Networking Events
Networking Reception at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Sponsored by: FBT Gibbons, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, Maynard Nexsen, Sheppard Mullin
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Pricing: Included in seminar registration; guest ticket $99
Location:
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
Join us for a networking reception at the iconic Louisville Slugger Museum—great conversations, local flavor, and a behind-the-scenes vibe in the heart of downtown Louisville. Add on to this unique experience by purchasing a ticket to engage
in a bourbon tasting and/or tour the infamous Louisville Slugger Factory (for an additional cost, see below).
The cost of the reception is included in seminar registration; a guest ticket is available for $99 when you register for the seminar, or can be purchased later or onsite.
Factory Tour
Tour times available: 5:45 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 6:15 p.m.
Add-on Price: $30/person
Enjoy exclusive after-hours access
to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, featuring a unique, curated experience that celebrates Louisville history, craftsmanship, and culture. Admission is limited and ticketed. Includes a complimentary mini bat at the conclusion of the
tour.
Bourbon Tasting
Tasting times available: 5:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Add-on Price: $65/person
Step up to the plate for a spirited
evening at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. This ticketed bourbon tasting invites guests to sample a curated selection of Kentucky bourbons while exploring the rich history of America’s pastime—where craftsmanship, tradition,
and flavor collide. Cheers to an unforgettable Louisville experience!
Churchill Downs Night Racing Extravaganza (Ticketed Event)
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Pricing: $85.00 per person; can be added when registering for the seminar
Location:
Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, 40208
Join fellow seminar attendees for a memorable evening at Churchill Downs, one of the most iconic and historic venues in sports. This optional offsite event offers
attendees the chance to experience the Sports Illustrated Club SI, an exclusive club-level space overlooking the track, while enjoying live racing and the unmistakable energy of Churchill Downs. Score your ticket for this unique opportunity to
spend an evening at a legendary venue while connecting with colleagues in a relaxed and distinctive setting. And don’t forget to dress in your Kentucky Derby best! Gentlemen, got a seersucker suit? Now's the time to break it out. And ladies,
let’s see those fascinators and stunning hats! It'll be a night the DRI community won't soon forget.
Ticket Includes:
- Roundtrip bus transportation between the Omni to Churchill Downs
- Admission to the Sports Illustrated Club reserved exclusively for DRI
- Watch live racing just a few sections before the finish line (multiple races will be run during our event)
- Enjoy views directly into the Paddock Stalls and Paddock runway
- Take advantage of trackside outdoor viewing from a private courtyard
- Buffet dinner
- Soft beverages
- A cash bar will also be available
Dine-Arounds
Date: Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4, 2026 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own) on Wednesday and Thursday. Attendees will meet at the networking reception and head to the restaurant together. If you're unable to attend the reception, please go directly to your chosen restaurant. Click the button below to view all restaurants and RSVP. Space is limited; early reservation is recommended.
Sign up for Dine-Arounds
Women's Networking Breakfast
Date: Friday, June 5 from 7:30–8:45 a.m.
Location: FBT Gibbons Office, 400 West Market Street, Louisville, KY
Join us for coffee and breakfast at FBT Gibbons Office, just a short, 9 minute walk from the Omni hotel. We'll meet, greet and caffeinate before heading back to the seminar for the 9:00am start. Thank you to our generous sponsor, FBT Gibbons for this nice event.
RSVP for Networking Breakfast