Explore Louisville
Welcome to a city of makers—where a baseball bat, a bourbon-chocolate pairing, a mural, and a racetrack are all works of art. It’s the perfect backdrop for this year's InstructureCon, Education in the Making, which centers on creativity and cultivation. Come early, stay out a little later, and sample the sounds, sights, and smells of Louisville.
Your starting line for Louisville
The Kentucky International Convention Center puts you right in the middle of downtown Louisville, with conference hotels close by and plenty to explore between sessions. Whether you have an hour to spare or a full evening free, you’re minutes from museums, local dining, and iconic Louisville stops that will be easy to fit into your conference schedule.
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth."
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth."
–Notable Kentuckian Muhammad Ali
Your Louisville culture crawl
Louisville’s museums are where the city’s maker spirit really comes to life, through stories, craft, and culture. Pop into one between sessions or make an evening of it. (Some of these venues will also host InstructureCon offsite events.)
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A must visit for every baseball fan. Tour the factory, soak up the history, and leave with a story (and a photo you’ll actually keep).
Kentucky stories told with personality. Expect engaging exhibits and an easy downtown stop that pairs well with dinner.
Part museum and part inspiration. Enjoy an energizing visit grounded in courage, purpose, and Louisville pride.
Everything derby culture in one place. Go for the history and pageantry, and leave with a real feel for the tradition.
A great reset when the conference pace is high. Beautiful space, strong curation, and easy to dip in and out.
A quick hit of local creativity. Explore craft, contemporary art, and exhibits that feel distinctly Louisville.
A powerful, story-rich experience focused on Black history and culture. Thoughtful, local, and worth making time for.
Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs
Hallowed home of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs is pure Louisville. Big tradition, big atmosphere, and plenty of Derby-day energy, even on non-Derby days. It’s also where we’ll end the week with the InstructureCon closing night party, so wear something fun and come ready to celebrate.
“The written word is the
connective tissue of human
experience. Without
knowledge, freedom
suffocates.”
“The written word is the
connective tissue of human
experience. Without
knowledge, freedom
suffocates.”
— Notable Kentuckian Tori Murden McClure, explorer, author, and academic; first American to row solo across the Atlantic
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Ready to commit to InstructureCon 2026?
Ready to commit to InstructureCon 2026?
Register for InstructureCon today to lock in your spot. Come for the learning. Stay for the making.