Webinars

Here is our webinar schedule for 2025.  Please note that we will be adding sessions as needed, so check back frequently to keep advised of all that we have going on! All times stated are in Central Time.

• Click here to download a list of webinar recordings available on SWE’s Webinar Library: SWE Webinar Library

August 2025

Public Event

Saturday, August 2, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam

This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE

This is one for the spirits crowd!! if you are interested in pursuing the CSS Certification, or just a spirits lover-bartender-mixologist-beverage aficionado that is interested in learning more about spirits and the CSS, this one-hour session is for you! Join our Director of Education, Jane A. Nickles, and learn what to expect from the CSS!

• This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
• If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated several times a year.
• Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
• If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
• A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.

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Public Event

Saturday, August 16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam August

This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE

If you are currently pursuing the CSW Certification, or considering the CSW as your next stage of professional development, this one-hour session is for you! This online workshop will cover all aspects of the CSW, including what the test covers, how difficult the test is, what type of questions to expect, the resources available to students, and how long SWE recommends for study before sitting the exam.

• This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
• If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
• Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
• If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated at least once a month.

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Members Only

Saturday, August 23, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

Chile—Geografía y Geología

This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE 

From the Pacific Ocean to the Andes Mountains, Atacama Desert, and the Zona Austral—Chile is spectacularly diverse in its geography and geology. Join us for this one-hour session as we explore the mountains, rivers, currents, and climates of Chile…from the Norte Grande to Cape Horn. 

• This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
• To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
• A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
• If you have any questions about SWE’s webinars, please contact our Director of Education, Jane Nickles, at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org

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September 2025

Public Event

Saturday, September 6, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam

This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE

This is one for the spirits crowd!! if you are interested in pursuing the CSS Certification, or just a spirits lover-bartender-mixologist-beverage aficionado that is interested in learning more about spirits and the CSS, this one-hour session is for you! Join our Director of Education, Jane A. Nickles, and learn what to expect from the CSS!

• This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
• If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated several times a year.
• Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
• If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
• A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.

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Members Only

Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT

The State of the Wine and Spirits Industry: 2025

This session will be presented by Hugh Lander

This timely session will provide an overview of the state of the wine and spirits industry. We’ll address such questions as: Why are wine sales down? How is the industry addressing the current sales trends? What can be done to improve the situation? What is the outlook for the remainer of the year? Join Hugh Lander and find out!

• This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
• To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
• A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
• If you have any questions about SWE’s webinars, please contact our Director of Education, Jane Nickles, at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org

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Public Event

Saturday, September 27, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam September

This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE

If you are currently pursuing the CSW Certification, or considering the CSW as your next stage of professional development, this one-hour session is for you! This online workshop will cover all aspects of the CSW, including what the test covers, how difficult the test is, what type of questions to expect, the resources available to students, and how long SWE recommends for study before sitting the exam.

• This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
• If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
• Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
• If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated at least once a month.

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October 2025

Members Only

Saturday, October 18, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

Sensing Spirits: A Guide to the Sensory Evaluation and Perception of Distilled Spirits.

This session will be presented by Ben Coffelt, CSE, CWE 

The modern world of spirits contains the greatest diversity of aromatics, flavors, and colors than ever before. From the brightness of Tequila to the smokiness of Scotch, it can be a lot for any palate to handle! Join Ben Coffelt as we walk through how to systematically evaluate spirits by using three case studies: Bourbon, Tequila, and Gin. We’ll go over how to review each spirit and what components we should expect to find and identify.

• Note: Taste-along spirits will be announced in the near future.
• This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
• To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
• A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.

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