Programme (Wine Industry Symposium)

PROGRAMME


WINE INDUSTRY SYMPOSIUM

31 OCT-1 NOV, MON & TUE

Learn to navigate the dynamic future of the wine industry in this two-day presentation. Join an illustrious panel of speakers as they discuss key topics like new areas of technology, economic growth, and the impact of climate change on wine, sharing insights and knowledge with business leaders, to help businesses thrive amidst contemporary market trends.

Wine Industry Symposium / Day 1

31 OCT, MON
10:00 AM
Welcome Address and Introduction
10:10 AM - 11:59 AM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Speaker:
  • Karen MacNeil, Top Wine Professional, Author and Consultant
STATE OF INDUSTRY REPORT
Speaker:
  • Augustin Missoffe, MD Asia Pacific for SOPEXA
WINE AS AN INVESTMENT IN ASIA
Gain keen insights from market leaders into the potential value of wine as an asset to grow investments and wealth, whether in wine production, distribution and retail business of this increasingly desirable asset.
Speakers:
  • James Miles, Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, Liv-ex
  • Jamie Ritchie, Global Chairman Sotheby’s Wine
  • Jeannie Cho Lee MW
12:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE GLOBAL WINE INDUSTRY
Hear from respected industry leaders as they discuss how climate change is affecting the major vineyards in France, California and Australia.
Speakers:
  • Guillaume Barraud, Director of Winemaking, Gerard Bertrand
  • Oz Clarke, leading wine expert and writer
  • Thomas Brzostowski, Director of Strategic Development, APAC The Nature Conservancy
ORGANIC AND BIODYNAMIC WINES IN ASIA
Explore the impact of the natural wine movement, its impact in Asian markets and what the word on your wine label really means.
Speakers:
  • Doug Frost MW, MS
  • Prue Henschke, Head of Henschke
  • Stephen Wong MW
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tasting Session

Wine Industry Symposium / Day 2

1 NOV, TUE
1:00 PM
Welcome Address and Introduction
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CONNECTING WITH CUSTOMERS OF THE FUTURE THROUGH DIGITAL, SOCIAL MEDIA AND NFTS
Join the panellists in discussing how the digital transformation of the industry will impact communications with the customers of the future.
Speakers:
  • Andreas Larsson
  • Bernice Liu, Owner of Wine Maven
  • Ekaterina Tchebotareva, Head of Product, Club dVIN
DECIPHERING THE CHINESE CONSUMER MARKET, DURING AND POST COVID
Evaluate the impact of COVID 19 on consumers’ consumption habits in mainland China, changes in BYO challenges, and the changing value of Hong Kong SAR to the region.
Speakers:
  • Edison Chen, GM Destination Marketing, Ctrip.com
  • Gus Zhu MW
  • Jeannie Cho Lee MW
  • Lu Yang MS
3:30 PM
Coffee Break
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, JAPAN, KOREA AND SINGAPORE
Learn from industry experts as they discuss country specific consumer preferences, as well as trends in import, F&B and other beverages.
Speakers:
  • Julien Drevon, CEO & Co-Founder, Pivēne
  • Kenichi Ohashi MW
  • Kwang Pyo Eun, Owner, Casa Del Vino
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Book Signing by Karen MacNeil
Tasting Session