Visit Kansas City (Visit KC)
Time to Meet in Kansas City
Great minds come together in Kansas City, especially now. There’s so much happening here thanks to an energetic culture of creativity and innovation that sets the pace for the entire region. Our downtown renaissance continues with new hotels and a free-to-ride KC Streetcar line that continues to expand. A brand-new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport. And the rest of the country is taking notice, with KC's successful hosting of the 2023 NFL Draft and a lineup of matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. So come make KC your next big win. When you meet here, you’ll enjoy flexible venues for any size event, stylish hotels, and exciting dining and entertainment options all within easy access of one another. Stay a little longer and find fun and adventure throughout the city’s array of vibrant neighborhoods. NOW OPEN: NEW SINGLE TERMINAL AT KANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT An all-new air travel journey has arrived in Kansas City. The new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport represents a total transformation of Kansas City’s passenger experience. Travelers arriving to and departing from the Heart of America will be met with upgraded technology, a long list of locally-inspired amenities and convenient gate access. JOIN KANSAS CITY'S WINNING STREAK If you haven’t heard, the Heart of America has been enjoying a remarkable winning streak—and one that isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. And the entire country is taking notice, with KC's successful hosting of the 2023 NFL Draft and a lineup of matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Take advantage of our momentum and make Kansas City your next big win. NEW LOEWS CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL NOW OPEN The new 800-room Loews Kansas City changes the convention experience in Kansas City. Think big. State-of-the-art amenities, a signature restaurant, 60,000 square feet of meeting and event space and a new connector bridge to the Kansas City Convention Center combine to make the perfect lodging option for any group of any size. MODERN STREETCAR The free-to-ride, 16-stop KC Streetcar offers quick and easy access to surrounding neighborhoods and districts, such as River Market, the Crossroads and Union Station/Crown Center. Each features a distinct flavor of Kansas City, from envelope-pushing art galleries and local craft breweries in the Crossroads to international cuisine in the River Market and internationally renowned exhibits at Union Station. BURNT ENDS ARE ONLY THE BEGINNING Yes, we have renowned barbecue, and it is delicious. But there's a whole lot more on our menu. Kansas City delivers on big flavors and satisfying local touches. Come taste why Saveur called KC "America's next great culinary destination." HOTEL RENAISSANCE Two major properties headline the hotel offerings in the Downtown Convention District: the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, which boasts 983 rooms and 17,040 square feet of meeting space, and the newly opened Loews Kansas City, touting 800 rooms, 60,000 square feet for onsite meetings, plus connection to the Kansas City Convention Center. Each is only steps from the convention facilities, making event logistics simple for planners and coordinators alike. Nearby Crown Center touts excellent large properties as well, and boutique additions like the Crossroads Hotel, Hotel Indigo and 21c Museum Hotel make KC even better for meetings.
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- 10/01/2024 – 10/31/2024
- 03/01/2025 – 06/30/2025
- 04/01/2026 – 06/30/2026
Awards
Venue Highlights
Cvent's 2024 Top Meeting Destinations
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Cvent's 2023 Top Meeting Destinations
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Getting Here
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. Kansas City’s location has been an asset to meeting planners for years. But it’s also a huge advantage for the attendees. In fact, more than 55 million Americans can reach Kansas City in less than a day’s drive. And flying here is even easier—as Kansas City International Airport is just a three-hour flight away from each coast. All major U.S. air carriers serve KCI, which offers hundreds of daily flights with nonstop service to dozens of destinations. KC straddles the Missouri-Kansas state line, which can cause confusion. Here are a few tips to help: If you are west of State Line Road, you are in Kansas. If you are east of it, you are in Missouri. Follow the Missouri River to the north, and if you are west of it, you are in Kansas. East of it, you’re in Missouri.
Distance from airport
- Kansas City International Airport
20 mi. from city center
Local Attractions
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Convention Centers
Kansas City Convention & Entertainment Facilities
Great meetings happen at the Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Facilities. Encompassing more than 800,000 square feet, the Kansas City Convention & Entertainment Facilities can serve all your meeting needs under one roof.
Overland Park Convention Center
The Overland Park Convention Center, managed by OVG360 offers a high-quality, high-service, high-tech center for trade shows, conventions, training sessions, corporate meetings and social events alike. It is located in Overland Park.
KCI Expo Center
KCI Expo Center is Kansas City, Missouri's premier convention & meeting center, strategically located in the Heart of the Midwest. We have everything you need to plan a successful event. We are small town friendly with big city amenities.
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Additional Information
Visit KC is committed to making your meeting a success. We understand the unlimited details involved in organizing events of all sizes. We offer several resources to help in the promotion, planning and implementation of your events. Our knowledgeable Services Team works with each planner to determine their organizations specific goals and the ways we can most effectively assist you in the successful planning, promotion and execution of your meeting.