Conference Schedule

Embracing Hybrid Grapes

in California

At UC Davis

January 26, 2026

Schedule will be posted by December 15.

Check-in Starts: 9AM
Coffee, tea, pastries, fruit

The day will be a mix of guided wine tastings, keynote addresses, panels, presentations, exhibits, and more. Subjects will address winegrowing, winemaking, and selling wine made with hybrid grapes, as well as the current developments and advances in grape breeding. Speakers will include industry leaders working with hybrids in the vineyard, cellar, and on the retail side, as well as scientists and wine celebrities!

Taco truck available for lunch, with vegan and gf options.

The day will conclude with an exploratory wine tasting of even more wines made with hybrid grapes from around the world.