Meet at 11:50 AM at the San Francisco Ferry Building – Gate B
WeAre and MelaninInScience are turning the Tiburon Wine Festival & ferry ride into a whole vibe.
Connect & enjoy community with fellow Black, Latino, API & Indigenous investors, leaders, entrepreneurs & professionals in Tech, Science & Sustainability as we head to the Tiburon Wine Festival on the SF ferry.
REMINDER: Buy Wine Festival & Ferry Tickets Direct from the Tiburon Wine Festival and Ferry - WeAre and MelaninInScience are not involved in ticket sales
Get your tickets for the festival early and let’s sip, connect & have fun! See you at the terminal!
Why attend:
- Sip, savor, & indulge in 65+ exquisite wines from Napa, Sonoma, Italy & beyond, paired with culinary artistry from top Tiburon restaurants
- Enjoy exceptional food from Tiburon restaurants including Michael Mina's Bungalow Kitchen, Woodlands Market, Luna Blu, Servino Ristorante, Tiburon Tavern, Caffe Acri, Salt & Pepper, The Caprice, The Petite Left Bank & Jane / Marin.
- Connect, exchange ideas & enjoy camaraderie with fellow Black, Latino, API & Indigenous professionals who get the experience of being one of the few in their industry, while taking in stunning views on a relaxed ferry ride & afternoon in Tiburon.
- Have Fun with a day of indulgence, connection, & belonging, wrapped in Bay breezes, laughter, & the shared mission of closing the racial wealth gap.
Meeting Location & Schedule – October 4th, 2025
- 11:50 AM: Gather at San Francisco Ferry Building – Gate B
- Board the 12:25 PM ferry together & arrive in Tiburon at 12:55 PM.
- After docking in Tiburon at 12:55 PM, explore the wine festival at your own pace.
- Wine Festival Hours: 1 – 4 PM
- Meet at 4 PM to catch the 4:35 PM ferry back to San Francisco, arriving at 5:30 PM (feel free to stay longer if you’d like).
Important Info
- You are responsible for purchasing your own Tiburon Wine Festival ticket & roundtrip ferry ticket in advance.
- All wine tastings and food are included in the price of the ticket.
- Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly.
- RSVP for yourself only. If part of a large group who may not be able to rsvp individually, send an email to [email protected] with the first name, last name, job title, department and company for each person. We will have identifiers like a badge or bracelet so people can identify people with common interests. Your submission of this info will help us expand your connections during the event.
About the 42nd Annual Tiburon Wine Festival
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 – 1 to 4 PM
Wine Festival Tickets Include: Tastings from 60+ wineries & bites from 10 restaurants, plus live music.
All wine tastings and food are included in the price of the ticket.
The Wines: Featuring wines from both established & small production wineries, the Tiburon Wine Festival provides a rare opportunity to experience new wines & savor old favorites – from Napa, Sonoma & all over California.
The Food: Sample amazing food from local restaurants & food purveyors including The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina, The Caprice, Woodlands Market, Malibu Farm, Luna Blu, Salt & Pepper, Petite Left Bank, Tiburon Tavern, Jane the Bakery Marin, & Servino Ristorante.All wine tastings & food are included in the price of the ticket. Get tickets directly from the 42nd Annual Tiburon Wine Festival.
Must be 21. Please bring valid government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license or passport for proof of age.
No infants, strollers, or animals allowed on event grounds. Rain or shine event.
This is a meetup event designed to connect & expand networks within the Black, Latino, API & Indigenous community of Tech & Sustainability professionals. WeAre is not responsible for the Tiburon Wine Festival or SF Ferry. The event is inclusive & encourages professionals in tech & sustainability from all backgrounds to join us as we strive to decrease the racial wealth gap by empowering & connecting Black, Latino, API & Indigenous professionals, investors, entrepreneurs & inventors in Tech & Sustainability.
About WeAre
WeAre is the only free members-only professional network alliance connecting & increasing the numbers of Black, Latino, Asian Pacific Islander (API), & Indigenous professionals in the industries of Sustainability & Technology. WeAre brings together entrepreneurs, inventors & professionals through events & resources that support professional growth, learning, innovation, & leadership. By driving connection, inspiration, & motivation, WeAre transforms Sustainability & Technology into industries where Black, Latino, API, & Indigenous people prosper & excel.
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About MelaninInScience
MelanInScience is reimagining the future of biotech and life sciences by building pathways for underrepresented students and early-career professionals. We connect academic training to industry opportunity through industry-backed programming, internships, and partnerships with leading biotech and biopharma companies.
Since our founding in 2024, we’ve impacted hundreds of students across 15 states and 20 countries. We’re building a future where Black and Brown scientists are not just represented in STEM — they are at the forefront of innovation, leadership, and discovery.
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