2026 South Australia Showcase in Chicago

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South Australia Showcase in Chicago

This August, the South Australian Tourism Commission will be in the USA with 15 visiting operators, bringing stories, flavors and experiences from our special corner of Australia.

Join us for a South Australian-inspired welcome evening, followed by a day of business-to-business meetings designed to connect you with the people behind the experiences. From world-class wine regions and remarkable wildlife to coastal escapes and outback landscapes, discover what your clients can experience in South Australia.

Monday 3rd August

  • PM: *Out of towners arrival and check in to The Godfrey, Chicago
  • 5:30pm: Optional group transfer from The Godfrey to Willis Tower
  • 6-8pm: Welcome Event at Willis Tower
  • 8pm: Optional return group transfer to The Godfrey

Tuesday 4th August

  • 9:30am-10am: Registration and refreshments at Chicago Winery (>5min walk from The Godfrey)
  • 10am-12:30pm – B2B meetings with South Australian operators
  • 1pm-2pm – South Australian inspired lunch
  • 2-2:30pm – Networking and closing remarks
  • 2:30pm – Event concludes
  • PM – *Out of towners departures

*Traveling from outside Chicago?

The South Australian Tourism Commission will cover one night of accommodation plus a $300 flight reimbursement to help you join us.

SA Operators

Acknowledgement of Country

Standing on Kaurna Country, the South Australian Tourism Commission recognises the uniquely diverse Aboriginal communities across the state.

We value the knowledge Aboriginal people hold of Country and culture and are committed to growing genuine relationships with Traditional Custodians.

We will continue our journey of reconciliation and support Aboriginal tourism operators and communities to tell their own stories and share their culture with the world.

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Kaurna Yartangka yuwanthi, South Australian Tourism Commisionriu tampinthi wiwurra Yaitya Miyurna kuma parnaku Pirkurna Kanthipartu‑arra.

Ngadiu yurikaityanthi, Yaitya Miyurnaku ngutu yartaku kuma Tapa‑Purruna. Ngadlu nilputa tika‑apirringutha Yaitya. Yarta‑Mathanyarna‑ityangka.

Ngadluku tapa nguyanguya murititya ngadlu muinmurningutha. Ngadlu karrpatha Yaitya Miyurna Mikarri‑apipinarna kuma Pirkurna, parnakunta pirrkurna kuma parnaku Tapa‑Purruna yungkurringutha, marngu‑ityangka.

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