Julia Mazuryka is a certified wine expert (WSET 2, Spanish Wine Scholar), AI enthusiast, 2024 VinoInfluencers Award nominee in the Wine Marketing category, and the digital creator behind the Instagram account @julia_vineboo_ai, which has grown from zero to over 230,000 followers in just 1.5 years. With a PhD in history, an MBA, and 17 years of business experience at Google, Adobe, and Amazon Web Services, Julia merges her passion for wine with the creative power of artificial intelligence. Through high-impact, AI-generated reels, surreal wine art, and cross-generational storytelling, she reaches millions of viewers each month – making wine culture visible, memorable, and impossible to scroll past. Julia’s mission is to show that passion, and the right tools can turn any niche interest into global influence – proving that you don’t need to be a tech expert to start using AI for wine marketing, social media, and promoting wine culture. All it takes is curiosity, creativity, and a glass of your favourite wine.

Gu Xinhui is one of the co-initiators of “Good Wine Bulletin,” a non-profit wine appreciation media platform founded by three female wine enthusiasts. The project focuses on serving women with professional yet approachable wine education, while championing a warm, value-driven wine culture. Guided by principles of content integrity, rational discourse, and aesthetic appreciation, Gu and her team are building a low-barrier, high-trust learning and discussion space for female wine consumers in China. Public business records also indicate her association with Shanghai Liaofan Zhiwei Trading Co., Ltd.

Luma Monteiro is a UK-based wine marketer, communicator, and international judge. She founded Wineria to make wine content more accessible on social media, and in 2023 won IWSC’s Emerging Talent in Wine Communication award. She judges at Decanter and IWSC, works with Davy’s Wine Merchants and Ben Franks Wine, and holds a WSET Diploma. As a Black, Latin American woman, she actively champions diversity and inclusion while showcasing expertise in Spain, Portugal, South America, and Australia.

Mary Ewing-Mulligan MW is a pioneering American wine educator and the first woman from the United States to earn the Master of Wine title. Since 1984, she has led the International Wine Center in New York, introducing WSET wine education to the U.S. in 1994 and serving as WSET Executive Director for over 15 years. Mary co-authored the bestselling Wine For Dummies series, with a single print run selling over 450,000 copies, reaching a broad global audience. A frequent columnist and judge at national and international wine competitions, she served as President of the Institute of Masters of Wine (North America) and remains on its board. In recognition of her contributions, she received the WSET Lifetime Achievement Award, was nominated for Wine Enthusiast’s Educator of the Year, and received numerous media accolades. Mary embodies the nexus of education, strategy, and mentorship in the U.S. wine world.

Priyanka Blah is a prominent Indian drinks writer, content creator, and brand strategist. She founded The Dram Attic in 2016, originally around spirits and cocktails, now covering bars, hotels, hospitality, and global drink trends. As Global Brand Strategist for Hapusa Gin, she helps highlight India’s botanical heritage, including Himalayan juniper in its profile. She holds leadership roles such as Director of Education at Bar Convent Berlin, and Academy Chair for Asia’s 50 Best Bars & The World’s 50 Best Bars, driving education, judging, and regional connectivity across the beverage industry.

Aga Hilferty is a Polish wine professional advancing through the highest tiers of wine education. After earning her WSET Diploma with Merit, she is now one of the select candidates worldwide studying for the Master of Wine title. Her background in wine buying and portfolio management gives her practical commercial insight to complement her theoretical expertise. Aga Hilferty advocates for diversity and inclusion in the wine industry, expanding access to education for women and multicultural communities through open programs and mentorship. Her institution, Commonwealth Wine School, implements a formal DEI policy ensuring equitable access to learning. She was awarded the Wilson Daniels Scholarship by the Institute of Masters of Wine for her commitment to educational equity and industry diversity.

Joyce and Raissa de Haas are Dutch twin entrepreneurs and the founders of Double Dutch, a fast-growing premium mixer brand. They pioneered the infusion of natural botanicals, herbs, and spices into tonic waters and cocktail mixers, bringing greater depth and complexity to mixed drinks. Since launching in 2015, Double Dutch has expanded to over 30 countries, becoming a favorite among bartenders and consumers. Recognized with the Richard Branson Foodpreneur Award in 2018 and named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in 2019, the sisters exemplify innovation and female leadership in the beverage industry.

Heather Manley is the Founder and CEO of Crooked Water Spirits in Minnesota, USA. Since establishing the brand in 2013, she has championed a philosophy of “breaking tradition with innovation,” reshaping bourbon, gin, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Her portfolio blends experimentation with market acumen, from double-barreled aging and port cask finishes to citrus-forward New American style gin and premium ready-to-pour cocktails. Consumers are encouraged to “add water if you wish,” reflecting transparency and respect for authentic spirit expression. The brand’s award-winning ready-to-pour cocktail line brings bar-quality experiences to consumers at home, merging craftsmanship with convenience. With a vision of making craft spirits “sophisticated yet approachable,” she has positioned Crooked Water Spirits as a standout woman-led distillery in the American Midwest.

Joanne Moore is a renowned British Master Distiller, celebrated for her pioneering role in gin and spirits innovation. With a background in biochemistry, she joined G&J Distillers in 1996 and, in 2006, became its seventh—and one of the first female—Master Distillers. She spearheaded the creation of BLOOM London Dry Gin, acclaimed for its delicate, floral style. In 2025, Moore collaborated with fragrance icon Jo Malone CBE to launch the Jo Vodka series (101 The Purist, 102 The Bohemian, 103 The Artist), blending perfumery artistry with distilling expertise to set a new benchmark for cross-category spirits.

Bertha González Nieves is the Co-Founder and CEO of Casa Dragones, and is recognized as the world’s first female Maestra Tequilera. She has transformed tequila from a traditional mass-market drink into a luxury product, emphasizing small-batch craftsmanship and artisanal quality. Through innovations such as Casa Dragones Joven and Blanco, she has elevated the category with purity, design, and premium positioning. By collaborating with chefs, artists, and designers, she has embedded tequila into the worlds of fine dining and contemporary culture. As a female leader, she champions Mexican spirits heritage and sets a benchmark for diversity and inclusivity in the global drinks industry.