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WIN expo (Trade show and conference)

The Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo has quickly become an integral event for the North Coast wine industry bringing Sonoma, Napa, Lake & Mendocino Counties together for an all-inclusive Trade Show & Conference experience. WIN Expo continues to draw the highest caliber exhibitors and over 3300 attendees making it the second largest wine industry trade show in North America. The Win expo trade show, a day-long conference featuring six sessions will be presented by wine industry leaders discussing the latest trends along with information that every industry professional needs to be better prepared for a successful upcoming years.

 Unified wine & grape Symposium

The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium hosts more than 700 10 ft. x 10 ft. booths and 28 large vineyard and winery machinery areas. The exposition encompasses a wide range of products related to the wine and grape industry and includes international representation in both sessions and exhibits. The Unified Symposium is an ideal opportunity to promote your company at the wine and grape industry’s premier gathering.

Wivi Central Coast

WiVi Central Coast, is the premier wine and viticulture symposium and trade show in Central California. Now the largest wine industry event south of San Francisco, WiVi boasts 45,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space with nearly 200 exhibits and hundreds of new products, product demonstrations, educational seminars and networking opportunities for winemakers, grape growers, winery owners and managers. Wivi one-day conference and tradeshow features sessions by top industry leaders on regional viticulture, enology and DTC topics and gives attendees the opportunity to understand and experience new trends and technology.

Wine Bloggers Conference

The 2017 Wine Bloggers Conference will take place November 9 – 12 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. Citizen wine bloggers and writers, industry bloggers, and other wine and social media professionals will gather from throughout the world to meet, learn, and share. Wine Bloggers Conference, three-day symposium brings you a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss the intersection of wine with the world of new media including blogging, social media, and more.

San Francisco – World’s Leading Wines

The World’s Leading Wines Importer/Distributor Sourcing Events are focused B2B events attended exclusively by established Importers/Distributors from the cities the events are held in and surrounding states. San Francisco – World’s Leading Wines 2017 will have three sessions include market briefing and Q&A session with local wine trade expert, walk around trade tasting exclusively attended by senior trade buyers and networking dinner with senior trade buyers included.

STARS of Cabernet

At this event you can meet the owners, winemakers, and executives that can also help set you up with your upcoming visits to their respected wineries. This STAR-studded event allows all guests to enjoy unlimited wine tasting, tray passed hors d'oeuvres, and an assortment of breads, cheeses and chocolate. Event will be held at November 10, 2016.

Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium

The DTC Wine Symposium is the wine industry’s annual, national summit on wine direct marketing and sales. The Symposium is presented by and is a fundraiser for Free the Grapes. After 9 years, the event has raised more than $1 million for Free the Grapes’ PR campaign, and the Coalition for Free Trade’s legal work. These two groups have worked closely with industry representatives and regional associations to streamline onerous regulations and increase the number of legal states from 17 to 44, which represent 94% of the US population.

International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show

The International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show (IBWSS) is an annual trade show and conference, open to trade professionals only, which takes place in San Francisco, CA. IBWSS will give wineries, importers, supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, distilleries and other buyers a premiere international platform to source bulk wine and spirits and meet private label suppliers. In addition to a wide range of programs running throughout the fair, the trade show will also feature a business conference dedicated to the private label and bulk wine and spirit business.  With in-depth market studies and instructional seminars from some of the industry’s biggest names, the central part of International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show’s remit is to encourage sustainable growth and profitability in the private label and bulk wine and spirit sector.

Wine visions

Wine Vision which is launched in 2013, now widely recognized as the premier event in the international wine calendar. Since 2013 the event has attracted more than 650 CEOs and senior level decision makers from close to 30 countries and our diverse audience represents key sectors and regions from across the wine industry. Following two years in London and resounding success in Bilbao, Spain, The host location for next forum of Wine visions will be Sonoma County, one of North America’s most progressive wine producing areas.

Harvest Wine Weekend

Try a taste for yourself during Harvest Wine Weekend during October 14 to October 16, 2016. Harvest in Paso Robles Wine Country is a time of excitement and celebration. The changing colors of the vines, crisp autumn air, and the promise of a new vintage create a wine country experience not to be forgotten. At Harvest Wine Weekend explore more than 140 weekend activities, including winemaker dinners, ceremonial grape stomps, barrel tastings, artisanal food pairings, live music and so much more.

 WINE INDUSTRY SYMPOSIUM

The Wine Industry Financial Symposium is the premier event in regard to the financial, investment, economic and business issues of the entire wine industry. 25th Anniversary Celebration Event of Wine Industry Symposium will be organized at 25 September 2016 at Napa Valley, California. The Wine Industry Symposium Group Steering Committee is comprised of some of the most innovative and dynamic business leaders involved in the financial and economic sector of today's wine industry.  

Dollars & Sense Seminar

The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, also known as Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW), was established in 2006 as a marketing and educational organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier grape growing regions.26th annual Dollars & Sense Seminar to be held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa. 

The Zinfandel Experience

The Zinfandel Experience (ZinEX) is the only three-day event devoted entirely to Zinfandel. The weekend of events takes place in three stunning San Francisco locations: One Market, Bently Reserve and Pier 27. The weekend’s main event is Saturday’s Grand Tasting where attendees meet winemakers during the most comprehensive showing of Zinfandels and blends in the world. This ultimate tasting experience includes a selection of sumptuous samples from restaurants and winery chefs, with opportunities to experience face-to-face tastings with celebrity winemakers.

Sustainable Ag Expo

The Sustainable Ag Expo allows Exhibitors and sponsors to network directly with upper level agricultural decision makers who represent over 225,000 acres of row crop, vineyard and orchard operation. Sustainable Ag Expo will be held during November 14 to November 16, 2016 at San Luis Obispo, CA.

 

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