2026 Wine Industry IMPACT Summit

The Wine Industry Impact Summit translates research and supplier-led innovation into the real decisions that drive winery profitability and productivity. 

This summit is supported by Wine Australia, with levies from Australia’s grapegrowers and winemakers and matching funds from the Australian Government and Wine Industry Suppliers Association.

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Who is this for?

WIIS is designed for Winery owners, CEOs, general managers and operations leaders who make the strategic and operational decisions that shape the future of their businesses; as well as suppliers to the wine industry seeking to understand the innovation pathways that turn new ideas into real-world adoption. 

A Summit Built Around Business Impact

WIIS zeroes in on how wineries make decisions, the strategic thinking and operational management choices that determine whether a business thrives. Every session is designed to connect insight with action, helping decision-makers identify what works, what doesn't, and how to get results faster.

For suppliers, WIIS offers a rare opportunity to understand the innovation adoption journey, exploring what it takes to get a great idea out of the lab or the showroom and into consistent use across the industry. Peer learning and shared experience are at the heart of the program.

TICKETS

Tickets are transferable to a colleague at any time before the event. Tickets are not refundable. 

Not a WISA member? Joining unlocks this ticket at $165 plus year-round member benefits - join here

Below is a summary of the day. Click the link above for the full program with times and session summaries

Program

Registration:8:30am

PANEL

Innovation That Is Delivering Results & the Power of Partnerships

Nutritional Information Service - Heather Mackenzie, Affinity Labs

Oenodia’s STARS technology - Eveline Bartowsky, Lallemand Oenology

WINEGRID by Enartis - Rocco Longo, Enartis Pacific

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CASE STUDY · VITICULTURE

Autonomous Spraying in the Vineyard: The Research–Supplier–Grower Story

Tim McCarthy (Vinarchy) | Caitlin Davies (AWRI) | Cam Clifford (Agri Automation Australia)

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CASE STUDY: PACKAGING

Sustainability in Packaging

Gavin Wong (Visy) | Carmen Houston (SIG) | Matt Deller MW (Wirra Wirra)

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Built to Last: Risk, Resilience & the Conditions for Growth

(MGA Insurance Group) | James Allen (Bentleys)

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CASE STUDY: GRAPEGROWING · INCLUDES TASTING

Next Generation Vines: Breeding for the Future

Sharon Harvey (Wine Australia) | Nick Dry (Foundation Viticulture) | Cindy Heley (Monak Wines)

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CASE STUDY: WINERY SYSTEMS

Winery Operating Systems in Action

Paul Jackson (Innovint) | Jason Spiteri (Hill Smith Family Estates)

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Balancing Innovation and Risk in the Age of AI

Eloise Leaver (National AI Centre) | Darren Oemke (Hydra Consulting)

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PANEL

Best Practice Innovation Management

Josh Hixon (Wine Australia) | Justin Cohen (Adelaide University)

Facilitated Session: What Does Industry Collaboration Actually Look Like?

WHY ATTEND?

Outcomes for winery operators and decision makers, suppliers and innovators;

Decide where the next dollar goes.

Sessions on the innovations actually moving margins, each with the commercial upside laid bare.

Meet the suppliers and researchers who matter to you 

Hear from wineries who have already implemented these innovations and learn how they are benefitiing

Capped at 150 delegates with structured networking around morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and live Q&A throughout. You won’t leave wondering who you need to call next week.

Walk away with three to four decisions you can ship next week.

This one-day summit connects research, suppliers and producers to accelerate innovation and practical outcomes.

Held the day before the Wine Australia Market Update.

Bringing together the Australian wine sector to drive measurable improvements in productivity, profitability and performance across the entire wine value chain.

Only 150 seats. Book your ticket now.

Venue & travel

•         Venue: National Wine Centre of Australia, Cnr Botanic & Hackney Roads, Adelaide, upstairs exhibition space.

•         Closest airport: Adelaide Airport (ADL), ~25 min drive from venue.

•         Parking: on-site parking at the National Wine Centre and street parking around the Adelaide Botanic Garden.

•         Hotel suggestions: Mayfair Hotel, Stamford Plaza, Adina Adelaide Treasury, Crowne Plaza Adelaide. 

•         Public transport: short walk from the Adelaide Botanic Gardens tram stop.

•         Accessibility: National Wine Centre is fully accessible 

•         Dietary: collected via the registration form; reconfirmed in the welcome email three days out.

TICKETS

Tickets are transferable to a colleague at any time before the event. Tickets are not refundable. 

Not a WISA member? Joining unlocks this ticket at $165 plus year-round member benefits - join here

THANKS TO OUR EVENT PARTNERS