Presented by and a fundraiser for Free the Grapes!, the popular DTC Wine Symposium is the wine industry’s annual, national summit on direct marketing and sales.

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The DTC Wine Symposium has raised more than $1 million for Free the Grapes’ PR campaign, and the Coalition for Free Trade’s legal work (CFT "retired" in 2014 after achieving its goals). These two groups have worked closely with industry lobbyists and regional associations to streamline onerous regulations and to increase the number of legal states from 17 to 47, which represent 98% of the US population.

FAQs

After the conference, will registrants get links to recordings of all sessions?

This year's conference is only being offered for in-person attendees. The sessions will not be recorded.

Who attends this event?

In past conferences, about 90% of registered attendees are DTC managers, tasting room managers, wine club managers, e-commerce managers, sales and marketing managers; the balance are owners, press and consultants.

Where can I find the final schedule of topics and speakers?

Visit the event website for the schedule of topics and speakers: https://dtcwinesymposium.com/. The website will be updated as information becomes available.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email us at dtcwinesymposium@gmail.com

Are any free tickets offered?

No. The DTC Wine Symposium is an industry fundraiser. There are no free tickets or student discounts.

Are there any in-kind sponsorship opportunities?

No. All sponsorships are paid for. See the Sponsorship page on the website.

What's the refund policy?

Registration fees are fully refundable if cancelled online on or before December 17, 2023. If registration is cancelled online on or after December 18, 2023, no refund will be issued.

Are there any additional fees for processing registrations?

Yes, Eventbrite transaction and credit card processing fees are added to each registration.