April 15, 2026
Location: Kansas City Airport Marriott
775 Brasilia Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153

Partners in Place: How to Collaborate with Cities to Deliver Better Meetings

Description: 
Successful meetings don’t happen in isolation, they are built through strong partnerships with the cities that host them. From destination marketing organizations and convention centers to municipal stakeholders and local suppliers, understanding how to effectively collaborate with a city can elevate the attendee experience, streamline logistics, and create long-term value for all involved.
In this interactive panel discussion, representatives from Visit KC, experienced event and convention planners, and a key supplier partner will share real-world insights on how planners can engage cities as strategic partners—not just service providers. The panel will explore best practices for communication, alignment, and leveraging city resources throughout the event lifecycle, from site selection and contracting to on-site execution and post-event impact.
Attendees will leave with practical strategies for building productive city partnerships that support successful, sustainable, and memorable meetings.

Timeline:
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Registration
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch/Program
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Networking

Meet our panelists:

Denise DeJulio
Visit KC

Brandy Williams
MOCSA 

Aesha Beattle
National Tank Truck Carriers

SEE WHO’S COMING!

Thank you to our event sponsors: