Meet in the Middle of It All
From major infrastructure updates like a new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport to a burgeoning creative culture that leaves visitors dazzled, meetings and events in KC are more convenient and captivating than ever.
What's New in Kansas City for Meeting Attendees
Recent additions provide new ways to connect with Kansas City’s downtown landscape. Best of all? The latest updates combine to deliver a better experience than ever for planners and attendees.
A major extension to the free KC Streetcar is now in operation, with another expansion making its debut this spring. Plus, new hotel additions and headline-grabbing events make it more appealing than ever to gather in the Heart of America.
Meet, Dine and Explore Without Breaking Budgets
Every meeting planner knows that any successful event requires smart planning and even smarter execution, because costs add up quickly. Simply put, affordable meetings thrive in Kansas City.
Easy to Get To. Hard to Leave.
Positioned in the Heart of America, Kansas City’s central location makes it easily accessible by interstates and highways, as well as a quick flight from just about anywhere in the nation. And once you arrive, everything is within reach.
A Connected and Walkable Downtown Core
Designed to Benefit Your Next Meeting
Connect your meeting to favorite KC neighborhoods
From an exciting match at CPKC Stadium to chef driven dining in the Crossroads Arts District to open-air shopping at the Country Club Plaza, Kansas City’s favorite neighborhoods are more connected than ever. The expanding, free-to-ride KC Streetcar makes it easy for attendees to experience more of the city at no additional cost.
Neighborhoods Accessible via KC Streetcar
There are currently 32 stops along the 5.7-mile KC Streetcar line with an additional expansion coming this spring, bridging Downtown and the Country Club Plaza to Berkley Riverfront.
Kansas City Convention Center
800,000+ square feet of meeting space in the heart of downtown
Set in the center of it all, the Kansas City Convention Center connects attendees to the energy of downtown. Once the meeting concludes, you are just steps from delicious dining, premier entertainment, top hotels and the nearest KC Streetcar stop.
Inspiration Flows in the City of Fountains
From legendary pitmasters and renowned musicians to striking waterworks, Kansas City draws on deep roots to deliver unforgettable experiences for visitors. Here’s where barbecue, jazz and fountains can be discovered across the city—and how you can integrate these iconic KC traditions within your next gathering.
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