ICVPME Special Events

Get-Acquainted Welcome Reception

Sunday, Oct. 4
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun-filled, festive time as you meet new friends and renew old acquaintances. A variety of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres will be served with an open bar. This event is open to all registrants, guests and companions.

Optional Wine Tasting Event Monday, Oct. 5 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. $60 USD per person; ticket required Cellar360 is located on the main level of Ghirardelli Square in the Woolen Mill Build¬ing. The facility offers one of the longest tasting bars in the industry, a private wine tasting "Club" room with views of the bay, an outside piazza-like dining area, and a full demonstration kitchen. This is the wine event of the year! Come and taste the great wines of California.

Gala Black Tie Dinner Cruise

Wednesday, Oct. 7
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

This event is included in the conference registrant fee; guests and companions must pay an additional fee of $160 USD per person; transportation provided; ticket required

The IPMVC Committee would like to inform attendees of the Gala Dinner Cruise: dress attire; the brochure notes “black tie”. Proper dress will be “Smart Casual”

Step aboard one of the cruising jewels of the San Francisco Bay! Enjoy the exclusive chef's cuisine while sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz, Angel Island and the ballpark-all while keeping your eyes open for seals, stray whales, seabirds and even sharks. Music will be provided by a Frank Sinatra impersonator with an extensive repertoire. Black tie or national dress is customary for men; women wear cocktail dresses or similar evening wear.