The International Bulk Wine and Spirits Symposium (IBWSS) is a two-day conference taking place on July 28-29, 2026, in San Francisco, CA. The event is geared towards professionals in the bulk beverages industry, including producers, importers, distributors, and retailers. The symposium aims to provide a platform for attendees to learn from industry leaders, network with peers, and explore business opportunities in the bulk wine and spirits market.

The event features a lineup of prominent speakers, including Bruce Abbott, President at LIQUOR STORES USA NORTH INC, Steve Beckner, CSW, Wine & Spirits Buyer at Grocery Outlet, and Sid Patel, CEO and Founder at Beverage Trade Network, CPGBuyerAI, and IBWSS Shows. The program includes a range of sessions and panels, covering topics such as bulk wine and spirits trends, private label and retail exclusives, AI strategy, and supplier-retailer partnerships.

The conference program includes sessions on AI and its applications in the beverage industry, private label and exclusive brands, and how to win listings in the travel and hospitality sector. Other topics include how to sell bulk spirits, barrel inventory, and private-label programs at scale, how suppliers help retail chains drive foot traffic, and crafting no- and low-alcohol wines.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with 100+ suppliers of bulk wines and spirits from around the world, as well as meet with importers, distributors, and retailers seeking to build new private labels. The event will also feature a cocktail networking event and a meetings tool to facilitate connections between attendees. The IBWSS is poised to be the largest gathering of bulk wine, bulk spirits, and private label professionals in the US, offering a unique platform for businesses to grow and thrive in the evolving beverage industry.