Welcome to Kansas City
IDEA® Welcomes Attendees to Kansas City
A Smart, Strategic, and Exciting Destination for Business
IDEA®27 is heading to Kansas City! With its combination of accessibility, modern infrastructure, and cost savings, Kansas City delivers the ideal environment for exhibitors, attendees, and sponsors to maximize their ROI and enjoy a vibrant city for a world class event.
More Value, Less Spend
- More cost-effective for exhibit setup, labor, and services than Miami Beach.
- Stretch your budget further for staff travel, displays, product demos, and customer engagement.
Affordable & Accessible
- An average hotel savings of up to $100/night across multiple top-tier properties compared to Miami Beach.
- More money in your budget, more convenient for your team.
Walkable, Connected, Hassle-Free
- Everything you need is within a 0.3-mile radius – hotels, dining, and the convention center.
- Skybridges and tunnels—less time commuting, more time connecting.
- Nearby hotels connected by skybridges and tunnels eliminate the need for taxis and Ubers.
Dining That Delivers
- Recognized by Forbes for culinary excellence—award-winning yet affordable.
- Dining without the high price tag: Save $50–$100 per person, compared to Miami Beach.
Sports, Culture & Entertainment
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City: Buzzing with global visibility, energy, and modern urban revival.
- Host City for the 2027 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 and Elite 8.
- Home to the NBA Kansas City Jazz, the NFL Kansas City Chiefs (3-time Super Bowl Champions), and the MLB Kansas City Royals (2-time World Series winners).
- Home of the American Royal World Series of Barbeque – the largest barbeque championship in the world.
- As one of the cradles of jazz, Kansas City jazz popularized by Count Basie and Charlie Parker has influenced music worldwide.
- Explore the Power & Light District, Crossroads Arts District, and Country Club Plaza – all just steps away.
Kansas City is more than a venue—it’s a business-savvy destination.
See you at IDEA®27!