Vinexpo Academy
The Vinexpo Academy program revolved around very high-level masterclasses, conferences, and discovery tastings. Participants had the privilege to meet experts and top sommeliers from around the world, to test their knowledge, to discover unique know-how and vintages and to better understand the issues and challenges faced by the wine and spirits markets.

The Masterclasses
Take part in exclusive wine & spirits masterclasses over the 3 days, in three dedicated rooms, to perfect your knowledge in the company of the industry’s leading experts.
2026 Detailed Programme
The Master Sommelier’s Perspective: Elevating the On-Premise Narrative for California Wines
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
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2023 Vintage Tasting - Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
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Clicks & Likes: The Future of China’s Drinks Retail
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
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Regenerative Viticulture: adding value
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsors (2)
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Travel Retail Rewired: Who’s Spending, What’s Selling, What’s Next
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
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Bartenders Asia - Reshaping Global On Trade Trends
Thursday, May 28, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
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Non-Alcohol in Fine Dining & Pairings
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
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The New Consumer Reality: Decoding Wines and Spirits Consumption Behaviour in Hong Kong and China Tier 1 Cities
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsors (2)
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The New Fine Wine Consumer: Are Collectors the Same as Fine Wine Buyers?
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
No & Low Alcohol: The Next Growth Engine for APAC
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
The Master Sommelier’s Perspective: Elevating the On-Premise Narrative for California Wines
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
2023 Vintage Tasting - Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
Clicks & Likes: The Future of China’s Drinks Retail
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
Regenerative Viticulture: adding value
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsors (2)
+2
Travel Retail Rewired: Who’s Spending, What’s Selling, What’s Next
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
Bartenders Asia - Reshaping Global On Trade Trends
Thursday, May 28, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
Non-Alcohol in Fine Dining & Pairings
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
The New Consumer Reality: Decoding Wines and Spirits Consumption Behaviour in Hong Kong and China Tier 1 Cities
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsors (2)
+2
The New Fine Wine Consumer: Are Collectors the Same as Fine Wine Buyers?
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
No & Low Alcohol: The Next Growth Engine for APAC
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
The Master Sommelier’s Perspective: Elevating the On-Premise Narrative for California Wines
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
2023 Vintage Tasting - Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
Clicks & Likes: The Future of China’s Drinks Retail
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
+1
Regenerative Viticulture: adding value
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsors (2)
+2
Travel Retail Rewired: Who’s Spending, What’s Selling, What’s Next
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Asia/Taipei
Sponsor (1)
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