Family Member Programme Details

Delegates attending the IMOG conference have the opportunity to register a partner or family member to join them during the social activities.

Please note that work colleagues do not qualify for the accompanying person registration.

Accompanying Person benefits:

Icebreaker Reception
Cultural Evening
Conference Evening
Family/Accompanying Person’s Tour (see details below)

Please visit the Registration page to register for the Family Member/Accompanying Person programme.

Icebreaker Reception

Hilton Porto Gaia

The Icebreaker Reception will take place in the Auditorium Foyer on the ground level. This reception is a great opportunity to meet and network with other participants while having some drinks and finger food.

Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

The Douro Valley’s landscapes are replete with vineyards and bounteous produce: sip and sample the best of the region’s culinary offerings on this full-day tour from Porto. Alongside your guide, visit wine estates and spectacular viewpoints. See, too, the beauty of the Douro River during a boat ride and enjoy lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant.

Chocolate and Port Wine Pairing

Two intense worlds, one surprising pairing. Learn how to combine chocolate with different styles of Port, exploring contrasts and affinities. A workshop for the senses that reveals the best of two emblematic products. Followed by lunch at the conference venue.

Conference EveningCasa Ferreirnha
R. Carvalhosa 19, 4400-032 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Join us for a memorable evening at Casa Ferreirinha, one of Vila Nova de Gaia’s historic wine cellars. Known for its deep roots in Portuguese winemaking, this beautiful venue offers a unique blend of tradition, culture, and charm. Enjoy a taste of the region with local food and wine, explore the venue’s heritage, and take in the atmosphere with colleagues and new acquaintances alike. Don’t miss it!

Just a 4-minute walk from the conference venue.