Happy Hour with Dan Sims

Ready to meet the man who made wine festivals "cool" again? 🍷🔥

Our next Rootlings Happy Hour guest is none other than Dan Sims—the visionary behind category-defining festivals like Pinot Palooza and MOULD.

From disrupting the status quo with REVEL to his current roles as Chair of Wine Victoria and experiential strategist at Common State, Dan has spent decades reshaping how we engage with wine, place, and producers.

Why tune in?

• 🚀 Event DNA: Learn how to turn a "crazy" idea into a national brand.

• 📈 Strategic Insights: Hear how he’s driving economic return for regions like Gippsland.

• 💡 Career Real Talk: Advice on taking risks and carving out your own niche in 2026.

Whether you're into marketing, winemaking, or tourism, Dan’s "no-BS" approach to leadership and innovation is exactly what you need to hear.

📅 When: Monday 20 April 7:30 AEST/ 7 ACST/4:30 AWST 📍 Where: [Insert Link/Platform]

Grab a glass and join the conversation!