Nation’s Largest Wine and Grape Industry Gathering Kicks Off 26th Year in Sacramento

WHAT:

 

The 2020 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, the nation’s largest wine and grape conference and trade show, opens a three-day showcase of wine industry trends and the latest developments in science, technology and business at Cal Expo in Sacramento.

 

Opening day of the 26th annual Unified Wine & Grape Symposium features a keynote address by Jeff O’Neill of O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, as well as a host of presentations on how to sustainably manage groundwater, comply with new regulations in 2020, take a deeper look at the signature flavors that make Sauvignon Blanc so popular, and much more.

 

WHEN:

 

February 4–6, 2020

 

WHERE:

 

Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA

(Press room located in Building 2)

 

SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS:

 

Keynote Speaker Luncheon with Jeff O’Neill of O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at Cal Expo Building D

 

Exhibit Hall setup – all day Tuesday in Cal Expo Buildings A, B, C, D & Pavilion

 

Welcome Reception at the Sheraton Grand Nave Ballroom, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m

 

State of the Industry – Wednesday, 8:30 – 11 a.m., at Cal Expo Building D

 

State of the Industry Press Conference – Wednesday, 11:20 a.m. in the Press Room in Cal Expo Building 2

 

Regional Wine Tasting featuring wines from 20 regions across the country, Wednesday, 4 – 6 p.m. in Cal Expo Buildings A/B, C and Pavilion

 

Trade Show filled with exhibitors from around the world, Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., in Cal Expo Buildings A, B, C, Pavilion and outdoors

 

English-Language Breakout Sessions, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m., various locations

 

Spanish-Language Breakout Sessions, Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., various locations

 

TUESDAY PHOTO OPS:

 

Wine and grape industry professionals meeting in one pla­ce for the keynote address
Trade show floor in the process of being set up for its Wednesday opening

 

CONTACT:

 

Press check-in is available 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.in Cal Expo Building 2

Camera Crews – Please Call Ahead

Muriel Miller, Brown·Miller Communications, Inc.

(800) 710-9333 or (925) 852-8952 (on-site)