Annual Halliday Wine Trade Forum

Halliday Wine Companion, the industry benchmark for Australian wine, is thrilled to announce the launch of its annual Halliday Trade Forum, on August 3, 2023, at the iconic Prince Hotel in St Kilda.

The Forum is set to be an inspiring day full of insights from an impressive roster of thought leaders and innovators making waves in the wine industry.

Sessions will be hosted by highly reputably wine experts, such as Jane Faulkner, Philip Rich, Leanne Altmann, Tessa Brown, and James Halliday himself.

In addition to learning from the best in the wine business, attendees will also discover how to successfully build brands in a session specially dedicated to selling direct to consumers taught by top media representatives in Melbourne including Shopify, Reload Media, Brown Family Wine Group, and Mumbrella CommsCon Boutique PR Agency of the Year 2022, tide pr.

You wont want to miss your chance to gain access to a day of knowledge, inspiration, and networking opportunities.

Tickets for the Halliday Trade Forum are available for purchase via the Halliday Wine Companion website.

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