2025 TWSA AGM & Conference

Monday 27th October 2025, Wellington Room Wrest Point Casino

Proudly presented by Bintani & Fermentis

Join us for an insightful day of presentations from industry leaders and experts, designed to inspire your evolution and growth: from Tasmania to the Mainland – and beyond!

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8.00 AM

Registration & Trade Show

Once you’ve registered, join your colleagues in the Boardwalk Gallery for arrival tea and coffee, and meet with our Exhibiting Partners.

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9.00 AM

TWSA Annual General Meeting

Members will attend the Annual General Meeting of the TWSA to receive updates from the President and Treasurer, elect two Committee Members, and consider and vote on Special Resolutions.
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9.45 AM

Morning Tea & Trade Show

Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served in the Boardwalk Gallery as we take a short break following the close of the AGM.

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10.00 AM

2025 TWSA Conference

Welcome to Country

Official Opening by the Deputy Premier, Hon. Guy Barnett MP

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10.30 AM

Sip Happens: Market Trends You Can't Ignore
Presented by Jarna McLean, Head of Health & Lifestyle Sector at Circana

Join Circana’s deep dive into the evolving world of Aussie retail liquor. In a market shaken by cost-of-living pressures and shifting consumer habits, discover what’s driving restraint, abstinence, and surprising flavour trends. From the rise of peach RTDs to the fall of Scotch and Seltzer, this session uncovers the data behind the drinks - and what it means for your business.

Expect insights, surprises, and a splash of optimism.

Don’t miss the session that’s stirring up the liquor landscape!

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11.30 AM

Learnings on the Road to Tasmania
Panel with Tim Salt (Greenbanks Executive Chair + former Managing Director, Diageo Australia) and Andy Gaunt (Sullivan's Cove CEO + former Managing Director FeverTree and Head of Luxury Portfolio, Diageo Asia Pacific).

Join Tim and Andy as they share what they’ve learned from their experience running global companies, and reflect on the opportunities they see for the Tasmanian whisky category.

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12.15 PM

Trade Show & Lunch

Network with your peers and our Exhibiting Partners over a generous lunch break, designed to foster networking, collaboration and new partnerships.

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1.30 PM

Lessons from Gin: Stuart Gregor Reveals All
Stuart Gregor, co-founder Four Pillars Gin & incoming CEO of Lark Distilling Co.  

Join the inimitable Stuart Gregor as he reflects on the lessons learned in building Australia’s largest gin brand, and his optimism for the Tasmanian whisky category as he prepares to take the reins at Lark in 2026.

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2.15 PM

Member Q&A: Proposed Definitions of ‘Tasmanian Whisky’ and ‘Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky’

Damian Mackey will lead a Q&A session with Members on the proposed whisky definitions, ahead of a final vote later this year.

An updated Discussion Paper will be circulated to Members in the coming weeks to inform discussion at this session.

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3.00 PM

Trade Show & Afternoon Tea

Take this final opportunity to meet with our Exhibiting Partners and network with your peers over afternoon tea.
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3.30 PM

Update from the Australian Distillers Association

Hear the latest news from the ADA, with updates on their advocacy activities for the Australian spirits industry.

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3.45 PM

Tasmanian Visitor Economy
Presented by Lindene Cleary, Chief Marketing Officer at Tourism Tasmania

Hear the latest insights from Tourism Tasmania on the state of our visitor economy and opportunities for the Tasmanian spirits industry, with an update on Tourism Tasmania’s new strategic plan.

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5.00 PM

Conference close

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5.30 PM

Pre-Dinner Drinks

Bring a bottle of your latest innovation or a trusty crowd favourite to share with your colleagues, as we toast the future of our great industry.

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7.00 PM

Gala Dinner

Put on your ‘Monday Best’ and head back to the Boardwalk Gallery for a celebration of the Tasmanian Whisky & Spirits Industry over a festive Gala Dinner.

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The 2025 TWSA Conference is made possible by the support of our incredible partners:

Presenting Partners:

• Bintani

• Fermentis

Exhibiting Partners:

• QDOS

• CCL Label

• Manildra Group

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TUESDAY, 28 October 2025

Distillery Tours

9.00 AM

Meet at the Wrest Point Casino lobby for bus transportation to Maguire & Co. Distillery.

10.00 AM

Maguire & Co. Distillery

819 Richmond Rd, Cambridge

Join Pat Maguire, Nick Connolly and team for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the hotly anticipated opening of Maguire & Co. Distillery.

This is the industry only, sneak-peek you don’t want to miss!

11.30 AM

Lark Distillery, Pontville

76 Shene Rd, Pontville

There has never been a better time to visit the iconic Lark Distilling Co. on the historic grounds of the old Shene Estate in Pontville, with the distillery now commissioned and operational.

Join us for a special ‘Distillers Edition’ tour of the distillery, cooperage, bond store and cellar door as the team at Lark shares the benefits of bringing these components together, with insights into their product range and visitor experience.

Food and a tasting will be provided on-site.

2.00 PM

Tour concludes, with bus transportation to Hobart International Airport, and return to Wrest Point Casino.

CONTACT US

Please email any enquiries to Bruce at marketing@twsa.net.au