2026 Downtown Council Annual Luncheon
Welcoming the World, Building on our Legacy
Friday, April 10, 2026 | The Kay Barnes Grand Ballroom | 1502 Wyandotte
Spirit of Downtown Exhibit – 11am-12pm
Annual Luncheon – 12pm-1:30pm
Registration & Sponsorship
Please follow the links below to register for the luncheon. There is a maximum of 8 individual tickets per order. If you would like a full table of 10, please select a sponsor level. Please click here for sponsor levels and benefits.
Sponsorship Registration
To register online for an Annual Luncheon sponsorship, please click here. If you are interested in becoming a Presenting or Platinum Sponsor, please contact Ashley Broockerd (abroockerd@evenergy.com) or Jared Campbell (jared@downtownkc.org). Additionally, you can reach out to either of them with any questions
Individual Tickets - Credit Card Only
Urban Hero Awards Reception, 4/9, 5-7 pm
Luncheon Highlights
Keynote Speaker: TBA- Remarks from Mayor Quinton LucasMayor of KCMO
Presentation of the J. Philip Kirk Jr. AwardRecognition of Downtown Stewardship & Community Vision
- Announcement of the Urban Hero AwardsHonoring individuals impacting Downtown at a grassroots level
- Harvey Fried Award PresentationRecognition of a Downtown ambassador
Spirit of Downtown KC ExhibitHighlighting businesses, cultural and non-profit organizations
Spirit of Downtown KC
The Spirit of Downtown KC Exhibit highlights more than 40 organizations, businesses, development projects, and cultural arts programs. The exhibition will take place at the Kay Barnes Grand Ballroom prior to the Annual Luncheon on Friday, April 10 from 11am-12pm.
Luncheon Chairs
Annual Luncheon Sponsors
Downtown Council of Kansas City
1000 Walnut, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64106
816.421.1539