Retailers at Access LIVE

WSWA is inviting on- and off-premise retailers/accounts to register to attend the show at no cost! Once again, retailer attendees will have the chance to connect with brands and wholesalers, under one roof, February 2-5, 2026 at Caesar's Forum in Las Vegas, NV. Attend for the day or for the full event, the cost for retailers remains the same – FREE!

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retailers at access live

What Value Does Access LIVE Bring Retailers?

  • Engage with current and prospective business partners from all industry tiers!
  • Meet with other retailers (on- and off-premise) from around the country and discuss trends they are seeing and challenges they are facing.
  • Discover product innovations and trends, as well as new technologies presented by the exhibitors at Access LIVE.
  • Connect with wine and spirits suppliers and industry vendors (e.g. technology providers, shelving and display manufacturers, POS companies, etc.).
  • Engage in three-tier conversations with both suppliers and wholesalers all under one roof, at one convenient venue. Bring your retailer voice to the table!
  • Taste the Best-in-Show wine and spirits products and meet the producers.
  • Participate in numerous networking opportunities and connecting you with potential partners.
  • Learn about industry disruptors, trends, and future opportunities that will impact your business and the industry business overall!
  • Meet celebrities and learn about new brands heading to your market.
Access LIVE meetings

Access LIVE Content and Education:

All attendees have access to sessions on our Main Stage, general sessions; our LIVE Stage, 20-minute, high impact, future focused, innovative education; at our Hub, where we have the show’s version of a mixology test kitchen and so much more; as well as content producing activations throughout the show. Join sessions to hear topics on:

  • Overall industry trends;
  • Discussions focused on trends in on-premise sales and trends in off-premise sales;
  • Cannabis and hemp derived beverages and what the future holds;
  • Menu creation and craft cocktail importance;
  • Technology and Artificial Intelligence and the beverage space;
  • And so much more!

If you have an idea for content that YOU feel would be beneficial to the industry, submit a session proposal today

Education

Can’t Miss Interactive Mixology Workshops and More:

Join the conversation and activations taking place in the Hub (the center of the exhibit hall) where industry leading mixologists, wholesalers and influencers will talk about:

  • Current cocktail trends;
  • Crafting unique menus;
  • Creating delicious cocktails;
  • Understanding consumer trends;
  • Promoting your brand and growing your audience;
  • And so much more!

In addition to great content and discussions, hangout in the Hub engage directly with brands as they have the opportunity to create high-quality videos and photos for their own websites and social media pages with our professional photographers and videographers.

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