Kansas City AI Club Meetup | October 8, 2026 | Women in AI: Panel & Awards

We're excited to announce the Kansas City AI Club October meetup is Thursday, October 8, 2026. This special event brings together a featured speaker, an expert panel on building and leading with AI, and the presentation of the first-ever Women in AI Awards, with plenty of time for networking. Everyone in the KC AI community is welcome.
Big thanks to KU Edwards Campus for hosting. Doors open at 4:30 PM and we look forward to seeing you there!
🏆 2026 Women in AI Awards

The inaugural Women in AI Awards recognize women across the Kansas City region who are building, shipping, and leading AI work. Recipients will be honored on stage during the event. Nominations close Sunday, September 27.

✅ Event Overview

You'll hear from a featured speaker, then an expert panel taking real questions about what it actually takes to build and lead with AI here, followed by the Women in AI Awards honoring people doing the work in our region. Come to meet the people behind the projects, not to hear another overview of where the technology is headed.
📅 Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
💲 Cost: $25 (taxes & fees included). A ticket is required for entry.
📍 Location: KU Edwards Campus (12500 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213)
📅 Agenda

• 4:30 PM: Doors open
• 4:30–5:30 PM: Open networking
• 5:30–5:50 PM: Featured speaker
• 5:50–6:30 PM: Panel discussion + Q&A
• 6:30–6:40 PM: Women in AI Awards presentation
• 6:40–7:00 PM: Networking & Event ends

👥 Who Should Come
Everyone! The awards honor women doing AI work in Kansas City, and the night itself is open to the whole community: founders, engineers, students, executives, and the AI-curious alike. Come find your next tool, partner, hire, or idea.

Cancellation Policy: 100% refund (minus Eventbrite fees, which are not refundable) up to 3 days prior to the event.

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