Conference Information
May 23 and 24
K-State Olathe campus
22201 W. Innovation Drive
Olathe, KS, 66061
Schedule of events
May 23
8:00 - 10:00 AM Vendor set up
11:00 AM -1:00 PM Registration/Check-In
1:00 - 2:00 PM Welcome and Keynote Address
2:00 - 2:30 PM Break
2:30 - 3:15 PM Sessions
3:15 - 3:30 PM Break
3:30 - 4:15 PM Sessions
4:15 - 4:30 PM Break
4:30 - 5:15 PM Sessions
5:15 - 6:30 PM Dinner
6:30 - 7:30 PM Free Time/Lodging Check-In
7:00 - 11:00 PM Social at Main Event Entertainment
May 24
7:30 - 8:15 AM Light Breakfast/Coffee
8:15 - 9:00 AM Sessions
9:00 - 9:15 AM Break
9:15 - 10:00 AM Sessions
10:00 - 10:15 AM Break
10:15 - 11:00 AM Sessions
11:00 - 11:15 AM Break
11:15 AM - Noon CIO Panel
Noon - 1:00 PM Pick up lunch, Closing Remarks, and Raffle
1:00-2:30 PM Optional Tour
Maps/Directions/Transportation
The K-State Olathe Campus is located in the Kansas Bioscience Park, just east of Kansas Highway 7 at the intersection of College Boulevard and Valley Road in Olathe.
The street address for K-State Olathe is 22201 W. Innovation Drive, Olathe, KS, 66061. If using GPS or web-based map locators, use the address 22201 College Blvd., Olathe, KS, 66061.
Turn-By-Turn Directions
Lodging
Be sure to ask for the Government rate when making reservations.
- Embassy Suites
10401 S. Ridgeview Rd.
Olathe KS 66061
913-353-9280 - Hilton Garden Inn
12080 South Strang Line Rd.
Olathe KS 66062
913-815-2345 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Olathe North
12070 S. Strang Line Rd.
Olathe KS 66062
913-397-0100 - Hampton Inn - Olathe
12081 S. Strang Line Rd.
Olathe KS 66062
913-393-1111 - Residence Inn Kansas City Olathe
12215 S. Strang Line Rd.
Olathe KS 66062
913-829-6700 - Hyatt Place - Lenexa
8741 Ryckert St.
Lenexa KS 66219
913-742-7777 - SpringHill Suites Kansas City Lenexa/City Center
17190 West 87th St.
Lenexa KS 66219
913-225-9955 - Airbnb
- VRBO
Meals
Conference attendees should plan to have lunch prior to arriving at the conference on Wednesday, May 23rd. Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the conference on Wednesday. Wednesday evening, dinner will be provided for all conference attendees from Jack Stack BBQ including: Sliced brisket and turkey, hickory pit beans, potato salad, coleslaw, sauces, pickles, variety of breads. Thursday morning light breakfast and coffee will be available. Snacks and drinks will be available throughout the sessions on Thursday, followed by a boxed lunch provided by Adrian’s Café, with an assortment of sandwiches, chips and cookies available.
Social After-hours
May 23, 7:00 - 11:00 PM
Main Event Entertainment
11950 N. Kansas City Rd.
Olathe, KS 66061
CHECK2018 attendees are invited to a time of fun and socialization at the Main Event Entertainment center. Main Event Entertainment - Olathe is a top entertainment destination for people ready to play, featuring attractions such as state of-the-art bowling, a multi-level laser tag arena, billiards, shuffleboard, gravity ropes, and a games gallery with more than 100 virtual and interactive games. Main Event redefines the bowling experience with state-of-the-art lanes and lounge areas where players can eat and relax. Centers also have free Wi-Fi for guests.
Optional Tour
All conference attendees will have the option to sign up for an optional post-conference tour:
May 24, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
K-State Research and Extension Center
35230 W. 135th St.
Olathe, KS 66061
Horticulture tours will be given of the K-State Research and Extension Center. See the K-State Research and Extension Center brochure for more information about the Center.
