Rooted & Rising: Lessons in Resilience for a Changing Wine Industry
April 6, 2026 — 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 alumni, students, and supporters of women in the wine community. Don’t miss this unique blend of knowledge and networking!
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 Bajjealieh – Owner, Terah Wine Co.; Mentorship Liaison Officer, Bâtonnage
For program or registration questions, contact Victoria Lasch at vmlasch@ucdavis.edu.
$30 general; $10 students.
Speakers and panel from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Reception from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
