Export Conference 2026

Tuesday, July 21, 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.

Registration Coming Soon

Overview Schedule

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

Event Details

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

Parking: On-site at CIA Copia.

HOTEL RATES COMING SOON

Registration Fees

Export Members: $50
Non-Members: $100

Key Topics

International policy & trade updates
Strategic market insights

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

BECOME A SPONSOR

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.

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