Barbecue worth the flight, an award-winning distillery scene, and speakeasies within a short walk of the convention center.
DiningReserve a private dining space at a fine-dining institution like The American for a seated corporate dinner. Menus are set in advance with the events team, and the room is dedicated to your group for the evening.
Group activityCompete in a hosted, studio-style game show with buzzers, lights, and team rounds. Sessions handle 8 to 68 guests and sit about 20 minutes from downtown in Overland Park, so it fits internal team events best.
Guided tastingTour a working pre-Prohibition distillery, then settle in for a guided tasting, cocktails, or a full dinner. Event spaces across the historic building hold groups of 16 to 1,000.
DiningGive your guests the Kansas City barbecue they came for, in a private room at an institution like Jack Stack. Two private rooms hold 20 to 50 and 30 to 70 guests, an 8-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the convention center.
Guided tastingTour the brewhouse and taste the lineup at a local Kansas City brewery, open seven days a week. Event spaces on site handle groups up to 100, with guided tastings and food options available.
Cocktail receptionHost a reception on Rock Island Bridge, a rail bridge over the Kansas River converted into an event space and restaurant. The small space holds up to 75 guests and full-bridge rentals reach 1,400.
Cocktail receptionGather your group at one of downtown Kansas City's most requested rooftop venues, a short walk from the convention center. Reserved sections come with full bar service and skyline views.
Cocktail receptionBuy out a hidden speakeasy a short walk from the convention center, with the full room reserved for your group. Private events run Sunday through Wednesday for up to 50 guests, with craft cocktails all night.
DiningBook a private room at an upscale steak and seafood house like Bristol or 801 Chophouse for a seated dinner. Private rooms hold up to 80 guests depending on the venue, with customizable menus and dedicated service.
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