Activities & Tours
Congress participants were able to join our enriching On-Site Technical Visit before the INC Congress this year, held in California. Our annual golf and tennis tournament promised a day of leisure with fellow industry peers. If attendees were attending the congress with someone, they could explore the captivating wonders of Vancouver through our thoughtfully curated accompanying person tours, allowing themselves to be truly seduced by the charm and beauty of this vibrant city.
Congress participants can now join our enriching On-Site Technical Visit before the INC Congress this year, held in California. Our annual golf and tennis tournament promises a day of leisure with fellow industry peers. If you are attending the congress with someone, explore the captivating wonders of Vancouver through our thoughtfully curated accompanying person tours, allowing yourself to be truly seduced by the charm and beauty of this vibrant city.
ON-SITE TECHNICAL VISIT
Preliminary Program
- May 2-5, 2024
- California, US
All INC Congress attendees were welcome to register for the 2024 INC On-site Technical Visit. Enhance your congress experience by signing up for the industry’s best hands-on learning experience!
The 2024 INC On-site Technical Visit offered an up-close look at California’s Central Valley. By visiting orchards, processing plants, and more, attendees learned first-hand what made this quintessential producing region tick.
The program promised to provide insight into the entire supply chain. Confirmed visits included Wonderful Pistachios, Sun-Maid Growers of California, The Hulling Company, Qcify, Almond Board of California’s Salida Almond Variety Trial, Pomona Farming, Diamond Foods, TOMRA, and the California Walnut Commission & Board.
All INC Congress attendees are welcome to register for the 2024 INC On-site Technical Visit. Enhance your congress experience by signing up for the industry’s best hands-on learning experience!
The 2024 INC On-site Technical Visit offers an up-close look at California’s Central Valley. By visiting orchards, processing plants and more, we will learn first-hand what makes this quintessential producing region tick.
The program promises to provide insight into the entire supply chain. Confirmed visits include Wonderful Pistachios, Sun-Maid Growers of California, The Hulling Company, Qcify, Almond Board of California’s Salida Almond Variety Trial, Pomona Farming, Diamond Foods, TOMRA, and the California Walnut Commission & Board.
Enroll now or read more to find out about the amazing visits we’ve got lined up! Plus, those who enroll in the INC Advanced Full Program will get 25% off your INC Congress Registration!
Thu, May 2, California
Registration and welcome
Bus transfer from hotel
Wonderful Pistachios: Orchard, processing plant and master class on marketing
Lunch
Bus transfer
Sun-Maid Growers of California: Vineyard and processing plant
Bus transfer to hotel
Free time for own dinner arrangements
Overnight in Fresno
Fri, May 3, California
Bus transfer from hotel
The Hulling Company: Processing plant
Qcify: Machinery demo
Bus transfer
Lunch
Bus transfer
Almond Board of California: Salida Regional Almond Variety Trial
Bus transfer to hotel
Free time for own dinner arrangements
Overnight in Stockton
Sat, May 4, California
Bus transfer from hotel
Diamond Foods: Processing plant
Lunch
Bus transfer
Pomona Farming: Orchard
Bus transfer to hotel
California Walnut Commission & Board: Master class on market development activities by Robert Verloop
Cocktail & dinner
Overnight in Sacramento
Sun, May 5, California
Bus transfer from hotel
TOMRA: Hands-on sorting machinery demo
End of the course
May 7, Vancouver, BC
Networking session with alumni
Presentation of certificates for 2024 students
The On-site Technical Visit was open to students of the INC Academia Advanced Full Course, INC Academia Alumni, and participants of the INC Congress in Vancouver. The fee for the On-site Technical Visit included networking sessions and site visits inclusive of transportation, lunches and refreshments, one evening dinner, course materials, and a certificate of attendance. Accommodation and transportation to and from the event, as well as dinner on the first and second evenings, were not included. Hotel recommendations for the visit were sent to registered participants soon.
Please note that to safeguard the businesses involved in the program of the INC On-site Technical Tour, individual companies reserved the right to deny admission to any person.
The On-site Technical Visit is open to students of the INC Academia Advanced Full Course, INC Academia Alumni, and participants of the INC Congress in Vancouver. The fee for the On-site Technical Visit includes networking sessions and site visits inclusive of transportation, lunches and refreshments, one evening dinner, course materials, and a certificate of attendance. Accommodation and transportation to and from the event, as well as dinner on the first and second evenings, are not included. Hotel recommendations for the visit will be sent to registered participants soon.
Please note that to safeguard the businesses involved in the program of INC On-site Technical Tour, individual companies reserve the right to deny admission to any person.
GOLF & TENNIS
- May 7, 2024
Participants warmed up for a fruitful INC Congress with a day of outdoor fun in the company of industry peers! This popular event was held from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm on May 7, the day before the INC Congress began. This year’s Golf Day took place at the iconic Furry Creek Golf and Country Club, known as “British Columbia’s Most Scenic Golf Course”. Situated on the slopes of the Coast Mountains, the course featured 18 holes and measured 6,641 yards from the back tees.
For the tennis aces among attendees, the Tennis Day was a must-attend occasion. Set against the backdrop of the city’s most iconic location—Stanley Park Tennis Courts. Nestled within this beloved green oasis, the park provided a picturesque and diverse environment, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Participants were advised to read the guidelines for the Golf or Tennis experience they had signed up for.
Warm up for a fruitful INC Congress with a day of outdoor fun in the company of industry peers! This popular event will be held from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm on May 7, the day before the INC Congress begins. This year’s Golf Day will take place at the iconic Furry Creek Golf and Country Club known as “British Columbia’s Most Scenic Golf Course”. Situated on the slopes of the Coast Mountains, the course features 18 holes and measures 6,641 yards from the back tees.
For the tennis aces among you, the Tennis Day is a must-attend occasion. Set against the backdrop of the city’s most iconic location—Stanley Park Tennis Courts. Nestled within this beloved green oasis, the park provides a picturesque and diverse environment, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Please read the guidelines for the Golf or Tennis experience you’ve signed up for.
Places for both are limited so sign up now to secure your spot!
ACCOMPANYING PERSON TOURS
- May 9, 2024
- Vancouver
Take an adventure through iconic Vancouver locations
Capilano Suspension Bridge & Granville Island
The tour will start with a journey across the iconic Lions Gate Bridge, a suspension bridge originally built by the Guinness family famed for its Irish stout. This will be followed by a guided tour to the Capilano Suspension Bridge, a 140-meter-long bridge crossing the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver. Walk through a rainforest canopy with Treetops Adventure and experience an adrenaline-pumping walk above the canyon with Cliffwalk.
The last stop will be Granville Island, in this little oasis in the middle of Vancouver participants will enjoy a foodie tour. The market is a hotspot for chefs and food enthusiasts, featuring a dazzling array of top-notch produce such as bakeries, quality butcheries, cheese havens, and other local goodies that make Granville Island a must-visit for anyone with a taste for Canada’s local delights!
The tour will start at 9:00 am and end at 3:30 pm.
- May 10, 2024
- Vancouver
Discover Vancouver's vibrant culture, art, and nature
Vancouver Art Gallery, Bill Reid Gallery & Stanley Park
Experience the vibrant cultural tapestry of Vancouver on a tour that blends art and nature. Participants will tour both the Vancouver Art Gallery, recognized as one of North America’s most innovative visual arts institutions which focuses on historical and contemporary art from British Columbia and around the world and the Bill Reid Gallery, a unique destination that celebrates the extraordinary diversity of contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art where participants will immerse themselves in a vibrant cultural experience.
Following the visit to the galleries, the tour will include a stop at Stanley Park to visit the famous totem poles and Prospect Point and will end with a group lunch at The Teahouse in Stanley Park, which offers unforgettable breathtaking views of the English Bay and the North Shore Mountains.
The tour will start at 9:30 am and end at 3:30 pm.
