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Oct 7-9, 2026 | Loews Hotel, Kansas City, MO
Quick FAQs
VINCUE has a discounted rate at the home of UNLEASHED26, the Loews Hotel in downtown Kansas City. Click here to make your reservation with our group discount now.
Be sure to book your stay by September 7 to lock in our discounted rate. After that, you’ll be responsible for the standard hotel rate.
Thursday evening is yours. We’re handing the night over to you and your team to host a dinner, plan an outing, or whatever helps you connect with dealers outside the conference walls. Browse our curated list of Kansas City’s best spots below.
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Available on IOS and Android, download our UNLEASHED26 app to get the most out of your experience.
Getting Started: Sign in using the email you registered with. If you don’t have a password, just request a magic link, we’ll send it straight to your email inbox. If you still can’t gain access, reach out to emma@vincue.com.
Inside the app, you can:
- Browse the full agenda and speaker lineup
- Explore our sponsors
- Connect with fellow attendees using your unique QR code
- Edit your profile to show up exactly how you want
UNLEASHED26 kicks off Wednesday, October 7th, at 6pm at VINCUE HQ, 1100 Main St., Kansas City, MO.
The conference officially runs Thursday, October 8th, 7am-6pm, and Friday, October 9th, 7am-3pm, at the Loews Conference Center.
Registration and Badge Pickup is available at two locations:
- Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 10-4 PM — Vendor UNITE 20 Group
- Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 5–6 PM — VINCUE HQ Lobby
- Thursday, Oct. 8 | 7–8 AM — Check-In Desk outside the Neptune Ballroom, Loews Kansas City Hotel
If your sponsorship includes an exhibiting booth, your space will include one 6′ table and two folding chairs within a 10′ × 10′ booth space. You’re welcome to bring additional displays, signage, and giveaways to customize your booth.
Booth Move-In: Wednesday, October 7 — All Day OR Thursday, October 8 — 6:00–7:00 AM
UPS will be onsite at the Loews Hotel throughout UNLEASHED26 to assist with outbound shipping and handling after the event. Please review the shipping instructions below for package labeling, delivery windows, and return shipping information.
Marketing Assets Due
Print Program Ad
Confirm your ad size with the confirmation email sent after registration.
Submit to marketing@vincue.com
Sponsor Loop Video
Confirm your loop video duration with the confirmation email sent after registration.
Submit to marketing@vincue.com
Swag bag items
Max 12″ × 12″ or 3 lbs x 400 units. Ship to VINCUE c/o UNLEASHED, 1100 Main St Ste 2900, Kansas City, MO 64105
Submit to marketing@vincue.com
Thursday evening is yours
October 8th, 6:00 – 9:00 PM · Kansas City, MO
We’re handing Thursday night over to our sponsors. Host a dinner, plan an outing, whatever helps you connect with dealers outside the conference walls. All options below work great for groups of 10–20.
FINE DINING
Co-owned by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, 1587 Prime is a two-story steakhouse with capacity for 238 guests. Expect premium dry-aged cuts, live music, intimate banquettes, and flexible semi-private spaces, all inside the conference hotel, Loews.
- Location: 1 E 13th St — Loews Kansas City Hotel (on-site)
- Contact: (913) 222-8891 • 1587prime.com/private-events
- Est. spend: $100–$175+ per person with drinks and shared plates. Entrées start around $59. Dress code: Business casual or dressy evening wear; Chiefs gear welcome.
A 14,000-square-foot space in the former Kansas City Board of Trade building, featuring a two-story dining room, sprawling bar and lounge, and outdoor terrace. Multiple private and semi-private configurations available for cocktail-style or seated dinners.
- Location: 4800 Main St — South Country Club Plaza
- Contact: (816) 895-8400 • stockhillkc.com/private-dining
- Est. spend: $80–$150+ per person with drinks. 20% automatic gratuity added for private dining groups. Hours: Sunday–Thursday 4–9 PM (fits the 6–9 PM window).
- Location: 101 W. 22nd St — Freight House / Crossroads Arts District
- Contact: (816) 941-4309 • jackstackbbq.com
- Est. spend: $50–$90 per person with drinks — a more approachable price point with no compromise on the KC experience. Open Monday–Thursday until 9 PM.
ENTERTAINMENT EXCURSIONS
Three unique themed mini golf courses (Conservatory, Rooftop, Art Museum) alongside chef-inspired food and craft cocktails. Private lounges and full venue buyout available. Groups of 9–450 can book customized packages including unlimited play, curated food and beverage, and reserved spaces. Each round takes approximately 30 minutes per course.
- Location: 612 W 47th St, Ste 140 — Country Club Plaza
- Contact: (469) 862-0151, select 1 for Events • puttery.com/corporate-and-social-events
- Est. spend: $25–$40 per person for golf; food and drinks additional. Corporate packages vary.
Kansas City’s flagship axe-throwing venue features 13 lanes, a private party room, darts, a full bar with local craft beers and signature cocktails, and a robust appetizer menu. Each 90-minute experience begins with training from an axe safety-certified coach, no experience needed. Sessions fit comfortably within the 6–9 PM window.
- Location: 1303 Baltimore Ave — Power & Light District (walking distance from Loews)
- Contact: (816) 343-8489 • bladeandtimber.com/groups-parties
- Est. spend: $60–$90 pp
High-tech, climate-controlled hitting bays with a chef-inspired menu and full-service bars. All-inclusive group packages include game play, food, drinks, and dedicated staff. Bays accommodate up to 6 players each. Event spaces include a Rooftop Terrace (up to 178 guests) and a first-floor lounge (82 guests) with private bar and HDTVs.
- Location: Overland Park, KS (approx. 20 min from downtown KC)
- Contact: (913) 562-9713 • topgolf.com/us/overland-park
- Est. spend: $60–$120 per person including food and drinks for a 2–3 hour event. Note: Located in Overland Park, plan for transportation from the Loews Hotel.
A full entertainment destination featuring indoor karting, Hologate VR, Hyperdeck VR, laser tag, racing simulators, and Spark duckpin bowling, all under one roof. Over 10,000 sq ft of private event space with a dedicated event associate, A/V equipment, and free WiFi. An award-winning chef oversees an on-site grill with fresh-baked bread, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly options. This is the highest-activity option on the list.
- Location: 11610 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS (approx. 20 min from downtown KC)
- Contact: (913) 937-4201 • andrettikarting.com
- Est. spend: $75–$125 per person for a full corporate package including racing, attractions, food, and drinks. Note: Located in Overland Park, plan for transportation from the Loews Hotel.
UPSCALE SOCIAL
Private Cigar Club + Whiskey Bar + Dining • Sophisticated, historic, members-club feel
A private cigar club on the third floor of The Majestic Restaurant, featuring leather couches, exposed brick walls, a humidor, and a full bar with over 300 whiskeys. One of the very few indoor locations in Kansas City allowing cigar smoking. The space accommodates up to 60 guests for a buyout, with a Board Room seating 16 for dinner and a Game Room seating 28.
- Location: 931 Broadway Blvd — downtown Kansas City
- Website: majestickc.com/private-events
- Estimated Spend: $75–$150 per person depending on food and cigar selections. Note: Stairs-only access to the third floor. Ideal for a more intimate, exclusive group experience.
Hidden Speakeasy Bar • Secretive, glamorous, 1930s Kansas City cool
A craft cocktail bar concealed in a long-forgotten basement mail sorting room at Hotel Phillips, accessible only through an unmarked door. A contemporary incarnation of Kansas City’s Prohibition-era speakeasies. For a small group of 10–20, this is one of the most uniquely Kansas City experiences on the list. The “find the unmarked door” element makes for an instant conversation starter, a great pick for partners who want their attendees to feel like true KC insiders.
- Location: Hotel Phillips, 106 W 12th St — downtown (close to Loews)
- Contact: info@ps1931.com • ps1931.com
- Estimated Spend: $40–$70 per person for drinks and light bites. Hours: Sunday–Thursday 6:00 PM–midnight, perfect for the 6–9 PM window.
Downtown KC’s first legal distillery since Prohibition, Tom’s Town pairs Art Deco vibes with award-winning spirits in two private event spaces — the intimate Pendergast Lounge (up to 40 guests) and the 5,000 sq ft Rickenbacker Room upstairs (up to 200). Craft cocktails, small plates, and distillery tours round out the experience in a tasting room that’s been drawing KC locals for years.
- Location: 1701 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108 (Close to Loews)
- Contact: (816) 541-2400 • toms-town.com/event-spaces
- Estimated Spend: $50–$100 pp (varies by food, bar package, and room)
Founded in 1887 as the largest mail-order whiskey house in the country, J. Rieger & Co. was revived in 2014 and now operates out of a historic distillery in Kansas City’s Electric Park District. Private event spaces range from the intimate barrel-surrounded Jacob’s Barrel Room to a full two-floor distillery buyout — with four bars, a 40-foot slide, and an outdoor garden bar making it one of the most unique group experiences in KC.
- Location: 2700 Guinotte Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
- Website: (816) 702-7800 • jriegerco.com/private-events
- Estimated Spend: $75–$150 pp (varies by space and package)
UNLEASHED26 Agenda
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 2026
VINCUE UNITE is for registered sponsor attendees only. UNITE is moderated by Barry Schwartz and sponsored by NCM Associates. For more information, contact barry@vincue.com.
10am-4pm
- Lightwell Training Room
1100 Main St, Kansas City, MO
Join the entire #TeamVINCUE at our offices for Kansas City’s best BBQ and networking with dealers and industry leaders from across the country.
- 6pm-8pm
VINCUE Offices
1100 Main St Ste 2900, Kansas City, MO
Join #TeamVINCUE and a few of the partner sponsors back at the hotel for a nightcap and more networking before the show officially begins.
8:30pm-10pm
Loews Lobby Bar
1515 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO
Thursday, OCTOBER 8th, 2026
Join conference attendees for a large breakfast and get ready to kick the show off with a bang!
7am-8am
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Danny Zaslavsky, President of VINCUE
8am-8:30am
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Danny Zaslavsky, President
Chris Hoke, Chief Executive Officer
8:30am-10am
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Before the big ideas of this week take over, we’re starting small, and personal. At your table, you’ll meet your fellow dealers, your VINCUE table lead, and the VINCUE UNITE partner joining you for the conference. Then we’ll get to work: you’ll weigh in directly on what you just heard in the product roadmap – VINCUE.AI, Buy Center Pro, and the Inventory Exchange – because your feedback shapes how these products will evolve next to maximize value and impact for our dealers.
You’ll also use this time to share one real challenge you’re facing right now and get real input from the table, and you’ll capture one goal for this week – something specific you’re committing to walk away with.
This is where VINCUE UNLEASHED actually starts, not on the stage, at the table with your #TeamVINCUE community.
Michael Hopkins, Chief Marketing Officer
10:30am-11:30am
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Conference Lunch Sponsored by Authenticom
11:30am-12:30pm
Loews Neptune Ballroom
More Technology. More Data. More Problems?
Dealerships have invested in more technology, data, and platforms than ever before. Yet the customer experience remains fragmented. The problem isn’t a lack of technology, it’s disconnected vendors, data, and workflows that create gaps across the customer journey and allow valuable signals, opportunities, and sales to fall through the cracks.
Justin Byrd, President
12:30pm-12:50pm
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Performance Management Breakout Workshops
Thursday, October 8th
- 1:00pm–1:20pm | The Client Loyalty Playbook: Closing the Gap Between Service and Sales
- 1:30pm–1:50pm | Scaling Service Lane Acquisition with Buy Center Pro
- 2:00pm–2:50pm | Dealer Panel: Service Lane Acquisition
- 3:00pm–3:30pm | Fearless Acquisition: Winning the Car Wins the Customer, Feeds Return to Market
- 3:40pm–3:50pm | FlickFusion Presents: Turn Your Website Into Your Digital Salesperson
Detailed session descriptions can be found inside the UNLEASHED26 App.
Thursday, October 8th
- 1:00pm–1:20pm | New Car Pricing & Management
- 1:30pm–1:50pm | QBRs: The Secret to Enterprise Performance
- 2:00pm–2:50pm | Dealer Panel: Leading Through Change
- 3:00pm–3:30pm | Dealer Presentation
- 3:40pm–3:50pm | Tekion Presents: Elevating the Platform Experience: How Unified Data Anchors Automotive Conversational Commerce
Detailed session descriptions can be found inside the UNLEASHED26 App.
Thursday, October 8th
- 1:00pm–1:20pm | 10 Things You Didn’t Know Were in VINCUE
- 1:30pm–1:50pm | The VINCUE Inventory Exchange
- 2:00pm–2:50pm | Dealer Panel: Inventory Based Marketing
- 3:00pm–3:30pm | Foundation Data Presents: Awareness or Capture – Aligning Marketing to the Only Three Jobs a Dealership Has
- 3:40pm–3:50pm | RapidRecon Presents: Communication, Transparency, and Accountability – Why Recon Belongs Inside Your IMS
Detailed session descriptions can be found inside the UNLEASHED26 App.
VINCUE Performance Management Team
1pm-4pm
Loews Breakout Rooms
Attendees will enjoy happy hour sponsored by our partners, while networking and exploring the partners presenting at the expo.
- 4:00pm-6pm
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Partners Dinners & Excursions
Join Auto Hauler Exchange during VINCUE UNLEASHED for a private locker room and stadium tour of Arrowhead Stadium, with former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker and AHX VP of Sales, Frank Zombo — followed by dinner, drinks, and a cornhole tournament.
Spots are limited, learn more and register here!
6pm-8:30pm
8:00pm-10pm
Loews Lobby Bar
1515 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 2026
Join conference attendees for a large breakfast and get ready to kick the show off with a bang!
7am-8am
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Join Saul Blinkoff for a two-part keynote experience. In the first session, this high-energy, emotionally engaging keynote guides audiences from self-doubt to belief and from playing small to stepping into their full potential. Drawing from his life story and leadership at Disney, Saul equips people with the mindset, discipline, and courage to act, awakening the belief needed to unlock the awesome within.
The experience continues with a highly interactive, Disney-inspired drawing session. Hesitation quickly gives way to confidence and momentum as participants see what’s possible when belief shifts and they trust the process. The result is a shared experience that energizes teams and reinforces a simple truth: when belief changes, performance follows.
Saul Blinkoff, Former Hollywood Animator
8am-9:30am
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Performance Management Breakout Workshops
Friday, October 9th
- 10:00am–10:20am | What’s Possible with Unlimited Data & AI
- 10:30am–11:00am | Getting Started with VINCUE AI
- 11:10am–11:40am | Turning EVs into a Profit Center
Detailed session descriptions can be found inside the UNLEASHED26 App.
Friday, October 9th
- 10:00am–11:00am | The Winnable Game: 10X your Workforce Productivity
- 11:10am–11:40am | Win Customer Loyalty with ACE
Detailed session descriptions can be found inside the UNLEASHED26 App.
Friday, October 9th
- 10:00am–10:20am | Improve Time-to-Front-Line-Ready with Predictive ReconIQ
- 10:30am–11:00am | Intelligent Merchandising with VINCUE AI
- 11:10am–11:40am | Signal AI Appraisal
Detailed session descriptions can be found inside the UNLEASHED26 App.
VINCUE Performance Management Team
10am-12pm
Loews Breakout Rooms
Conference Lunch Sponsored by Authenticom
12pm-12:50pm
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Protection as Profit — Building Vehicle Protection Into the Dealership Workflow
Every dealer is competing for the same inventory, making differentiation more important than ever. This session will focus on how vehicle protection products can be integrated into existing dealership workflows to enhance vehicle presentation, create additional revenue opportunities, and help dealers stand out in competitive markets.
Chris Hardy, VP of North America
12:50pm-1:00pm
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Brian Kellogg, Director of Software Development
Daniel Govaer, EVP of Product
1pm-3pm
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Danny Zaslavsky will close the conference with a few remarks.
Danny Zaslavsky, President of VINCUE
3pm
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Conference Maps
Loews Main Floor
UNLEASHED will take place in the Loews Neptune Ballroom located on the main floor.
Loews Neptune Ballroom
All main stage presentations will take place in the Neptune Ballroom. Find your table number on your badge.
