Panel-Talk WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines [EN] at ProWein Messe Düsseldorf

• Live at ProWein 2026
• Date: March 2026, 16th 
• Time: 12 AM
• Location: Hall 4, Stand N104 at Meininger – hosted by DWS

The global wine industry is evolving rapidly — scientifically, commercially and culturally. With increasing complexity in viticulture, climate impact, global markets and communication, professional experience alone is no longer enough. Structured, analytical and academically grounded wine knowledge has become essential.

This expert panel at ProWein brings together Diploma-level educators, WSET representatives and advanced wine professionals to discuss what modern wine expertise truly requires. The session includes an exploration of the role of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in international wine education standards, insights into how Diploma-level education is delivered in a professional academic environment, and a live analytical tasting demonstration using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT®).

Participants will gain a clear understanding of how advanced wine education transforms sensory perception into structured judgement, how expert-level thinking differs from professional routine, and how higher qualifications influence career development across the global wine sector.

• 12:00 AM: Opening
• 12:05 AM: WSET® in the Global Wine Education Landscape
• 12:15 AM: Learning environment: How is the Diploma Programme set up and why choosing DWS?
• 12:30 AM: The WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT®) at Diploma Level
• 12:45 AM: Alumni Success Stories
• 13:00 AM: The End

This panel is designed for:

• Wine professionals who have completed WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines

• Sommeliers and wine consultants

• Professionals seeking an internationally recognised wine qualification

• Individuals considering progression to WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines

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