January Monthly Meetup | Brew Lab
January 27, 2026
Join us at our Monthly Meetup | All are welcome - No registration required!
Monthly Meetup

Turning Stress into Success
February 19, 2026
Stress is inevitable. Chaos is coming. How you respond is what sets you apart. | All are welcome - Registration required!
Educational Event

About MPI Kansas City

Meeting Professionals International is the largest meeting and event planner industry association worldwide. Founded in 1981, MPI Kansas City has over 150 members representing planners from the corporate, association, government, religious and non-profit sectors, as well as independent planners and suppliers. Members represent organizations within the greater Kansas City area, as well as affiliate members from various chapters around the country.

When you join MPI Kansas City, you become part of an organization dedicated to your personal and career success. You’ll connect with passionate people and foster big ideas that will empower you to become an agent of change and reinvent the world. Our chapter is a two-time, back-to-back global Rise Award winner (2022 and 2023), and recognized as a Chapter of Excellence. We work hard to provide the best education and networking opportunities to our membership and make sure that every member has an opportunity to be involved.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT:

There has never been a better time to be part of MPIKC! Our chapter continues to grow in incredible ways—through increased membership, strong event attendance, meaningful volunteer opportunities, valuable partnerships, and most importantly, lasting friendships.

As we look ahead to 2026, excitement is building not only for our chapter but for Kansas City as a whole. This momentum is only possible because of you. We have a variety of volunteer and committee opportunities available, and we invite you to share your expertise, ideas, and passion to help shape the future of MPIKC. Volunteering is about more than giving your time—it’s a chance to grow personally, expand your network, and deepen your connection to our community.

Our chapter truly is second to none, thanks to our engaged members and the incredible Board of Directors I am honored to serve alongside. As your President, I am committed to leading with integrity, passion, and dedication—honoring the legacy built before us while continuing to pave the way for what’s ahead.

We are here for our community, and we can’t wait to see what we accomplish together, because…
When we meet, we change the world.

Scott Kautzi
MPIKC 2026 President

"The Kansas City Chapter of MPI is a network of professionals from all segments of the travel, meetings, and events industry. We are an inclusive community representing individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, or personal beliefs. Throughout the year we gather for thought provoking educational events and fun networking opportunities. We focus on highlighting new trends in our industry and ways we as a community can continue to grow and evolve, putting our membership in a position for continued success, within their careers."

Kyle Sadewhite, MPI Kansas City Chapter Administrator