Text design for a symposium titled "Rooted and Rising: Women in Wine 2026," featuring green vines.

Symposium 2026

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 industry professionals, alumni, students, and supporters of women in the wine community. Don't miss this unique blend of knowledge and networking! This event is open to all!

 

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

  • Cristina Lazcano - Associate Professor of Soil Ecology, UC Davis

 

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

  • Remi Cohen - CEO, Domaine Carneros

  • Cynthia Lohr - Co-Owner & Chief Brand Officer, J. Lohr

  • Louie Seamus - Founder and Executive Director, the Vinguard

  • Carolyn Wente - Chairman Emeritus, Wente Family Estates; co-author of Sharing the Vineyard Table and The Casual Vineyard Table

  • Terah Bajjalieh - Owner, Terah Wine Co.; Mentorship Liaison Officer, Bâtonnage

 

 

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