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Welcome to unleashed26!
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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 you’re sponsorship includes an exhibiting booth, you’ll be provided 1 – 6 foot table as well as 2 foldable chairs. You’re welcome to bring any other marketing material for your booth.
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. 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 David Kain and sponsored by NCM Associates. For more information, contact Michael Hopkins
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
VINCUE President Danny Zaslavsky will welcome attendees to the largest VINCUE UNLEASHED yet with the morning keynote presentation.
Danny Zaslavsky, President of VINCUE
- 8am-9am
Loews Neptune Ballroom
VINCUE will present the current product roadmap, including brand new software solutions and integrations announced for the very first time on stage at UNLEASHED.
Danny Zaslavsky, President
Chris Hoke, Chief Executive Officer
- 9am-11am
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Attendees will introduce themselves to the other people at their table and VINCUE Performance Managers will lead an activity to get feedback on the product announcements and early access.
Michael Hopkins, Chief Marketing Officer
11am-12:00pm
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Lunch & Special Presentation
TBD
12pm-1pm
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Attendees will enjoy happy hour sponsored by our partners, while networking and exploring the partners presenting at the expo.
4pm-6pm
Loews Neptune Ballroom
This year we are letting our partners take center stage on the main night of the conference. Instead of planning a group excursion, we encourage our partners to plan dinners or activities on their own to attract and engage with dealers.
6pm-8:30pm
- TBD
- 8:30pm-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
TBD
TBD
- 8am-9am
Loews Neptune Ballroom
- TBD
12pm-1pm
Loews Neptune Ballroom
Back by popular demand, attendees will compete to design the best new feature for VINCUE. The winners will be selected on site and the feature will be built by VINCUE before NADA 2026.
Chris Hoke, Chief Executive Officer
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
Downtown Kansas City
All events will take place downtown Kansas City within walking distance.
Loews Main Floor
UNLEASHED will take place in the Loews Conference Center located on the main floor.
