# Event Details - **Event Name**: History, Geography, Economy, and Politics of Wines in Georgia and Beyond - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrating Life and Legacy of Professor Patrick McGovernAbout this EventJoin leading scholars, industry professionals, and wine enthusiasts in Philadelphia for the 9th Ghvino Forum - a unique wine event that bridges science, history, and the business of wine.Georgia, recognized as the birthplace of wine, has cultivated an uninterrupted winemaking tradition for 8,000 year. From the world’s earliest domesticated grapevines to today’s globally recognized amber wines, Georgia’s story is not just history - it is living heritage.A central highlight of the 2026 Forum will be a special tribute conference honoring the life and legacy of the late Professor Patrick McGovern of the University of Pennsylvania - the world-renowned biomolecular archaeologist whose groundbreaking research helped confirm Georgia’s 8,000-year winemaking history.More than a wine event, the Ghvino Forum is a platform for cultural diplomacy, economic dialogue, and industry innovation - connecting American audiences with the roots of wine civilization.AGENDA12:45 - 13:00 Registration and Welcome13:00-13:10Opening Remarks by:Mamuka Tsereteli, President, America-Georgia Business Council13:10 - 13:30 Tribute to Professor Patrick McGovern13:30 - 14:00 Presentation: Origin of Wine: Case of GeorgiaPresented by Professor Steve Batiuk, University of Toronto14:00 - 14:15 Presentation: Why we Drink Wine, Central to the Cultural Heritage of GeorgiaPresented by Ian Tattersal, American Museum of National History14:15 - 14:30 Presentation: Digital Strategies for Marketing of Georgian WinesPresented by Justin Seibert, President, Direct Online Marketing14:30 - 14:40 Break14:40 – 15:00 Panel Discussion: Presenting Georgian Wines to American AudienceDr. Bill Schindler, Co-Founder, Modern Stone Age Kitchen/Archeologist, Author, ChefDr. Jill Weber, Founder and Owner of Sojourn Phill Restaurant Group/ArcheologistArindam Basu, PhD, DipWSET and Owner/operator of Perfect Pour Experience LLCModerated by Noel Brockett, President, Georgian Wine House DC - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/history-geography-economy-and-politics-of-wines-in-georgia-and-beyond/100001983194363728 - **Event Categories**: Business, Art, food-drinks, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Penn Museum - **lat**: 39.9492392 - **long**: -75.191367 - **full address**: Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: History, Geography, Economy, and Politics of Wines in Georgia and Beyond - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d26063311d4cd700a76856be1c1b124c81423f082e90e8bb3ffe516b4833aa8c-rimg-w600-h600-dc07102b-gmir.jpg?v=1771532719 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is History, Geography, Economy, and Politics of Wines in Georgia and Beyond being held? - **A:** History, Geography, Economy, and Politics of Wines in Georgia and Beyond takes place on Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing History, Geography, Economy, and Politics of Wines in Georgia and Beyond? - **A:** History, Geography, Economy, and Politics of Wines in Georgia and Beyond is organized by America-Georgia Business Council . - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** History, Geography, Economy, and Politics of Wines in Georgia and Beyond is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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