SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS

Friday, August 12, 2022
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Morning Networking
 
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Inside Perspectives: Employment, Advancement & Opportunity for BIPOC Beverage Professionals within the Three-Tier System
Larissa Dubose Chris McLLoyd Kriis Alyse Wilson Michael Acie Whitney Blue Thomas Figures
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Tasting Break & Networking
 
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Influence of Terroir on Chardonnay
Brooke Barnett
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Tasting Break & Networking
 
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Sparkling Sake All the Way!
Toshio Ueno
Winning at Beverage: Maximize Profitability in a Constantly Evolving Restaurant
Erik Segelbaum
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Sponsored Lunch - Wines of Virginia
Lance Lemon
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Tasting Break & Networking
 
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Sustainability with Silver Oak & Twomey
Vivien Gay
Moscato d'asti Masterclass
Adam Verona
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Tasting Break & Networking
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Nature vs. Nurture: An Exploration of Topicity in Wines
Tanya Morning Star NaKenge Adisa