Your Complete Guide to Amazon Accelerate 2025 Side Events & Parties

Amazon Accelerate 2025 is happening this September in Seattle — and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest seller events of the year.

But if you’ve been before, you know the real magic isn’t just on the stage. It’s in the parties, dinners, happy hours, and meetups happening all around the conference.

These side events are where sellers swap strategies, partners connect, and friendships are built over cocktails, karaoke, or even a sunset cruise.

To save you time hunting down scattered invites, we’ve pulled together the most complete list of Amazon Accelerate 2025 parties and networking events.

Bookmark this page — we’ll keep it updated as more events are announced.

Monday, September 15

MDS DTC Mastermind 2025

• 📅 Monday, September 15, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

• 📍 Seattle, WA

• A small, high-impact event designed for MDS members serious about DTC growth. Dive into real conversations on paid ads, CRO, fulfillment, organic growth, and building your brand identity. Connect with fellow members navigating the same stage, share insights, and contribute your own #valueadd.

• ‍🎟 Invite-only – Must be an MDS member to attend. Discover MDS & Schedule a Discovery Call

Tuesday, September 16

AdLabs Accelerate Happy Hour‍

• 📅 Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

• 📍 Rooftop @ Terra Plata, 1501 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA

• Kick off your Accelerate evening with breathtaking city views and a vibrant networking atmosphere! Enjoy complimentary food and drinks courtesy of AdLabs while connecting with top Amazon sellers.

• 🎟 Free admission – RSVP required Register Here
  ‍
  

VIP Dinner – Amazon Accelerate Titan Network

• 📅 Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

• 📍 Theodore, Seattle, WA

• 🎟 Invite-only – Register Here

‍

Prime Time on the Water: Unofficial Sunset Cruise

• 📅 Tuesday, September 16, 6:30 – 9:30 PM

• 📍 Fishermen's Terminal (exact location shared with confirmed guests)

• Set sail on an exclusive, high-end sunset cruise designed for elite Amazon sellers, brand founders, and marketplace operators.

• 🎟 Invite-only – Register Here‍
  ‍

MDS Connect – Private Ecom Dinner

• 📅 Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• ‍📍 Seattle, WA (exact location shared with registered guests)

• An exclusive dinner with high-caliber eCom operators doing $1M+ in revenue. ​Mingle with 7-9 figure founders in a relaxed, no-pitch environment, spark real conversations and experience the MDS community.

• 🎟 Tickets: $129 – Request to Join
• 👥 Guests: Members may invite a +1 (must be an e-com founder)

‍

Seattle Seller Shell-ebration

• 📅 Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 – 11:00 PM EST

• 📍 Seattle Aquarium, Seattle, WA

• Mix, mingle, and network with top Amazon marketplace sellers and brand founders surrounded by marine life in a unique and memorable setting.

• 🎟 Invite-only – Register Here
  ‍

SHEIN Seattle Starlight – Underwater Social

• 📅 Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 – 11:00 PM EST

• 📍 Seattle Aquarium, Seattle, WA

• Mingle under the sea at an exclusive, after-hours takeover of the Seattle Aquarium! Surrounded by glowing jellyfish and floor-to-ceiling tanks, enjoy smooth beats, ocean-chic vibes, and a night designed for top marketplace sellers and brand founders.

• 🎟 Invite-only – Register Here
  ‍

MDS Connect - 20M+ Founder Social at Accelerate 2025

• 📅Tuesday, September 16, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• 📍 Location shared with registered guests

• An exclusive evening for Centurion members and e-com founders selling $20M+. This private social is designed to spark deeper connections and real conversations in an intimate setting. Light snacks and drinks will be served.

• 🎟 This event is curated just for Centurion MDS members + ecom founders selling $20M+ in revenue: Secure a spot
  ‍

CapEc Capital & Cocktails

• 📅 Tuesday, September 16, 7:30 PM EST

• 📍 Location revealed to registered guests

• Join CapEc and Ship4wd for an exclusive evening of cocktails and connections. Network with top Amazon brand owners, gain seller insights, and discover how smarter funding and shipping can unlock serious growth just in time for Q4.

• 🎟 Register Here
  ‍

Wednesday, September 17

MDS Connect - Ecom Founder Social at Amazon Accelerate 2025

• 📅 Wednesday, September 17, 9:00 – 11:00 PM PDT

• 📍 Seattle, WA (Register to see the exact location)

• An invite-only evening for MDS members and e-commerce entrepreneurs attending Amazon Accelerate. Network with like-minded sellers, share ideas, and participate in engaging conversations that make your Accelerate experience even more valuable.

• 🎟 Register Here
  ‍

Accelerate 2025 Happy Hour

• 📅 Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 – 10:00 PM PDT

• 📍 Seattle, WA (Register to see the exact location)

• Kick off your Amazon Accelerate experience with good vibes, great drinks, and even better company! Join fellow Amazon sellers for an evening of laughs, stories, and a little friendly shop talk at The Hart and The Hunter.

• 🎟 Register Here
  ‍

Add-to-Cart Arcade Night

• 📅 Wednesday, September 17, 9:00 – 11:00 PM PDT

• 📍 GameWorks Seattle, 1511 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

• Hit PLAY with fellow e-commerce leaders at this invite-only evening social! Enjoy unlimited arcade games, cocktails, and bites while networking with top Amazon brands and partners, just steps from the Accelerate action.

• 🎟 Invite-only – Register Here
  ‍

Don’t Miss Out

Amazon Accelerate is about more than sessions — it’s about the connections you make. From rooftop drinks to aquarium socials, these events are where you’ll meet future partners, collaborators, and friends.

Pick the events that fit your style, register early, and make sure you leave Seattle with more than just notes from the keynotes.

👉 And if you haven’t already signed up for Amazon Accelerate 2025 itself — here’s your link to register.

See you in Seattle this September! 🎉

‍

‍