Frequently Asked Questions

February 2-5, 2026

Caesars Forum

3911 S Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Please note: Caesars Forum is a dedicated conference center located directly behind Harrah’s Las Vegas, accessible via a skybridge from Harrah’s and The LINQ. It is not inside Caesars Palace or connected to the Forum Shops. For easiest access, enter through Harrah’s or LINQ and follow signs to the Caesars Forum skybridge.

Pricing varies depending on registration date and type.

Registration & Pricing

All registrations are done through an online system. Should you need help processing your registration, please contact WSWA’s meetings department at registrations@wswa.org.

Click here to register!

Yes! Please note onsite registration fees are higher.

No, you do not have to be a WSWA Wholesaler Member or WSWA Associate Member to attend or exhibit. WSWA members, whether Wholesaler or Associate, pay a lower registration fee than non-members and receive discounts on exhibit booths. First time Non-Member Wholesalers must be approved to attend for a discounted rate by the WSWA Vice President, Membership and Data Services, Bob Wiggans. Please contact Bob at bob.wiggans@wswa.org for more information.

Anyone in the beverage alcohol industry!

• Suppliers
• Service Providers
• Wholesalers
• On and Off-Premise Retailers
• Bartenders, Beverage Directors, and individuals working in the trade
• Media and Influencers

Confirmations are sent by email to the email address provided online during registration. Please check your spam for confirmation. If no email has been received, contact Catherine Ontko at catherine.ontko@wswa.org or (757) 775-8530 as soon as possible to confirm your registration.

There are no individually ticketed events. Anyone who would like to attend an event must register for the full show. 

Find our latest schedule here.

Registered attendees may attend all events listed on the schedule of events, unless the events are noted as invitation only, RSVP only, or closed. Open events include but are not limited to Celebrate LIVE, TASTE, Main Stage and LIVE Stage sessions, the Brand Battle Championship and Ovation LIVE.

Main Stage sessions will take place in the Forum Ballroom. Visit our schedule of events for the latest programming details.

LIVE Stage sessions are open to all registered attendees and are located in Access HQ, the exhibit hall (Summit Ballroom). Exciting speakers will take the stage hourly while the exhibit hall is open. Visit our schedule of events for the latest programming details.

Yes. You can choose your check-out date when making your reservation through the housing link found in your confirmation email. If you have any challenges with extending your stay, please reach out Catherine Ontko at catherine.ontko@wswa.org or by phone at (757) 775-8530  for assistance.

There are many fun activities throughout Las Vegas, whether on property and nearby. Please visit our Guide to Las Vegas for more information.

The event attire is both business casual and business, depending on personal preference. There will be indoor and outdoor activities. Please dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather.

Yes! Please contact Kari Langerman by email at kari.langerman@wswa.org or via phone at (202) 415-1428 to confirm space availability.

Badges and lanyards are color and category coded.

No, there are no group discounts.

If paying in advance, WSWA accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, Checks, Bank and Wire Transfers. If paying on-site, WSWA accepts all credit cards previously listed or cash. Checks and wire transfers cannot be accepted on-site.

Sponsors and exhibitors will receive a list of all attendees approximately one month prior to the show and then again a few weeks post-show. All attendees will have access to the attendee list in the Access LIVE app, once live.

Yes. Everyone must wear an official 2026 WSWA Access LIVE badge to enter Access HQ (the exhibit hall) and all Access LIVE events. Security is strict and will not allow access to any parts of the show, beyond registration if you do not have an Access LIVE badge.

You will receive your show badge when you check-in at the WSWA Registration Desk near the main Caesars Forum entrance. Badges will not be mailed in advance of Access LIVE.

Email Catherine Ontko at catherine.ontko@wswa.org if you notice there's a mistake on your badge name listed during registration. On-site, simply ask one of the WSWA staff at the Registration Desk to reprint your badge.

There will be a $125 Lost Badge Replacement fee. Please see WSWA staff at the Registration Desk for assistance.

Harry Reid International Airport

5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

This airport is approximately 4 miles, 10 minutes from the event venue.

We recommend using either taxicabs, Uber or Lyft. These are all easily secured at both the hotel and the airport. If you prefer Uber or Lyft, be sure to download the app before arrival in Las Vegas to expedite your transportation request.

Yes, you must make all housing and suite reservations through the reservation link to receive the group rate at the host hotels for Access LIVE.

All hotel rooms and suites must be cancelled at least 7 days in advance in order to be refunded for your first night’s room deposit. All cancellations within 7 days of your scheduled check-in will result in forfeiting your first night’s room deposit. All cancellations must be made in writing to the WSWA Meetings & Events Department at registrations@wswa.org.

Yes, our host hotels have full gyms, spas and pools.

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.

Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

This year we have three host hotels that are conveniently located close to the Convention Center, Caesars Forum. Our three host hotels are Harrah’s, The LINQ, and Paris.

You can stay at any hotel you wish. There is a $425 fee added to registration rates for those staying at a hotel outside the Access LIVE room block. No exceptions will be made.

• A 100% refund (minus $100 processing fee) is available before October 10, 2025.
• A 50% refund is available from October 11, 2025 to January 5, 2026.
• No refunds are available after January 5, 2026.

If you need to cancel your hotel stay, please reach out to Catherine Ontko at catherine.ontko@wswa.org or 757.775.8530. Please note if you cancel within one week of your arrival date, you will be charged one-night's stay. 

It is important to pay for your badge via your registration portal prior to the event. If you have not, we will have staff on-site to collect payment, but lines can be long. Remember, your badge will not print if you have not fully paid your registration fee. 

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• 2028 Access LIVE: February 28 – March 3, 2028  | Orlando, Florida – Gaylord Palms  
• 2029 Access LIVE: February 5-8, 2029 | Las Vegas, NV – Caesars Forum

We are dedicated to protecting your data and privacy. WSWA will not trade, sell, or share your contact information with third party marketers without your consent unless required by law or as disclosed to you when the information is collected.  If you are approached by any external party offering to sell WSWA or Access LIVE contact lists, please reach out to us immediately. Be cautious of potential scams and always protect your information. 

No, WSWA does not use any 3rd party housing companies. All reservations for the show must be booked through the housing links on our website or in your registration confirmation email. If you are contacted by a 3rd party housing vendor, representing themselves as WSWA or one of host hotels, please contact us immediately. This is a scam.