MEDIA RELEASE: WISA Launches Inaugural Wine Industry Impact Summit to Drive Productivity and Profitability Across the Australian Wine Value Chain

MEDIA RELEASE

Adelaide, South Australia - The Wine Industry Suppliers Association (WISA) today announced the inaugural Wine Industry Impact Summit (WIIS), a dynamic one-day event bringing together the Australian wine sector to drive measurable improvements in productivity, profitability and performance across the entire value chain.

Scheduled for Wednesday, 13 August 2025 at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide the day before the Wine Australia Market Update WIIS presents a compelling reason for industry professionals to arrive in Adelaide a day earlier and make the most of their time in the city. Together, the two events create a powerful back-to-back program covering both the strategic direction of Australian wine and its practical, on-the-ground execution.

WIIS is designed for two key audiences: winery owners, CEOs, general managers and operations leaders who make the strategic and operational decisions that shape the future of their businesses; and suppliers seeking to understand the innovation pathways that turn new ideas into real-world adoption learning from others who have successfully navigated the journey from concept to commercial impact.

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 from the producer's perspective 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.

The program will deliver:

•          Practical strategies to help wine businesses improve performance and competitiveness

•          Showcases of industry research and supplier-led innovation already delivering measurable impact in the field

•          Insight into how the power of partnerships between researchers, suppliers and producers is reshaping what is possible for Australian wine

Proudly Presented in Partnership with Wine Australia

The summit is hosted by WISA with thanks to presenting partner Wine Australia, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the Australian wine industry. The collaboration underscores the power of strategic partnerships in driving sector-wide progress.

Event Details

Date:  Thursday, 13 August 2026 the day before the Wine Australia Market Update

Time:  8:30am – 5:00pm

Venue:  National Wine Centre of Australia (Upstairs Exhibition Space), Adelaide

Capacity:  Limited to 150 delegates to maximise discussion and networking opportunities

Ticket Pricing:

•          General Admission: $265

•          Early Bird (first 30 tickets): $195

•          WISA Member: $165

A casual BYO networking dinner at Hut & Soul will be available on the evening of 13 August for delegates, partners and colleagues a perfect way to round out the day before heading into the Wine Australia Market Update the following morning. Tickets are now available to purchase via the Events tab on the wisa website. 

"WIIS has been designed for the people who make decisions about the future of their businesses — winery owners, CEOs, operations managers and the suppliers working every day to deliver value and bring new ideas to life. Our goal is simple: to show what becomes possible when researchers, suppliers and wineries truly work together. This is a room where you can learn from each other, challenge each other, and leave with something you can actually use. True collaboration in the wine value chain is where our competitive edge will be made."

- Liz Schoen, Executive Chair, Wine Industry Suppliers Association (WISA)

Register Now

With limited places available, early registration is strongly encouraged. Early bird pricing applies for the first 30 tickets sold. WISA members, log into your portal to receive your member discount. Reserve your seat here.

About WISA

The Wine Industry Suppliers Association (WISA) represents the suppliers of goods and services to Australia's wine industry. WISA champions innovation, collaboration and the long-term prosperity of the Australian wine value chain.

MEDIA & SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES

Liz Schoen, Executive Chair

Phone: 0467 709315

Email: executivechair@wisa.org.au

Web: www.wisa.org.au