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Social Activities
4
days
4
social activities
8
technical sessions
Monday, Sept. 21
Day 1
13:00, 14:00, 15:00, & 16:00
Bourbon & Bats Walking Tours
Dive into Louisville culture with a walking tour that includes the Louisville Slugger Bat Museum & Factory, and/or a selection of Bourbon distilleries.
4 separate tour times provided.
A Warm Welcome Into The City
Kick off SÖKKVABEKKR with a 2-3 hour walking tour of Louisville’s bourbon and cultural heritage.
Attendees will select one of four start times (13:00, 14:00, 15:00 or 16:00), then choose between three notable bourbon distilleries and the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.
Distillery options include:
Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery
Discover Michter’s located in the historic Fort Nelson building, and home to a legendary distillation system. Learn about the extra steps Michter’s takes to pursue our goal of producing the greatest American whiskey. Your tour will conclude with a guided tasting of five Michter’s expressions.
Evan Williams Bourbon Distillery
Join us on Whiskey Row in Louisville to meet Kentucky’s first licensed distiller, Evan Williams, learn about the history of Louisville and Whiskey Row, and taste Bourbons from the Evan Williams award-winning portfolio. You will learn about the distillation process and see our state-of-the-art operating distillery that utilizes the same type of pot stills used in the early Bourbon making days.
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Explore a lineup of Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Estate Distilled grain-to-glass bourbons and rye. An immersive guided tasting experience that pairs each variant with several tasting elements to enhance and pull out the flavors from the whiskey.
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20:00
Welcome Reception
Hosted at the Rooftop pool bar of the Bourré Bonne Hotel.
Ease into the week with rooftop drinks, conversation, and skyline views at our opening reception.
Drinks & Familiar Faces With a View
A relaxed rooftop welcome to settle in, reconnect, and ease into the week ahead.
Beginning at 8:00 PM, join fellow attendees at the rooftop pool bar on the 6th floor of Hotel Bourré Bonne for a relaxed welcome reception overlooking downtown Louisville.
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Tuesday, Sept. 22
Day 2
7:30 - 17:00
Technical Program
Coming Soon.
Sessions 1 – 4 covering practical insights, technical discussion, and industry perspectives.
Look out for the technical program’s release.
18:30
Dinner Reception
Dinner, drinks, and good conversation at one of Louisville’s most iconic venues, The Last Refuge.
"May You Stay Forever Young"
— Bob Dylan
Dinner, drinks, and conversation inside one of Louisville’s most memorable gathering spaces.
Join fellow attendees at The Last Refuge, a restored church turned cocktail bar and gathering space, for an evening reception designed to continue the conversation beyond the sessions.
A longtime favorite of Bob Dylan while passing through Louisville, The Last Refuge blends history, atmosphere, and character in a setting built for gathering. Good food, drinks, and familiar faces make for a fitting way to close out the day.
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Wednesday, Sept. 23
Day 3
8:00 - 12:15
Technical Program
Coming Soon.
Sessions 5–6 with continued technical discussion, practical learning, and industry insight.
Look out for the technical program’s release.
13:00
Afternoon At The Races
Experience one of Louisville’s most iconic traditions alongside fellow attendees at Churchill Downs.
Experience The Spirit of Louisville Firsthand
Spend the afternoon at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, with a private gathering space designed for conversation, connection, and a true taste of Louisville tradition.
The experience includes lunch, live racing and betting, bourbon tastings, mint julep cocktail making, hat-making experiences, and a closer look at the history behind one of the city’s most iconic institutions.
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Thursday, Sept. 24
Day 4
8:30 - 11:00
Technical Program
Coming Soon.
Sessions 7–8 closing out the week with technical discussion and final takeaways.
Look out for the technical program’s release.
11:00
Hair Of The Dog & Goodbye
One last gathering before departures, with coffee, treats, and a toast to the week.
One For The Road
A SAGA sendoff with coffee, conversation, and a little hair of the dog.
Before departures begin, join fellow attendees for a relaxed final gathering over coffee, pastries, light bites, and a little something stronger for those who want it. Equal parts reset and sendoff, it is a chance to ease into the morning and enjoy one last moment together.
Want to explore Louisville’s coffee and pastry scene ahead of time?
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