INDUSTRY RESEARCH SNAPSHOT

The Industry Research Snapshot is an opportunity for student and professional researchers to directly share new information and discuss current and ongoing research with grape and wine industry stakeholders at WineVit®.  This provides a platform for researchers and industry members to collaborate on and tackle topics of concern and innovation within our diverse industry.  The Industry Research Snapshot includes opportunities throughout the duration of WineVit® for research engagement.  Posters are up and available for viewing Tuesday, February 10 through Wednesday, February 11, 2026.  

To participate, researchers are invited to submit information about their research via a Research Poster Application that, if accepted, will be viewed at WineVit® 2026 as a research poster as part of the Industry Research Snapshot.  

Research posters will be located throughout the Three Rivers Convention Center.  Researchers will have the opportunity to share and discuss their research alongside their posters.  Researchers will have designed times to be present near their poster location, but without the responsibility to be there for the full time.  The experience will provide researchers and industry members with the opportunity to network and connect.

This Industry Research Snapshot as part of WineVit® 2026 is a chance to showcase research and to engage with the grape and wine industry.  Research posters will not be judged—no judging or awards given for research posters. 

RESEARCH POSTER SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OR INFORMATION: Undergraduate students studying grape and wine industry-related fields at a Washington post-secondary institution are welcome to submit an abstract to present their undergraduate research projects and/or findings.  Undergraduate students who took part in an internship program or course during 2025 are also encouraged to submit a poster to showcase their work in the wine community. 

GRADUATE RESEARCH: Graduate students studying grape and wine industry-related fields at a Washington post-secondary institution are welcome to submit an abstract to present their graduate research projects.  

PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH: Professionals in the grape and wine industry are invited to submit an abstract to present their research as a poster.

Posters from for-profit ventures are not eligible for participation in the WineVit® Industry Research Snapshot. 

One complimentary WineVit registration will be provided for each research poster accepted and participating in the Industry Research Snapshot.  Authors must notify Winegrowers in advance who will use the registration.

RESEARCH POSTER CONTENT 

Successful posters and presentations convey technical details while attracting the attention of academic and industry member attendees. The goal is to develop content that encourages and facilitates engagement by others to learn more and discuss the topic presented.

Your content must be industry-relevant and provide research and/or information about one or more of the following topic areas:

  • Current viticulture research and trends

  • Current enology research and trends

  • Current research projects funded through the Washington State Grape and Wine Research Program

  • Current wine marketing or promotion research and trends

  • Internship activities during degree program

  • Extension or educational outreach

  • Educational class projects

  • Technology transfer

  • Tax and/or assessment-funded industry support

As applicable, each poster should note ALL sources of funds for the project. Projects funded by the Washington State Grape and Wine Research Program must be identified as such.

Each poster must be a minimum of 24 inches wide and no more than 42 inches wide, with a maximum height of 42 inches. Posters will be displayed on free-standing easels, which will be provided. Please ensure your poster is sturdy enough to be supported on an easel.

2026 DEADLINES & TIMELINE

Call to all student and professional researchers to share new information and discuss current and ongoing research with grape and wine industry stakeholders at WineVit® 2026!  

  • Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – Research Poster Application Submission Deadline
    1. Complete the Poster Submission Form
    Fill out the WineVit® 2026 Research Poster Submission Form to provide your contact details, project title, abstract, and funding sources. This form helps us collect all the necessary information to review your submission and plan the event display.
    2. Email Your Poster File
    After submitting the form, please email your completed poster file (PDF or PowerPoint format preferred) to speakers-winevit@wawinegrowers.org. Please use the subject line: “WineVit® 2026 Poster Submission – [Your Name or Research Title]”

  • Friday, December 19, 2025 – Notification of Acceptance 
    Space is limited.  Adherence to guidelines will serve as criteria for accepting entries. 

  • Friday, January 23, 2026 – PDF of Poster Due 
    PDFs will be posted on website and shared to promote research in the industry.  

  • Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm and Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:00am-9:00am – Poster Setup at Three Rivers Convention Center

  • Tuesday through Wednesday, February 10-11, 2026 – Industry Research Snapshot at WineVit® 2026!
    Researchers available to share and discuss their research alongside their posters (at designated times previously selected).

  • Wednesday, February 11, 2025, at 12:30pm-2:00pm – Posters to be Removed by Authors

We look forward to your participation in the Industry Research Snapshot at WineVit® 2026!
Questions? Contact speakers-winevit@wawinegrowers.org