Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said it will host its second WineForward event in partnership with Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The session will take place on the Main Stage at Access LIVE hosted at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.

The three-hour symposium, open to all Access LIVE attendees, will explore where the wine category stands today, and where it’s headed next. At a pivotal moment for the wine industry, WineForward underscores the need for fresh thinking, renewed relevance, and meaningful engagement, particularly with younger consumers. Wine Forward is designed to meet this moment by elevating the conversation beyond short-term headwinds and focusing on how the industry can reintroduce wine as a modern, social, and responsibly enjoyed part of today’s culture.

The program will feature candid conversations and perspectives from industry leaders, including:

• John Sutton, CEO, The Wine Group
• Rick Tigner, President and CEO, Jackson Family Wines
• Justin Fenchel, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BeatBox Beverages
• Cristie Norman, Lead Sommelier, Delilah
• Nik Modi, Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Consumer & Retail Research, RBC Capital Markets
• Wayne Chaplin, President and CEO, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
• Mark Chaplin, President, Commercial Sales, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
• Cindy Leonard, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Fine Wine, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
• Zach Poelma, Senior Vice President, Commercial Intelligence & Strategy, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits