2024 KACM Annual Conference
Olathe / Johnson County, KS • Dec 4 - Dec 6
Embassy Suites
Online registration is closed.
Refer to the program distributed at registration for full descriptions and details. Transportation details are found at the bottom of this page.
Wednesday, December 4
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration (Embassy Suites main lobby)
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mobile Workshop - Johnson County Library Tour
6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Dinner & Social Event: Heritage Center at Mahaffie
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hospitality/Social: Tall Trellis
Thursday, December 5
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration (Embassy Suites Conference Center lobby)
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. + KACM Opening Remarks / Host City Welcome / New Attendee Orientation
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. General Session: Jason Cupp, Kolbe Certified Growth Consultant:
Leaders of Leaders
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions
(1) Addressing Blight - All Hands Approach
(2) ROW/Telecom and Navigating Fiber
(3) Planning for the 2026 World Cup in the KC Region
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. ACEC Awards Recognition & KACM Business Meeting
1:25 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. General Session: KACM Awards Presentations / Buford Panel
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions
(1) AI for Government
(2) Legacy Planning & Charitable Giving
(3) Strategic Planning on Water & Other Issues
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Offsite Activity: Pickeball, Basketball & Roundtable Discussions / Committee Meetings
6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Dinner & Social Event: Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Evening Reception Embassy Suites
Friday, December 6
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. + General Session: Experienced Manager Panel
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions
(1) Your Employment Contract
(2) Working Together: Johnson County/Olathe Downtown
Revitalization
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Adjourn
+Complimentary breakfast is included for all hotel guests and will be served in the Embassy Cafe. A separate breakfast for attendees will not be served in the conference center, so attendees will need to eat prior to sessions. For drive-in attendees, tickets will be provided by request if you wish to join colleagues at the hotel breakfast.
Hotel Information
Embassy Suites by Hilton - SOLD OUT
10401 S Ridgeview Rd
(913) 353-9280
Rate: $164
Cut-Off Date: November 8
Transportation Details:
Mobile Workshop Details / Johnson County Libraries: Wednesday, December 4
2:00 p.m. – Meet in lobby of Embassy Suites for 2:15 departure/4:30 return
Transportation is provided for off-site events following the schedule listed below:
Wednesday, December 4: Dinner & Social Event
Heritage Center at Mahaffie [1200 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061]
5:30 p.m. – Pickup at Embassy
5:45 p.m. – Leave for Heritage Center at Mahaffie
6:00 p.m. – Arrive at Heritage Center at Mahaffie
7:45 p.m. – Buses will begin loading for either a return trip to the hotel, or the reception location. Buses will run continuous loop at 7:45/8:00/8:30/9:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. – Reception begins at Tall Trellis Brewery
9:00 p.m. – Reception Ends at Tall Trellis and final bus returns to Embassy
Thursday, December 5: Afternoon Activity
Community Center of Olathe [1205 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061]
3:30 p.m. – Pickup at Embassy
3:45 p.m. – Leave for Community Center of Olathe
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pickleball, basketball, and networking
5:10 p.m. – Buses will load to return to Embassy for attendees to change/clean up ahead of dinner
Thursday, December 5: Dinner & Social Event
Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
[8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212]
5:30 p.m. – Pickup at Embassy
5:45 p.m. - Leave for Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
6:00 p.m. – Arrive at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
7:45 p.m. – Buses will begin loading to return to Embassy
8:00 p.m. – Reception begins at Embassy (transportation concludes)
9:00 p.m. – Reception ends at Embassy