November 19, 2025 — The New York Wine & Grape Foundation will bring together grape growers, winery owners, winemakers, marketers, and industry experts for the inaugural New York Wine Industry Leadership Summit on January 15, 2026, in New York City. This gathering marks an important moment for New York wine—one focused on collaboration, innovation, and strengthening the future of our state’s diverse wine regions.
Leaders from across the state will explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of New York wine. As global wine trends shift and new generations of consumers seek authenticity, sustainability, and high-quality experiences, this summit will help ensure New York continues to lead with intention.
“This is not a time for incremental change—it’s a time for leadership,” says NYWGF Executive Director Sam Filler. “By coming together to share ideas and define our shared priorities, we can shape a sustainable, profitable, and inclusive future for New York wine.”
At the Summit, participants will explore how New York can continue to:
- Deliver exceptional quality through innovation and continued cool-climate excellence
- Strengthen sustainability across vineyards and wineries statewide
- Support the small family businesses and rural communities that make our wine regions so special
By fostering unity and long-term thinking, this summit reinforces NYWGF’s commitment to ensuring that every glass of New York wine reflects not just craftsmanship but also the values of the people and places behind it.
