Kansas City State of the Market
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Kansas City State of the Market
The Largest Players, Biggest Deals, and Most Transformative Projects Shaping The Metro
$110.00
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Event Host
Zhou B Art Center KC
About Zhou B Art Center KC:
The Zhou B Art Center is a pioneering cultural institution dedicated to fostering artistic excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Located in the 18th and Vine District, the center provides a dynamic platform for artists, patrons, and the community to engage with the arts. Its facilities include 45 studio spaces, 3 private event spaces, a sculpture garden and exhibition space. The Zhou B Art Center KC will feature a rotation of formal exhibitions to exhibit resident, local, national and international artists. The goal of this interdisciplinary arts building is to foster a vibrant community that extends beyond the arts by actively collaborating with the people of Kansas City through partnerships and a shared vision.
About Zhou B Art Foundation:
The Zhou B Art Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to empowering artists and fostering a sustainable arts ecosystem by providing a supportive environment for learning, experimentation and the exploration of their creative spirit. The non-profit’s initiative towards inclusivity and accessibility can be seen with its various means of community outreach, partnerships, subsiding programs, and advocacy efforts. The center serves as a bridge connecting local artists with regional and national art professionals acting as a beacon for artistic discovery and intercultural understanding. The generosity of donors and partners allows the Zhou B Art Foundation to further its mission to nurture a thriving arts community locally.
Speakers and Panels
Mario Vasquez
Logan Freeman
Alfredo Garcia
Audrey Navarro
Steve Austin
What's In Store
What We'll Cover
- Momentum by Submarket — From Crossroads to Overland Park
Where leasing activity and new demand are actually materializing across the metro, and how areas like the Crossroads, River Market, and Johnson County are separating themselves. - Mixed-Use That Works in KC
How Kansas City’s most active developers are curating retail, residential, and experiential components to drive sustained foot traffic and long-term value. - Repositioning KC’s Existing Inventory
With portions of the office and retail stock in transition, how owners are upgrading, converting, or rethinking assets to meet today’s users — and where those strategies are gaining traction. - The Policy Environment Shaping Growth
How incentives, tax structures, and public-private partnerships are influencing where and how development happens across the metro. - Capital in the Midwest — Why KC Still Gets Attention
How local and national investors are viewing Kansas City, what’s penciling today, and why the region continues to compete for capital despite broader uncertainty.
How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Summit
Bisnow returns to Kansas City to convene the region’s most active owners, investors, and dealmakers for a real-time conversation on market conditions across the metro. From multifamily growth in Johnson County to mixed-use momentum in the Crossroads and continued industrial expansion, this event will break down where Kansas City stands today — and what’s driving its next phase of growth.
Attendees will gain practical insights into leasing trends, capital markets, policy dynamics, and investment strategy, while building relationships with the key players shaping development across the region.
Who You'll Network With
Owners, developers, investors, brokers, lenders, consultants, architects, engineers, designers, attorneys, accountants, and city and government officials driving activity throughout Kansas City and the surrounding submarkets.
Why You Should Attend
Bisnow events bring together the most influential players in commercial real estate to help you make smarter decisions and grow your business. Through market-focused discussions and high-value networking, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of Kansas City’s evolving landscape — and where the most compelling opportunities exist today.
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Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Breakfast and Networking
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9:00 AM 9:30 AM |
Opening Remarks: An Update on the City's Leading Projects
Featuring City Planner Mario Vasquez
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9:30 AM 10:15 AM |
What's Actually Getting Built in KC — Development, Adaptive Reuse & Construction Trends
Developers share where they're placing bets, how they're navigating construction costs and entitlements, and whether KC's development momentum is accelerating or recalibrating.
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10:15 AM 11:00 AM |
Where the Money Is Going — Acquisitions, Repositioning & the Submarket Bets That Are Working
This panel digs into what's actually trading, where outside capital is showing up, and how operators are repositioning multifamily, retail, and mixed-use assets to hit returns in today's environment.
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11:00 AM 11:30 AM |
Closing Networking
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