Conference Center

This facility welcomes 75,000 thought leaders per year to an atmosphere of candor and purpose, where innovative thinking and dialogue lead to action.

The work we do would not be possible without our vast social network of grantees, partners, experts, and practitioners. We help cultivate these relationships by playing the role of convener, bringing together local, national, and world leaders to share innovative thinking and engage in dialog related to entrepreneurship and education. The Kauffman Foundation Conference Center is an invaluable asset in facilitating this dialogue.

Created for those who pursue the principles and vision of the Kauffman Foundation set forth by our founder, Ewing Kauffman, the Conference Center provides a stimulating climate to think creatively and grow the entrepreneurial spirit.

Blending flexible conference facilities and advanced technology with comfortable amenities and a friendly atmosphere, the Conference Center is conducive to groups seeking to educate and inform, build consensus, influence public policy, and document and disseminate results.

The Conference Center offers:

Event planning assistance
10 rooms offering variable configurations
Audio/visual technology
Seating for 200 to 234 in the Town Square, and nine other rooms with capacities from 10-80 people
Six days a week operation
Exclusive on-site catering

Contact the Conference Center:

You can submit a Reservation Inquiry Form for any new meeting requests or reach out to staff with questions at 816-932-1050 or Contact Us. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Address

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110

Parking is free of charge and located on the north side of the building. Please enter through the right-hand set of doors for the Conference Center.

The Conference Center is dedicated to providing catering services that offer superior quality, efficiency, and service. Food and beverages in the Conference Center are provided by our exclusive, on-site catering vendor.

No outside food and beverage is allowed in the Conference Center.

How to order catering services

To order catering services, contact the Conference Center at (816) 932-1050.

Catering orders are due three weeks out from the date of your event.

For large or unique events requiring special food orders beyond the standard menu, please contact the Conference Center to arrange a planning meeting.

Final counts on catering orders must be provided no later than noon, three business days prior to the event.

A new menu with updated pricing for 2025 meetings and events will be available December 2024. Stay tuned!

Primary users of the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center include Kauffman associates; grantees currently receiving funds from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation or Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation; and other organizations invited by the Kauffman Foundation. The Conference Center is also available, through an approval process, for 501(c)(3) and state and local government organizations that are aligned with the Foundation’s key areas: educational achievement and entrepreneurial success.

Use of the conference center is free except for costs associated with catering.

For more detailed information about the use of the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, please read the Conference Center guidelines.

To request space in the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, please fill out the Reservation Inquiry Form completely and submit it.

Organizations must be one of the following to be eligible to request space: a 501(c)(3); a state or local governmental agency; an active grantee of EMKF or MMKFF.

By submitting the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center Request Form, you are acknowledging that you have read, understood, and agree to the Conference Center Guidelines.

Please be aware that submitting this form does not guarantee your reservation.