Dan McCole

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

An expert on tourism, wine tourism, and social entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneruship Wine Tourism Tourism Sustainable Tourism Social Enterprise

Daniel White

Wine Consultant · Daniel White

Veteran horticulturist and wine consultant

Horticulture Wine Viticulture

John E. Hayes

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Food Science · Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Hayes explores how sensations from food and nonfood products drive consumer acceptability, including the role of biology in food choices

Behavioral Genetics Smell Flavor Perception Integrated traditional sensory science methods with behavioral genetics to understand biological factors that may cause individuals to consume some foods but not others Taste

Frank Martell

Director - Fine & Rare Wine · Heritage Auctions

Fine & Rare Wine Specialist

Wine Investment Counterfeit Wine Wine Logistics Moderated Wine Tasting

Giacomo Negro

Professor of Organization & Management and Professor of Sociology (by courtesy) · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Organization Theory Economic Sociology Cultural and Creative Industries

Katherine Arnup

Professor, Carleton University (Retired); Keynote & Presentation Speaker · Life Changes Coaching

Katherine Arnup is a writer, life coach, speaker, hospice volunteer, and retired Carleton University professor.

Death and Dying Medical Aid in Dying Hospice Care Aging Parents Caregiving

Anthony Palmiscno

Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures - Spanish · Loyola Marymount University

Second Language Acquisition Second Language Instruction Assessment Food Studies Iberian Studies

Abigail Larson

Associate Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University

Specializing in bioenergetics and sports nutrition, advanced exercise prescription, and cardiovascular disease

Sport Rock Climbing Bioactivity Bioenergetics and Sports Nutrition Advanced Exercise Prescription Sports Conditioning

Anand Swaminathan

Roberto C. Goizueta Chair of Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Organizational theory and strategy Industry evolution Small-firm strategies Organizational change and its consequences Strategic choices as a diffusion process

Zeynep Tufecki, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, School of Information and Library Science (SILS) · UNC-Chapel Hill

Faculty associate at the Harvard Berkman Center for Internet and Society, inaugural Andrew Carnegie Fellow, New York Times op-ed contributor

Technology Sociology Computer Programming Social Media Twitter

Gary Vaynerchuk

Co-Founder and Owner · VaynerMedia

Find your social media voice and build your digital brands with New York Times and Wall Street Journal Best-Selling author

Social Media Brand Management Customer Engagement & Retention Word of Mouth Marketing Ecommerce

David Mercer

CEO · David Mercer Consulting, Inc.

What is the Cloud? How can I use it to make my business more flexible and efficient?

Google Apps Cloud Computing Coming Revolution in Computing

Jerome Chesnot

Consultant · l'Ours

Internet Consultant and Contractor, natural wine ambassador.

Brand & Identity Development and Execution Social & Digital Media SEO Marketing natural wine

John Naples

President & CEO · ENCORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

John Naples brings infectious energy, customized content & practical techniques. Your audience will be challenged, equipped and empowered!

Sales Strategy Coaching for High Performance Building A Leadership Culture Empowerment & Motivation Negotiating

Dr Duane Mellor

Lead Nutrition and Evidence Based Medicine · Aston University

Dr Mellor is an award-winning dietitian, science communicator, medical educator and researcher.

Food Science Dietetics Diabetes Obesity Nutrition

Eric Simanek

Robert A. Welch Chair of Chemistry · Texas Christian University

Dr. Simanek’s interests include whiskey, science education and basic scientific research aimed at the design of new medicines.

Medicinal Chemistry Whiskey Intellectual Property & Patent Management Expert Witness Interdisciplinary Education

Ali Sarkhosh

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Ali Sarkhosh is a fruit crop applied physiologist and extension specialist with over 10 years of experience with commercial fruit production

Fruit Crop Management Fruit Crop Production PGRs Pruning Rootstock and Scion Evaluation

James Thatcher

Import Export Manager · Totes-Isotoner

Experience in Logistics, Trade, and Navigating through US Customs to help you succeed in business!

Customs Regulations International Logistics Import / Export

Edward Guinan, PhD

Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Edward Guinan, PhD, an expert in astronomy and space science research explores the sun, stars, planets, extraterrestrial life potential.

Severe & Hazardous Weather / Global Warming Interstellar Travel Potential Pulsating Stars and Stellar Evolution Exoplanets and the Suitability of Exoplanets for Life Astrobiology/Exobiology

Alon Rozen

Assistant Dean & Visiting Professor of Marketing & Management · MMarketing

Asst Dean, Professor, Consultant, Trainer, Wine enthusiast

Wine Marketing Business Models