Wine2Connect

In Ribatejo

A 5-day alumni experience in Ribatejo combining wine, territory and networking.

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NOV 9-13, ‘2026
Almeirim, Portugal

Accommodation included. Limited spots.

The In-Person Experience

A 5-day experience in Ribatejo built around direct interaction with producers, professionals and alumni in real working contexts, with a strong focus on peer-to-peer exchange.

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The Digital Hub

Private alumni platform to connect, exchange real-world insights, share cases and build collaborations that extend beyond the event, with ongoing peer-to-peer interaction.

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Inside the 5-day experience

A structured experience built around peer-to-peer learning, project exchange, and real-world context.

  • Winery & production exposure
  • Tastings focused on regional identity
  • Participant-led sessions
  • Small group discussions
  • Informal time within the program
  • Cross-sector perspectives
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Not a conference
A working experience inside the wine sector
A beautiful white horse in a training session indoors, showcasing elegance and control.
Why Ribatejo

More than a wine region. A living cultural context.

Ribatejo is not a curated destination.
It is a territory where wine, gastronomy, and tradition remain part of everyday life, not staged experiences.

This changes the type of experience.

  • Regional gastronomy rooted in tradition (Sopa da Pedra, local bread)
  • Lusitano horse and working equestrian culture
  • Forcados and tauromachic traditions as part of local identity
  • Active wine production with direct access to producers
  • Territory where culture and production still coexist naturally

In collaboration with regional stakeholders

Be a part of the first edition

We are building the first edition of WINE2CONNECT
with a small, selected group of participants.

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A diverse group participates in a wine tasting, enjoying red wine at a communal table indoors.