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DISCUS Events

DISCUS is committed to providing the industry, and particularly its members, with unparalleled access to education, networking opportunities and advocacy efforts through its live events. DISCUS events spark the in-depth and thought-provoking conversations that will grow your business and drive the industry forward.

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  • SAVE THE DATE: DISCUS Congressional Fly-In and Cocktail Party 

    DISCUS Rooftop & Capitol Hill

    SAVE THE DATE: DISCUS Congressional Fly-In and Cocktail Party  Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 DISCUS Congressional Fly-In followed by the DISCUS Cocktail Party that evening Washington, DC More details coming […]

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DISCUS Congressional Fly-In and Cocktail Party

Save the Date!

DISCUS Congressional Fly-In followed by the DISCUS Cocktail Party that evening

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Washington, DC

More details coming soon!

2026 DISCUS Annual Conference and Trade Show

Our 2026 DISCUS Annual Conference is officially in the books! This year’s conference brought together more than 500 attendees, large and craft producers, partners, and our friends from across the three tiers. Throughout the event, participants connected, collaborated, and shared powerful insights on how we can move forward together,  strengthen our collective resilience and drive meaningful progress. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our event sponsors and trade show exhibitors for their incredible support and contributions.

2025 DISCUS Annual Conference, Trade Show & Fly-In

The 2025 DISCUS Annual Conference, trade show & fly-in was a success! More than 450 spirits industry leaders and supply chain partners gathered last week in Washington, D.C., for the DISCUS annual conference where they were able to network, share ideas and drive innovation. The conference, held March 26-28, also included a Capitol Hill fly-in where attendees met directly with members of Congress and their staff to discuss pressing issues facing the spirits industry. Thank you to all who attended, and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2026!

2024 DISCUS Annual Conference & WOTVS Global CONNECT!

That’s a wrap! The 2024 DISCUS Annual Conference and Women of the Vine & Spirits Global Connect! in San Diego was a sold-out success, providing a platform for over 700 participants to connect, share insights, and celebrate achievements, all while fostering collaboration and building a sense of community. DISCUS and Women of the Vine & Spirits packed all this into three days and loved the environment that encouraged networking, open communication, and the exchange of ideas—all crucial for the growth and success of our great industry. Thank you again to all who attended, and for those who didn’t make it, we look forward to shared success in the future!

Innovation Showcase

The DISCUS Annual Conference Innovation Showcase highlights the creativity and ingenuity of players in the spirits industry. The “Shark Tank” style process seeks to discover and feature pioneers developing innovations across the entire spirits arena in areas including, but not limited to packaging, technology, supply chain, sustainability, marketing, social responsibility, and product development, among many others. Through a panel of judges and peers, top innovators will be awarded prize packages ranging in value from $5,000 to $20,000 including a $10,000 cash prize for the showcase winner to support their creative endeavors.

1st place: Devil’s Cask; Devil’s Cask | Coated Barrels, Rooted In Tradition
2nd place: Tapi USA  Tapi USA – Top Wine Bottle Closure Supplier
3rd place: Southern Glazer’s Wine and Sprits  Southern Glazer’s

1st place: Steric Systems  Home – Steric Systems
2nd place: Brother Justus  Brother Justus Whiskey Company – Minneapolis, Minnesota
3rd place: Voodoo Scientific  Voodoo Scientific

1st place: Lallemand DistilaBact LP DistilaBact® LP – Lallemand Distilling
2nd place: Siponey  Siponey Spritz Co.
3rd place: Pratt Industries  Custom Corrugated Packaging Solutions from Pratt Industries