ACSA CONVENTION
Developed for the community of craft spirits producers, the ACSA Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show brings together distillers and suppliers to harness the energy of the industry. In the past years, ACSA has educated 1000s to strengthen the safety and prosperity of the trade and has provided a platform to network and explore products and services from our suppliers. See what convention is upcoming and take a peek at what you might have missed.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
WHAT: ACSA’s 10th Anniversary Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show
WHEN: February 10-12, 2023
WHERE: Oregon Convention Center
HOST HOTEL: Hyatt Regency Portland
BETTER WITH AGE is the theme for ACSA’s 10th Annual Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show this February 10-12 in Portland, Oregon. We listened to your ideas and feedback and truly plan to make this show Better with Age, from the layout of the expo hall to ensuring education is only 100 steps from the trade show floor!
Whether you need a pick-me-up, fresh ideas to distribute your product, a technical boost, or simply want to reward your team while also benefiting your business, we’ve got it all covered! As we celebrate 10 years of ACSA, you’ll enjoy new social and networking events with opportunities to meet new and old friends.
** Must be 21 to attend **
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Rates
Members*: $650
Additional Members: $450
Non-Members: $875
Additional Non-Members: $625
Feb. 9th – Pre-convention Tours and Education
Feb. 10th – Committee mtgs, Vendor Trade Show opens, Town Hall, PAC event
Feb. 11th – Education, Vendor Trade Show, General Session, 10th Anniversary Party
Feb. 12th – Education, Keynote, Closing Party
*ACSA members must be logged into ACSA’s website to receive discounted attendee pricing. If you have trouble logging into your ACSA account please email membership@americancraftspirits.org.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Rates
10×10 Single Booth with up to 2 booth attendants: $2,300
10×20 Double Booth with up to 4 booth attendants: $3,500
Additional booth attendants is an additional cost: $500
Setup – Thursday February 9th 9 am – 5 pm & Friday 9 am – 12 pm
Show Hours – Friday February 10th 1 pm – 6 pm (Happy Hour from 5 pm – 6 pm) & Saturday February 11th 9 am – 4 pm
Break Down – Saturday February 11th after 4 pm or Sunday February 9 am – 12 pm
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
| THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH | |
| 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | REGISTRATION DESK OPEN |
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | PRE-CONVENTION DISTILLERY TOUR – SEPARATE TICKETED EVENT |
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | PRE-CONVENTION WILAMETTE TOUR – SEPARATE TICKETED EVENT |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | PRE-CONVENTION EDUCATION: DISTILLERY 101 – SEPARATE TICKETED EVENT |
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | VENDOR SET-UP |
| FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH | |
| 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM | REGISTRATION DESK |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | VENDOR SET-UP |
| 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | PRE-CONVENTION EDUCATION: DISTILLERY 101 – SEPARATE TICKETED EVENT |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | COMMITTEE MEETINGS – AMERICAN SINGLE MALT, GIN ASSOCIATION, WOMEN OF THE VINE, STATE GUILDS, BOD MEETING |
| 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | VENDOR TRADE SHOW OPEN/RIBBON CUTTING |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | TTB BOOTCAMP – FORMULAS AND LABELING |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 1ST TIME ATTENDEE GATHERING |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | HAPPY HOUR IN THE EXHIBIT HALL |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | GENERAL SESSION: BETTER WITH AGE FOUNDERS FORUM |
| 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | PAC RECEPTION – WESTWARD WHISKEY |
| 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | HOSPITALITY SUITE |
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH | |
| 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM | REGISTRATION DESK OPEN |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | RISE AND REGULATE : COFFEE AND CONVERSATION WITH TTB |
| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | VENDOR TRADE SHOW OPEN |
| 9:30 AM – 12:25 PM | EDUCATION – 3 CONCURRENT TRACKS (BUSINESS/FINANCE, SALES/MARKETING, TECHNICAL/SAFETY) |
| 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | AWARDS LUNCHEON |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | VENDOR TRADE SHOW OPEN : DESSERT & COFFEE |
| 2:30 PM – 6:25 PM | EDUCATION – 3 CONCURRENT TRACKS (BUSINESS/FINANCE, SALES/MARKETING, TECHNICAL/SAFETY) |
| 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | VENDOR BREAKDOWN |
| 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | STEPUP FOUNDATION GRADUATION : INVITATION ONLY |
| 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM | 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AT CRYSTAL BALLROOM : ALL ATTENDEES WELCOME |
| SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH | |
| 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | REGISTRATION DESK OPEN |
| 9:00 AM -11:55 AM | EDUCATION – 3 CONCURRENT TRACKS (BUSINESS/FINANCE, SALES/MARKETING, TECHNICAL/SAFETY) |
| 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | LUNCHEON WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER & MEMBERSHIP TOWN HALL |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | EDUCATION – 3 CONCURRENT TRACKS (BUSINESS/FINANCE, SALES/MARKETING, TECHNICAL/SAFETY) |
| 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM | NETWORKING & SUPER BOWL SOCIAL AT PIPS & BOUNCE |
| 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | CLOSING RECEPTION AT ROGUE EASTSIDE PUB |
HOST HOTEL
Book your hotel reservations at the Hyatt Regency Portland just steps away from the convention center here. The cut-off is January 15, 2023.
OVERFLOW HOTEL
We have an overflow block at the Hotel Eastlund if you would like to experience a Portland Boutique property. Eastlund is right across from the Hyatt and catty corner to the Convention Center. Make online reservations at www.Hoteleastlund.com. Cut off is January 20th.
Please use Group Code: CRAFTSPIRITS for online reservations, $189 rate.
DISTILLERY, WINERY, & BREWERY TOURS
Registration coming soon.
PAST ACSA CONVENTIONS
2022 Convention
2021 Convention
2019 Convention
Distillers’ Convention & Vendor Trade Show
February 10-12, 2019
The Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis, MN
2018 Convention
Distillers Convention & Vendor Trade Show
March 5–6, 2018
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2017 Convention
Distillers Convention & Vendor Trade Show
February 16–17, 2017
Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville TN
2016 Convention
Distillers Convention & Vendor Trade Show
February 29–March 2, 2016
Palmer House Hilton Hotel, Chicago, IL
2015 Convention
Distillers Convention & Vendor Trade Show
February 14–16, 2015
Austin, TX
2014 Convention
Distillers Convention & Vendor Trade Show
March 14, 2014
Denver, CO
