Destination Statehouse is TIAK’s premier advocacy event, uniting tourism professionals to educate lawmakers on travel’s economic and cultural value. Held February 11-12, 2026, 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. | |