2026 Women in Wine Symposium

Logo for "Rooted and Rising: Women in Wine Symposium 2026" with a vine illustration.

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Location
RMI Sensory Theater, 392 Old Davis Road, Davis, CA 95616

Rooted & Rising: Lessons in Resilience for a Changing Wine Industry

Join us at UC Davis on April 26th, 2026 for the 3rd annual Women+ in Wine Symposium.  The event will feature two speakers from different backgrounds in the industry and two moderated panels, addressing the different ways in which we can support one another, grow, and impact the wine industry for the better.  Afterwards there will be a catered reception with wines poured from some of our wonderful speakers. This symposium aims to be educational while fostering connections among alumni, students, and supporters of women in the wine community. Don't miss this unique blend of knowledge and networking!


Register online here!

 

$30 general; $10 students. Speakers and panel from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Reception from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Featured speakers:
  • Elaine Chukan Brown - writer, Wine Enthusiast; author of The Wines of California; Executive Director, Batonnage Forum

  • Molly Sheppard - VP Winery Strategy, Spottswoode

Featured panelists:
  • Remi Barrett - Director of Sales and Marketing, La Sirena

  • Katie Canfield - Partner, O'Donnell Lane; Co-Chair of Batonnage Forum

  • Louie Seamus - Founder and Executive Director, the Vinguard

More to be announced!

For questions, contact Victoria Lasch at [email protected].

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