2025 Conference Program
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2025 Conference Program |
Thursday, August 7, 2025
5:00pm to 10:00pm
THE QUESTION | Rachel Carson Red Room
We start our Roundup each year mingling, introducing ourselves, and then debating “The Question”. The first evening is an excellent icebreaker and welcome to the whole shebang. We start outside in an informal atmosphere with a light buffet dinner and then move inside for a discussion in an even more informal atmosphere. The Question changes every year and a lively conversation is encouraged. Bring your beverage of choice to share.
Friday, August 8, 2025
8:30am to 10:10am
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6:00pm
DINNER | UCSC SEYMOUR MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER
On Friday night we return to the Seymour Discovery Center at the Long Marine Lab off campus to dine, schmooze and admire the scenery of the Santa Cruz coastline. This gives us more chances to talk and exchange ideas over food and wine. We provide the food, the space and the sunset. You provide the beverage, the witty conservation and the admiration of the sunset.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
8:30am to 10:10am
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EVENING ACTIVITIES
OPTION 1: MJA VINEYARDS TASTING
Have a taste of awarding-winning, boutique, family-operated winery MJA. They are a small winery that pours high-end wines in a relaxed Hawaiian-inspired atmosphere. When you walk in the door, you are 'Ohana! Tasting will be in a covered, heated patio and courtyard.
Standard tasting tickets are $25 per person and are available for purchase on the reservation form.
Activity Level: Approximate tasting duration 1 hour. It is recommended to bring cash and/or contactless payment methods for purchasing additional libations and/or food at various breweries/wineries/restaurants which are within 1-2 block walking radius of MJA Tasting Room. Consider booking dinner at one of the nearby restaurants with your fellow attendees!
Sunday, August 10, 2025
8:30am to 10:10am
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Join Us!
Thank you for attending our most recent conference. The next conference will be announced soon!
OPTION 2: I SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM
What is a visit to sun, sand, and surfing without checking out some of the incredible ice cream shops Santa Cruz has to offer? Cruise around Santa Cruz tasting three local favorites-- Marianne’s Ice Cream, The Penny Ice Cream, and Mission Hill Creamery.
Activity Level: Approximate duration 90 minutes. We will be driving and walking—casual, layered, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses and flat walking shoes are suggested. Cash for purchasing your own scoop(s) is recommended.
OPTION 3: DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Connect with friends, both old and new, over a meal and cocktail. Head over to downtown Santa Cruz for a variety of great dinner options.