Visit Kansas City (Visit KC)

1475 Walnut Street Suite 202 64106

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.

Need dates

  • 10/01/202410/31/2024
  • 03/01/202506/30/2025
  • 04/01/202606/30/2026

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

Theater
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, a new multi-venue center for music, opera, theater and dance designed by Moshe Safdie opened in Kansas City on September 16, 2011. Three of the region’s leading performing arts organizations – Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Symphony and Lyric Opera of Kansas City – will be in residence at the Kauffman Center. The Kauffman Center’s two performance venues, the 1,800-seat Muriel Kauffman Theatre and the 1,600-seat Helzberg Hall, will offer audiences engaging and intimate experiences, while at the same time providing resident companies with enhanced performance capabilities.
1601 Broadway Blvd.
Kansas City, MO, US 64108

T-Mobile Center

Recreation
T-Mobile Center is Kansas City's home for sports, concerts, family shows, collegiate competitions and special events. Anchor to more than $4.5 billion of reinvestment in a revitalized downtown Kansas City, T-Mobile Center is a unique public/private partnership between the City of Kansas City and AEG.
1407 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO, US 64106

Kansas City Power & Light District

Nightlife
Visitors can now experience a new Downtown Kansas City with the Kansas City Power & Light District. The $850 million entertainment district - the largest new development project in the Midwest - has reenergized downtown, creating an entertainment, retail and dining hot spot for visitors and conventioneers. It transforms itself from a unique lunch and retail destination by day to an exciting dining and entertainment experience in the evening.
13th & Walnut
Kansas City, MO, US 64106

Country Club Plaza

Shopping
No trip to Kansas City is complete without a visit to the Country Club Plaza. This 15-square-block outdoor shopping and entertainment district is filled with romantic Spanish architecture, European art and dazzling fountains. Designed in 1922, the Plaza features boutiques and fashionable national stores as well as distinctive restaurants, outdoor cafes and nightlife hotspots. Two nationally renowned art museums are located nearby, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
4750 Broadway Blvd.
Kansas City, MO, US 64112

Kansas City Royals

Recreation
The crack of the bat signals springtime has arrived when the Kansas City Royals open the season at Kauffman Stadium. The crowd roars for the “boys in blue” as giant fountains cascade just beyond the outfield wall. "The K" opened April 10, 1973, and is recognized throughout baseball as one of the game's most beautiful ballparks. Since then, many exciting games have been contested, including the 1973 All-Star Game, three no-hitters, playoff games in 1976, '77, '78, '80, '81, '84 and '85 and World Series titles in 1980 and 1985. Kauffman Stadium's unique features include 104' high video board and a 322-foot wide water spectacular. Tours are conducted year-round.
One Royal Way
Kansas City, MO, US 64129

Crossroads Art District

Recreation
If you’re looking for an eclectic gathering place, head to the Crossroads. Once-vacant buildings now house unique shops, restaurants and a thriving art scene. First Fridays are a local favorite when more than 60 galleries and shops remain open late the first Friday of each month. The adjacent Westside neighborhood offers, dining and entertainment, including some of the city’s most popular Mexican and Latin American restaurants.
19th & Main St.
Kansas City, MO, US 64108

Kansas City Chiefs

Recreation
Experience Arrowhead Stadium, Home of the Kansas City Chiefs! Whether you're enjoying the world's largest tailgate party or witnessing one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL, there is no place like Arrowhead Stadium for football or special events. Arrowhead Stadium remains one of the nation's top venues for fans to experience the excitement of collegiate and NFL football, as well as concerts such as Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, international soccer and other sporting events. The renovated Arrowhead Stadium features the Founder’s Plaza, the Horizon Level, the Chiefs Sports Lab powered by Blue KC, the Chiefs Hall of Honor presented by Time Warner Cable, a Founder’s Club, a luxurious Club Level and a new team store. Other improvements include an upgraded sound and scoreboard system, a 360-degree video ribbon board, concourses that are doubled in size and an upgraded variety of food and beverage options.
One Arrowhead Dr.
Kansas City, MO, US 64129

National WWI Museum and Memorial

Museum
National WWI Museum and Memorial shares deeply personal stories of courage, honor, patriotism and sacrifice. Through thousands of historical objects, photographs and eyewitness accounts, you will experience this monumental event from the individual’s perspective. This state-of-the-art museum takes you on an epic journey through a transformative time in our world’s history. Visitors can also experience a breathtaking view of Kansas City from the 217-foot Liberty Memorial Tower which opened in 1926.
100 W 26th St.
Kansas City, MO, US 64108

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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High season
Oct 1 – Oct 31
Mar 1 – Mar 31
May 1 – Jun 30
Shoulder season
Jul 1 – Sep 30
Apr 1 – Apr 30
Low season
Jan 1 – Feb 29
Nov 1 – Dec 31

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.