You saw what we created in 2025—now, welcome to the unmissable continuation of the legacy. The 2026 Afro Wine Week is a global stage where Black wine leaders solidify their legacy and where top industry leaders, investors, wine enthusiasts, and professionals gather to build the next generation of the wine business.

Join us in the best city in the world, Cape Town, South Africa, for a power-packed, luxurious journey that is strictly business, and absolute pleasure. We are focused on facilitating high-value partnerships, securing next-generation distribution, and refining your brand's strategy with industry legends, diving deep into the winelands on private tours and celebrating our culture in the city's finest spots.

This is the strategic advantage you have been waiting for. We don't just talk about the future of wine—we build it.

• Strategic Global Stage: Solidify your legacy and build the next generation of the wine business with top industry leaders, investors, and professionals.

• Next-Level Business & Mentorship: Secure a seat at the table for high-value partnerships, next-generation distribution, and personalized private consultations with key industry decision-makers on capital access and brand strategy.

• Immersive Winelands Experience: Embark on a luxurious journey with Signature Sips with Soul, featuring premium wine tastings and cellar tours, and a strategic Summit on the Road deep dive into an acclaimed winemaking region.

• Premier Brand Visibility: Elevate your business at the Wine Brand Tradeshow, the exclusive platform for Black-owned wine businesses to secure new distribution channels and conduct on-site sales.

• High-Level Networking: Forge vital connections at the exclusive Welcome Dinner—an intimate showcase with Black winemakers, a three-course meal, and live music—and cement relationships during the celebratory Restaurant Crawl.

• Actionable Industry Knowledge: Gain insights and contribute to shaping the future of wine during Summit Day's dynamic discussions and collaborative workshops on topics like market innovation and sustainable practices.

• Luxury in Cape Town: Enjoy a power-packed, luxurious journey in the best city in the world, with Luxury Accommodation and Private Transportation for all scheduled excursions.

Inaugurate your summit experience with an unforgettable evening of high-level networking. This exclusive three-course dinner, held at a top Cape Town venue, is an intimate showcase where esteemed Black winemakers will personally present and pour their exceptional creations. Immerse yourself in a sophisticated atmosphere with live musical accompaniment as you forge vital connections with a global collective of investors, entrepreneurs, and wine enthusiasts. A powerful blend of exquisite dining, cultural celebration, and strategic collaboration.

• Includes: Transportation, three-course dinner, curated wine tasting, and live music

Embark on an immersive, luxurious, and fun-filled journey through the breathtaking beauty of South Africa's winelands. This curated experience is designed to spotlight the remarkable achievements and incredible talent of people of color. You will enjoy exclusive, premium tastings, fascinating cellar tours, and a delicious lunch, all while hearing the inspiring personal stories that connect you to the soul of the region's wine. Travel in seamless comfort with private transportation for a truly insightful and unforgettable day of culture, connection, and exquisite taste.

• Includes: Premium wine tastings, cellar tours, delicious lunch, inspiring stories, and private transportation.

This dynamic day is dedicated to fostering insightful discussions, collaborative workshops, and engaging presentations on the future of the wine industry. Connect with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and fellow enthusiasts as we talk about key topics such as sustainable practices, market innovations, cultural integration, and business development. This is your opportunity to gain actionable knowledge, contribute to shaping the industry's trajectory, and build invaluable connections.

Secure your dedicated, one-on-one sessions with key industry decision-makers, investors, and experienced thought leaders. These exclusive meetings are designed to move your vision forward, offering a confidential setting for personalized advice on raising capital, refining your brand strategy, expanding your market reach, and addressing specific business challenges. This is your opportunity to gain tailored insights and forge powerful, direct relationships that can accelerate your business growth within the global wine industry.

• Focus: Tailored business strategy, capital access, market expansion, and direct mentorship.

Take a strategic deep dive into one of South Africa's most acclaimed and innovative winemaking regions. This exclusive "Summit on the Road" is an immersive field trip to the winelands, designed for hands-on learning and practical insight into terroir, farming practices, and winemaking techniques. You will tour cutting-edge vineyards, meet with visionary local producers, and participate in technical tastings that reveal the region's unique character. This day offers a powerful educational experience, fostering direct connections with the producers and providing actionable insights for your brand or investment portfolio.

• Includes: Transportation, vineyard and cellar tours, tastings, and lunch.

Enjoy a celebratory and strategic evening exploring the vibrant Cape Town culinary scene. This exclusive crawl guides you through a selection of the city's top dining establishments, offering curated pairings of exquisite local cuisine with a variety of Black-owned wines showcased throughout the week. It is a relaxed, yet highly focused, final networking opportunity to cement the relationships and partnerships forged during the summit, enjoying the dynamic culture and taste of South Africa.

•  Relationship building, final networking, celebrating local culture, and wine pairings and a three course dinner.

Elevate your brand's visibility and secure new distribution channels at our exclusive Wine Brand Tradeshow. This is the premier platform for Black-owned wine businesses to showcase their products to a highly-curated audience of global buyers, sommeliers, importers, and investors. Secure your exhibition space to conduct on-site sales, sign distribution agreements, and gain direct feedback from industry gatekeepers. Beyond showcasing, the Tradeshow is a focused environment for strategic market entry, brand expansion, and forging lasting commercial partnerships.

• Focus: Brand visibility, distribution acquisition, direct sales, and commercial partnerships.