2023 The Forum

2023 The Forum

2023 The Forum

WSWA's annual membership meeting will be held in D.C. this September

Join us in Washington, D.C. from September 20-22, 2023 for The Forum, WSWA's annual membership meeting, is for WSWA Wholesaler Member Company owners, CEOs, and top executives. At this meeting, wholesaler attendees will discuss wholesaler issues with WSWA.

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Washington DC skyline at night

Who should attend? WSWA Board of Directors, WSWA Wholesaler Member Company Owners, CEOs and Top Executives.

Attendees
WSWA Members: $700
Hotel Room Rate (per night): $350 + taxes per night
Please note you will be prompted to reserve your hotel accommodations in our room block when you register for this meeting.
The Forum Speakers
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Neil Bradley
Neil Bradley
EVP, Chief Policy Officer, & Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Amy Walter
Amy Walter
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

Agenda

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Reception

Sulgrave Room

Dinner

Speakers: Doug Shaw, WSWA Chairman & Tom Cole, WSWA Past Chairman

Join this dinner to hear from our new Board Chairman and Immediate Past Chairman as they discuss industry and association priorities as well as provide updates from the Board of Directors meeting. 

Courtyard - Lobby Level
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Meeting Registration/Member Services Desk

Juniper Restaurant - Lobby Level

WSWA Foundation Meeting

Potomac Room
Closed Session

Breakfast

Dumbarton Room

Welcome

Dumbarton Room

SipSource Update

Hear from SipSource Analyst and industry veteran Dale Stratton present the latest SipSource data and trends along with forecasting on what OND 2023 might have in store for your respective teams and business. This data and analytics session will last one hour and include time for questions and deeper dives.  

Speaker: Dale Stratton, SipSource Analyst

Dumbarton Room

Break

Political Outlook with Amy Walter

Speaker: Amy Walter, Political Analyst and National Editor of The Cook Political Report 

Sulgrave Room

Break

Member Breakout Session: Large Enterprise Council

Sulgrave Room

Member Breakout Session: Small Enterprise Council

Potomac Room

Lunch

Dumbarton

Free Enterprise Under Attack: What is Behind the Deterioration in Support for Pro-Growth Economic Policies

Dumbarton

Break

General Membership Confirmation of new BOD Members

Sulgrave Room

Association Updates and Strategy Discussion

All Forum attendees are invited to join this session for an in-depth association update and discussion on important association priorities, industry issues, and legislative and legal initiatives. We welcome all questions and any thoughts and feedback on these current issues and hot topics that will be discussed:

  1. Association Updates 

  1. Access LIVE: 2023 Review & 2024 Update 

  2. Public Policy – State, Federal, Legal 

Sulgrave Room

Member Breakout Session: NextGen Committee

Potomac Room

Joint Women's Leadership Council & The Forum Reception

Intercontinental - The Wharf, Washington, D.C.
Meetings and Conventions Contacts
Kari Langerman
Senior Vice President, Meetings and Events
202.243.7516
Lisa Koenig
Senior Director, Meetings and Events
202.371.9786
Catherine Ontko
Senior Coordinator, Meetings and Events
757.775.8530