Dear Members,

I’m excited to inform you that the 2026 International Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs (OMGD) Grand Chapitre, scheduled for October 7th - 11th in South Africa, is filling up nicely. In fact, we may be at full capacity much earlier than the set deadline of June 30, 2026!

Therefore, if you are genuinely considering joining the event, I encourage you to register as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.

As you know, this visit to South Africa was originally due to have taken place in 2025. Accordingly, the wait has been eagerly anticipated and hence this is perhaps why the spaces have filled up so quickly.

As this is a wine event and not only dinners, it is also kindly recommended to sign up for one or two of the day wine excursions on October 8th & 9th.

If you have any questions, please do let me know. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you later this year in Cape Town!

Vive la Chaîne & Vive l’Ordre Mondial!

Mohamed Hammam
Chair, OMGD Organising Committee
Grand Échanson International
Membre des Conseils d’Honneur et Magistral