Speakers
Call for Speakers: Wine Tourism Conference 2026
For a decade, the Wine Tourism Conference has been connecting wine estates, tourism leaders, hospitality pioneers, and global experts. We invite thought leaders to submit proposals that shape the future of South African wine tourism. Share your expertise across critical sector topics, including strategy, storytelling, sustainability, and sales optimisation.
The WTC is a trusted and impactful gathering for the wine and hospitality industries. In 2025, the 9th Annual Wine Tourism Conference welcomed 135 senior decision makers. This included leadership from 26 major wine estates, 6 primary wine routes, and 9 industry associations, alongside key luxury hospitality providers. Presenting at the WTC guarantees exposure to the sector’s most influential attendees.
The 2026 Wine Tourism Conference marks our milestone 10th Anniversary Edition. This event will be bolder and specifically designed to create unprecedented value and exposure for our contributing speakers. Secure your place on the stage to lead the global conversation on wine and tourism excellence.
Jerry Mpufane
The Moreti Partnership curates immersive, executive-level experiences globally. We take our clients beyond the curtain, to connect them with the innovative people, unique places and exceptional ways (knowledges systems)…
Debra Fox
Debra, and her partner Chris, started their business, Fox Browne Creative, in 2009 with the simple goal of making a difference through hospitality design. Debra is a veteran hotelier, bridging the gap between operations and design…
Robin Shaw
Robin is the founder of Wine Tourism Australia and Vintuition. She works with small and medium-sized wineries to help winery owners and regions develop their visitor experiences while her Vintuition programs focus on innovative sales training for cellar door teams…
Andrew Kamphuis
Andrew Kamphuis is the Founder and President of Commerce7, the leading direct-to-consumer commerce platform built for the wine industry. With over a decade of experience in the DTC wine space, Andrew has been instrumental in modernizing how wineries use data & digital tools…
Annemie Liebenberg
Annemie Liebenberg brings a wealth of experience in tourism marketing, destination development, and strategic leadership to her role as the CEO of Visit Stellenbosch. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in positioning destinations for year-round appeal, championing inclusive tourism initiatives, and creating youth empowerment programmes…
Panel Discussion Members
Harry Melck
Harry is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with 25 years of experience providing strategic and leadership advice to organisations as a business consultant. In 2018, he earned the prestigious title of Cape Wine Master, a pivotal moment that redirected his focus…
Carolyn Martin
Renowned for her dynamic approach and commitment to innovation, Carolyn is a leading expert in wine and food pairing and a driving force behind the transformation of wine tourism into a world-class experience. Carolyn is a champion of sustainable wine tourism and revenue diversification…
Andrew Watson
Andrew dedicated a decade to prominent roles at global advertising agencies, Ogilvy and BBDO, overseeing high-profile clients including AB InBev, Volkswagen, Cadbury, and Johnson & Johnson. In early 2016 he co-founded Brandright, a full-service marketing agency…
Vanessa von der Heyde
Vanessa von der Heyde is an influential leader with extensive experience in sustainability, non-profit organisations, and social entrepreneurship. She is the Director of the Sustainability Institute, a pioneering organisation dedicated to driving systems change through education and sustainable development. …
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