PLEASE NOTE: This registration site is for vendors/employers. For students or educators wanting to attend this event, please contact andrea@kansascitylodging.org to receive the student/educator registration link. For those wanting to attend the second wave for working professionals - no registration is required to attend.

We’re excited to invite you to participate in a first-of-its-kind, industry-wide hospitality career fair designed to strengthen our region’s workforce pipeline and connect employers directly with emerging and experienced talent.

Hosted collaboratively by the Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City, Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association, Greater Kansas City Area Attractions Association, and Summit Tech Academy, this event brings together hotels, restaurants, attractions, educators, and job seekers for a high-impact day focused on connecting employers with hospitality talent.

The Hospitality Industry Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Hy-Vee Arena, and will be structured in two waves to maximize meaningful connections:

The morning session will focus on high school juniors, seniors, and college students
The afternoon session will be dedicated to the adult working professional

(employers/vendors, please plan to attend both waves of the fair)

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Schedule:
• 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Student Wave
• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Break
• 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Working Professional Wave

Location:
Hy-Vee Arena
800 Genessee St.
Kansas City, MO 64102

Participation in this event is completely free and designed to be a true win-win—championing our amazing industry, while helping connect employers with job-seekers. Must register to have a table.

PLEASE NOTE: For students or educators wanting to attend this event, please contact andrea@kansascitylodging.org to receive the student/educator registration link. For those wanting to attend the second wave for working professionals - no registration is required to attend.

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