WSWA members can stop by the Member Services Lounge for a quick break between meetings to engage with WSWA staff and learn more about association initiatives like the WSWA-PAC and SipSource, explore member benefits, or meet with a representative from Distribution Solutions.
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Member Services Lounge Open Location: Forum Pre Function 2
WSWA members can stop by the Member Services Lounge for a quick break between meetings to engage with WSWA staff and learn more about association initiatives like the WSWA-PAC and SipSource, explore member benefits, or meet with a representative from Distribution Solutions.
Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition: Best in Show Sweepstakes (Closed Session)
Double Gold medalists compete head-to-head in a second blind tasting to determine the ultimate Best in Show in each product category. Facilitated by Tasting Panel Magazine and The SOMM Journal, the Best in Show and Double gold winners will be featured.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition: Best in Show Sweepstakes (Closed Session) Location: Tahoe Ballroom - Harrah's
Double Gold medalists compete head-to-head in a second blind tasting to determine the ultimate Best in Show in each product category. Facilitated by Tasting Panel Magazine and The SOMM Journal, the Best in Show and Double gold winners will be featured.
WSWA Wholesaler Members Meeting (Open WSWA Wholesaler Members Only)
Attendees from WSWA wholesaler member companies are requested to join their peers in a closed-door discussion on the state of their association, and the challenges and successes of today’s industry. This membership meeting will be for wholesalers only, feature the WSWA Board of Directors and be facilitated by WSWA staff.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
WSWA Wholesaler Members Meeting (Open WSWA Wholesaler Members Only) Location: Academy Ballroom 414
Attendees from WSWA wholesaler member companies are requested to join their peers in a closed-door discussion on the state of their association, and the challenges and successes of today’s industry. This membership meeting will be for wholesalers only, feature the WSWA Board of Directors and be facilitated by WSWA staff.
Media, Brand Battle Contenders, and Access Craft Members Reception (Invite Only)
Sip some of the most innovative craft products to hit the market as we toast the 2024 Brand Battle contenders and WSWA’s Access Craft brand members! This reception will give industry media and influencers unfettered access to the most buzzed about brands, stories, and attendees at Access LIVE as well as to the third edition of WSWA’s Access Craft Distribution Playbook – a step-by-step guide on how to get to market built with expert guidance from craft brands who have been there and the wholesaler advisors who helped get them there.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Media, Brand Battle Contenders, and Access Craft Members Reception (Invite Only) Location: Forum 106
Sip some of the most innovative craft products to hit the market as we toast the 2024 Brand Battle contenders and WSWA’s Access Craft brand members! This reception will give industry media and influencers unfettered access to the most buzzed about brands, stories, and attendees at Access LIVE as well as to the third edition of WSWA’s Access Craft Distribution Playbook – a step-by-step guide on how to get to market built with expert guidance from craft brands who have been there and the wholesaler advisors who helped get them there.
Calling all Women in Wholesale! Join the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) Advisory Board for a reception for women wholesalers only. This is an opportunity to network with your peers, meet our WSWA Board and create lifelong friendships in the industry.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM PST
WLC Reception (Invite Only) Location: Forum 105
Calling all Women in Wholesale! Join the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) Advisory Board for a reception for women wholesalers only. This is an opportunity to network with your peers, meet our WSWA Board and create lifelong friendships in the industry.
New & Non-Member Wholesaler Welcome Reception (Invite Only)
Gain a better understanding of how WSWA works for you! Join WSWA staff and Board Members to learn about the association, exclusive benefits offered to wholesaler members, and how our voice as an industry is stronger with your membership. All new WSWA wholesaler members and non-member wholesalers attending Access LIVE are invited to this reception.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
New & Non-Member Wholesaler Welcome Reception (Invite Only) Location: Forum 107
Gain a better understanding of how WSWA works for you! Join WSWA staff and Board Members to learn about the association, exclusive benefits offered to wholesaler members, and how our voice as an industry is stronger with your membership. All new WSWA wholesaler members and non-member wholesalers attending Access LIVE are invited to this reception.
Visit the hottest on-premise accounts across the country through elevated pop-up activations from some of today’s most innovative cocktail bars and mixologists! Discover the next biggest trend, try something new, and jumpstart the week’s networking as the industry toasts the start of Access LIVE 2024. Bars participating at this event include:
- Broken Shaker (Miami - with locations in NYC, LA and Chicago) - Roosevelt Room (Austin, TX) - Katana Kitten (NYC) - Treasury (San Francisco) - Cleaver (Las Vegas)
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM PST
Celebrate LIVE Location: Alliance Ballroom 310
Visit the hottest on-premise accounts across the country through elevated pop-up activations from some of today’s most innovative cocktail bars and mixologists! Discover the next biggest trend, try something new, and jumpstart the week’s networking as the industry toasts the start of Access LIVE 2024. Bars participating at this event include:
- Broken Shaker (Miami - with locations in NYC, LA and Chicago) - Roosevelt Room (Austin, TX) - Katana Kitten (NYC) - Treasury (San Francisco) - Cleaver (Las Vegas)
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