Women in AI: Panel & Awards

The Kansas City AI Club's October meetup is Thursday, October 8, 2026, at KU Edwards Campus. This special evening brings together a featured speaker, an expert panel on building and leading with AI, and the presentation of the first-ever Women in AI Awards, with plenty of time for networking. Everyone in the KC AI community is welcome.

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📅 Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

⏰ Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM (doors open at 4:30)

📍 Location: KU Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213

💲 Cost: $25 (taxes and fees included). A ticket is required for entry.

🗓️ Agenda

4:30 PM: Doors open

4:30 - 5:30 PM: Open networking

5:30 - 5:50 PM: Featured speaker

5:50 - 6:30 PM: Panel discussion + Q&A

6:30 - 6:40 PM: Women in AI Awards presentation

6:40 - 7:00 PM: Networking and wrap-up

✅ What to Expect

A featured speaker, then an expert panel taking real questions about what it actually takes to build and lead with AI here, followed by the first Women in AI Awards honoring the women doing the work in our region.

🏆 Women in AI Awards

Know a woman doing standout AI work in Kansas City? Submit a nomination by Sunday, September 27. Recipients will be honored on stage during the event.

👥 Who Should Come

Everyone. The awards honor women doing AI work in Kansas City, and the night is open to the whole community: women in AI, allies, founders, engineers, students, executives, and the AI-curious alike.

Note: space is limited and a ticket is required for entry, so grab yours early. Refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) are available up to 3 days before the event.