Welcome to Wine Institute California Wine Export Program

Export Conference 2026

Join the California Wines Export Program team to learn more about the global landscape of the wine business. From pertinent international policy issues to valuable global perspectives, don’t miss this opportunity to gain additional insight into how to grow your export business and build your brand globally.

Who should attend?
All are welcome—Export Program winery members and prospective members, seasoned export professionals and newcomers, small businesses and large wineries alike.

Why attend?
Enjoy a full day of presentations and breakout sessions, with a networking lunch and evening reception. Connect with winery peers and learn more about opportunities to expand your brand presence.

Registration Details

Please reserve your seat before Friday, July 3, 2026. Space is limited.

Overview Schedule

8:30am Registration
9:00am Morning Session
12:00pm Networking Lunch
1:00pm Breakouts
4:30pm Reception

Event Details

Program Includes: Full day of sessions, coffee, networking lunch, and terrace reception.

Parking: On-site at CIA Copia.

Preferred Hotel: River Terrace Inn

Additional Hotel Options:
Andaz | Archer | Westin

Registration Fees

  1. Export Members: $50
  2. Non-Members: $100

Non-members are encouraged to contact Diane Berardi to join the Export Program and be eligible for the member rate. ([email protected])

Key Topics

  • International policy & trade updates
  • Market data & insights
  • Long-term strategy for CA Wines growth

Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite your company to sponsor the California Wine Annual Export Conference & Member Meeting—an event bringing together more than 100 California wineries to explore the global landscape of wine business.

This is a premier opportunity for California wineries to deepen their export insight and build their brand worldwide.

Attendees include Export Program members & prospective members, seasoned export sales pros & new-to-export, small businesses & large wineries alike.

100+

Winery Attendees

125+

Newsletter Reach

1:1

Direct Networking

Sponsor Investment

$1,500
Benefits Include:
  • Attendance: Comp for 1 (no table)
  • Signage: Logo on all event signage
  • Digital: Logo with hyperlink on conference website
  • Exposure: Verbal intro during General Session
  • Visibility: Featured appreciation on Program homepage
  • Newsletter: 100-word promotional blurb to 125+ wineries

Interested in additional sponsorship options? (Lunch sponsor, targeted workshops, or one-on-one meetings)

Contact Diane Berardi

“You can’t be a world class wine if your wines aren’t out in the world.”

— Ted Lemon, Littorai

California Wine Export Program

The Wine Institute’s California Wine Export Program cultivates global sales across 40+ countries through dynamic marketing and strategic sales promotions. We target international trade, media, and consumers to ensure the Golden State remains the leading voice in the global marketplace.

We provide wineries with exclusive market research, a comprehensive importer database, and a robust 12-month program calendar. Whether entering a new market or scaling existing exports, our San Francisco-based team provides the expert analysis and connections needed for long-term profitability.