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Let us introduce you to a convention destination where friendly people, affordable prices and a central location are a given. We invite you to explore our great city and use this site to discover why KC delivers a top-notch meeting experience, from historic restorations to dramatic renovations.
That's right! Out of every city in the nation, Google selects Kansas City as the first city to roll out its ultra high-speed broadband service. This is a huge honor for Kansas City and a testament to the innovation and unparalleled developments taking place throughout the city. Read Blog Post.
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See the crown jewel of downtown Kansas City. The Power & Light District is home to entertainment, dining and shopping.
Scroll through below our list of testimonials from meeting planners that recently held meetings in Kansas City.
08/04/2010
Betty S. - West Conshohocken, PA
"It was exciting to bring our meeting back to Kansas City and see our attendee's amazement of all the new restaurants and attractions. KC Live and the Power and Light District was our second home when the meetings ended. The hotel and service was exceptional, and attendees left with a great meeting experience."
08/26/2010
Johnnie C. - Washington, DC
"Because of the generousity of your organization and the professionalism of your staff, this year's Forum was a landmark event that will set the standard for future Forums. Holding the Forum in Kansas City, Missouri resulted in one of the best AGOA conferences ever held. You did an outstanding job in supporting us and ensuring the Forum went smoothly."
09/23/2010
Anita R. - Kansas City, MO
"On behalf of the NAACP Officers, Executive Committee, Members and the Local Organizing Committee for the 10ISt NAACP National Convention, we thank you for all the support you have given… It is difficult to find the words to convey our appreciation of all the help you and your staff provided our branch for our national convention.
Our goal to showcase our city was accomplished. The economic impact from the NAACP choosing Kansas City will be felt for many years to come. Some of our guests expressed an interest in recommending Kansas City as a convention site for other organizations they hold memberships in. We received compliments on our city from the large convention center, beautiful art galleries and museums, good barbeque, jazz and blues to the helpfulness of our Police Department.
The convention was a huge success because of the generosity of Kansas City people from City Hall to the 800 volunteers who demonstrated Midwest hospitality. The NAACP's beginning of its second century in Kansas City will be talked about for many years to come."
05/12/2011
Jim C. - Des Moines, IA
"Many attendees have never been to KC. They were very suprised and pleased with the Plaza shopping, dining, flowers and Brush Creek."
05/12/2011
Nick S. - Kansas City, MO
"The KCCVA Services Team was amazing to work with – they sold a somewhat nervous event planner on the benefits of using the CVA Passkey housing system. Thank goodness. The system proved an invaluable resource for us and was a great improvement on anything we had done in the past. Helping and advising us to hold a pre-con (the first time we’ve done it in ten years) also was responsible helping our event be the smoothest we have ever had. And the help to our Welcome Center by the CVA’s booth was an amazing resource for our conference attendees."
06/24/2011
Andrea B. - Falls Church, VA
"The KCCVA Team were nothing short of fantastic!! Other cities could learn from them in ensuring open, honest and proactive communication and coordination.
The microsite was FANTASTIC and a huge help to folks attending the event."
06/28/2011
Jerry M. - York, PA
"2011 Christian & Missionary Alliance, General Council.The KCCVA Team was outstanding in caring for us, showing us the city, KC Convention Center, hotel blocks and restaurants. They were always on time with their commitments, information needed and support. The Housing Team went above and beyond to help us when we needed to expand our housing block. They spent hours working with our team through the entire process."
07/12/2011
Shelly C. - Leesburg, VA
"2011 The "tag team" approach with the staff at the Kansas City Convention Center is noticed and appreciated. Service is excellent! Professional, courteous, very friendly and service conscious. The building continues to improve and the overall condition was excellent."
08/02/2011
Sandy R. - Kansas City, KS
"The Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association sales and services teams are wonderful to work with."
08/03/2011
Diane F. - Arlington, VA
"The KCCVA sales and services teams are true professionals and a pleasure to work with. I found them to be very helpful and friendly. The response time to our needs were immediate. "
09/29/2011
Lesa L. - Jefferson City, MO
"The KCCVA Convention Services team is on the ball!! They took care of all of our needs and had an information table set up at registration to help with questions. Great to work with!! Thanks for your assistance at our conference!"
10/17/2011
Bethany N. - Alexandria, VA
"The KCCVA Services team has been an amazing partner in our Convention planning process. They have been able to answer every question we asked and had provided us with countless suggestions and knowledge about the City. They are also just an all-around fun group to spend time with! We couldn't have asked for a better understanding of the needs of our group and work with us to help make the event a success."
11/17/2011
Lisa T. - Columbia, SC
"Kansas City was like finding a pearl in an oyster (and that has only happened to me once). I was expecting a small town but discovered a first rate city with it’s first class culture, food and design fused with the ambiance of cordiality."
We believe Kansas City is a great meeting destination, but don't just take our word for it. Below are recent articles published on Kansas City. From the New York Times to Association News find out why everyone talking about KC.
Black Meetings & Tourism
November 30, 2011
An overview of the Kansas City Convention Center
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.
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.
Black Meetings & Tourism
May 31, 2011
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.
Meetings MidAmerica
November 30, 2010
The Kansas City area is a bi-state region with wide-ranging appeal.
Connect
November 01, 2010
Destinations are focusing on the arts.
Omaha World-Herald
October 10, 2010
Association News
October 01, 2010
Groups have plenty of options in Kansas City.
Midwest Meetings
July 01, 2010
Transportation to keep your event moving.
Spirit (Southwest Airlines)
July 01, 2010
Hear 'Midwest' and think good, salt-of-the-earth people? Find even more reasons to love the Heartland in one of its best-kept (and delicious) secrets.
Meetings MidAmerica
June 01, 2010
A great location combined with picturesque fountains (second only to Rome in number), interesting attractions and a revitalization boom are drawing more and more groups.
Yahoo! Travel
May 26, 2010
Kansas City is America's Top 10 Underrated Cities.
New York Times, The
May 16, 2010
A weekend in Kansas City.
Holiday Inn SE Hotel - CoCo Key Water Resort
May 03, 2012 - May 06, 2012
Attendants: 125 | Room Nights: 150
Embassy Suites Kansas City International Airport
April 28, 2012 - April 29, 2012
Attendants: 30 | Room Nights: 40
DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City - Overland Park
April 27, 2012 - April 29, 2012
Attendants: 210 | Room Nights: 44
Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
April 26, 2012 - April 28, 2012
Attendants: 600 | Room Nights: 600
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
April 25, 2012 - April 28, 2012
Attendants: 400 | Room Nights: 510
Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
April 24, 2012 - April 26, 2012
Attendants: 130 | Room Nights: 190
Holiday Inn SE Hotel - CoCo Key Water Resort
April 23, 2012 - April 29, 2012
Attendants: 400 | Room Nights: 440
Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
April 22, 2012 - April 26, 2012
Attendants: 600 | Room Nights: 785
Marriott Kansas City Downtown
April 22, 2012 - April 25, 2012
Attendants: 350 | Room Nights: 1137
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
April 18, 2012 - April 20, 2012
Attendants: 1200 | Room Nights: 1615
Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
April 17, 2012 - April 19, 2012
Attendants: 500 | Room Nights: 762
VisitKC + Mobile = Great MeetingsKeep track of Kansas City on your Smartphone with our new mobile website. We’ve taken everything you love about KC and put it in the palm of your hand.
We have developed one of the industry-leading Convention Microsites to help you promote your Kansas City conference to attendees. The Microsite is completely unique to your group with conference logo, dates, special offers, events and much more.
Considering Kansas City? Let us sweeten the deal. With our VIP Perks program, eligible planners can enjoy incentives such as free site visits, a $500 American Express gift card and more.
The Kansas City Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown KC and is just steps from our new downtown entertainment district. The state-of-the-art facility features an award-winning 46,500 square-foot grand ballroom. Launch Virtual Tour.
