Looking forward: NEW Reports on the Australian Spirits Industry’s Economic Impact, Competitiveness & Potential

Panel discussion on the findings of the recent Deloitte and Mandala industry research and what this means to your business, not matter what your size.

Liquor in Focus - what and why we buy

Join Circana’s Jarna McLean as she delves into the current state of the Australian Liquor Market. This insightful presentation brings to focus liquor trends and the dynamics driving performance around occasion, consumer and shopper. As well as a solid understanding of current market performance, the session will provide answers to questions such as:

• How is inflation and other cost of living challenges impacting shopper behaviour?
• Is a shift back to on-premise driving a decline in the off-premise?
• What impact is moderation & abstinence having on performance? And most importantly..
• What does all this mean for the future of Retail Liquor in Australia!

Looking Back: A Brief History of the Forgotten Eras of Australian Distilling

In this keynote session, spirits writer and author Luke McCarthy will explore the forgotten former eras of Australian distilling. Australia has a rich and diverse history of spirits making stretching back 200 years, and Luke will unearth the development of the industry in the mid-1800s and show how Australia rose to become a distilling powerhouse in a complex global market. Luke will touch on the pioneering regulations that drove the industry forward and examine the mergers, acquisitions and government interventions that irrevocably changed Australian spirits production in the 20th century. The session will empower distillers with a deeper understanding of the traditions and legacies that have shaped the progress of the modern Australian spirits industry.

Advocating for Sustainable growth and Industry Development

Hear from Paul McLeay, Australian Distillers Chief Executive, about the opportunities for the industry through the Parliamentary Inquiry, new training initiatives, and much much more.

Safety & Training: A Distiller’s Perspective

Education, Training and Safety - Adam Chapman will be joined with Brogan Carr and Sebastian Reaburn to give you an overview of the Education and Training options available to distillers to understand which option is best for you, depending where you are in your distilling journey.

Includes information on the following suppliers, National Distilling Institute, WSET, The Distillers Institute and IBD and the Australian Distillers micro crendential courses.

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