Wine Business Seminar

SERIOUS CONVERSATIONS.  ENGAGED PARTICIPATION.  MEANINGFUL CONNECTION.

Not your average wine conference.  An engaging, interactive, full-day seminar addressing real-world industry challenges through candid discussion and structured networking, alongside traditional presentation from top industry leaders and veterans. 

MAY 21, 2026  |  THE FLAMINGO, SANTA ROSA  |  7 CPE CREDITS

 Real industry insight.  Real conversation.  Real connection. 

The AWG Wine Business Seminar moves beyond passive panels and surface-level discussion.  Throughout the day, attendees will engage directly with speakers and peers through presentations, guided discussion, and networking.

SALES & MARKETING  |  MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

GENERATIONAL SHIFTS IN DEMAND  |  SYSTEMS & IT

GUIDED TASTING LED BY A MASTER OF WINE

STRUCTURED NETWORKING  |  ROUNDTABLE HAPPY HOUR

Meet Your Speakers

KAREN MACNEIL

Keynote Speaker

Author of The Wine Bible

Additional Industry Speakers:

TONY GLORIOSO

Credentials

MARIO ZEPPONI

Managing Director, BMO Capital Markets

TONY CORREIA

Vineyard/Winery Valuer

NOVA CADAMATRE

Master of Wine

The Seminar at a Glance

Date

Thursday, May 21, 2026

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location

The Flamingo

Santa Rosa, CA

Registration

$500 per attendee

Includes a small breakfast, lunch, a full guided tasting, and a closing happy hour/roundtable

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

7 NASBA CPE Credits Available 

Reserve your seat today.

To preserve quality of discussion and meaningful interaction, attendance is limited.

The investment is $500 per attendee, which will include a small welcome breakfast, a buffet lunch, a full guided tasting, and a closing happy hour roundtable/networking time.