SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo, an unmatched experience for wine and spirits education and professional development, returns to San Diego this September 7-9, 2025. Known for delivering industry-leading education and fostering career-long relationships, SommCon is the destination for the professional wine and spirits community to gather and share insights, elevate craft, and drive the future of the industry forward.

SommCon is now accepting speaker proposals from industry professionals who want to bring fresh ideas, expert insights, and a passion for advancing the field to the forefront of discussion. Selected speakers will lead sessions designed to educate, challenge, and inspire a diverse audience of sommeliers, buyers, importers, distributors, suppliers, media, and decision-makers across the beverage landscape.

Tracks for the 2025 conference program include:

• Regional Exploration
• Advanced Tasting Techniques
• Professional & Personal Development
• Spirits & Mixology
• Suppliers (Wine  & Spirits Producers)

All selected speakers receive a complimentary full conference pass, including access to networking events and trade tasting, the SommCon Beverage Expo.

Brands interested in sponsored seminars should contact partner@sommconusa.com.

ABOUT SOMMCON
SommCon® is the premier gathering for professionals in the wine, beer, and spirits industry, offering unparalleled opportunities for education, networking, and career development. SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo offers a comprehensive program of wine and spirits education, professional development, mentorship and networking opportunities, and a vibrant marketplace showcasing domestic and international producers of wine, beer, spirits, and brands in the low and no alcohol category. SommCon produces Concours d’Spirits and Concours d’Vin, impartial competitions of domestic and international wines and spirits, in partnership with The SOMM Journal, and SommGo, an on-demand streaming service featuring educational content for the global wine, beer, and spirits industry. SommCon is produced by Fast Forward, an event management and media company that specializes in consumer and business events in wine, beer, spirits, culinary, and hospitality.