WRCIC 2027 - May 3-5, 2027

Venue & Kansas City

The 2027 Western Region Captive Insurance Conference is hosted at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown - in the heart of a city known for barbecue, jazz, fountains, and unmatched hospitality.

Kansas City Marriott Downtown

The Kansas City Marriott Downtown places attendees right in the middle of the action. Two connected towers, extensive meeting and exhibit space, and a lobby that doubles as the conference's natural networking hub - all within walking distance of the Power & Light District, the T-Mobile Center, and the Crossroads Arts District.

Every general session, breakout, and exhibitor hall is under one roof, so you can move from a panel to a coffee conversation to an evening reception without ever leaving the building.

  • Address 200 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
  • Guest Rooms Nearly 1,000 rooms and suites across two towers
  • Event Space Over 100,000 sq ft of meeting and ballroom space
  • Location Steps from the Power & Light District and streetcar line

Hotel Amenities

Connected

Wi-Fi throughout guest rooms and meeting space, plus dedicated work areas.

On-Site Dining

Lobby restaurant and bar serving breakfast through late-night, plus a Starbucks.

Fitness & Pool

24-hour fitness center and an indoor pool for early risers.

Meetings Built In

Ballrooms, breakout rooms, and an exhibitor hall all under one roof.

Parking

On-site valet and self-parking in the attached garage.

Streetcar Access

The free KC Streetcar stops nearby, linking River Market to Union Station and Crown Center.

Inside the Hotel

Hotel exterior in downtown Kansas City
Hotel exterior in downtown Kansas City
Lobby - the conference's natural gathering spot
Lobby - the conference's natural gathering spot
Grand ballroom set for general sessions
Grand ballroom set for general sessions
Breakout meeting room
Breakout meeting room
Guest room
Guest room
Indoor pool and fitness area
Indoor pool and fitness area

Photos courtesy of Marriott.

Getting There

Kansas City International (MCI)

About 20 miles northwest of downtown - roughly a 25-30 minute drive. Rideshare, taxi, and rental cars are all available at the new single terminal.

Union Station & Streetcar

Amtrak serves historic Union Station, connected to downtown by the free KC Streetcar that runs right past the hotel district.

Driving In

Downtown Kansas City sits at the crossroads of I-70 and I-35, with direct hotel garage access.

Welcome to Kansas City

Where Everything We Do Is From The Heart

Kansas City finds passion in every creative endeavor - years of practice make improvisation sound perfect, hours in the smoker are worth minutes on the plate, and properly cheering for the team demands record-breaking decibels. Between sessions, the city is yours to explore.

Kansas City barbecue - burnt ends and ribs
Kansas City barbecue - burnt ends and ribs
Live jazz in the 18th and Vine district
Live jazz in the 18th and Vine district
The City of Fountains and Country Club Plaza
The City of Fountains and Country Club Plaza

Things To Do

World-Class Barbecue

Kansas City's signature export. From legendary joints to new-school pitmasters, hours in the smoker are worth every minute on the plate.

Jazz & 18th and Vine

The birthplace of Kansas City jazz. Visit the American Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, then catch a live set in the district.

Art & Museums

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and the National WWI Museum and Memorial with its skyline view.

Sports Town

Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, and Current - fans here have set the world record for stadium noise more than once.

Fountains & Boulevards

More fountains than nearly any city in the world and the shops, dining, and architecture of the Country Club Plaza.

Power & Light + Crossroads

Walkable nightlife blocks downtown, plus the Crossroads Arts District's galleries, breweries, and chef-driven restaurants.

Questions About the Venue?

E-mail wrciconference@gmail.com