Michael Evans, CEO and founder of The Vines of Mendoza has been asked to be the keynote speaker for the 2010 Wine Entrepreneur Conference which will be held at the Embassies of Argentina and Chile in Washinton DC on January 21 and 22, 2010.
The Wine Entrepreneur conference is the only professional wine conference focusing on wine entrepreneurship. It is intended to four categories of individuals:
• Wine enthusiasts who want to act on their dream to one day start their own wine business
• Wine professionals who want to further their career in the wine industry by broadening the scope of their knowledge
• Wine entrepreneurs looking to fund the next stage of their business and meet potential investors, partners, employees or advisors.
• Wine business angels and investors who want to be exposed to new ideas, concepts and projects relating to the wine industry.
The first day of the conference will explore the steps of the wine business value chain – from wineries, importers and distributors to wine bars, wine stores, wine journalism and wine & charity. The second day will examine the issues headlining the industry, such as the impact of technology, franchising models, packaging innovation, funding challenges and social media. Both days will feature inspirational panels with over 35 wine entrepreneurs who have followed their passions and leveraged tools such as the internet, social media, alternative financing techniques, innovative design, socially conscious philosophies, and unique business models to drive their success.
For more information about the conference or to sign up and see Michael talk about The Vines of Mendoza and Private Vineyard Estates click here.
