International blackcurrant conferences and grower meetings
The international blackcurrant family (growers, members of research institutes, processors, end product manufacturers and suppliers) meets every year just before the start of the harvest. It is a unique occasion for everybody to extend knowledge, to build up long lasting relations or meet with friends and to get inspired.
International Blackcurrant Conferences last for 3-days and include not only farm visits but also visits of industry partners and presentations on various topics around blackcurrants by researchers and industry partners. They allow a deep insight in the blackcurrant business of the organizing country. These conferences take place every even year.
International grower meetings (a short 24-hours-format restricted to IBA members) take place every uneven year. They include mainly farm visits and discussions about the harvest season to come, as well as our They also allow us to hold our annual general meetings.
Join us for the next event!
Get ready for our next International Blackcurrant Conference:
30th November - 4th December 2026 in Christchurch, New Zealand
Organizers
After a great international growers meeting in Zeeland (Netherlands) in June 2025, the next meeting will be down under: Blackcurrants New Zealand, with their manager Mike Callagher, are organizing the International Blackcurrant Conference 2026 in Christchurch.
Programme
Next year’s programme includes farm and industry visits, presentations on various topics, a General Meeting of the IBA and will give lots of time to share experiences.
Venue & Accommodation
The venue of the conference will be the Christchurch Convention Centre “Te Pae”. The organizers have pre-selected different accommodation possibilities . Choose the one which suits you best!
Additional Info
In 2026, the IBA is of adult age and celebrates its 18 years of existence.
Therefore, a gathering of the founding fathers of our association is under organization, and celebrations will take place on 1st December evening.
1. Pre-register for the conference
Pre-registration is not a commitment to attend the conference.
You may pre-register for the conference without paying immediately. It will help the organizers to have an idea of how many attendees there will be.
Your registration will be final after completing the payment of your registration fees.
Please note: an earlybird-rate will apply for payments prior to 14th September!
2. Book accommodation & Prepare your trip
The organizing team has chosen different types of accommodation in all price ranges.
Please book the accommodation of your choice by your own and inform the organizers about your place to stay.
See also useful information for travelling.
3. Pay your registration fees
We have a small range of prices for your participation in the conference.
You may pay by credit card online, by bank transfer, or in cash at the beginning of the conference.
Please note: an earlybird-rate will apply for payments prior to 14th September!
IBA members pay reduced conference fees. If you are not yet part of the IBA, discover how to become a member and which benefits to expect from membership.
Flashback on previous events
We have already held International Blackcurrant Conferences and Growers Meetings in New Zealand, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Scotland, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, England and Austria.
See what happened there:
2025 : Netherlands
International Growers Meeting in Renesse, Netherlands
(10th – 11th June 2025)
2024: Austria
7th International Blackcurrant Conference in Leibnitz, Austria
(11th – 14th June 2024)
2023: England
International Growers Meeting in Herefordshire, England
(5th and 6th June 2023)
2022: Germany
International Growers Meeting in Miltenberg, Germany
(1st – 2nd June 2022)
2018: France
6th International Blackcurrant Conference in Angers, France
(6th – 8th June 2018)
2016: England
5th International Blackcurrant Conference in Ashford, England
14th – 16th June 2016
2015: Lithuania
European Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania
10th – 12th June 2015
2014: Poland
4th International Blackcurrant Conference in Bialowieza, Poland
(2nd – 6th June 2014)
2013: Germany
European Conference in Waldenburg, Germany
(5th – 6th June 2013)
2012: Scotland
3rd International Blackcurrant Conference in Dundee, Scotland
(16th – 18th May 2012)
Conferences 2008 - 2011
Goes, Netherlands, hosted a European Conference from Thursday 26th to Friday 27th May 2011.
The 2nd International Blackcurrant Conference was held in Beaune, France in May 2010.
A European Blackcurrant Conference took place in Nyborg, Denmark, in June 2009.
The inaugural International Blackcurrant Conference was held in Christchurch, New Zealand in November 2008.