Kansas City Marriott Downtown,
Kansas City, MO
Where Events Business Gets Done
The official meeting place for event professionals in the North.
Skip the Small Talk
Connect North is the ultimate event for event professionals from the Midwest, Chicago, New England, the greater Northern U.S., and Canada! Whether you’re a buyer looking to lock down the best suppliers or a supplier ready to showcase your innovations, this is where deals are made.
With exclusive, direct face time between top industry players, you’ll skip the small talk and dive straight into impactful conversations that drive real results. At Connect North, it's all about meaningful, high-energy meetings that move the needle and fuel your success.
Here's Why You Can't Afford to Miss Out:
One-on-One Meetings
At Connect North, every conversation counts. Our signature one-on-one appointments allow you to meet face-to-face with event pros and decision-makers who can elevate your success, transforming the way business gets done.
Industry Insights
Gain a competitive edge with tailored, region-specific insights and education sessions at Connect North. Stay ahead of local trends and challenges while connecting with professionals and industry thought-leaders who truly understand your market.
High-Impact Networking
Prepare for interactions that go beyond small talk and lead to lasting connections at Connect North. Our regional events are deliberately kept intimate. This means you won't get lost in the crowd–instead, you'll engage meaningfully with every attendee.
How to Attend
Hosted Buyer
Meet one-on-one with suppliers capable of meeting your unique needs.
If you're a meeting and event professional looking to source and select vendors in the North for your upcoming event, you could qualify as a Connect Hosted Buyer.
As a Connect Hosted Buyer, you'll participate in scheduled one-on-one marketplace appointments with highly-vetted suppliers from across the region. We'll cover the cost of your travel and hotel accommodations so you can focus on getting business done.
Supplier
Gain access to a targeted audience of buyers with significant purchasing power.
If you're looking to secure contracts from buyers that control spend in the Northern region, you qualify as a Connect supplier.
As a Connect supplier, you'll participate in scheduled one-on-one business appointments and have the opportunity to showcase your offerings to a captive buyer.
Peter Hackes
Founder & President
Performedia
The reason we keep coming back is that it's a phenomenally serious event with serious people who really want to do business. We almost always get at least 1, 2, 3 new customers from every single event.
