Schedule

Guest Sign-In and Registration, Grand Hall

Vendor Display Floor Opens, Grand Hall

Symposium Welcome, Grand Hall

Dr. David Shockley | President, Surry Community College

Surry Community College’s president will welcome attendees and kick off the start of the symposium.

Speaker One, Grand Hall

Paul Wagner | Instructor, Viticulture and Winery Technology Department - Napa Valley College

Facts Tell; Stories Sell

When it comes to wine, the stories you tell and how well you deliver them might make the difference between success and failure in the wine industry. Paul Wagner has led multiple workshops and advised some of the world's top wine companies on how to use storytelling to elevate consumer experiences. In his session, Paul will lead us through the steps to put together an engaging sales presentation—and promises to tell quite a few memorable stories along the way!

Vendor Break, Grand Hall

Speaker Two, Grand Hall

Lunch, Grand Hall

Speaker Three, Grand Hall

Vendor Break, Grand Hall

Educational Breakout Session

Break, Grand Hall

Networking, Winery

Featuring Surry Cellars Wine

Join us for a special networking session to engage with other members of the Southeastern Wine Industry to share ideas, wine, and build valuable connections. This event will be held in the Teaching Winery within the SBVE building and will feature wines made by the students at Surry Community College poured by faculty and staff. Join us for a valuable peer to peer experience.

Grand Wine Tasting, Grand Hall

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm