When and where is Access LIVE 2027?

February 1–4, 2027 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051, near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

How much does it cost to register?

Member wholesalers and associate members pay $1,925 early bird (by Oct 9, 2026), $2,075 general and $2,550 late. Non-member suppliers pay $2,350 / $2,500 / $2,775. Retailers attend free. Most fees include a first-night room credit at the Gaylord Texan.

Do I need to be a WSWA member?

No. Anyone in the beverage alcohol industry can attend or exhibit; members pay lower fees. First-time non-member wholesalers may qualify for a discounted rate.

What is the refund policy?

A full refund minus a $100 processing fee until October 9, 2026, 50% from October 10 to December 11, 2026, and no refunds after that.

What is the dress code?

Business casual or business attire. All events are indoors in air-conditioned spaces.

WSWA Access LIVE 2027

Name: WSWA Access LIVE 2027
Start: 2027-02-01T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-02-04T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

About this event

WSWA's Access LIVE, formerly the WSWA Annual Convention & Exposition, is the annual business gathering of the U.S. wine and spirits trade, hosted by Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America since 1943. It brings suppliers, distributors, retailers and service providers from all three tiers into one venue for product discovery, portfolio meetings, education and awards. The 2027 edition moves to the Gaylord Texan in the Dallas area, with programming, exhibits and events all under one roof.

What happens at Access LIVE

The format runs over about two and a half days in one central meeting area, with HQ Suites and Main Street Suites instead of suites on sleeping floors.

Main Stage sessions in the Texas Ballroom, including Brand Battle
LIVE Stage talks every hour in Access HQ, the exhibit hall (Longhorn Ballroom)
The Hub: Digital Content Lab, Brand Building Bar and Mixology Workshops
HQ Exchange: workshops, demonstrations and tastings
TASTE and the Wine & Spirits Tasting Competitions
Evening receptions, Celebrate LIVE and Ovation LIVE
Awards including the Lifetime Leadership Award, Ray Herrmann H.E.R.O. Award, Moment Maker Award and Hot, New, Now! Award

Who attends

Access LIVE is open to anyone in the beverage alcohol trade: suppliers and producers, wholesalers and distributors, on- and off-premise retailers, importers and exporters, service and technology providers, bartenders and beverage directors, and trade media. Retailers attend free.

Key figures (per organizer)

WSWA describes the event as having the highest concentration of American distributor decision-makers of any industry event.

2,500+ industry attendees and 400+ exhibiting opportunities (2027 homepage)
Nearly 25% of attendees are distributors; 67% of them VP or C-suite
Attending distributors sell more than 80% of U.S. wine and spirits at wholesale
All 50 states and DC represented

Tickets & passes

Wholesaler Member — USD 1,925: Early bird by Oct 9, 2026; $2,075 general, $2,550 late. Includes first-night room credit
Associate Member — USD 1,925: Early bird; $2,075 general, $2,550 late
Non-Member Supplier — USD 2,350: Early bird; $2,500 general, $2,775 late
Small Non-Member Wholesaler — USD 2,900: Under $400M annual sales; early bird; $3,200 general, $3,625 late
Large Non-Member Wholesaler — USD 5,200: $400M+ annual sales; early bird; $5,625 general, $5,900 late
Retailer — Free: Complimentary; no room credit

WSWA Access LIVE 2027 is a Food & Beverages event taking place 1-4 Feb 2027 at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, United States.