# ElevateIT: Kansas City Technology Summit 2026

- Dates: 17 September 2026
- Location: Marriott Kansas City Overland Park, Kansas, United States
- Organiser: Elevate IT
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The ElevateIT Technology Summit 2026 stands as a leading regional conference series crafted for technology leaders, security professionals, and decision makers. This event is dedicated to providing actionable insights into the most pressing IT and cybersecurity challenges facing organizations today. By fostering knowledge sharing, collaboration, and strategic planning, the summit supports industry professionals in driving secure and scalable business growth within a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://eitevents.com/event_pages/kansas-city-technology-summit-2026/)
- [Registration](https://twitter.com/MSOberlaender/status/1971988806179111077)

## Speakers

- Bill Kim, Security Bank of Kansas City
- Chris LaCour, Chief Information Officer, RSi
- Jen MacIver, Chief Information Officer, Walsworth
- Jim Richardson, Chief Information Officer, Kansas City Life Insurance
- Calep Howard, Chief Information Officer, MMGY Global
- John Dougherty, Tria Health
- Nick Gicinto, Chief Information Security Officer, William Jewell College; Co-Founder, Hilltop Technologies, Inc
- Amanda Taylor, Data Center, Inc
- Christine Gordon, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Cboe Global Markets
- Jessica Yount, Technical Account Manager
- Sherry Callahan, Chief Information Security Officer, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc
- Kabaleeswaran Sabapathi, Managing Enterprise Architect, Capgemini

## Where to stay

- **Marriott Kansas City Overland Park**: 10 m from the venue, 10800 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, 66210
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mciop-marriott-kansas-city-overland-park/)
  - Phone: +1-913-451-8000
- **Sonesta Essential Hotels**: 450 m from the venue, 7200 West 107th Street, Overland Park, 66212
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-essential/ks/overland-park/sonesta-essential-hotels-overland-park)
  - Phone: +1-913-648-7858
- **Staybridge Suites**: 480 m from the venue, 7020 West 107th Street, Overland Park, 66211
- **Days Inn by Wyndham Overland Park/Metcalf/Convention Center**: 530 m from the venue, 6800 West 108th Street, Overland Park, 66211
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/overland-park-kansas/days-inn-by-wyndham-overland-park-metcalf-convention-center/overview)
  - Phone: +1 913-341-0100
- **Extended Stay America - Kansas City - Overland Park - Metcalf Ave**: 550 m from the venue, 7201 West 106th Street, Overland Park, 66212
- **Hampton Inn Kansas City/Overland Park**: 720 m from the venue, 10591 Metcalf Frontage Road, Overland Park, 66212
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/kankshx-hampton-kansas-city-overland-park/)
  - Phone: +1 913-341-1551
- **Chase Suite Hotel Overland Park**: 930 m from the venue
- **Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Metcalf**: 970 m from the venue, 6801 West 112th Street, Overland Park, 66211
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/kansas/hyatt-place-kansas-city-overland-park-metcalf/mkczm)
  - Phone: +1 913-451-2553

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/elevateit-kansas-city-technology-summit/