2026  PA Wine and Grape Industry Conference & PWA Annual Membership Meeting

PWMRP, PWA, and Penn State Extension

PA's leading wine and grape industry conference

Nittany Lion Inn

The Pennsylvania Grape and Wine Industry Conference is designed for all stakeholders in the East Coast grape and wine industry. Whether you are a novice grape grower or winemaker or an established grower and producer, educator, researcher, wine marketer, or business professional, this annual industry conference is designed with you in mind. The event is hosted by the Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Program in partnership with Penn State Extension and the Pennsylvania Winery Association (PWA).Eligible participants have the opportunity to receive Pennsylvania Pesticide Recertification Training Credits from PDA if they attend the appropriate technical sessions during the conference (pending PDA approval).The Penn State Extension Respirator Fit Test Program will be on-site on February 25. Bring your respirator for this annual testing requirement for pesticide applicators! For more information and questions, visit<a href="https://extension.psu.edu/upcoming-respirator-fit-test-sessions" title="https://extension.psu.edu/upcoming-respirator-fit-test-sessions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> https://extension.psu.edu/upcoming-respirator-fit-test-sessions</a> A complete conference agenda is available on the <a href="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pda/business-and-industry/agricultural-marketing/agricultural-commodity-marketing-boards/pa-wine-marketing-and-research-board" title="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pda/business-and-industry/agricultural-marketing/agricultural-commodity-marketing-boards/pa-wine-marketing-and-research-board" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PA Wine Marketing Research Board website</a> or the <a href="https://pennsylvaniawine.com/industry" title="https://pennsylvaniawine.com/industry" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pennsylvania Winery Association</a>.A limited number of rooms are available at the Nittany Lion Inn. Contact<a href="https://thenittanylioninn.com/" title="https://thenittanylioninn.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> The Nittany Lion Inn</a> (814) 865-8500 to make your reservation.Please take a moment to complete this <a href="https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mGBg6ddQWpD1oG" title="https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mGBg6ddQWpD1oG" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PA Grape and Wine Industry Needs Assessment Survey!</a>

Tuesday, February 24

The Pennsylvania Winery Association invites PWA Members to attend our Annual Business Meeting—a cornerstone event for our vibrant wine community. This important gathering offers the opportunity to stay informed, connect with industry peers, and play an active role in shaping the future of Pennsylvania wine.

Highlights of the Meeting:
- Marketing Updates: Discover the latest initiatives and strategies to promote PA wines.
- Event Recap & Planning: Review this year’s events and get a sneak peek at what’s in store for 2026.
- Legislative Insights: Hear updates on policies impacting our industry and advocacy efforts moving forward from PWA, WPA and PLCB representatives.
To reserve a room at the Nittany Lion Inn for the Meeting and Conference, please use the Group Code (PENN26W) by January 23 for the group rate.

For the full agenda, please review it here: pennsylvaniawine.com/industry/news/pwa-annual-membership-meeting-feb-24-2026

PWA Annual Business Meeting (PWA Members)

Hosted by the Pennsylvania Winery Association, this is an opportunity for speakers, attendees, and vendors already in town to gather and taste wines from around the Commonwealth. Attendees are asked to bring a bottle or two of wine to share. Located in 1855 Lobby of the Nittany Lion Inn. 

Pennsylvania  Winery Association Happy Hour

Wednesday, February 25

Topics for the morning session include viticulture and enology research updates, a grower panel (weather topics), and insights on online POS systems, wine club, payroll and scheduling, and marketing. 

General Session

Lunch

Topics for the afternoon session include a presentation on AI, small group discussion on positive impacts with their business, and red wine blending and tasting session, and wine club best practice discussion.

Hosted by the PA Wine Marketing Research Program, this event is an opportunity to socialize and network with fellow industry members and conference speakers and recognize Farm Show award winners. Attendees are asked to bring a bottle or two of wine to share. Dinner is included in conference registration. 

PA Wine Industry Reception and Dinner and Farm Show Awards Presentation

Thursday, February 26

Continental Breakfast

Morning topics include a multi-generational panel, focusing on what can be learned from one another; a hospitality panel; an update on nutrient ranges across PA Cabernet Franc vineyards; and a grower and operations track breakout session. 

The afternoon will focus on tastings, enology winery sanitation, and Pennsylvania sanitation study results. 

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