WIN Expo - Conference Topics Survey
Conference plans have already begun for the 10th Anniversary of the North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) and we'd like your feedback on topic ideas to ensure we're covering what's most important to you!
Please fill out the following survey to indicate your level of interest in the following Wine Industry Topics. You may skip any topics that are not relevant to your role and/or position.
On a scale of 1-5, 5 being most interesting, what score would you give the following:
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Winemaking & Production
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Processes that affect fermentation
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New technology in the cellar
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Finishing processes and products
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Resources for flavor, bouquet, or color enhancement
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Management of undesirable wine elements
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Sales & Marketing
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Tasting Room experiences
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DTC and three-tier sales strategies
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Events and other special consumer experiences
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Marketing strategies related to digital platforms, in-person experiences, in-store displays
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Packaging Innovation
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Wine Club Growth Strategy
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Branding and brand refreshing
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Public relations and working with the media and influencers of the industry
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Trendy wines such as hot varietals
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Wineries moving beyond the traditional wine product
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Strategy & Leadership
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Bulk Market
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Mergers & Acquisitions/positions brands and facilities for sales, growing your brand
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Business-wide practices including sustainability, biodynamics, Human Resources, etc.
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Preparing for the challenges of today’s world including wildfires, droughts, etc.
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Personnel-related topics including staff safety and training, support of team morale
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Evolutions in the staffing model since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the traditional workplace
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Product positioning from value-forward to luxury
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Vineyard & Growers
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Biodynamics and their related certifications
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Regenerative farming and their related certifications
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Organic farming and their related certifications
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Farming technology and equipment
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Water management
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Root stocks and other vine-related topics
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Pest management resources
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The impacts of climate change
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2022 Harvest recap and forecast on the state of bulk and grape market for 2023
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If you have a specific topic not listed here you would like us to consider, or you'd like to just provide additional feedback on what you do see,
please do so here
.