SommCon 2025 Speaker Application Portal
Submissions Due: April 30, 2025
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Important Application Information - Please Read
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Below is a list of the tracks, and topics of interest as well as the formats offered and seminar length with the maximum number of products allowed per session (if pouring). You will be asked for this information as well as moderator/speaker information, proposed wine list with brands being represented in the session. Please have this information handy as you complete this form. It will expedite review. Please keep in mind that session description you enter should be appropriate and ready to be posted in the agenda for conference attendees.
Submissions will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through April. You can log in any time to review status. If you have questions about the status of your submission please reach out to info@sommconusa.com for support.
Education Tracks
Regional Exploration
Advanced Tasting Techniques
Professional and Personal Development
Spirits & Mixology
Suppliers (Wine & Spirits Producers)
NEW! Propose a track you would like to see added
Format
Keynote
Panel Discussion (Max 5 speakers)
Single Sku Tasting (30 min max)
Co-presenters Single Presenter
Lunch Tasting + Pairing (90-120 min)
Fireside Chat (Informal, small group- 30 min max)
Roundtable (less formal, discussion based)
Virtual Session (Live - Pre/Post Event)
Virtual Session (Pre-recorded Pre/Post Event)
Topics
Climate & Sustainability
Regional Exploration
Professional Development
Career Planning
Business Operations
Financial Acumen
Reaching Younger Audiences
Advance Tasting Techniques
State of the Industry Industry
Data & Trends
Spirits
Beer
Tasting Session Info
Session Length & Max Number of Featured Skus
30 Min Session - Single Sku per Session
60 Min Session - 4-5 Skus per Session
90-120 Min Session (Lunch Tasting Only) - 6-8 Skus per Session