Bring Great Minds Together in Kansas City
Kansas City is a leader in life sciences, supported by nationally recognized healthcare providers, research institutions and medical education. Together with a wide range of programs across the metro, these institutions have built a strong, integrated ecosystem supporting innovation and talent development.
The Animal Health Corridor
The world's largest concentration of animal health companies and assets
Anchored by Manhattan, KS, and Columbia, MO, this network of over 300 companies creates a collaborative environment where experts connect, share insights and advance solutions—making the region an unmatched destination for industry events and forward-thinking conversation.
By the Numbers
300+
Animal Health Companies
290+
Life Science Companies
90+
Contract Research Organizations
Why Meet in KC?
Kansas City brings together leading healthcare systems, academic medical centers and a major animal health industry presence, creating a unique opportunity for collaboration across human and animal health.
A central location that makes travel easy and affordable
Easy access through Kansas City International Airport and shorter drive times from nearby cities help simplify travel for attendees and planners.
A leader in human and animal health
Kansas City is home to nationally recognized healthcare systems, research institutions and the Animal Health Corridor, the world’s largest concentration of animal health companies.
A collaborative environment for learning and connection
KC’s healthcare, research and animal health communities work closely together through organizations like BioNexus KC and regional research partnerships that help spark collaboration beyond the meeting room.
A connected and easy-to-navigate city
A walkable downtown and closely linked districts make it easy for attendees to move between hotels, venues and cultural experiences.
Industry Leaders
Argenta
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Merck Animal Health
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Children's Mercy
The University of Kansas Health System
MRIGlobal
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF)
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Courtney Meyer
Director of Sales
Markets: Midwest | 200+ Peak
Denise DeJulio, CASE
National Account Manager
Markets: Virginia, Washington DC (A-M) and Key Annual Accounts | 200+ Peak
Kat Taylor
National Account Manager
Markets: Maryland, Washington DC (N-Z) and Northeast | 200+ Peak
Kristine Becker, CASE
National Account Manager
Markets: Great Plains | 200+ Peak
Will Forrest
National Account Manager
Markets: Texas and West Coast | 200+ Peak
Shilene Aaron
Sales Manager
Markets: East Coast and Missouri | 199 Peak and Below
Carlissa Riddle
Sales Manager
Markets: Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and West Coast | 199 Peak and Below