2026 NXTSTAGE Community Health & Vibrancy Innovation Showcase

Culminating event for the 2026 NXTSTAGE Community Health & Vibrancy Pilot Competition, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.

Timeline Breakout

• 11:30 a.m. - Networking and Lunch Served
• 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. - Innovation Showcase
• 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Meet the Startups

Connect with health and community-growth focused founders, builders, innovators and doers from across Kansas and the world! Be the first to see the fast-paced showcase of the Top 10 community-changing innovations from diverse and talented founders, selected from 185 competitors from 34 states and 20 countries.

Backed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, the NXTSTAGE Community Health & Vibrancy Pilot Competition brings together leading entrepreneurs to present their technology solutions to Kansas organizations focused on improving the health of Kansans and removing barriers to community growth.

Are you ready to use innovation to help your community thrive? Register today!

Individual - $60

Price break for a table for 8 - $400

Live Broadcast Info - email [email protected].

To discuss event or program sponsorships, including table sponsorships, please email [email protected].

For more information on the NXTSTAGE Community Health & Vibrancy program, visit our website here.

Find out how NXTUS helps entrepreneurs grow companies of significance, go here.