Official Program
19, 20 & 21 May 2026 · La Réunion, Saint-Joseph
A transversal approach between Science, Education, Culture, and Heritage.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
09:00
10:30
10:30
Ceremony
Official Opening Ceremony
Labyrinthe En-Champ-Thé Language: English10:30
10:35
10:35
Conference
UK Tea Academy Video
Labyrinthe En-Champ-ThéPresentation by Jane Pettigrew.
Language: English10:45
11:35
11:35
Ceremony
Language: English
Construction of the Tea Wok
Labyrinthe En-Champ-ThéSymbol of friendship between nations and the safeguarding of tea as a shared intangible cultural heritage.
Language: English
11:45
12:35
12:35
Visit & Conference
Tea Heritage Visit
Labyrinthe En-Champ-ThéGuided conference on the history of local tea.
Language: English12:35
Break
Creole Tea Time & Lunch
Venue: External location (different from morning events)
14:00
15:50
15:50
Conference
Malawi Conference
Language: English16:00
16:45
16:45
Conference
Health and Benefits of Tea
Language: English17:50
18:00
18:00
Workshop
Taiwan Teas Workshop
Language: EnglishWednesday, May 20, 2026
09:00
09:50
09:50
Conference
South Korean Tea Origins and Heritage
Language: English10:00
11:15
11:15
Workshop
South Korean Tea Workshop
Language: English11:20
12:15
12:15
Round Table
Familial Transmission of a Cultural and Agricultural Heritage
Focus on Japan and South Korea.
Language: English12:20
12:45
12:45
Break
Lunch
12:50
13:30
13:30
Conference
Tea Culture in Peru
History and Perspectives.
Language: English13:40
14:30
14:30
Workshop
Dedicated Workshop
Language: English14:45
15:30
15:30
Conference
Taiwan Presentation
Language: English15:35
16:10
16:10
Conference
Sustainable Agriculture
Language: English16:15
17:00
17:00
Conference
Oceania Presentation
Language: English17:05
17:50
17:50
Workshop
Dedicated Workshop
Language: EnglishThursday, May 21, 2026
09:00
10:00
10:00
Ceremony
Opening of UNESCO Tea Day
Language: English10:15
11:00
11:00
Conference
UNESCO Heritage and Tea
Language: English11:15
12:00
12:00
Conference
Human and Tea & Women in Tea Culture
Language: English12:10
13:00
13:00
Break
Lunch
14:30
15:00
15:00
Conference
Preservation and Genetic Resources
Language: English15:10
15:55
15:55
Conference
Tea Production in the Indian Ocean
Sri Lanka - India - La Réunion Presentations & Relief and Tea Landscapes of La Réunion.
Language: English16:00
17:55
17:55
Ceremony
Award Ceremony and Handover
Announcement of the 2027 Edition.
Language: English19:30
22:00
22:00
Ceremony & Visit
Closing Cocktail Reception
A formal and elegant evening to conclude the 2026 symposium. This reception will feature artistic performances and meaningful exchanges focused on the preservation of our local and international tea heritage.
Language: English