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11th Annual Ontario Hazelnut Symposium

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11th Annual Ontario Hazelnut Symposium

Time: March 11, 2020 from 8am to 4pm
Location: Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
Street: 591 Wellington Road
City/Town: London, ON N6C 4R3
Website or Map: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1…
Phone: 1-888-232-6747
Event Type: symposium
Organized By: The Ontario Hazelnut Association
Latest Activity: Feb 7, 2020

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Event Description

The Ontario Hazelnut Association invites you to join us at our 11th Annual Hazelnut Symposium - A one day event that celebrates, educates and shares information surrounding the Hazelnut industry in Ontario.

2020 Event theme, presentation topics and full schedule to be released soon
The Annual Ontario Hazelnut Symposium is an informational and networking event open to industry leaders, hazelnut growers, academics and the public. As an attendee you will be one of the first to receive the latest educational resources and research. Most importantly our attendee's are able to network with key Ontario hazelnut innovators and like-minded individuals.

Ticket options :

1. Early-Bird online registration : $125.00 + HST until February 28, 2020

2. Early-Bird online registration + OHA 1 year membership ($75.00 value) : $150.00 + HST until February 28, 2020

3. At the door registration : $150.00 + HST - Membership NOT included

4. Childrens Entry : $70.00 + HST

* Tickets include : Continental Breakfast, buffet lunch, 2 coffee breakouts with snacks *


A discounted hotel rate of $129.00 CA has been given to OHA Symposium attendee's. To book your room call

The discounted rate is currently available until February 10, 2020.

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