OPCC Trade Show Venues Near Kansas City

Versatile trade and consumer show space at the Overland Park Convention Center.

The key to a successful show is a high-quality venue that suits the needs of your vendors. If you’re looking for consumer or trade show venues near Kansas City, the Overland Park Convention Center supports event planners from the beginning to the end for a successful show. Learn about our capacity, amenities, FAQs and more.

 

 

Capacity

Kansas City is one of the most central locations in the entire country. Whether you’re located in Kansas, Missouri, or another area of the US, your small, medium, or large consumer or trade show should be in a venue that meets the needs of vendors and attendees for the best event possible!

If you’re unsure what you need, our team can learn about your goals and recommend the best space for your needs at our trade show venue space in Overland Park.

Spaces

Learn about each of our consumer and trade show venues near Kansas City.

Amenities

We provide an assortment of amenities to meet the needs of our valued guests. Enjoy your time with us with the following complimentary offerings for your consumer or trade show guests.

Consumer & Trade Shows


  • Free parking
  • Over 1,000 hotel rooms within walking distance
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Marketing services
  • Professional staff
  • Registration tables
  • On-site coffee shop
  • Handicap accessible entrances and passenger elevator

Vendor Move-In

We make vendor move-in/move-out a breeze, with direct access from the loading dock to our exhibit hall floor.

MOVE IN, MOVE OUT

We have eight loading docks suitable for standard commercial trailers, two drive-in ramps with direct access to our Exhibition Hall & a large, sliding glass wall provides access to our spacious Pre-Function areas.

Covered parking leading to two freight elevators allows for personal vehicle load in access.

DIRECTIONS 

The Overland Park Convention Center is centrally located 30 minutes south of the MCI Airport off of I-435 at the intersection of College Boulevard & Nall Avenue.

PARKING

Parking is always free at the Overland Park Convention Center, with approximately 1,000 spaces around the complex. Parking is located on the north side of the building off of 110th Street.

Carshow at Overland Park Convention Center

Virtually columnless

Our exhibit halls are column-free, leaving more space for your consumer or trade show vendors to showcase their products.

E Exhibitor Services

Ordering Services

Ordering exhibitor services is easy using our visual, step-by-step form. Every detail is covered in our streamlined ordering process. Everything your vendors need to create a long term, lasting impression with your customers is available and high-speed wi-fi is FREE!

 

Exhibitor Services

GBAC STAR

Commitment to protect

The Overland Park Convention Center achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ Facility accreditation, the industry’s only outbreak prevention, response & recovery accreditation for facilities.

Under the guidance of GBAC’s scientific advisory board, the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection & infectious disease prevention are implemented within the facility. Following a risk assessment, the program establishes mitigation strategies through the use of scientifically approved protocols, equipment, chemicals & training, which are continually measured, audited & improved to ensure a facility’s readiness for biorisk situations. The program verifies that Overland Park Convention Center implements best practices to prepare for, respond to & recover from outbreaks & pandemics.

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F Food & Beverage

Concession Stands

We offer a wide range of food and beverage choices for consumer or trade shows. For in-house options, we have concession stands, portable concession carts, and the Cyber Cafe. Vendors can also pre-order food and beverages when purchasing Exhibitor Services through our online portal.

 

Exhibitor Services

What does a successful trade show at OPCC look like?

Check out one of our large trade shows in action to see what an event of this scale is like at the Overland Park Convention Center.

 

Testimonials

"This was a GREAT event. I cannot say enough. Our staff was SO happy - felt so safe and our customers were so excited to be there. Thank you for going above and beyond our needs. We look forward to 2022 with you!!!"

- Beyond the Stars

"I want to thank each of you for being a part in making this year’s Overland Park boat show a success. With the unknowns none of us knew what to expect but it went off without a hitch and hit numbers that I did not think we could reach this year. Your assistance was vital in making the boat show a success and I wanted you to know how much I appreciated your efforts. Thanks again see you next year."

- Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association

“The entire team is fantastic! This is my favorite place in the city to hold events.”

- UMKC School of Law

“The room looked amazing, the food presentation and taste was spot on, and the staff was attentive and polite. They worked hard to make our night a success, and we appreciate it!”

- Sega Inc.

“Once again, it really feels like we are all on the same team, with the same goals and same desire to knock the socks off our guests.”

- Kiewit Power

“We always have a great experience at OPCC. Your staff are such professionals. I always know things will be taken care of in a timely manner. We cannot thank them enough in assisting to make our event such a success!”

- Lawing Financial

"The team in this facility is exceptional."

- Kansas City IT Symposium

Venue Tour

Want to get an in-person visual? Explore all of your event options by scheduling a guided tour with one of our experienced sales managers to find the right fit for your needs.

 Schedule a Tour  

Frequently Asked Questions

The Overland Park Convention Center does not sign up Exhibitors for shows. Prospective Exhibitors need to contact the show promoter/event planner directly. Exhibitors can find the promoter/planner’s contact information by selecting the event on our calendar and using the available contact information or links.

 

We do not allow outside food and beverage into our event facilities. Our executive chef and catering team can design a dining experience for any event type. From modern to traditional, ethnic to Kosher, our food and beverage capabilities are limitless. In addition—we can cater to our Kansas City barbecue partner, Jack Stack Barbecue, upon request.

For certain events, food and beverage are available to the public through our concession stands, Cyber Cafe, and portable concession carts. Please contact our sales team at 913.339.3000 for more information.

Yes, ordering Exhibitor Services online is easy using our visual, step-by-step form & high-speed Wi-Fi is FREE!

Services include:

  • Electrical Service
  • Telecommunications & Internet (Hardline)
  • Compressed Air, Water & Drain (Utilities)
  • Audio Visual
  • Food & Beverage

Order Exhibitor Services

Ordering Exhibitor Services online is easy using our visual, step-by-step form & high-speed Wi-Fi is FREE!

Services include:

  • Electrical Service
  • Telecommunications & Internet (Hardline)
  • Compressed Air, Water & Drain (Utilities)
  • Audio Visual
  • Food & Beverage

Order Exhibitor Services

There is a one-time fee for the length of the event, however this does not apply to audio visual.

Order Exhibitor Services

Contact your show promoter/event planner directly for specific dates & times. Exhibitors can find the promoter/planner’s contact information by selecting the event on our calendar and using the available contact information or links.

 

When purchasing Exhibitor Services, our visual, step-by-step form will guide you through a streamlined process so you can get a better idea of what you need to make your booth a success. Still have questions? Contact us at 913.339.3000.

High-speed Wi-Fi access is available for FREE throughout the entire convention center. If you are an Exhibitor who needs a hardline internet connection, you can purchase Exhibitor Services using our visual, step-by-step form here. Still have questions? Contact us at 913.339.3000.

The Overland Park Convention Center has eight loading docks suitable for standard commercial trailers. We provide two drive-in ramps that provide access directly to the Exhibition Hall & a large, sliding glass wall provides access to our spacious Pre-Function areas. The loading dock entrance is located on the east side of the building. Covered parking leading to two freight elevators allows for personal vehicle load-in access. Contact your show promoter for more information.

 

Contact the show promoter/event host directly for more information. Exhibitors can find the promoter/planner’s contact information by selecting the event on our calendar and using the available contact information or links.

 

Contact the show promoter/event planner directly for more information. Exhibitors can find the promoter/planner’s contact information by selecting the event on our calendar and using the available contact information or links.

 

There are 17 designated spots for handicapped parking under our covered parking lot located on the north side of the building off of 110th street. The building is equipped with handicapped-accessible entrances & a passenger elevator to navigate both floors of the convention center.

 

The facility is equipped with 24-hour surveillance cameras & on-site security personnel. Entrances to the Exhibit Halls, Ballrooms & Courtyard Rooms are secured with restricted access electronic locks. To learn more, call 913.339.3000.

 

We operate with rigorous standards to offer advanced health and safety measured at Overland Park Convention Center. Learn more about our Consumer and Trade Show Health and Safety

 

? Questions

Contact our team.

Our staff can help you put on the ultimate consumer or trade show in our venues near Kansas City. Reach out to learn about flexible event setup & booking options.