2024 Speakers

JEFF BITTER

President
Allied Grape Growers

Jeff Bitter is a life-long resident of California.  Born into a family vineyard operation, Jeff has always had a passion…

NIGERIA COLE

Sonoma State University

VANESSA CONLIN

Global Head of Wine Retail
Sotheby's

Master of Wine Vanessa Conlin is the Global Head of Wine Retail for Sotheby’s, overseeing all wine e-commerce and brick…

CLAIRE HOBDAY

CEO
Bright, Inc.

Claire Hobday earned her BA in Law and Music from Keele University in the UK, gained her Chartered Accountant qualification…

ROBB LYON

National Director Fine Wine
Southern Glazer's

RACHEL NEWMAN

SVP of Marketing and Impact
Bonterra Organic Estates

As Senior Vice President of Marketing and Impact, Rachel Newman guides marketing for the dynamic Bonterra brand, including all DTC…

MAEVE PESQUERA

Executive Vice President, Luxury
O'Neill Vintners & Distillers

EMILY PORTER

Sonoma State University

Emily Porter has been working in the wine industry for over 20 years and currently works with Sonoma State University…

TOM STEFFANCI

President
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

Tom Steffanci brings more than 26 years of industry experience in general management, strategy, sales, marketing, distributor management and financial…

RACHEL DELROCCO TERRAZAS

Media Consultant, Writer, Content Producer

Rachel DelRocco Terrazas is a Tucson, Arizona-based writer, editor, and media consultant. Her work includes writing on wine, spirits, and…

KALEIGH THERIAULT

Director of Thought Leadership
NIQ Beverage Alcohol Vertical

Kaleigh has 9 years of NIQ experience and considerable background working with clients in multiple categories. She has been involved…

CLARICE TURNER

Independent Board Director
Delicato Family Wines

Clarice Turner serves as a Board Director for Delicato Family Wines, the 5th largest wine company in the U.S., and…

DANA SEXTON VIVIER

CFO
Far Niente Family of Wineries and Vineyards

Dana has been in the wine business for nearly 20 years, mostly in an investment management capacity. She is currently…

CALLUM WILLIAMS

Senior Economics Writer
The Economist

Callum Williams is Senior Economics Writer at The Economist, an author and a speaker on economics, politics and global trends. As…