SommCon 2024 Speakers & Educators
![Gillian Ballance](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4274495-66be65e70ddfa.png)
Gillian Ballance
Senior Wine Educator, Treasury Wine Estates
TWE Global
Technique Or Terroir: An Evaluation Of Wines And Spirits
![Monique Bell](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4007705-665fb76f12091.jpg)
Monique Bell
Professor of Marketing
Fresno State
Has Racial Inclusion In The Wine Industry Improved Since 2020?
![Monika Bielka-Vescovi](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4274535-66be672775ce1.png)
Monika Bielka-Vescovi
Director Of NVWA HQ
Napa Valley Wine Academy
Champagne Specialist Certification: Day 1/2
Champagne Specialist Certification: Day 2/2
![Jessie Birschbach](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4274545-66be67925243c.png)
Jessie Birschbach
Senior Wine, Beer, & Spirits Editor
The SOMM Journal
Red, White, and Burgundy
California Versus... Argentina
![Tiffany Bobbs](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4198592-669ff599061c6.jpg)
Tiffany Bobbs
General Manager/Wine Director/Sommelier
The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen
Parental Advisory: Balancing Somm Life And Parent Life Successfully
![Paul Carayas](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4267897-66bd0f439a3f3.jpg)
Paul Carayas
Wine And Beverage Director
Saison Cellar & Wine Bar
LUNCH SESSION: Lunch with Blandy's
Madeira A Wine With The Name Of An Island And An Island With The Name Of A Wine
![Justin Cardwell](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4313025-66c4f5e564fbb.png)
Justin Cardwell
Wine and Spirits Training Manager
Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits
California Versus... Argentina
![Ben Coffelt](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4216279-66a8359d88419.png)
Ben Coffelt
Director of Sales
Society of Wine Educators
Spirits Certification Exam Offered by SWE
Wine Certification Exam Offered by SWE
![Wanda Cole-Nicholson](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4274691-66be6d0aac1f3.png)
Wanda Cole-Nicholson
education and media specialist
VinBev
Parental Advisory: Balancing Somm Life And Parent Life Successfully
![Will Costello, MS](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4274773-66be703cbdc7d.png)
Will Costello, MS
Managing Director Business Development
Preferabli
What's New In Wine Tech? From Virtual Somms To High Tech Decanters.
![Carlos De Carlos](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4274805-66be712bc2f6a.png)
Carlos De Carlos
Director Of International Sales
Vina Cobos / Paul Hobbs
California Versus... Argentina
![Erica Duecy](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4230719-66ae24f433e1e.png)
Erica Duecy
Founder and Podcast Host
Business of Drinks
Effectively Connecting With Millennial And Gen Z Audiences
![David Glancy](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4280547-66bf8536d5e27.png)
David Glancy
MS, CWE, Founder & CEO
San Francisco Wine School
Technique Or Terroir: An Evaluation Of Wines And Spirits
Chaos Theory Blind Tasting Class
![Annette Hanami, DipWSET](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4325926-66c7643dae507.png)
Annette Hanami, DipWSET
Bourgogne Wines Official Ambassador
Bourgogne WIne Board
Regional Exploration: Bourgogne Wines
![Elizabeth Kester](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4280588-66bf86597d4cd.png)
Elizabeth Kester
Head of Wine Making
Wente Vineyards
Technique Or Terroir: An Evaluation Of Wines And Spirits
![Steven McDonald](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4157635-668c5f8c82c33.jpg)
Steven McDonald
Executive Wine Director
Pappas Bros SteakHouse
Parental Advisory: Balancing Somm Life And Parent Life Successfully
![Joy Merrilees](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4280636-66bf874f06243.png)
Joy Merrilees
Vice President of Production
Shannon Family of Wines
Adjust Your Altitude - Lake County's Volcanic Wines
![Chuck Nix](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4280643-66bf8770ac01f.png)
Chuck Nix
Wine Director
Bearded Wineaux/ Eudora’s Mississippi Brasserie
Parental Advisory: Balancing Somm Life And Parent Life Successfully
![Lindsay Pomeroy, MW](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/319944-5d28f2ed2be9e.jpg)
Lindsay Pomeroy, MW
MW, Master Of Wine, BA, CWE, WSET Diploma, FWS, Owner
Wine Smarties
WSET Level 1 - Award in Wine
![Shilah Salmon](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4280681-66bf8855e8767.png)
Shilah Salmon
SVP of Marketing
Jackson Family Wines
Opening Keynote: Changing the Narrative: Using Data to Combat the Negative Narrative and Seize the Opportunity
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Regina Sanz
General Manager
Kosta Browne & Calera (The Duckhorn Portfolio)
Exploring Innovation: A Look Into New Ideas In The Beverage Industry
![Erik Segelbaum](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4280697-66bf888bcaa32.png)
Mr. Erik Segelbaum
Chief Vinnovation Officer / Owner
Somlyay LLC / Swig Partners / Goodsomm
Effectively Connecting With Millennial And Gen Z Audiences
Madeira A Wine With The Name Of An Island And An Island With The Name Of A Wine
Dollars and Sense: Financial Fluency For Beverage Professionals
![Ray Sholes](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4157615-668c5d894b23e.jpeg)
Ray Sholes
Sommelier
Royal Vines
Parental Advisory: Balancing Somm Life And Parent Life Successfully
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Lauren trickett
National Brand Ambassador - Cointreau & Mount Gay
Remy Cointreau
Knowledge In Practice - Finding Your Voice, Sharing Your Message, And Becoming A Better Presenter
![Toshio Ueno](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4280794-66bf8a3c1b626.png)
Toshio Ueno
Global Ambassador
Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Revisiting Wines From Jerez: A Comprehensive Seminar On Sherry
![Willem Van Leuven](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4280830-66bf8ab4a23e0.png)
Willem Van Leuven
Market Manager - San Diego
Heaven Hill Brands
Wine-like Tails: The Use Of Wine In You Cocktail Program From Vermouth To Additives
![Jonathan Walters](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/4280860-66bf8b6e3b010.png)
Jonathan Walters
General Manager
Brassfield Estates
Adjust Your Altitude - Lake County's Volcanic Wines
Technique Or Terroir: An Evaluation Of Wines And Spirits