Day-long Exploration of the Confluence of Cannabis and Wine; Reimagining the Coexistence  Healdsburg, CA, August 11, 2021 – Wine Industry Network (WIN) hosted the 5th Annual Wine & Weed Symposium on August 5th at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa, CA. Once again, professionals from the cannabis and wine industries came together to explore the latest information surrounding the impact of legalized recreational cannabis on California’s wine industry with special emphasis on how the cannabis category performed over the last 18 months. The 5th annual symposium hosted nearly 250 attendees from the wine and cannabis industry. Twenty companies were on hand to showcase new products and services. Terry Wheatley, President of Vintage Wine Estates and Chairwoman of the Board for CannaCraft, delivered the event’s keynote speech. Wheatley spoke to the intersection of the wine and weed industries and how each can learn and profit from the other.

Will "cannatourism" compete with wine or can they coexist? What do we know about Cannabis Tourism? Who are these tourists? Where are they visiting from and what impact will they have on wine country? Join us as we take a look at the evolution of cannabis tourism, the kind of experiences being offered, and what is the crossover with wine. More information here.

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Wine Industry Network Continues Exploring the Confluence of Cannabis and Wine Healdsburg, CA, June 10th, 2021 – After a hiatus in 2020, Wine Industry Network (WIN) is excited to announce that registration is open for the 5th Annual Wine & Weed Symposium, scheduled for August 5th, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa, CA. The full-day business-focused conference will explore the latest information surrounding the impact of legalized recreational cannabis on California’s wine industry. The symposium will feature leaders from both the wine and cannabis sectors who will share their expertise on how the emerging cannabis industry can successfully coexist alongside wine, for the betterment of both industries. Topics to include: Cannabis Category Performance Review; Surviving and Thriving The Business of Cannabis; Investor Predictions for 2022 The Rise of Cannabis Beverages and What it Means for Wine Cannabis and Wine &nd

2021 Wine & Weed Symposium  Registration is Now Open! In-Person Event Continues to Focus on the Exploration  and the Impact of Cannabis. Learn More / Register Now  After a hiatus in 2020, we are excited to announce that registration is open for the 5th Annual Wine & Weed Symposium, scheduled for August 5th, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa, CA. The full-day business-focused conference will explore the latest information surrounding the impact of legalized recreational cannabis on California’s wine industry and will focus on bringing together wine & cannabis industry thought leaders & innovators to review emerging trends in consumer behavior, the impact on tourism in states where recreational cannabis is legal, alcohol beverage companies investment activity in cannabis and more. In addition to the conference sessions, attendees have the opportunity to visit with exhibiting wine and cannabis companies, enjoy a beauti