Overland Park Convention Center

HospitalityKansas, United States51-200 Employees

Overland Park Convention Center is a mid-sized hospitality venue situated in Overland Park, Kansas, within the Kansas City metropolitan area. It opened in November 2002 on a 26-acre site and comprises a 254,000-square-foot facility that includes a 60,000-square-foot exhibit hall connected to a 25,000-square-foot Edwin C. Eilert Ballroom and 15,000 square feet of surrounding meeting space; the pre-function and registration areas total 44,000 square feet and receive natural light. The center houses more than sixty original artworks and relies on modern communications systems to support events. It serves as a venue for conferences, conventions, and other large gatherings in the region.

Its clients consist of organizations planning business events and associations that require integrated convention services, with a location that offers attached hotel options and walkable nearby accommodations. In 2026 the center expanded its facilities within Kansas to support heightened activity around the World Cup, positioning itself as a transportation hub for the event in the area. The organization has earned industry recognition, including a finalist designation for the 2026 Best Small Convention Center in North America and a noted culinary program led by Chef Ruiz. The center is based in Overland Park and employs a mid-sized staff.

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