Lift Collective Annual Conference

Building upon the voices and partnerships of years prior, we’ve curated topics that are guided by radical acts of self love and motivated by the areas of our industry that have the most to gain from those efforts. Prepare for conversations on purposeful leadership, labor equity, decentralizing capitalism in business, and intergenerational approaches to mental health, among others. Our hope is to create programming that will continue to inspire action and allow participants to proactively engage with folks not just locally, but on a national scale.

Passes to the two-day event provide attendees access to a special keynote speaker, industry expert panels, interactive workshops, shared meals and networking, and mental wellness practices. This conference is for anyone in the wine industry, new or seasoned, pursuing the quality of life that they deserve— one that thrives inside and out.

SCHEDULE:

DAY ZERO - Arrivals into Town

(In Person Ticket Holders)

VIP Dinner (for Sustainer ticket holders)

Check email for details

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DAY ONE - Monday, May 22

(In Person and Virtual Ticket Holders)

7:30AM: Reflective Journaling

Led by Akeel Bernard and Melissa Mel of Melanin Minds

Hosted offsite: Dimension Gallery Sculpture Park

9:00AM Group Breakfast / Check-In

---Virtual Presentation Begins---

10:00AM:  Call to Attention / Conference Kick Off

Emcee: Miguel de Leon

Welcome Address (House Rules and Announcements)

Rania Zayyat & Rachel Adams

10:15AM: Intentionality Check-In with Melanin Minds

LaGina R. Harris and Melissa Mel

--In person--

Rest and Reset Wellness Lounge with Melanin Minds OPENS

Led by Shellsy Malveaux

10:30AM: Opening Keynote: Do It Scared

Tahiirah Habibi, The Hue Society

11:00AM: Purposeful Leadership

Peter Cook, Uncorked Access

Denise Silverman, The Wine & Food Foundation

Jessica Sanders, DrinkWell Austin

Moderated by Maryam Ahmed, Maryam + Company

12:00PM-12:10PM BREAK

12:15PM: Panel - The Role of Radical Self-Acceptance, Presented by Assemblage

Dr. Kim Perkins

Imane Hanine, Martha Stoumen Wines

Darwin Acosta, Co-Fermented

Moderated by Rachel Adams, Assemblage

1:15PM: Group Lunch & Networking

2:15 PM: Check In on Intentions

Led by Akeel Bernard

2:35PM: Panel - Centralizing Social Good in Business, Presented by [ABV] Ferments

Bianca Sanon, Paradis Books & Bread

Eric Hsu, Coast and Valley

Kevin Lawler, Good Work Austin

Chris Renfro, 280 Project

Moderated by Roxy Eve, Turning Tables NOLA

3:30PM: Closing Keynote: Compensation in the Industry | Past, Present & Future

Justine Belle, Kalchē Wine Cooperative, Inc.

4:00PM: Closing & Reset Intentions

Led by Kamilah Thomas

4:15PM Closing Remarks - Conclude Day 1 Conference

5:00PM: Taste the Change: A Pouring Event (open to the public)

Light bites and refreshments provided

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DAY TWO - Tuesday, May 23

(In Person ONLY)

7:00AM: Sunrise Meditation (Sound Bowls)

Led by Shellsy Malveaux and LaGina R. Harris

Hosted offsite: Dimension Gallery Sculpture Park

8:00AM: Group Breakfast & Networking

9:00AM: Call to Attention

Miguel de Leon

9:15AM: Co-Fermented - Tools and Tips for Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Folks

Darwin Acosta, Co-Fermented

Eric Fleming, The Hue Society

Justine Belle, Kalchē Wine Cooperative, Inc.

10:20AM: Choice of Interactive Workshop

Workshop 1: Shifting the Language and Culture of Wine presented by The Wine Linguist

Alice Achayo

Workshop 2: Cognitive Restructuring Workshop

Melissa Mel, Melanin Minds

Kamilah Thomas, Licensed Psychotherapist and Wellness Coach

11:30AM: Closing Remarks / Conclude Day 2 of Conference

Lunch to follow