
Outlook 2008: Striking a sustainable balance
The 2008 Wine Industry Outlook Conference is on
Thursday 13th November 2008 at Australian Technology Park in Eveleigh,
not far from the Sydney CBD.
The Australian wine industry has never faced a wider
array of challenges and questions than in 2008.
Issues of the environment, sustainability, regionality,
profitability and climate change will affect us all. Outlook 2008
will take a three pronged approach in discussing the questions
foremost in the minds of the Australian wine industry looking
forward.
To set the scene, Outlook 2008 will address the
here and now, considering an economic overview and the perennial
question of supply and demand.
What does the future hold for a regional winemaker
in terms of profitability, production, markets and growth?
An “on the couch” discussion, moderated
by Michael Pascoe, will debate the optimal harvest size for the
Australian wine industry, in the context of our environmental
footprint, branded business opportunities and the number and structure
of grape growing and winemaking enterprises.
Since 1994, the Wine Industry Outlook conference
has delivered relevant and challenging agendas for winery executives,
winemakers, marketers, strategists, stockbrokers, analysts and
investors.
To be held in conjunction with the Maurice O’Shea
dinner the night prior to the conference, Outlook 2008 will again
address key issues for the Australian wine industry.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be reserved at a variety of locations close
to the venue – Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh. A detailed
description of the hotels and rates will be available in the registration
brochure.
Registration
Registration brochures will be available in August 2008. To reserve
your registration and have your name placed on the mailing list,
contact the conference secretariat, All Occasions Management,
or register your interest by emailing conference@aomevents.com
Conference Secretariat
All Occasions Management
Conference Manager: Jessica Bosnakis
41 Anderson St, Thebarton, South Australia, 5031
Email: conference@aomevents.com
Ph: (08) 8125 2214
Fax: (08) 8125 2233
Outlook 2008
Major Sponsor:
Supporting Sponsors:
- Challenger Wine Trust
- Gaetjens Langley
- Zork
WFA members are entitled to discounted registration to the annual
Wine Industry Outlook Conference.