SCHEDULE
All events will take place at the Kansas City Convention Center, located at 301 W 13th St, unless otherwise noted.
Monday, November 16
Owner’s Association Board Meeting
Board members only, please.
Registration / Check-In
Stop by the Convention Center on Monday to pick up your badge. Badges are required for all convention activities, including optional off-site excursions.
Choose Your Adventure!
Repeat tour offered Thursday. Explore the history of BBQ at the Kansas City BBQ Museum. Enjoy a sauce tasting, create your own custom spice rub, sample a BBQ smoked beverage, and tour this one-of-a-kind museum celebrating the art of barbecue.
Repeat tour offered Thursday. Discover the rich history of Kansas City on this guided streetcar and walking tour with Cowtown Tours. Explore iconic neighborhoods, historic landmarks, and fascinating stories that shaped the city while riding the KC Streetcar and strolling through downtown.
Hop aboard the Barley Brew Bus with your fellow KOA attendees and explore Kansas City’s craft beer scene. Visit local breweries, sample great brews, and enjoy a fun, social tour around the city.
First Timers Reception
New owner, manager, or first-time convention attendee? Join us to meet fellow first timers and make connections before the week kicks off. Hosted by the KOA Franchise Business Coaches. Location pending.
Opening Reception at Kansas City Live
Kick off the convention with fellow KOA attendees at Kansas City Live! Enjoy great food, drinks, and lively entertainment in this vibrant downtown entertainment district as we start the week with fun, connection, and celebration.
Tuesday, November 17
Networking Breakfast
New this year! Enjoy breakfast and connect with fellow attendees before heading into the ballroom for the General Session. A great way to start the day with conversation, coffee, and new connections.
Registration / Check-In
Got in late last night? Stop by and pick up your badge so you’re ready for the day. Badges are required at all times for all convention events.
Opening General Session
Kick off the convention as we gather to hear from KOA leadership, celebrate our KOA community, and set the tone for the week ahead. More details to come.
Breakout Sessions
Choose from a variety of breakout sessions designed to share ideas, insights, and best practices. Topics will be announced later this fall.
KOA Expo Hall Open – Lunch Served in Exhibit Hall
Enjoy lunch in the Expo Hall while exploring 150+ vendors showcasing products and services designed to support your campground operations and enhance the guest experience.
General Session & Partnership Recognition
Join us for another impactful general session. We’ll also recognize our 20- and 30-year KOA Owner Partners, celebrating their dedication and long-standing commitment to the KOA family.
KOA Expo Hall Open – Hosted Happy Hour
Stop by the Expo Hall for a hosted happy hour while you explore vendors, make connections, and wrap up the day with fellow attendees.
KOA Owner's Association Special Event - The Quaff Sports Bar & Grill
Advance ticket purchase required. https://pci.jotform.com/form/262115115021135
Wednesday, November 18
Morning Wellness – Meditation & Sound Bowls
Start your day with a calming sound bowl meditation designed to relax the mind, reset your energy, and ease you into the day ahead.
Networking Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast and connect with fellow attendees before heading into the ballroom for today’s keynote presentation. A great way to start the day with conversation, coffee, and new connections.
Keynote with Erin King – Followed by 30/40 Year Partnership Recognition
Join us for an energizing keynote from Erin King, a leading expert on personal energy management and peak performance. Erin will introduce her Energy Exam™, a powerful framework that helps individuals identify their unique energy style and unlock their most productive, confident, and impactful selves. Following the keynote, we will recognize our 30- and 40-year KOA Owner Partners.
Breakout Sessions
Choose from a variety of breakout sessions designed to share ideas, insights, and best practices. Topics will be announced later this fall.
Expanded Breakout Session with Erin King
Continue the conversation with Erin King in this extended breakout session immediately following her keynote. Dive deeper into her Energy Exam™ framework and gain practical strategies to better understand and maximize your personal energy style.
KOA Expo Show Hours – Lunch Served in Exhibit Hall
Enjoy lunch in the Expo Hall while exploring 150+ vendors showcasing products and services designed to support your campground operations and enhance the guest experience.
KOA ICON Awards
Join us for the KOA ICON Awards Presentation as we recognize exemplary parks within the KOA system that excel in operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and active brand engagement.
Breakouts
Choose from a variety of breakout sessions designed to share ideas, insights, and best practices. Topics will be announced later this fall.
KOA Expo Show Hours – Hosted Happy Hour
Stop by the Expo Hall for a hosted happy hour while you explore vendors, make connections, and wrap up the day with fellow attendees.
Thursday, November 19
Morning Wellness – Meditation & Sound Bowls
Start your day with a calming sound bowl meditation designed to relax the mind, reset your energy, and ease you into the day ahead.
KOA Expo Show Hours – Breakfast Served in Exhibit Hall
Enjoy breakfast in the Expo Hall while exploring 150+ vendors showcasing products and services designed to support your campground operations and enhance the guest experience.
Owner’s Association Annual Meeting
Please enjoy breakfast in the exhibit hall prior. The KOA Owners Association Annual Meeting brings franchisees together to review key updates, discuss future plans, and hear insights from Area Directors and Committee Chairs. Owners can ask questions, provide feedback, and paid members may vote on Association matters.
Fireside Chat & 50/60 Year Partner Recognition
Back by popular demand, our Fireside Chat returns for an engaging and candid conversation on topics that matter most. We’ll also recognize our 50- and 60-Year Partners, honoring their decades of dedication, commitment, and lasting impact on the KOA system.
Breakouts
Choose from a variety of breakout sessions designed to share ideas, insights, and best practices. Topics will be announced later this fall.
KOA Expo Show Hours – Lunch Served in Exhibit Hall
Enjoy lunch in the Expo Hall while exploring 150+ vendors showcasing products and services designed to support your campground operations and enhance the guest experience.
Choose Your Adventure!
Repeat tour offered Monday. Explore the history of BBQ at the Kansas City BBQ Museum. Enjoy a sauce tasting, create your own custom spice rub, sample a BBQ smoked beverage, and tour this one-of-a-kind museum celebrating the art of barbecue.
Repeat tour offered Monday. Discover the rich history of Kansas City on this guided streetcar and walking tour with Cowtown Tours. Explore iconic neighborhoods, historic landmarks, and fascinating stories that shaped the city while riding the KC Streetcar and strolling through downtown.
Step back in time on the Kansas City Gangster Tour, an entertaining and eye-opening experience that explores the city’s Prohibition-era past. Discover the stories, hideouts, and larger-than-life characters that shaped Kansas City’s notorious gangster history.
Step back in time with a visit to the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, one of the country’s premier museums dedicated to the Great War. This powerful and engaging experience features immersive exhibits, historical artifacts, and moving stories that bring World War I to life while honoring the people who served.
Take an afternoon pause with Meditation & Sound Bowls, a calming and restorative experience designed to help you reset and recharge. Whether you’re brand new or well-practiced, this is the perfect opportunity to slow down, breathe, and re-center.
Networking Hour
Enjoy cocktails in the foyer while connecting with fellow attendees before we gather for the Final Night Gala.
KOA Final Night Gala
Join us for a brand-new final night celebration, unlike years past. Enjoy a special dinner as we announce KOA’s top honors—Rising Star and Campground of the Year. Dress your best (black tie optional), bid in the Care Camps Silent Auction, and wrap up the convention with live music and dancing.