SEMINARS & PANELS AT VINITALY USA 2024

The Vinitaly USA seminars offer a unique opportunity to dive deep into key topics in the wine industry, from female leadership to building a personal brand in wine and spirits. These sessions allow participants to gain exclusive insights and engage with international experts.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Women in Wine & Spirits Roundtable

  • Moderated by Joanna Sciarrino, Editor-in-Chief - VinePair

    1. Korinne Munson, Sr. Director, Public Relations at Winebow Imports and Host of Winebow Imports’ Women in Wine Leadership Symposium

    2. Patty Hines, Global Senior Category Merchant, Wine - Whole Foods

    3. Rachael Lowe - National Director of Beverage - Levy

    4. Marilisa Allegrini - owner of Villa Della Torre, San Polo and Poggio al Tesoro

    5. Sarah Pierre - Owner - 3 Parks Wine Shop and Atlanta Cohost of Let’s Talk Womxn

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Family Heritage Tourism

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - "Inside the Editor's Mind: Mastering the Pitch & Building your Personal Brand in Wine and Spirits"

  • Unlock the secrets to getting your stories published and your name recognized in the competitive world of wine and spirits. Join an exclusive panel featuring top editors alongside influential independent journalists and recognized talent. Discover what editors are really looking for— from subject matter and style to the preferred ways of being pitched— and learn how to make your mark in prestigious awards. Don’t miss this chance to step inside the editor’s mind and learn how to stand out in the crowded media landscape.

    1. Moderated by Clive Pursehouse - North American Editor, Decanter

    2. Henna Bakshi - Editor, Eater Atlanta

    3. Joanna Sciarrino - Editor-in-Chief, VinePair

    4. Tom Hyland - Freelance Writer, Editor and Photographer

    5. Regine T. Rousseau - CEO, Shall We Wine

    6. Marie Cheslik - Founder & Sommelier, Slik Wines

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. State of the Industry Panel

  • Dr. Micaela Pallini, President - Federvini

    1. Dr. Liz Thach, President - Wine Market Council

    2. Kaleigh Theriault - Director of Beverage Alcohol Thought Leadership - NielsenIQ

    3. Adam Teeter - CEO - VinePair

    4. Melanie Mann - Global Principal Category Merchant, Wine - Whole Foods

    5. With additional data supplied by SOMM and WSWA’s SipSource

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Hidden Gems of Italy: Discover Friuli-Venezia Giulia with its Beauties and Flavors