Soft Power & Competitiveness: Wine as a Tool of Global Influence
Panel Discussion

Soft Power & Competitiveness: Wine as a Tool of Global Influence

Room 8 – Press Conferences & Round Tables – Hall 4
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Europe/Paris

Panel Discussion

4 | Room 8 – Press Conferences & Round Tables – Hall 4
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Culture, craftsmanship and terroir: wine is a powerful lever of soft power. In a context of increasing international competition, it goes beyond its purely commercial dimension to sit at the heart of economic and cultural diplomacy.

How do governments, policymakers and industry stakeholders use wine as a tool of influence, visibility and international attractiveness?

This round table offers a cross-sector perspective on the role of wine in influence strategies, at the intersection of public policy, economics and culture.

Featured exhibitors

Vinexposium

Speakers

Guillaume GOMEZ

PrésidentGroupe Gastronomie Conseils

Catherine LEPARMENTIER

Managing DirectorGreat Wine Capitals Global Network

Gabrielle VIZZAVONA

Journalist / LecturerGabrielle VIZZAVONA

Moderators

Lionel CHOUKROUN

FondateurHYGGE Conseil