Registration Open for 2024 U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit

Save with early bird pricing through Feb. 29

Join the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance and co-hosts from California, Washington, New York and Oregon to learn about cutting-edge sustainable and climate beneficial practices being adopted in vineyards and wineries across the U.S. — and in the broader value chain. Be inspired and gain ideas on how to share sustainable winegrowing stories with consumers and trade. Engage in conversations and build community with others dedicated to sustainability and wine at the 2024 U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit.

Agenda Overview:

Day 1: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (in-person at Wine & Roses, Lodi, California)All times listed are PDT

1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.Afternoon Sustainable Vineyard and Winery TourBus departs Wine & Roses to KG Vineyards and LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. U.S. Sustainable Wine Walk-Around Tasting and Reception at Wine & Roses
7 p.m.Welcome Dinner and Keynote Address Dana Nigro, senior editor, Wine Spectator and managing editor, WineSpectator.com

Day 2: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (virtual and in-person at Wine & Roses, Lodi, California)All times listed are PDT

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Morning Sessions

Keynote AddressUnited States Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack (invited)
Climate Change Impacts and Actionable Strategies for Adaptation and Mitigation There is a compelling need for action to address the impacts of climate change on the U.S. wine industry. Dr. Steve Ostoja, director of the California Climate Hub, will provide an overview of the latest science on climate change impacts related to viticulture, dig deeper into the implications of the science and discuss what actions can be taken by winegrape growers to adapt and prepare. Dr. John Heckman, sustainability expert, will lead a conversation with several wineries dedicated to climate action about how to identify and prioritize climate smart practices. The conversation will provide concrete ideas for how to implement practices that help adapt to changes and achieve greenhouse gas reductions.
Sustainable Supply Chains: The Power of Sustainable Purchasing and Wine Packaging Sustainable purchasing can influence suppliers and vendors and lead to a greater positive impact. By putting into place sustainable purchasing policies, vineyards and wineries can amplify their commitment to sustainability within their supply chain. Hear from vineyards and wineries about how they put these policies into place and how they in turn influenced their vendors’ practices or approaches. A responsible packaging supplier will also share how they communicate their sustainability commitment to their customers and how they support wineries in their own storytelling.

12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch and Networking (in-person only)1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Afternoon Sessions

Sustainability Storytelling: Creating Content, Visitor Experiences and Sales Sustainability is complex and comprehensive, and therefore communicating about a vineyard or winery’s sustainability commitment can be challenging. In this session, Sandy Skees — author of “Purposeful Brands: How Purpose and Sustainability Drive Brand Value and Positive Change” and EVP, global purpose and impact practice lead at Porter Novelli — will discuss how to leverage your sustainability work in communications and storytelling. In a follow-up discussion, wineries will share how they incorporate sustainability in their content, visitor experiences and sales meeting.
The People Pillar of Sustainability: Inclusive Workplaces and Hospitality Social sustainability is about how businesses impact people, including employees and customers. While environmental aspects of sustainability are often well understood, there is growing interest and understanding on the social side of sustainability. Stakeholders are increasingly interested in worker health and safety, diverse and inclusive workplaces, hospitality and marketing. This panel of experts and wineries will explore these issues related to social sustainability and provide actionable examples of how to further invest in elevating the importance of social issues in the sustainability conversation.

A limited number of in-person Day 1 tickets are available. Early registration is recommended. Purchase now through Feb. 29 and save nearly 15%.

Location and Lodging

LocationWine & Roses, Lodi, CaliforniaLodgingConference rates are available at these Lodi lodging facilities through April 7, 2024 or until room blocks fill.

Wine & Roses April 29 – May 1, please call hotel reservations at (209) 334-6988 and request a room in the CSWA room block.Rates: $289+ USD taxes/fees

Hampton InnApril 29 – May 1, please call hotel reservations at (209) 369-2700 and request a room in the WGT or Winegrowing Summit room block. Rates: $150+ USD taxes/fees.

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