Monday, March 13, 2017
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11:00AM - 4:00PM
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Registration
Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA
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2:00PM - 4:00PM
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Welcome Reception
Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA
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4:30PM - 4:45PM
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General Session
Opening Remarks
Deborah Brenner, Founder & President, Women of the Vine & Spirits
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4:45PM - 5:00PM
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General Session
Introduction - March is Women’s History Month
Molly Murphy MacGregor, Founder, National Women’s History Project
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5:00PM - 6:00PM
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General Session
Keynote Speaker
30 Years and Counting
Margareth (Maggie) Henriquez, President & Chief Executive Officer, Krug Maison de Champagne
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6:00PM
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Dinner on Own
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017
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7:30AM - 9:00AM
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Registration
Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA
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7:30AM - 9:00AM
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Continental Breakfast
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9:00AM - 9:15AM
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General Session
Opening Remarks
Deborah Brenner, Founder & President, Women of the Vine & Spirits
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9:15AM - 10:00AM
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General Session
Keynote Speaker
Why Women? The Leadership Imperative to Advancing Women and Driving Male Engagement
Jeffery Tobias Halter, President, YWomen
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10:00AM - 10:45AM
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General Session
Keynote Speaker
Global Trends in Wine & Spirits: A Data-Driven Look at Alcohol Consumption
Brandy Rand, President, U.S., International Wine & Spirits Research (IWSR)
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10:45AM - 11:15AM
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BREAK
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11:15AM - 11:30AM
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General Session
Deborah Brenner, Founder & President, Women of the Vine & Spirits
Adam Strum, Editor in Chief and Publisher of Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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11:30AM - 12:15PM
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General Session
Keynote Speaker
Lose Your Fears, Challenge Your Limits & Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone – Stories From an Argentine Wine Pioneer
Susana Balbo, Founder & Owner, Susana Balbo Wines, Argentina
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12:15PM - 1:30PM
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Networking Lunch
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1:00PM - 1:30PM
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Book Signing
Copperfield’s Bookstore
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1:30PM - 2:15PM
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General Session
Keynote Speaker
Harnessing the Power of Millennial Women: How to Create a Plan That Motivates Them in The Alcohol Beverage Industry
Jeff Fromm, Partner at Ad Agency Barkley
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2:15PM - 2:45PM
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BREAK
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2:45PM - 4:00PM
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Breakout Session
Gracious & Ruthless: Surprising Strategies for Business Success
Speaker: Susan Sokol Blosser, Founder, Sokol Blosser Winery
Author “Gracious & Ruthless” and “At Home in the Vineyard: Cultivating a Winery, An Industry and a Life”
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2:45PM - 4:00PM
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Breakout Session
International Women of the Vine: A Global Perspective of Leaders and Trends Worldwide
Moderator: Jane Thomson, Founder & Managing Director, The Fabulous Ladies' Wine Society, Australia
Panelists:
Marilisa Allegrini, Chief Executive Officer, Allegrini Estates, Italy
Dianne Laurance, Founder, Laurance Wines, Australia
Kristen Barnhisel, M.S. Food Science/Enology,Winemaker, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, U.S.A.
Anna Smaga-Trzaskalska,Wine Entrepreneur and Consultant, Poland
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2:45PM - 4:00PM
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Breakout Session
Find Your Voice, Speak Up: Lead with Confidence and Courage
Speaker: Marlene Gordon, Vice President, General Counsel - North America, Bacardi North America Corporation
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2:45PM - 4:00PM
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Breakout Session
Exploring Today's Consumer Mindset and Buying Behavior
Moderator: Jennifer Jo Wiseman, M.S. Sensory Science,Vice President of Consumer Product Insights & Development, E. & J. Gallo Winery
Panelists:
Gwen Chappell, Director, Beverage Sourcing for Global Procurement, MGM Resorts International
Tim Widnes, Wine & Beer Buyer, Whole Foods Market
Rachel Roberts, Vice President, Global Marketing Operations, Beam Suntory
Amy Hoopes, President, Wente Family Estates
Nicole Bierig Jordan, Vice President, Commercial Strategy and Analytics, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
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2:45PM - 4:00PM
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Breakout Session
The Luxury Strategy: Break the Rules of Marketing to Build Luxury Brands
Moderator: Chris Indelicato, President and Chief Executive Officer, Delicato Family Vineyards
Panelists:
Joy Sterling, Partner/Chief Executive Officer, Iron Horse Vineyards
Lisa Mattson, Director of Marketing & Communications, Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Vanessa Kay, Senior Vice President - Veuve Clicquot, Krug and Ruinart USA, Moët Hennessy U.S.A.
Rachel Espersen, Creative Programming & Partnerships, INTERSECT BY LEXUS
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Dinner on Own |
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After-Hours Party: The Golden Age of Cockails & Cordials
Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
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6:45AM - 8:00AM
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Yoga in the Meritage Wine Cave
(limited space – 100 spots available)
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7:30AM - 9:00AM
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Continental Breakfast
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9:00AM - 10:15AM
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General Session
Spirited Women: Taking The Lead
Moderator: Susan Kostrzewa, Executive Editor, Wine Enthusiast Media
Panelists:
Annette Alvarez-Peters, AIWS, CWE, Asst. Vice President, GMM, Beverage Alcohol, Costco Wholesale
Gina Gallo, Senior Director of Winemaking, E. & J. Gallo Winery
Stephanie J. Macleod, Master Blender, John Dewar & Sons, Ltd.
Sara Floyd, MS, Co-Owner, Swirl Wine Brokers and Luli Wines
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10:15AM - 11:15AM
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General Session
Keynote Speaker
Time and Conflict Management
Margareth (Maggie) Henriquez, President & Chief Executive Officer,
Krug Maison de Champagne
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11:15AM - 11:45AM
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BREAK
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11:45AM - 12:30PM
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General Session
Keynote Speaker
The Challenges Facing Women In The South African Wine Industry
Dr. Makaziwe (Maki) Mandela, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, House of Mandela
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12:30PM - 2:00PM
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Networking Lunch
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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Breakout Session
Women in Wholesale: Our Experience and Our Future Opportunities
Moderator: Catherine McDaniel, Vice President, Federal Affairs, Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America
Panelists:
Philana Bouvier, Senior Vice President, New Business Development, Young's Market Company
Hillary Wirtz, CSS, On Premise Business Manager, Breakthru Beverage Group
Heather Alper, Vice President, Supplier Management & Business Development, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Jackie Wilcox, Director of Business Development, Republic National Distributing Company
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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Breakout Session
Mentorship Programs: Best Practices & Why it is Good for the Bottom Line
Moderator: Kim Weed, MBA, SHRM-SCP, Senior Manager of Organizational Development and Compliance, Career Coach, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Panelists:
Sara Fasolino, Certified Cicerone®, CSW, CS, AM, Senior Manager, Beverage, Brinker International
Mary Barrazotto , Senior Vice President, General Counsel, North & Latin America Regions, Brown-Forman
K.D. Organ, Assistant Winemaker, Chateau Ste Michelle and Winemaker, Anew Wines
Rachel Ashley, Ph.D., Vice President of Wine Production with Treasury Wine Estates
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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Breakout Session
Successful Brand Management
Moderator: Ben Salisbury, President, Salisbury Creative Group, Inc.
Panelists:
Jan Barnes, Vice President Group Brand Director, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Wendy Nyberg, Vice President Marketing, Trinchero Family Estates
Jane Creed, President and Chief Executive Officer, WineShop At Home
Maggie Lapcewich, Executive Vice President, Integration, Breakthru Beverage Group
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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Breakout Session
Women of the Still: Making Herstory
Moderator: Kelly Poulsen, Vice President of Federal Government Affairs, Distilled Spirits Council
Panelists:
Victoria MacRae-Samuels, Vice President, Operations, Maker’s Mark Distillery
Elizabeth McCall, CSS, Woodford Reserve Master Taster & Sr. Quality Control Specialist, Brown-Forman
Caley Shoemaker, Head Distiller, Hangar 1 Vodka, Proximo
Béatrice Cointreau, Owner & Chief Executive Officer, ADMIRABLE Family Vineyards, Malibu
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4:00PM - 6:00PM
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Wine, Women & Whiskey Farewell Reception & Closing Remarks
Deborah Brenner & the Women of the Vine & Spirits Alliance Advisory Board
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