Kansas City AI Expo

About the Kansas City AI Expo

The Kansas City AI Expo is the region’s largest gathering of companies building with artificial intelligence. More than 30 Kansas City AI companies, from early-stage startups to established enterprises, set up side by side on one exhibitor floor. There are no keynotes and no stage program, just four hours of live AI demos, open networking, and direct conversations with the people behind the work.

Hosted by the Kansas City AI Club, the Expo spotlights the founders, engineers, researchers, and students putting Kansas City on the map as a serious AI hub. Our last Expo sold out with 20+ exhibitors, so this year we moved to The Mint in Lenexa for a bigger room, more exhibitors, and 500+ expected attendees.

Event Details

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

⏰ Time: 4:00 to 8:00 PM CST (doors open at 4:00 PM)

📍 Location: The Mint, 12345 W 95th St, Lenexa, KS 66215

🚗 Parking: Free parking onsite

💲 Cost: $20 per person, taxes and fees included. A ticket is required for entry.

👥 Expected: 500+ attendees and 30+ exhibitors

🗓 Agenda

3:00 PM: Exhibitor setup begins

4:00 PM: Doors open and the expo floor opens

4:00 to 8:00 PM: Exhibitor tables, live AI demos, and open networking

8:00 PM: Event ends

✨ What to Expect

• Live demos of AI products and tools built right here in Kansas City
• Conversations with the founders, engineers, and operators shipping AI today
• Startups and enterprises side by side, across every industry
• Four hours of open networking, with no stage program competing for your time

🙌 Who Should Come

Everyone in the Kansas City AI community is welcome. The Expo is a true cross section of the AI work happening across the region, all in one room.

• Founders looking for partners and early customers
• Operators and executives who want to see what is working in practice
• Engineers, data scientists, and students meeting the teams that are hiring
• Investors scouting the Kansas City AI startup scene
• Anyone AI-curious who wants to see what is real in KC AI today

🏢 Exhibit at the Kansas City AI Expo

Put your work in front of the people building and buying AI in Kansas City. With no stage program competing for attention, the whole evening is about the expo floor: four hours of face time with founders, operators, engineers, and decision makers looking for their next tool, partner, or hire.

What Each Exhibitor Table Includes

Exhibitor tables are $200. Each table includes:

• A 4 ft x 8 ft exhibit space with table and linens
• Power and wifi access
• Room for your own signage and banners
• Five guest passes for your team (we will send you a code so they can register)

Setup and Booking

Setup starts at 3:00 PM, an hour before doors open. Buy your table directly on Eventbrite; there is no separate application. Spaces are limited. Questions about exhibiting? Email club@kansascity.ai.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

The Kansas City AI Expo is made possible by the companies backing Kansas City’s AI community.

Platinum Sponsors

Early and kovac.ai

Gold Sponsors

The Action Company, Fuel Labs, and Khanect the Dots

Want your brand in front of the KC AI community? Become a sponsor.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Kansas City AI Expo?

Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM CST at The Mint, 12345 W 95th St, Lenexa, KS 66215.

How much are tickets?

General admission is $20 per person, taxes and fees included. A ticket is required for entry, and tickets are sold on Eventbrite.

Is parking available?

Yes. Free parking is available onsite at The Mint.

Is there a speaking program?

No. The Expo has no keynotes or stage program. The whole evening is the exhibitor floor, live demos, and open networking.

How do I become an exhibitor?

Exhibitor tables are $200 and include a 4 ft x 8 ft space with table and linens, power, wifi, and five guest passes. Buy your table directly on Eventbrite; no application is required.

What is the refund policy?

Attendee tickets are refundable, minus Eventbrite fees, up to 3 days before the event. Exhibitors can cancel up to 7 days before the event.

Who organizes the Kansas City AI Expo?

The Kansas City AI Club, a community of AI practitioners, professionals, and the AI-curious. Since 2023, more than 5,000 people have come to nearly 40 club events.