Destination Statehouse is TIAK’s premier advocacy event, uniting tourism professionals to educate lawmakers on travel’s economic and cultural value. Held February 11, 2027, in Topeka, this event offers legislative briefings, direct engagement with elected officials, and networking, culminating in a Legislative Reception to celebrate Kansas tourism’s impact.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM |
In-Person Tourism Huddle KANSAS! Magazine exhibit Kansas History Museum, 6425 SW 6th Ave |
| 3:00 PM |
Destination Statehouse Registration Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, 4400 SW 10th Ave |
| 3:30 PM |
Legislative Update Natalie Bright and Marlee Carpenter, TIAK Kansas Tourism/KDC Update Brigette Jobe, Director of Kansas Tourism |
| 4:30 PM | Set up begins for Legislative Reception |
| 5:00 PM | TIAK Legislative Reception |
| 7:30 PM |
After Reception Gathering Celtic Fox, 118 SW 8th Ave |
| **Please schedule meetings with your Legislative Delegation before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, before 10:00 a.m. or after 1:00 p.m. on February 12th. | |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM |
Tour of New Kansas Tourism Offices Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison |
| 9:15 AM |
Legislator and Legislative Staff Update Docking State Office Building Room 350 |
| 11:30 AM |
Lunch with Legislators Kansas Statehouse, 2nd Floor (Tunnel Connecting Docking and Statehouse) |
| **Please schedule meetings with your Legislative Delegation before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, before 10:00 a.m. or after 1:00 p.m. on February 12th. | |