Australia to Host First World Whiskies and Spirits Conference

Adelaide is set to host the World Whiskies and Spirits Conference for the first time in 2017. The conference, which is the largest of its kind in the world, will bring together the industry’s international leaders between August 4-7 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

The World Whiskies and Spirits Conference will provide the opportunity for delegates, both trade and consumers, to talk and hear from experts about the commercial opportunities and challenges facing the global spirits industry.

South Australia was selected due to the fact that the number of local distillers has grown rapidly in the state over the last few years. Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Tourism, David Ridgway, said the conference’s presence will only help to grow Australia’s distilled spirits market further.

“I am absolutely delighted to hear that South Australia will be center stage for what is the leading distilled spirits conference in the world,” Ridgway said.

“Now South Australia will have the world’s distilled industry leaders convene in its backyard, giving our distillers unprecedented access to the industry’s peak bodies and major players.”

“South Australian barley producers, logistics companies and manufacturers are just some of the local businesses set to benefit from the evolution of the distillery industry.”

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