The development and success of the Australian grape and wine sector is driven largely by individuals: innovative and collaborative change-makers who contribute their knowledge and time to the greater good of the sector.

Future Leaders is the wine community’s national professional and personal development program cultivating world-class leadership qualities across the sector. It creates a network of confident and committed individuals who are ready to ‘be next’: taking their businesses and our sector to the next level, contributing to the future success and longevity of the Australian wine community.

Funded by the sector and coordinated by Wine Australia, Future Leaders is a biennial program offered to applicants with open, creative, inquisitive minds who are typically early to mid-career and already demonstrating leadership potential.

If you’re accepted into the program, you’ll hear from some of Australia’s best speakers on topics such as innovation, leadership and culture. You’ll connect with people from across the Australian grape and wine community, including our Future Leaders Alumni.

Since 2006 there have been over 120 Future Leaders graduates. Many have taken roles at regional wine and grape grower associations and some have been appointed to national committees and boards.

Visit www.winefutureleaders.com for more information about the program. Please email research@wineaustralia.com if you have any queries.

Future Leaders 2025

Want to take part in the Wine Future Leaders program?

• Applications opened on 3 February 2025 - start your application.
• Applications close on 24 March 2025 (at midday in whatever time zone you're in).
• There will be a webinar held for interested applicants to learn more about the program and ask any questions you might have on 26 February 2025 - register.

Successful applicants will be notified in the week beginning 12 May 2025.

The application process does require you to put yourself into the picture – literally. Yes, you will need to submit a short video of yourself. This is a competitive process and we’re expecting a large number of applications; so what makes it easier for us is you putting your best forward. Don't worry - we're not looking for Steven Speilberg-esque production value. We're really after a glimpse of you as a human and what motivates you to take part in this program. Read the FAQs for more information