Programme 2026

After 18 years, the international blackcurrant family will meet again in the Southern hemisphere. Christchurch has been chosen as place for the meeting.

Given the distance, the next international blackcurrant conference will therefore last a little longer than usual: the programme will cover one full day of presentations in the Christchurch Convention Centre and 2 full days of field visits on blackcurrant farms and in factories. One more day with a touristic excursion may be added to round up the programme of the conference on 6th November.

Details are yet to be agreed on and will be published as soon as available. Of course, we will have plenty of time to meet and discuss.

November 2nd 2026

arrival of participants

afternoon: IBA Board meeting (for board members only) & sector group meetings

evening: welcome function / cocktail evening (& 2008 conference reunion)

 

November 3rd 2026

Conference at “Tae Pe” Convention Centre & IBA General Meeting

 

November 4th 2026

Field trips

 

November 5th 2026

Field trips

 

November 6th 2026

Touristic excursion (optional)