climate winemakers and viticulturists across the country and beyond.

The various ICCWS 2022 committees include:

ICCWS 2022 Advisory Organizing Committee

  • Debbie Inglis, CCOVI, Chair
  • Barb Tatarnic, CCOVI
  • Belinda Kemp, CCOVI
  • Matt Terry, Brock University
  • Steven Trussler, CCOVI
  • Magdalena Kaiser, Wine Marketing Association of Ontario
  • Eleanor Hawthorn, Grape Growers of Ontario
  • Laura Kittmer, BC Wine Institute
  • Haley Brown, Winery Association of Nova Scotia
  • Rob Taylor, Wine Growers Canada
  • Suzanne Janke, i4C, Stratus Vineyards
  • Melanie Gore, Wine Council of Quebec
  • Anil Rebello, ICCWS, Coordinator

Scientific Conference Committee

Co-Chairs:

  • Belinda Kemp, CCOVI
  • Jim Willwerth, CCOVI

Members:

  • Pat Bowen, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in British Columbia
  • Narongsak (Tek) Thongpapanl, CCOVI

View a listing of the session theme subcommittees

Poster Adjudication Committee

Networking Events Committee

Co-Chairs:

  • Barb Tatarnic, CCOVI (Internal onsite events and logistics)
  • Magdalena Kaiser, Wine Marketing Association of Ontario (External events)
  • Suzanne Janke, i4C, Stratus Vineyards

Pre- and Post-Tour Committee

Chair:

  • Magdalena Kaiser, Wine Marketing Association of Ontario

Members:

  • Rob Taylor, Wine Growers Canada
  • Laura Kittmer, BC Wine Institute
  • Haley Brown, Winery Association of Nova Scotia
  • Melanie Gore, Wine Council of Quebec

Sponsorship Committee

Co-chairs:

  • Debbie Inglis, CCOVI
  • Barb Tatarnic, CCOVI

Members:

  • Matt Terry, Brock University
  • Eleanor Hawthorn, Grape Growers of Ontario
  • Rob Taylor, Wine Growers Canada
  • Laura Kittmer, BC Wine Institute
  • Magdalena Kaiser, Wine Marketing Association of Ontario
  • Haley Brown, Winery Association of Nova Scotia
  • Melanie Gore, Wine Council of Quebec
  • Anil Rebello, ICCWS, Coordinator

Trade Show Committee

Chair: Steven Trussler, CCOVI

Members:

  • Jessica Petrella, Brock Conference Services
  • Jonathon Roepke, CCOVI
  • Anil Rebello, ICCWS, Coordinator

Conference Registration Committee

Co-Chairs:

  • Debbie Inglis, CCOVI
  • Steven Trussler, CCOVI

Members:

  • Jessica Petrella (Brock Conference Services), others TBA

Marketing & Communications and Website Committee

Co-Chairs:

  • Matt Terry, Brock University
  • Barb Tatarnic, CCOVI

Members:

  • Suzanne Janke, i4C, Stratus Vineyards

ICCWS 2022 Budget Committee

Members:

  • Debbie Inglis, CCOVI, Chair
  • Barb Tatarnic, CCOVI
  • Eleanor Hawthorn, Grape Growers of Ontario
  • Jessica Petrella, Brock Conference Services
  • Anil Rebello, ICCWS, Coordinator

ICCWS 2026 Adjudicating Committee

Members:

  • Debbie Inglis, CCOVI, Chair
  • Belinda Kemp, CCOVI
  • Jim Willwerth, CCOVI
  • Magdalena Kaiser, Wine Marketing Association of Ontario

Monitor this page to learn more about the individuals who will be developing the various aspects of the conference programming as they are announced.