Question 1

Where and when is the Symposium?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 Oregon Wine Symposium will take place at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on Tuesday, Feb. 3 and Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Question 2

What are the hours for the programming and trade show?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday, Feb. 3 
Registration opens: 7:00 a.m.
Programming: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
	Lunch session @ 12:45 p.m.
Trade show: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
	Happy hour from 4-5 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 4
Registration opens: 7:30 a.m.
Trade show: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Programming: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
	Lunch session @ 1 p.m.

Question 3

Who puts on the Oregon Wine Symposium?

Accepted Answer

The Oregon Wine Symposium is a joint production between the Oregon Wine Board (OWB) and Oregon Winegrowers Association (OWA). It is managed jointly by OWB and OWA staff members and is governed by a Memorandum of Understanding that clearly delineates roles and financial commitments of each organization.

The Oregon Wine Board is responsible for the educational curriculum.

The Oregon Winegrowers Association is responsible for the trade show.

Learn more.(https://www.oregonwinesymposium.com/about-us)

Question 4

Who should attend the Oregon Wine Symposium?

Accepted Answer

The Oregon Wine Symposium is designed to provide education and networking opportunities that are relevant for a broad variety of people working in the Northwest's wine industry.  It attracts over 1,200 professionals every year, making it an optimal venue to connect with others for education, networking, and inspiration.

Education offerings cover topics of interest to owner/GM-level executives, as well as managers and leaders working in viticulture, enology, direct-to-consumer sales, marketing, and 3-tier distribution.

With up to 5 sessions happening at any given time, your whole team can benefit from Symposium education.

The Trade Show provides access to nearly 200 vendors, manufacturers, service providers, and other partners whose offerings span a similarly broad offering.

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