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Back2KC

A one-day experience built to put top talent in the room with the people and opportunities shaping Kansas City’s future.


Explore the 2026 Event

5,000 +

Priceless New Connections 

125+

New Ex-Pats now KC Champions 

40+

Expats moved back

Tickets are Open!

Back2KC 2026 | CPKC Stadium

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Location:

CPKC Stadium 

Kansas City, Missouri 


Date: 

Friday, September 18, 2026


Schedule:

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Panels, keynotes, and breakout sessions
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking happy hour


Hosting Back2KC here reflects the spirit of the event: leadership, innovation, and pride in what the city is becoming. We'll share the incredible speaker line up this summer, including the CEO of Children's Mercy Hospital, Dr. Alejandro Quiroga MD MBA!

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“It took me years to find my people in Kansas City. Back2KC exists so others do not have to wait that long.”

~ Jessica Powell

What is Back2KC?

Back2KC is Kansas City’s annual homecoming for former Kansas Citians and alumni reconnecting with the region’s innovation ecosystem, business momentum, and community leaders.


This is more than an event. It is a relationship-driven platform for return migration, talent attraction, ecosystem connectivity, and long-term civic investment.


Attendees leave with new introductions, deeper context on KC’s growth, and clear pathways to engage through careers, investment, mentorship, partnerships, and relocation.

Who is this for?

Kansas City Expats & Alumni

Investors & Capital Partners

Kansas City Expats & Alumni

For people who grew up here, studied here, started their career here, or still feel connected to Kansas City from somewhere else.

Founders & Entrepreneurs

Investors & Capital Partners

Kansas City Expats & Alumni

For builders, innovators, and business owners looking to grow, connect, and find their next opportunity in KC.

Investors & Capital Partners

Investors & Capital Partners

Investors & Capital Partners

For investors seeking insight into Kansas City’s momentum and the people, companies, and ideas driving it forward.

Employers & Talent Leaders

Connectors & Community Champions

Investors & Capital Partners

For companies looking to hire, partner, and build strong teams by reconnecting with Kansas City-connected talent.

Civic & Community Leaders

Connectors & Community Champions

Connectors & Community Champions

For leaders shaping the future of Kansas City through policy, partnerships, business, philanthropy, and regional progress.

Connectors & Community Champions

Connectors & Community Champions

Connectors & Community Champions

For people who bring others together, open doors, and believe in Kansas City’s potential.

Why It Matters

Talent

Investment

Investment

Reconnect former Kansas Citians with career paths, companies, and leaders shaping the city.

Investment

Investment

Investment

Introduce founders, investors, and civic partners to the ideas and opportunities growing in KC.

Belonging

Investment

Belonging

Help people find their place in Kansas City again, whether they are returning, visiting, hiring, mentoring, or building from afar.

Inside the Back2KC experience

This isn’t just a reunion. It’s a high-impact collision of people, purpose, and possibility.


A curated half-day designed for high-signal conversations and meaningful connection.


Programming includes:


  • Founder and investor conversations
  • Kansas City growth stories
  • Industry and innovation panels
  • Curated networking and ecosystem introductions
  • Leadership conversations with regional decision-makers
  • Dedicated time for relationship building


Built for reconnection, momentum, and access.

Invest in Kansas City's future

Help bring top talent and leaders Back2KC

Back2KC is powered by organizations committed to strengthening Kansas City’s future through talent, innovation, and connectivity.


Join a network of collaborators investing back into Kansas City’s future. Sponsors play an active role in strengthening the region by enabling introductions, supporting ecosystem growth, and helping shape the relationships that fuel KC’s next chapter.

BACK2KC 2026 Sponsors

SPONSOR FORM

Come see why Kansas City’s best chapter is happening right now.

Event Details:


Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Location: CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Format: Curated one-day experience
Audience: Former Kansas Citians, founders, investors, employers, civic leaders, and community builders


Space is intentionally curated to keep the room high-signal.

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