Events Program - Showcase SA

Showcase SA is your connection to SA's thriving business community

We have a wide line up of events to connect our members, that provide exclusive insights, experiences and networking opportunities connecting you with the SA business community. Members can access events through their membership allocation.

Become a Showcase SA member to attend our upcoming events. 

Upcoming Events

Roundtable: Fireside Chat with Sputnik

Hear from Sputnik, an internationally awarded Creative Director with more decades experience than they’d like to admit. They’ve worked in Adelaide, Melbourne and Cambodia on projects for brands including Caltex, Tourism Australia, The Simpsons, American Idol, Mercedes-Benz, Unilever (Ponds, Comfort), Melbourne Water, Menz (FruChocs, Violet Crumble) and a bunch of others you’ve probably never heard of. Sputnik is a recipient of the Adelaide Advertising and Design Club Present’s Award for contribution to the industry, and is a regular guest on ABC Radio.

In this engaging roundtable, Sputnik will walk you through what makes marketing stand out in today’s saturated landscape through some creative strategies, followed by an opportunity for Q&A and voicing your marketing obstacles that you are going through at the moment. Please do submit questions around your brand or marketing challenges prior to the event.

Networking at Ambra Spirits

Join us at Showcase SA’s upcoming May Networking Drinks at Ambra Spirits!

This is the perfect opportunity to meet likeminded individuals to elevate your professional network. Meet the newest Showcase SA members, reconnect with familiar faces and continuing building valuable business connections.

Join the JLF Trek with the Showcase SA team

Showcase SA and our members are joining the Jodi Lee Foundation Trek to prevent Bowel Cancer.

The JLF Trek is an endurance event designed to challenge you physically and mentally. A medium to high level of fitness is required but with the right preparation and attitude you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve. Whether you complete the full two-day event or a shorter section, this weekend will leave you inspired and ready to take on the world.

Get involved and join our team today.

Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch

Come along for an inspiring yet light-hearted afternoon as part of the longest lunch campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer and support vital research through the Hospital Research Foundation.

This special luncheon will feature powerful stories from two incredible breast cancer survivors: Ali Clarke, award-winning broadcaster and advocate and Leah Baylis, CEO and Founder of Champagne Recruitment and a proud ambassador for the Hospital Research Foundation.

Leave empowered to make a difference and drive progress in the fight against breast cancer.

Ticket includes a two-course lunch with wines supplied by Hither & Yon.

Briefing: Entrepreneurship to Island Ownership

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Che Metcalfe, a South Australian entrepreneur and the former CEO of Uniti Group, which sold for $3.7 billion in 2022. Today, he leads the transformation of Louth Island into Rumi on Louth – South Australia’s first
luxury off-grid eco-island based off the coast of Port Lincoln. His work blends business growth with regenerative design, driven by a belief that entrepreneurship can serve both people and planet.

Discover how he transformed a childhood vision into a reality that blends sustainability, innovation, and luxury, and what he learned along the way about resilience, risk, and redefining success. This is a rare chance to hear the behind-the-scenes story of one of SA’s boldest ventures—from boardroom battles to island restoration.

You will have the opportunity to network with other Platinum and Gold Members after the discussion, while enjoying Morphettville’s Brand new event space.

Masterclass: The Captain’s Guide to Leadership

Join former Port Adelaide Football Club Captain and Co-Founder of Hey Diddle Wines, Tom Jonas, for an inspiring and practical masterclass on leadership & culture building. Drawing on over a decade of elite-level experience, Tom unpacks what it takes to lead diverse personalities, build trust, and elevate those around you.

This session explores the power of understanding how individuals within a team learn differently—and how great leaders adapt their style to communicate effectively with all. Learn how to grow alongside your team, not just lead from the front, and how being a vocal, values-driven leader creates clarity, accountability, and a strong culture. Tom will also share insights on staying coachable, leading under pressure, and earning influence through consistent action. Whether you’re guiding a business, team, or organisation, this masterclass offers tangible leadership lessons that translate far beyond the field.

Space and Tech Luncheon: Matt Pearson

Join us for an exclusive lunch featuring Matt Pearson, the visionary founder and CEO behind Airspeeder—the world’s first flying electric racing car series and Co-Founder of Fleet Space – Australia’s leading space tech company deploying nanosatellites for global connectivity, Matt is helping shape how we explore and connect with the world—and beyond. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Adelaide Hills, this is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand how South Australian innovation is propelling the future of motorsport, aviation, and space technology.

Matt Pearson is not just building the vehicles of tomorrow—he’s redefining the way we think about speed, sustainability, and the final frontier. From racing flying cars to re-imagining life beyond Earth, Matt will take us inside his bold vision for the future—and the wild ideas turning imagination into innovation.

The conversation will take place over a relaxed lunch at Howard Vineyard, a modern, family-owned estate known for its forward-thinking approach to wine making—an ideal setting to explore themes of innovation.

You can drive directly to Howard Vineyard or transport will be available upon request, additional costs will apply).

Industry Luncheon: Bec Hardy Wines

Hosted by Showcase SA, this unique experience highlights Bec Hardy, a 6th-generation member of the iconic Hardy family and the first female vigneron in the business. Explore the award-winning wines crafted at Bec Hardy Wines, a certified Sustainable Winegrowing Australia member, and enjoy a guided tasting of their premium offerings from Blewitt Springs and the McLaren Vale region.
 
The Kitchen at Bec Hardy, recently awarded 2 chef hats (15 points) by AGFG in 2025, will serve a curated lunch, perfectly paired with wines. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Bec herself and Richard Dolan (Director, Sales and Marketing) learn about the family’s rich history, and indulge in fine wines and food. 
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