Schedule : SOMM

viernes, 4 de octubre de 2024
09:00 - 17:00	Champagne Specialist Certification: Day 1/2 -SOLD OUT California 2
09:30 - 16:30	WSET Level 1 - Award in Wine California 1
18:30 - 20:30	Women in Craft Meet Up at Mujeres Brewing Women In Craft Conference
sábado, 5 de octubre de 2024
08:00 - 17:00	Women in Craft Registration Women In Craft Conference Town + Country B
09:00 - 10:00	Yes You Can Women In Craft Conference Town + Country B
09:00 - 17:00	Champagne Specialist Certification: Day 2/2-SOLD OUT California 2
09:30 - 11:30	Spirits Certification Exam Offered by SWE California 2								Wine Certification Exam Offered by SWE California 2
10:00 - 10:20	Founder Spotlight feat. Robin McBride Women In Craft Conference Town + Country B
10:20 - 10:45	Break Women In Craft Conference
10:45 - 11:20	Founders & Disruptors Women In Craft Conference Town + Country B
11:20 - 12:00	Thriving In Intersectionality: Belonging, Growth And Leadership Women In Craft Conference Town + Country B
12:00 - 12:30	Women of the Vine & Spirits presents: The Power of Intersectionality in the Workplace Women In Craft Conference Town + Country B
12:30 - 14:00	Lunch (on your own) Women In Craft Conference
14:00 - 14:30	Knowledge In Practice - Finding Your Voice, Sharing Your Message, And Becoming A Better Presenter Women In Craft Conference Town + Country B
14:00 - 17:00	Registration Open (Early Badge Pick up) Golden State Ballroom Foyer
14:30 - 15:15	Trailblazing an Emerging Region Women In Craft Conference Town + Country B
15:15 - 15:45	Making Magic - Lessons in Hospitality from the Castle to the Dining Room and Beyond Women In Craft Conference Town + Country B
16:00 - 16:45	Exploring Innovation: A Look Into New Ideas In The Beverage Industry Women In Craft Conference Town + Country B
18:00 - 19:30	SommCon Welcome Reception Martini & Palm Lawn
domingo, 6 de octubre de 2024
07:30 - 08:30	Morning Gratitude with Kathleen Thomas Town & Country Foyer
08:00 - 17:00	SommCon Registration Open Golden State Ballroom Foyer
09:00 - 10:00	Opening Keynote: Changing the Narrative: Using Data to Combat the Negative Narrative and Seize the Opportunity Trends & Insights Town + Country B
10:30 - 11:00	Sake & Shochu Fundamentals California 1
10:30 - 12:00	Red, White, and Burgundy Advanced Tasting Techniques Show Floor Stage		Parental Advisory: Balancing Somm Life And Parent Life Successfully Professional Development Town + Country B		Regional Exploration: Bourgogne Wines - 27 Reasons to Love Mâcon Wines Regional Explorations Palm 3-4		The Keys to Rioja's Excellence: Quality, Diversity, Commitment Regional Explorations Palm 1-2			Sipping The Veneto: The Flow Of Crimson Nectar Regional Explorations Palm 7		Adjust Your Altitude - Lake County's Volcanic Wines Regional Explorations Palm 5-6			AI in the Beverage World Trends & Insights California 2
12:00 - 13:00	Champagne Games Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
12:00 - 17:00	Expo Floor Open Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
12:30 - 14:00	Producer Lunch & Tasting: Brassfield Wines & Somm Journal Present: Volcanic Soil Wines from High Valley in Lake County Advanced Tasting Techniques Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)								Producer Lunch & Tasting: Madeira Lunch with Blandy's Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
13:00 - 13:15	Paso Robles AVA Oveview Tastings Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
13:00 - 14:00	Integrating Beer into your Beverage Program Beer Buzz Stage/Fireside Chats								Champagne Games Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
14:00 - 14:15	Paso Robles AVA Oveview Tastings Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
14:00 - 14:30	Introduction to Curate, the wine intelligence platform featuring sophisticated tasting notes Professional Development Buzz Stage/Fireside Chats
14:00 - 15:30	Technique Or Terroir: An Evaluation Of Wines And Spirits Advanced Tasting Techniques Show Floor Stage	A Blind Journey Around Spain Through 8 Wines Advanced Tasting Techniques Palm 5-6		Appassimento: Wine Made From Dried Grapes Advanced Tasting Techniques California 1		A Capital Comparison: Napa Valley Versus Mendoza Regional Explorations Palm 3-4		Revisiting Wines From Jerez: A Comprehensive Seminar On Sherry Regional Explorations Palm 7			“GO ON! Bloom Big” with Loire Wines: Tasting Seminar Regional Explorations Palm 1-2		Mexican Spirits From Mezcal To Pox Spirits California 2	Effectively Connecting With Millennial And Gen Z Audiences Trends & Insights Town + Country B
15:00 - 15:15	Paso Robles AVA Oveview Tastings Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
15:30 - 16:00	“Expanding & Diversifying the Future of Wine.” Professional Development Buzz Stage/Fireside Chats
16:00 - 17:00	Blind Tasting Battles with HospitaliTV Advanced Tasting Techniques Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)								Champagne Games Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
16:00 - 17:30	Madeira A Wine With The Name Of An Island And An Island With The Name Of A Wine Regional Explorations Show Floor Stage
17:30 - 18:30	SWE MeetUp Networking & Social Monkey Bar Area
18:30 - 20:00	Tasting in the Dark + Dinner Advanced Tasting Techniques
20:00 - 22:00	SommChill Party Flamingo Lawn (FULL)
lunes, 7 de octubre de 2024
07:30 - 08:30	Morning Gratitude with Kathleen Thomas Flamingo Lawn (FULL)
08:00 - 18:00	SommCon Registration Open Golden State Ballroom Foyer
09:00 - 10:00	Has Racial Inclusion In The Wine Industry Improved Since 2020? Trends & Insights Town + Country B
10:30 - 12:00	Chaos Theory Blind Tasting Class Advanced Tasting Techniques Palm 7	Wine, Water & Food Pairing Harmonization with Andrea Robinson Advanced Tasting Techniques Show Floor Stage		Beer Styles for Food Programs Beer California 2		Your Volume is Showing Professional Development Palm 1-2		Beneath Beaujolais: Tasting Seminar Regional Explorations Palm 5-6			Exclusive: Wines Of Victoria, Australia Regional Explorations Palm 3-4		Wine-like Tails: The Use Of Wine In Your Cocktail Program From Vermouth To Additives Spirits California 1	What's New In Wine Tech? From Virtual Somms To High Tech Decanters. Trends & Insights Town + Country B
11:00 - 12:00	Champagne Games Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
11:00 - 15:00	Expo Floor Open Golden State Ballroom Foyer
12:00 - 13:00	Champagne Games Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
12:30 - 14:00	Producer Lunch & Tasting: Discover The Diversity of Wine Styles from Victoria, Australia, presented by The Somm Journal Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
13:00 - 13:15	Paso Robles AVA Oveview Tastings Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
13:00 - 14:00	Champagne Games Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
14:00 - 14:15	Paso Robles AVA Oveview Tastings Regional Explorations Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)
14:00 - 14:30	Today and Tomorrow: Short and Long term Strategies for Advancing Your Career Professional Development Buzz Stage/Fireside Chats
14:00 - 15:00	Blind Tasting Battles with HospitaliTV Advanced Tasting Techniques Golden State Ballroom (Expo Hall)								Saburomaru And Japanese Whisky Master Class Spirits Show Floor Stage
15:00 - 16:00	Dollars and Sense: Financial Fluency For Beverage Professionals Professional Development Town + Country B
15:00 - 18:00	RNDC Fall Trade Tasting Town + Country A

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