Breakout Sessions
With so much change around you, chances are you’ll not only think outside the box, you’ll actually want to walk outside it. From an intimate evening reception to a grand celebration, you’ll discover a range of venues to handle your group.
Downtown Skyline
Art Deco architecture dominates the downtown Kansas City skyline including the "Sky Stations" atop the convention center and the Power & Light building.
Crown Center
Home to the international headquarters of Hallmark Cards, Crown Center offers something for everyone. The three-level Crown Center Shops feature more than 60 shops and restaurants.
Kansas City Hotels
You’ll find 3,500 total hotel rooms spread across our downtown convention district. There are more than 26,000 rooms in the metro area.
Kansas City Skyline
Kansas City is investing billions of dollars to create major new attractions and facilities that are either already open or will be in the next few years.
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Plan Your Next Meeting in KC
Start with a brand new convention district with more than 40 restaurants and entertainment venues. Layer in an expanded and renovated convention center complex and a state-of-the-art arena. Add it all together and you have a whole new Kansas City meeting experience – all happening steps from the convention center.
Convention Center Virtual Tour
VIP Perks: Meeting Incentives
Downtown Convention Package
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Renovated convention hotels, new grand ballroom, state-of-the-art arena and an eight-block restaurant and entertainment district…. all steps from our Convention Center. |
Convention Hotels
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You’ll find 3,500 total hotel rooms spread across our downtown convention district. There are more than 26,000 rooms in the metro area. |
Facilities & Venues
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Kansas City delivers top-notch facilities. Discover our many unique spaces, able to accommodate everything from a small reception to a large evening function. |
Suppliers Directory
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We maintain an extensive list of companies that specialize in servicing your meeting, from food and beverage to florist. |
Transportation
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Need help getting your group around the city? Search our full list of transportation companies. |
Pre & Post Tours
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Options for group tours abound in Kansas City. These itineraries include basic city tours, day trips, and ideas for military, history, student, and holiday outings. |
Convention Center
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The KC Convention Center is centered in the heart of Kansas City’s downtown. The Convention Center offers an exhibit hall, meeting rooms, ballroom and an arena all in the same complex. |
KCI Rated #1 in Airport Satisfaction Study
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Kansas City International Airport (KCI) came out on top in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 North America Airport Satisfaction Study with baggage claim and security check convenience. |
Take Our 5-Min. Interactive Fam Trip
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Use our interactive meeting guide to discover Kansas City’s $5 billion downtown renaissance. |
Helpful Links
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We have compiled a list of helpful links throughout the city to help plan your meeting. |
Interactive Meeting Planners Guide
Quotable Kansas City
“Downtown Kansas City is back.”
– Successful Meetings
Get Introduced to a Whole New Kansas City!
Watch our short video and discover why The New York Times is calling KC
"a culturally-rich metropolis." Click here to watch on YouTube.
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Vote for Kansas City! 2011 Pinnacle Awards
Vote for Kansas City for Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award. The Pinnacle Awards celebrate hospitality excellence by identifying the convention and visitor bureaus, hotels, and conference centers that set the standard for others to follow.
Convention News
"Convention Center Review"
Black Meetings & Tourism
November 30, 2011
An overview of the Kansas City Convention Center
"Middle Ground"
Rejuvenate
August 01, 2011
The nucleus of that renaissance is downtown in the city's convention district, which is why meeting planners who haven't seen Kansas City in the past few years really haven't seen Kansas City.
"New Kids On The Block: Kansas City Power & Light District"
Missouri Meetings & Events
June 01, 2011
Offering more than a half million square feet, the Kansas City Power & Light District has more than 50 unique shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.
"Area guides"
Black Meetings & Tourism
May 31, 2011
"Hang Out in Harry's Hometown"
Small Market Meetings
May 01, 2011
Harry Truman's home is among the attractions with ties to the former president. The Truman Presidential Museum is a popular meeting venue. Summer trolley service began again in May in Independence. With reservations, visitors can ride from Kansas City, 20 minutes away.
Upcoming Conventions
WADDELL & REED INC/ANNIV CONF
Kansas City Convention and Entertainment FacilitiesMay 07, 2012 - May 09, 2012
Attendants: 3000 | Room Nights: 2700
WADDELL & REED INC/ANNIV CONF
Kansas City Convention and Entertainment FacilitiesMay 07, 2012 - May 09, 2012
Attendants: 3000 | Room Nights: 2700
RUBBER ROLLER GROUP/ANNUAL TECHNICAL MTG
Crowne Plaza Kansas City - DowntownMay 06, 2012 - May 08, 2012
Attendants: 100 | Room Nights: 200
KC Incentives
Courtyard by Marriott Country Club Plaza
- VIP Perks : Stay 2 Nights and Receive 2,000 Marriott Rewards Bonus Points!
Hampton Inn & Suites Country Club Plaza
- VIP Perks : Double HHonors Points
- VIP Perks : 10/10/10 Meetings
Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza
- VIP Perks: More Value, More Variety at Sheraton
