WASHINGTON — WineAmerica returns to to Washington, D.C., for its annual National Wine Policy Conference this May 9-10. The conference combines learning, advocacy and networking. Taking place at WineAmerica’s office, minutes away from Capitol Hill, this meeting is the industry’s major opportunity to make its voice heard.
The two-day agenda will feature speakers and presentations on the politics and policies affecting the industry. It includes business meetings of the WineAmerica Board of Directors and the State and Regional Association Advisory Council (SRAAC), and a wine reception for all attendees. The policy-focused conference is your opportunity to make a difference regarding the laws that affect you.
All WineAmerica members are encouraged to attend. Members of the Wine Growers of America and National Grape Research Alliance are also welcome to register. Registration is $300. To register, click here.
Lodging
This year, WineAmerica will be hosting the conference in its offices at 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Attendees are encouraged to seek out lodging at one of the many nearby hotels listed below:
Phoenix Park Hotel
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown
Hampton Inn Washington-Downtown-Convention Center
Kimpton George Hotel
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Yotel
Agenda
(Subject to change)
Tuesday, May 9
8 am – Breakfast at WineAmerica offices (200 Mass. Ave. NW)
9 am – Welcome
9:30 am – Government affairs presentation
11 am – Panel
12 pm – Lunch with speaker
1 pm – Congressional Meetings
6 pm – Reception for attendees at WineAmerica’s offices
7:30 – WineAmerica board dinner
Wednesday, May 10
8 am – Breakfast
9 am – Board meeting
11 am – SRAAC round table
12 pm – Lunch
1 pm – Congressional Meetings
WineAmerica is the National Association of American Wineries headquartered in Washington, DC, with a focus on grassroots public policy advocacy at the federal level to protect and enhance the business climate for the American wine industry. The organization also includes a State and Regional Associations Advisory Council (SRAAC) of winery trade association leaders from around the country, and represents over 400 members from 46 states. www.wineamerica.org
— WineAmerica