Featuring Keynote Speaker Ros Harvey, The Yield
May 27, Napa, CA — The Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) announces Ahead of the Curve 2025, to be held on July 23rd from 9am to 3pm at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, located at 500 1st St. in downtown Napa. Ahead of the Curve is an inspiring, one-day event designed to equip Napa Valley winegrape growers with the tools, technologies, and insights needed to thrive in a rapidly changing agricultural landscape. Focused on the intersection of innovation and sustainability, the conference will explore how artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven practices can support financial efficiencies, mitigate risk, and enhance long-term sustainability.
The 2025 Keynote Speaker is technologist and entrepreneur Ros Harvey. Harveyfounded The Yield in 2014 to advance AI in specialty crops, notably wine. Now part of Yamaha Agriculture, The Yield joins Robotics Plus to drive AI-powered precision farming. As a Special Advisor, Ros brings deep expertise in data and AI. She also leads the Australian Conservation Foundation and has held global leadership roles, including with the UN.
“In a world buzzing with AI hype, we recognize that these technologies are not yet fully integrated into agriculture, but their adoption is inevitable,” stated Caleb Mosley, NVG Executive Director. “This event is about cutting through the noise to ensure growers are informed, prepared, and empowered to navigate the future with clarity and confidence.”
Attendees will gain insights from top experts and innovators on AI applications, automation, and robotics in viticulture, learn practical steps to integrate emerging technologies into vineyards with confidence and ease, and connect with like-minded growers, researchers, and technology providers who are shaping the future of sustainable viticulture.
Registration is $165 for NVG Members and $200 for non-members. A post-event recording will also be available for $50. For more information, or to register, please visit www.napagrowers.org/aotc.
This event has a limited number of free admissions for students and young professionals studying to get a Viticulture & Enology degree and attending an accredited institution. For more information, and to apply, please visit www.napagrowers.org/aotc.
About the Napa Valley Grapegrowers
For 50 years, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, has played a vital role in strengthening Napa Valley’s reputation as a world-class viticultural region. Its mission is to cultivate viticultural excellence and environmental stewardship for the Napa Valley, and it represents 685 Napa County grape growers and associated businesses. For more information, visit napagrowers.org and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
