The versatile Conference Center complements your function and meeting space options when holding a meeting at the Exhibit Hall or serves as the perfect stand-alone facility for smaller conferences, meetings and special events. The architectural elements of the Conference Center provide a visual link between Bartle Hall and the beautiful Art Deco style of Kansas City’s historic Municipal Auditorium. The 40,500-square-foot Grand Ballroom is expandable to 46,484 square feet for events up to 4,000 people. Its unique interior design celebrates the city’s fountains and features a controllable natural lighting system and a glass wall offering dramatic views to the south.

Conference Center & Grand Ballroom

Conference Center

  • More than 56,000 total square feet on three levels, seating up to 6,000.
  • Space is divisible to up to 19 rooms featuring highspeed Internet connectivity, sound-proof dividing walls, state-of-the-art sound system, variable lighting, individual temperature controls and centralized taping capabilities.
  • Features 34,760 square feet of elegant registration or pre-function space that is divisible for up to three offices or breakout rooms to support registration area.
  • Barrier free movement with conveniently located escalators, passenger and freight elevators.

Conference Center & Grand Ballroom