NATGA CONGRESS 2023

Wrangling Truffles

Join us as we converge in Paso Robles, California bringing together truffle farmers, enthusiasts, and the inquisitive for our 2023 Congress. Our Keynote Speaker, Marcos Morcillo from Barcelona, Spain, will be available throughout the conference to answer questions and share information.

This year’s Congress will include 2 full days of information and learning with other Truffle Growers and Enthusiasts, not to mention some delectable truffle fare. Aside from the opportunity to network with the best and the brightest in the truffle field, other Congress highlights include:

• Break-Out Sessions for both New and Existing Growers;
• Truffle Orchard Tour with Dog Demonstrations;
• NATGA’s 3-Year Strategic Plan and New Task Forces;
• TRAPI Updates and Poster Session;
• Wine and Truffle Pairings;
• Grand Finale Truffle Dinner.

Keynote

Marcos Morcillo

Director

Marcos Morcillo is the founder and director of the Micrologia Forestal and Aplicada research center outside Barcelona.
The MF&A specializes in Truffles and truffles has been the focus of his career since graduating from the University of Barcelona in 1994.  In 2007, Marcos and his partners established their own truffle orchard, of more than 4.000 trees, inoculated with Tuber melanosporum and Tuber borchii. The research center offers excellent courses on all aspects of growing truffles.

Member All-Inclusive Ticket Price is $695

Non-Member All-Inclusive Ticket Price: $825

New this year we are offering Ala-Carte Tickets for Spouses and Guests who want to join us for:

• 1 ½ Day Conference: $400
  Includes Keynote Speaker, Break-out and Poster Sessions; and Annual Meeting
• Truffle Orchard Tour: $175
  At Caelesta Winery and Truffiere includes Dog Demo and Truffle & Wine Pairings
• Grand Finale Truffle Dinner: $250
  Specially curated by Chefs at the Allegretto Hotel to highlight the essence of fresh truffles.

Venue

Allegretto Vineyard Resort, Paso Robles, CA