
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

Death & Co, Up Close
A candid look at where we are today and where we're headed—and a chance to share your feedback on what comes next.

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 · Private Dinner
Two Tracks · 30 Spots Only
Pick Your Path.
You love Death & Co. This is the weekend that loves you back.
Ticket Only
$3000
net after $0 in D&C house credit
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
Ticket includes
- ✓Everything in Ticket Only
- ✓1-year Local 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.
Ticket + Out of Town Membership
$2700
net after $1300 in D&C house credit
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.
Already a member? Enter your member code at checkout for 20% off.
Reserve Your Spot
Select a ticket above to continue
D&C Experiences
Can't make Chicago?
Four quarters. Eight cities. 2027 is going to be special.
Place a $1,500 non-refundable deposit to lock in your spot. When dates are announced, you get first right of refusal. Your D&C membership activates immediately.
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 confirmed, you get first right of refusal. Remaining balance is charged only with your approval.
Dates don't work? Transfer your deposit to another city or apply it as credit toward a future D&C experience. Your membership stays active either way.
Questions
Everything included in the published itinerary is covered except your flight, car service and personal incidentals. That includes your two-night stay at the Four Seasons, dinners, cocktails, and transportation between scheduled venues. Book your flight to Chicago, and we'll take care of the rest.
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 and share your room at the Four Seasons. If you'd prefer a separate room, we can arrange that for an additional charge after registration. Membership benefits apply to the primary ticket holder only.
Both tickets include the complete weekend experience. Partner tickets are designed for investors and include an additional private session. The broader Annual Meeting will include a company presentation and conversation for all guests, including an opportunity to share feedback, ideas and perspective with our team.
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 member code at checkout.
The membership portion of your bundle becomes a credit towards your membership renewal. You can apply it towards your next renewal or gift it to someone you care about. After checkout, our team will connect with you to make sure everything is applied correctly.
It depends on your current membership and the bundle you choose. If you're an Out of Town member and buy Ticket + OOT, $1,000 goes towards your membership renewal. If you buy Ticket + Local, $2,000 goes towards your renewal — whether you upgrade to Local or stay Out of Town. If you're a Local member and buy Ticket + Local, $2,000 goes towards your renewal. Already Local and buying Ticket + OOT? We'll suggest gifting it to someone you'd love to bring into D&C. In every case, you can gift the membership instead of applying the credit.
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.
Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable — if something comes up, you can give your spot to someone else with advance notice.
Choose whichever city feels most local to you — you can always change later. Your house credit works at any D&C location, and membership benefits are good everywhere.
Your deposit locks in first right of refusal when dates are announced. If the dates work, we charge the remaining balance with your approval. If they don't, your deposit rolls forward as credit toward a future D&C experience within 12 months of your original purchase.
Yes — guests share a room with the primary ticket holder by default. If you'd prefer a separate room for your guest, we can arrange that for an additional charge. Just let us know after registration.
Smart casual during the day and cocktail attire for dinners and the closing celebration.
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.
