On June 7th, from 9 AM – 12:30 PM PT via Zoom, the Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis will present a program on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Grape and Wine Industries.
Join Kale Anderson and representatives from UC Davis and the wine industries, as they discuss the following topics:
Increasing diversity among students at UC Davis and in the Department of Viticulture and Enology
Increasing diversity in the grape and wine industries
Promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Opening the door to underrepresented consumers
Making wine more accessible
The program will feature welcoming remarks by UCD Chancellor, Gary May, and College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean, Helene Dillard, a keynote presentation by Julia Coney, panel discussions, and moderated Q&A conversations. The event is intended to provide the industry with perspectives, experiences, and initiatives, leaving attendees with actionable items that they can use in their own work as it relates to DEI – whether it be diversifying their companies, ensuring a diverse future workforce, or diversifying their consumer base and making wine more accessible to underrepresented customers.
The event is free but pre-registration is required.