AboutChief Wine Officer
Connecting the C-suite since 2005
Chief Wine Officer was established to do one thing exceptionally well: bring executive-level leaders together. We accomplish this in a relaxed and engaging environment that encourages the free sharing of knowledge and ideas.
After attending one too many bland meet-and-greets, we set out to make events more entertaining and inspiring. Networking should be an opportunity to connect with great minds in your industry, enjoy yourself and learn. We offer a space where you can meet your peers, hear cutting-edge insights and enjoy fine dining and wine tasting led by a world-renowned wine expert.
From humble beginnings, we have become the premier networking and members society in Europe, the UK, and the US, hosting over 150+ events a year and partnering with 50+ industry-leading enterprises.
We host our first event in the USA.
2007
We introduce virtual events in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020
We evolve into a members’ society with a brand-new look.
2023
2005
Chief Wine Officer is founded, and our first event is hosted in London.
2007
We host our first event in the USA.
2008
We host our first event in a continental European city.
2020
We introduce virtual events in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2021
We celebrate our 500th Chief Wine Officer.
2023
We evolve into a members’ society with a brand-new look.
our mission
Bring business leaders together for unforgettable networking and wine tasting experiences that entertain and inspire
our vision
Become a global networking and members society that drives the technology industry forward
Numbers we're proud of
150+
events organisedper year
410,000+
C-level execs part ofthe CWO community
14,400+
guests and counting
50+
tech companiesthat bring insightsto our events
220+
thought leaderpresentations per year
67,500+
bottles of wineopened and tasted
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The evolution of Chief Wine Officer
We recently upgraded our look to reflect our historical London surroundings. See how Farringdon’s unique architecture has inspired the change.
What to expect at a CWO event?
Exclusive industry insights, senior peer networking, and world-class wine tasting are standard.
What do our guests say?
Thousands of industry leaders have attended our events over the years. Many of them have left effusive praise on their way out.