January 24 - 26, 2012 • Exhibits: January 25 & 26
Sacramento Convention Center • Sacramento, California

Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

Built with the joint input of growers, vintners and allied industry members, the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium is held annually in Sacramento, California and is the largest event of its kind in the western hemisphere. Serving as a clearinghouse for practical information important to wine and grape industry professionals, the Unified Symposium also hosts a trade show with over 650 suppliers displaying their products and services to the more than 12,200 people who attend annually. Click here to learn more.

Program

Each year a team of experts from the wine and grape industry create a program to address the current industry needs which features a diverse lineup of professional speakers. Tuesday through Thursday mornings will begin with a general session addressing challenging climate conditions, the state of the industry and brand marketing. Breakout sessions in the afternoons will carry the morning general session themes in four areas of focus: grapegrowing; winemaking; business; and marketing & public relations.

Click here for the Daily Schedule and program details.

Parking

NEW PARKING LOCATION!
Downtown Plaza West Garage - $5 per car/day and free shuttle

We have secured the Downtown Plaza West Garage at 3rd and L streets through the City of Sacramento as our new event parking location. This garage is 10 blocks from the Sacramento Convention Center. We will continue to offer free shuttle buses that run to and from the convention center on Wednesday and Thursday.

Raley Field will no longer be available.

Visit our Parking page for details and additional parking lots/garages.

2012 Session Surveys (Online)

If have not already completed the session surveys, please take the time to complete these easy online surveys. These surveys will enable session registrants to comment on individual speakers and sessions. The organizers and program committee regard audience feedback as critical to future planning. Click here for a list of surveys.

The session surveys will be available through February 27, 2012.

2012 Post-conference Survey (Online)

An online survey will be emailed to all session registrants in February. This general conference survey enables you to rate and comment on all aspects of the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium. It is different from the Session Surveys above.