Submit a Speaker Proposal
Entry Deadline: November 12, 2026
WSWA is now accepting speaking proposals for WSWA Access LIVE 2027 in Dallas, TX! The wine and spirits industry's premier event is looking for experts and thought leaders who can provide unique insights, strategies and trends with attendees from all three tiers of the beverage alcohol market.
If you are interested in being part of our 2027 educational programming as a speaker or have specific topic ideas to share, please submit a proposal today. WSWA’s selection committee will consider all submissions and make the final selections.
Access LIVE Speaker Proposal Details
- Submission deadline is November 12, 2026. Please note, submissions will be considered on a rolling basis.
- WSWA seeks to promote inclusion and celebrate diversity, and welcomes all submissions.
- LIVE Stage speakers do not receive a speaking fee.
- All education content must be commercial free and vendor neutral. Presenters, under NO circumstances, may promote their company or product in the education program. If you are interested in sponsored education or tasting sessions featuring your products, please contact Molly Fontaine at molly.fontaine@wswa.org.
- The future of the wine and spirits industry.
- Tech, Innovation
- AI – ways to harness and enhance business
- Economic Headwinds & Consumer Spending
- Distributor Consolidation & Market Dynamics
- How to find the right distributor
- Data-Driven Sales & Retail Insights
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Premiumization & Value Segmentation
- THC in the Marketplace & Industry Impacts
- Consumer Trends/Preferences & Shifts
- On-Premise trends, industry trends,
- Tariffs – Update and future outlook
- How to leverage product and merchandising innovations to drive sales.
- Brand building best practices.
- Cyber Security: threats, concerns, and tactical opportunities for attendees.
- Point of Sale innovations and best practices.
- Community & Society (Health, Wellness, Sustainability, Diversity).
- Other relevant ideas for the wine and spirits industry (not a sales pitch).
- Complimentary registration to Access LIVE 2027 (travel and lodging not included).
- Increased visibility throughout the event.
- You and your company will be included and promoted in the show’s marketing efforts.
- Opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the wine and spirits industry and be positioned as a thought leader.
- Opportunity to network with peers and industry professionals.
- Relevance to today’s wine and spirits industry and target audience(s).
- Practical application of content and actionable takeaways.
- Originality of content and novel delivery strategies.
- All education content must be commercial free and vendor neutral.
- Presenters may not promote their company or product.
- Speaker presentation skills and experience.
- Speaker is knowledgeable, engaging and experienced with the topic submitted.
- Overall quality of the written proposal.
- Overall quality of video submission of previous speaking engagements (not required, but strongly encouraged).