Floor Talks
Located on the exhibition floor, listen to industry experts during our exhibitor Floor Talk sessions
Tuesday June 25
11:00am
An exploration of NZ Agritech solutions for the Viticulture industry
Quick profile of the companies in the Vinovation Centre (that we are sponsoring) and the Agritech Activator digital search tools you can use to find out more.
Presented by Sophie Rebbeck from Agritech Activator
12noon
Renewable Energy for Wineries
Comparing renewable energy options in the market and how to determine which option is best for your business.
Presented by Georgia Watt from Green Peak Energy
1:00pm
Are you covered? A guide to wine insurance.
Information session in a Q&A Panel format covering insurance for the industry. Anticipate featuring product, claim and related details.
Presented by Ross Williams and Panel from Gallagher
2:00pm
UVEX – Shining new light on pathogen treatment
Introducing the UVEX, an autonomous electric device that treats plant pathogens such as powdery mildew using UV-C light, reducing (or in some cases replacing) the use of spray chemicals. UVEX offers growers a treatment solution that not only reduces spray chemical usage, but also operates with zero emissions or fossil fuels, zero residuals, zero withholding period, in all weather conditions (rain and wind) and without a driver! UVEX is the result of a collaboration between Agri Automation and Vertex Engineering, two New Zealand companies that have combined to bring this game-changing technology to the market.
Presented by Agri Automation NZ Ltd.
3:00pm
Top 7 Overlooked Factors When Using a Tank
Essential considerations such as maintenance, the strategy of heating and cooling during fermentation, efficient tank cleaning, and more. The ultimate purpose is to help wineries enhance their winemaking process and reduce operational costs.
Presented by John Hall from Olavin NZ
Wednesday June 26
11:00am
WINEGRID
WINEGRID technology offers innovative and integrated solutions for remote and real time monitoring during the entire winemaking process. The information obtained by the sensors is analyzed and interpreted through advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) within a computational system. The information is then collected in a digitalized visualisation platform, WINEGRID Dashboard, that allows for a secure and reliable overview of the situation in the winery at any time. WINEGRID allows winemakers to act proactively and easily achieve the desired winemaking goals.
Presented by Sara Ferreira from Enartis Pacific
12noon
From grape to glass – Quality control solutions to complete your wine analysis
In this presentation you will get to know how Anton Paar can help you to achieve the highest quality of your wine and where to measure key parameters in wine production – from incoming raw material control and fermentation monitoring to final quality control of your wine. With high-precision laboratory and process analysis, more than 20 parameters can be determined.
Presented by Stuart Cragg from Anton Paar New Zealand
1:00pm
Are replacement vines stealing your vineyards profits?
We will explore the importance of replacement vines in maintaining a healthy and productive vineyard. The challenges of establishing replacement vines and how traditional methods might be impacting profitability. We’ll then dive into the innovative H2Ortigator system, designed to optimise irrigation, nutrition, and protection for young replacement vines. Why can traditional replacement establishment methods be costly? How does H2Ortigator improve vine establishment? Can a precise plant-by-plant approach lead to faster yields and higher profits?
Presented by Brendan Hamilton from H2Ortigator
2:00pm
In-Tank Brix and Stratification Monitoring
The Multi-Sensor-Probe delivers on-line Brix readings and multiple temperature control points from top to bottom of the tank. Remotely accessible on-screen graphics give winemakers instant visualisation of ferment progress and the impact tank mixing actions have on stratification. Ferments can be driven by fermentation kinetics rather than by a single temperature probe and isolated sampling. Issues can be identified before they become problems with customized alarms for problematic Brix and/or temperature trends. Unskilled labour tasks are eliminated while increasing ferment awareness. See eye-opening results from world-first installations at VinWizard client wineries during the recent Californian and Marlborough vintages.
Presented by Bob Richards from Wine Technology International Ltd
3.00pm
Revolutionizing weed control: introducing Map&Zap
Discover the future of precision agriculture with Map&Zap, an innovative solution designed to transform weed management practices. Map&Zap utilises advanced technology and machine learning algorithms to identify and target weeds with unparalleled accuracy. This cutting-edge system maps out weed infestations in real-time and deploys precise laser targeting tech reducing chemical usage.
Presented by Dr Kioumars Ghamkhar – Senior Scientist, AgResearch
& Director, Margot Forde – Genebank Founder, Map&Zap
Thursday June 27
11:00am
Future-proof Your Winery
Future-proofing your winery through production efficiency and the power of data. In a market that continues to shift at an incredible pace, the wine industry needs to remain agile. Wineries everywhere are being held back by double data entry, disconnected systems, unnecessary manual tasks, and a lack of data visibility. The future success of the industry hinges on your winery’s ability to leverage technology to not only become faster, but smarter, too. With the right technology in place, wineries can save enough time to focus on innovation and growth.
Presented by Ineke Mast from Vintrace
12noon
Winemaking Automation: Efficiency and Quality
Explore the dynamic intersection of technology and tradition in the wine industry. From vineyard management to bottling, discover how innovative technologies are revolutionizing winemaking, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring consistent quality. Join us as we analyse the benefits, challenges, and future opportunities of automation in wine production. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, industry professional, or tech aficionado, this talk offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of automated winemaking.
Presented by Diego Salvat from ION Automation Limited
1:00pm
An exploration of NZ Agritech solutions for the Viticulture industry
Quick profile of the companies in the Vinovation Centre (that we are sponsoring) and the Agritech Activator digital search tools you can use to find out more.
Presented by Sophie Rebbeck from Agritech Activator
2:00pm
The new generation of enzymatic analysis
An overview of the latest generation of enzymatic analysis from r-Biopharm, Germany. Testing sugars, acids and ethanol across a range of automation levels suitable for small (portable) and large scale wine testing.
Presented by Onelab