A weekend of exciting contests, engaging speakers, lots of social networking, and tasty local food!
Address: 61 Maryland St, Stanthorpe
(it's on the main road - you can't miss it)
18:30 - Venue and bar open!
19:00 - Opening address and welcome
08:00 - Registration opens
08:30 - Official opening of the 2026 Conference
08:35 - Opening Speaker - Sensational Stanthorpe
09:00 - Table Topics Contest
10:00 - Morning tea
10:30 - International Director Address
11:00 - Keynote - Granite Belt Beauty
11:30 - Breakouts - Rock Solid Growth
12:00 - Lunch (includes PDG/PDD breakout)
13:00 - Keynote - Roly Sussex, OAM
14:00 - International Speech Contest
15:30 - Program end for the day
Address: 337 Sundown Road, Ballandean
~20 minute dive from the venue.
There will be a transfer bus available from Rogers St, Stanthorpe to Golden Grove (and back again later in the night).
17:30 - Bar and cellar door open
18:00 - Doors open
19:00 - Dinner, entertainment, and dancing until late!
08:00 - Registration opens
08:30 - Welcome to Day 2 of the 2026 Conference
08:40 - Evaluation Contest
10:00 - Morning tea
10:30 - Keynote - Beyond The Bottle: The Rise of Granite Belt Wines
11:00 - Breakouts - Rock Solid Speakers
11:45 - International Director Workshop
12:15 - Lunch
13:00 - Humorous Speech Contest
14:30 - Conference closing and thank-yous
15:00 - Program end