NYS Distillers Guild Annual General Meeting March 16-17, 2026 in Albany

Welcome to the New York State Distillers Guild Annual General Meeting of Members (AGM). Join your peers and other industry leaders for educational programming, public policy updates and input, and the chance to connect with legislators, regulators, and friends new and old.

Meeting Registration: $199 Members / $299 Non Members - Same Rates as 2025

DATES: Monday and Tuesday, March 16-17, 2026

LOCATION: Renaissance Albany Hotel, 144 State Street, Albany NY - Same Beautiful Hotel as 2025

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Book your group rate for NYS Distillers Guild

We have a block of rooms at the Renaissance for $204/night. This special rate lasts through February 27 or until the block sells out. Availability is not guaranteed so we urge you to reserve your room ASAP!

PARKING: Available in the garage for $22/day. It is available regardless of whether you are staying in the hotel.

WHAT'S NEW?

We are planning two days of engaging and informative programming plus a Legislator Reception at Albany Distilling Company Monday night.

In response to member feedback we are NOT scheduling time for legislator meetings, which will give us more time for panels and for member networking and sharing thoughts, experiences, AND bottles!

WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA?

Guest speakers will include:

• SLA Commissioner and Chair Lily Fan
• SLA Leadership Team
• NYS Deputy Secretary for Gaming, Cannabis, and Alcohol Chelsea Davis
• Ryan Malkin, Malkin Law, P.A., Guild Counsel
• DISCUS
• ACSA

You will enjoy:

• Educational sessions on a variety of topics.
• The chance to weigh in on the Guild's public policy agenda as we reposition after the enactment of DTC, the Brand Owner Bill, and the Alcoholic Beverage Production Credit.
• Trade Show highlighting our sponsors' wide range of expertise and services.
• Connecting with colleagues in a relaxed setting topped off by the legendary bottle share.

Are you a NYSDG Sponsor? Email NewYorkStateDistillersGuild@gmail.com to get the link to the the special sponsor registration page.

Any Questions or Comments? Contact Guild Executive Director Teresa Casey (tcasey@mackinco.com; 518.253.1000)