Kentucky International Convention Center,
Louisville, Kentucky
Connect Spring Marketplace
Citywide Track powered by TSNN
Citywide events don’t fit neatly into a ballroom—and neither should the conversations that power them.
As events grow bigger, more complex, and more destination-driven, planners and partners face a different set of challenges: multiple venues, citywide logistics, layered stakeholders, and higher stakes. Traditional sourcing environments weren’t built for that level of scale. This track brings together buyers planning true citywide programs and the partners equipped to support them—intentionally, efficiently, and face-to-face.
Built for Citywide Decision-Makers
The Citywide Track is reserved for buyers and suppliers who plan, support, and deliver events at citywide scale. These qualifications keep the room focused, the meetings intentional, and the outcomes real.
Citywide Buyers
✅ Plan citywide, multi-venue, or destination-wide events
✅ Represent associations, corporate event teams, sports and entertainment organizations, and third-party planning firms
✅ Have the authority to negotiate partnerships and procure supplier contracts
✅ Generate 1,000+ rooms on peak
✅ Utilize 100,000+ sq. ft of space
✅ Have the ability to rotate nationally
Citywide Suppliers
✅ Serve citywide, multi-venue, or destination-wide events
✅ Represent destination, venue, hospitality, technology, and solution partners that power citywide events
✅ Have the ability to support high-volume room blocks and large-footprint programs
✅ Are experienced in managing complex logistics across multiple locations
✅ Work directly with decision-makers and influence destination-wide partnerships
Who You’ll Be in the Room With
Citywide Track by the Numbers
$1M+
87% of Citywide Track buyers manage 1M+ event budgets
2,500+
50% of Citywide Track buyers generate 2,500+ rooms on peak
300K+
33% of Citywide Track buyers manage 300,000 sq. ft. events
Citywide Programming
Dedicated Buyer Matching
Every meeting is curated with citywide and destination-wide needs in mind. Intentional matchmaking ensures buyers and partners are aligned on scale, scope, and the realities of delivering events that take over an entire city.
Exclusive Programming
Citywide Track attendees gain access to destination-led sessions designed to tackle the complexities of large-scale events. Panels and roundtables focus on real-world execution, strategy, and the nuances that only citywide planners and partners face.
Offsite & Experiential Events
Citywide Track goes beyond the meeting room with activations and hosted experiences throughout the destination. These offsite moments allow attendees to see destinations in action—bringing venues, neighborhoods, and capabilities to life.
Elevated Networking
With smaller, more focused peer groups, conversations go deeper and connections happen faster. Citywide Track makes it easier to engage with buyers and suppliers operating at the same level—without the noise of mismatched meetings.
Citywide Agenda
The Citywide Track agenda is built exclusively for you—two full days of high-value programming designed specifically for Citywide Track attendees. Expect a dynamic mix of targeted education, meaningful networking, and curated sightseeing experiences that connect you directly to the destination and the opportunities that matter most.
Day 1
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Regiception at Kentucky International Convention Center
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Education Session: Inside the Winner’s Circle: Executing the Kentucky Derby with Mike Anderson
2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Education Session: Industry Titans: Women Behind the Citywide Power Plays
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Education Session: Power Brokers of the Pipeline: The Third-Party Perspective with Mike Satterfield and Harold Batiste
3:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Keynote Spotlight: Jesse Itzler
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Made in Kentucky: Opening Reception in Paristown Sponsored by Kentucky Tourism
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Exclusive Citywide Social: Behind Closed Doors – A Gatsby and Prohibition-Inspired Gathering Hosted By The Seelbach Hilton Louisville
Day 2
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Marketplace Appointments
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
The Kentucky Table (Lunch)
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Education Session: Freeman 2026 Trends Report with Ken Holsinger
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.
Education Session: The View from the Top: Leadership in Travel & Tourism with Adam Sacks
3:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Exclusive Citywide Derby City Experiences
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Connect Spring Marketplace White Party Hosted by Louisville Tourism