Host Hotel
AC Hotel Louisville Downtown by Marriott
727 East Market Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502-568-6880
Conference Location
Mellwood Arts Center
1860 Mellwood Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
Our event will be held in the Da Vinci Room (aka: Room 4). It is 1.8 miles away from the host hotel.
Parking and Transportation
For those driving into town or who are local — There is plenty of free parking at the Mellwood Art Center. Both in the lot on top of the hill and on the other side of Mellwood Avenue.
Shuttle Service Times
We are providing a shuttle van between the host hotel and the conference venue during the below times.
Tuesday
2/28 – Noon – 1PM
2/28 – 4:15PM to 5:15PM
2/28 – 7:30PM to 8:30PM
Wednesday
3/1 – 8AM to 9AM
3/1 – 5PM to 6PM
Thursday
3/2 – 8AM to 9AM
3/2 – 3:30PM to 4:30PM
Tuesday, Feb 28th
9AM-4:00PM Independent Broker Alliance Mastermind ( At AC Marriott Hotel )
1PM-4:30PM GGMS University ( At Mellwood Art Center )
5PM-6:45PM – Opening Remarks and Keynote
6:45PM – Opening Reception w/ Bourbon Tasting
Wednesday, March 1st
8am Doors Open & Breakfast Is Served
9am Conference Starts
12pm Lunch is Served
5pm Conference Adjourns
6:30 Toast Reception at AC Hotel in Nulu
Thursday, March 2nd
8am Doors Open & Breakfast Is Served
9am Conference Starts
12pm Lunch is Served
3pm Conference Closes
Business Book Exchange
We are excited to bring back the Business Book Exchange this year. It’s our own version of “The Little Library” with professional books. Please bring a book from your personal library to exchange with other attendees.
Bourbon Sponsor
Each year we invite a local spirit sponsor to bring some local flavor to our community. This year we are proud to partner with Jethra Creed. The Master Distiller for Jeptha Creed will be joining us for a brief discussion about bourbon and distilled spirts and lead us in a tasting during the reception.
Receptions
Please be sure to attend both receptions. 1. The 28th reception at Mellwood immediately following the keynote speaker.2. The March 1st Toast to Five Years will be held at the AC Hotel in the lobby bar at 6:30.
Attire & Weather
We are officially a Smart Casual conference. Be sure and pack layers! Kentucky weather changes dramatically this time of the year when the sun goes down. It could be in the 60s during the day and drop to the low 40s when the sun goes down.
Other Questions
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Scott or Liz, your enthusiastic hosts!