2026 Speakers
Damien Joubert-Winn
Head of Marketing and PR, Delaire Graff Estate
A creative and dynamic sales and marketing professional, Damien Joubert-Winn has a wealth of experience working with luxury brands positioned at the very pinnacle of the fine wine and spirits industries.
Andrew Kamphuis, CEO
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…
Craig McClenaghan
Craig McClenaghan Architecture
Craig McClenaghan is an architect, exhibition designer, artist and teacher focused on cultural heritage.
Carolyn Martin
Co-owner and Creative Director, Creation Wines
Carolyn Martin, co-founder of Creation Wines in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, combines her fine arts background and global design experience to create immersive, terroir-driven wine experiences.
Wilhelm Joubert
Wilhelm was born in Villiersdorp on a mixed farming operation and developed an early connection to agriculture. After completing his studies at Elsenburg Agricultural College, he began his career in the wine industry in 1998 and joined Hartenberg Wine Estate in 2006. …
Liesl Ahlers
Fundraiser, The Pebbles Project Trust
Liesl Ahlers holds a BA Honours in Psychology and five years’ experience as a fundraiser at the Pebbles Project Trust.
Desry Lesele
Senior Manager: Agriculture Client Value Proposition, Nedbank Commercial Banking
With over decade of experience in finance and strategy, Desry Lesele brings a strong focus on client insight, AgriTech, sustainability and agritourism.
Mike Ratcliffe
Owner: Vilafonté Vineyards & Wine Business Advisors Chairman
Michael S. Ratcliffe is a globally recognised leader in wine business strategy and wine tourism. Raised within the family legacy of Warwick Estate, he has spent close to three decades shaping premium wine brands…
Annebelle Schreuders
MD Spier Wine Farm Hospitality
With a diverse background in leadership, marketing and the arts, Annabelle, as Managing Director of Spier Wine Farm Hospitality is pivotal in overseeing all operational aspects while continually innovating and developing new guest experiences.
Praisy Dlamini
General Manager and Winemaker at Adama Wines
Praisy Dlamini, General Manager and Winemaker at Adama Wines, is a pioneering force in South Africa’s wine industry. Nestled in the scenic Paarl Valley in Voorpaargeberg, Adama Wines is home to the HER Wine Collection, which has flourished under her visionary leadership.
Allister Kreft
Allister is the founder and CEO of Under the Influence, which operates in 25 African countries, and distributes premium wines and educational programs. He also founded a sister company to Under the Influence, called Beverageintelligence, which builds enabling education and drinks management software for hospitality, retail and importer channels on the continent.
Beverly Farmer
With a career in marketing and media, Beverly Farmer is the co-founder and CEO of Women in Wine. This position sees her at the controls of driving the company vision of being a recognised wine producing company that is owned and controlled by women.
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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.