LCA Midwest Summit 2023
February 6-8, 2023
Registration open now!
Registration available through January 20, 2023
Welcome to Kansas City!
Brancato's Catering is delighted to show our peers the Midwest’s best kept secret!
Known as the ‘Paris of the Plains’ Kansas City is anything but fly-over country. Boasting James Beard award winning restaurants, over 50 local breweries and distilleries, a thriving art scene, world class museums and a robust live music scene, including the home of Blues & Jazz at 18th & Vine. History buffs might enjoy our cheeky history involving the FBI and prohibition.
Sports lovers will have a heyday here. Full of die-hard sports fans, our city proudly supports our professional sports teams the KC Chiefs, KC Royals, Sporting KC Soccer Club and KC Current, the newest women's professional soccer team. We also host the NCAA College Basketball Championships annually and were named as a host city for the FIFA World Cup in 2026!
We hope you consider coming in early or extending your stay to see all that our city has to offer.
See you soon!
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Monday
11a & 1p - Optional warehouse tour of Brancato’s Catering & Events Commissary. Tours of Liri US Tents and our former rental company, Marquee Event Rentals, also accompany the tour.
You MUST sign up in advance to participate in these tours during registration.
6p- Opening Night Party (Loc: TBD)
Dress Code: Casual
Transportation: Uber/Guests on their own
9p - After Party at Up Down KC
Tuesday
7:30a-4:30p – Conference Sessions at Union Station Kansas City (detailed itinerary below)
Dress Code: Business Casual
Transportation: Walkable from Westin Hotel
6p – Seated Dinner at our restaurant, The Brass Onion
Dress Code: Smart Casual or Cocktail
Transportation: Provided round trip
9p – After Party Location at Pinstripes Bowling+Bocce
Wednesday
9a – Brunch & Learn: Expert Panel
Dress Code: Business Casual
Transportation: Walkable
11a - Keynote Speaker
Noon – Conference Ends - Thanks for coming!
Hotel Accommodations Conference Location
Book your room by January 18, 2023 to take advantage of our LCA room block priced at $164/night. Available now by clicking the link below!
Room reservations made past the deadline are subject to availability and hotel pricing.
The Westin is conveniently located across the street from our conference site. An approximate 5 minute walk door-to-door with an indoor shywalk available.
Conference class sessions will be held at the historic Union Station Kansas City. There is a very convenient indoor skywalk that connects the Westin hotel to Union Station.
For those driving, there is parking available in the front of the building or in the west parking garage. Both are paid parking.
USKC is also located on the street car line, which provides free transportation through downtown via Main Street, to the River Market and back.
Monday Kick-Off Event Tuesday Evening Event
Located in the historic 18th & Vine District, Kansas City proudly boats the World’s only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African-American baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America.
The museum also shares a space with the American Jazz Museum.
Kansas City is one of the greatest purveyors of jazz and has proudly hosted famous Jazz musicians throughout the years including Charlie Parker, Count Basie, John Coltrane and Bennie Moten. Explore how Jazz's distinctive stamps in sound & history have influenced all musical art forms.
A Brancato's Catering restaurant concept, The Brass Onion features comfort food at its finest. Upscale, Low-Country fare in a beautiful space south of the city in the prestigious Prairiefire district. Executive Chef Miguel Medina is delighted to share his signature creations for our dining pleasure.
"I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come..."
Places to Explore:
Sports: Truman Sports Complex: Home of the KC Chiefs & KC Royals | College Basketball Experience at T-Mobile Arena | Sporting KC | Kansas Speedway
Shopping: Country Club Plaza | The Legends Shopping Outlets | Oak Park Mall | Zona Rosa | River Market | 39th Street in Midtown | West Bottoms
Music & Entertainment: Kauffman Center of Performing Arts | Power & Light District | T-Mobile Arena | 18 & Vine | 4 Area Casinos
Museums & Art: Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery | Negro Leagues Baseball Museum & Jazz Museum | National WWI Museum | Kansas City Museum | Crossroads Art District
Questions?
Brancato's Catering | 5050 Kansas Ave. | Kansas City, Kansas 66106 | 816-765-4707 | www.brancatoscatering.com
