FALL 2026 · NOV 20–22 · CHICAGO, IL
Annual Meeting
Two nights. Three Days. At the Four Seasons.
Already a member? You save 20%.A chance for the people who built Death & Co to spend unfettered quality time with the patrons who love it most. Experience the best hospitality the Windy City has to offer and the comforts of a 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of the Gold Coast. This is a weekend you won't want to miss. One for the scrapbook.
In Partnership With
The Details.
Who
30 Guests
What
All-inclusive 2-night, 3-day experience
When
Nov 20–22, 2026
Where
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Why
Life's too short.
The Experience
You, Me & The Windy City
World-Class Hospitality
Three days of programming with the bartenders who wrote the book. Master classes, tastings from D&C's private vault, and menus you won't find anywhere else.
Chicago, Unlocked
Behind-the-scenes tours, chef-driven dinners at the city's best restaurants, and a first look at the prospective D&C Chicago location.
5 Star Luxury
Thirty people. Investors, superfans, the D&C leadership team, and special guests. Conversations that start at dinner and don't stop at the bar.
Your Hosts
Dave
CEO
Seattle, WA
Founded Death & Co in 2006 and has since expanded it into one of the most influential bar programs in the world. A relentless advocate for elevating the craft of cocktails.
Alex
COO
Portland, ME
Co-author of two bestselling cocktail books and the operational mind behind Death & Co's growth from a single bar to a national hospitality brand.
Cornelius
Curator
Chicago, IL
The creative force behind the Annual Meeting's programming — curating sessions, selecting speakers, and shaping the experience from start to finish.
The Agenda
Drinks. Dinner. Discourse. Repeat.
FRIDAY · NOV 20
Arrive.
Check in, settle in, kick it off.
- 3:00 PM · Check In
Your room at the Four Seasons is ready.
- 6:00 PM · Welcome Reception
- 7:30 PM · Chef's Table Dinner I
Two Tracks · 30 Spots Only
Pick Your Path.
You love Death & Co. This is the weekend that loves you back.
Ticket Only
$3000
Ticket includes
- ✓2-night stay at Four Seasons Chicago
- ✓3 days of programming — all dinners, cocktails & activations
- ✓Tour of prospective D&C Chicago location
- ✓Meet other D&C investors, staff, superfans & special guests
- ✗No D&C house credit
- ✗No priority booking
- ✗No member passes
- ✗No authorized users
- ✗No walk-in priority
- ✗No Market credit
Ticket + Local Membership
$2600
net after $2400 in D&C house credit
You pay $5K. You get $2400 back.
Ticket includes
- ✓Everything in Ticket Only
- ✓1-year Local Membership
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Already a member? The bundled membership becomes a dollar credit toward your next renewal, or you can gift it to someone you think would love D&C.
Ticket + Out of Town Membership
$2700
net after $1300 in D&C house credit
You pay $4K. You get $1300 back.
Ticket includes
- ✓Everything in Ticket Only
- ✓1-year Out of Town Membership
Membership includes
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Already a member? The bundled membership becomes a dollar credit toward your next renewal, or you can gift it to someone you think would love D&C.
Members save 20% on any tier. Enter your secret code at checkout to unlock.
Reserve Your Spot
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D&C Experiences
Can't make Chicago?
Eight cities. Four quarters. 2027 is going to be special.
Place a $1500 deposit to guarantee your spot. You get first right of refusal when dates drop — plus D&C membership kicks in immediately as a bonus.
Deposit is non-refundable. But your D&C Out of Town Membership activates immediately — $1300 in house credits, priority booking, concierge access.
Ticket is transferable. When dates are announced, you get first right of refusal. Remaining balance charges then.
Dates don't work? Transfer to another trip, or just keep your membership. No stress.
Questions
Everything except your flight, car service to and from the airport, and personal incidentals. 2-night stay at the Four Seasons, every cocktail session, dinners, activations, master classes, and transfers between venues. Just book your flight to Chicago and show up.
Most guests do — it's a great way to meet the room. If you want to bring someone, add a guest for $1,000. They get the full weekend experience. Membership benefits apply to the primary ticket holder only.
Partners are current or prospective investors who want to own a piece of Death & Co. They get a behind-the-scenes look at the business during the Annual Meeting via private sessions led by the CEO. Members are here for the weekend and the cocktails. Both tracks get the complete experience — it's just about your intention.
20% off any tier. Ticket Only drops to $2,400. Ticket + Local drops to $4,000 ($1,600 net after credits). Ticket + OOT drops to $3,200 ($1,900 net). Enter your secret code at checkout.
The bundled membership becomes a dollar credit toward your next renewal — at whatever tier you're on — or you can gift it to someone you think would love D&C. Want to upgrade tiers (e.g. OOT → Local)? We'll handle that after checkout.
Ticket + Out of Town ($4,000) gets you the 2026 Annual Meeting plus 12 months of OOT membership — $1,300 in D&C house credit, priority booking, member passes. Ticket + Local ($5,000) is the same but with Local access — $2,400 in house credit, 2 authorized users, walk-in priority. No renewal commitment.
Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable — if something comes up, you can give your spot to someone else with advance notice.
Smart casual during the day. Cocktail attire for dinners.
Confirmation email with a payment link. Once that's handled, we'll send your full itinerary and travel details closer to November. That's it.