KC Tech Organizations

Councils, conferences, and initiatives that shape and support the Kansas City technology community.

Kansas City Developer Conference

KCDC
Conference

Annual multi-day developer conference held in Kansas City. KCDC brings together hundreds of developers across all stacks for two days of sessions, workshops, and networking.

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KC Tech Council

KCTC
Council

A nonprofit membership organization advocating for Kansas City's technology sector. Works to grow tech talent pipelines, connect businesses, and promote KC as a tech destination.

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KC Digital Drive

KCDD
Initiative

A public-private initiative focused on digital equity and expanding broadband access across the Kansas City region. Works to ensure all residents can participate in the digital economy.

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1 Million Cups Kansas City

1MC KC
Community

A weekly Wednesday morning program where entrepreneurs present their startups and receive feedback from the community. Hosted by the Kauffman Foundation, free and open to all.

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KC Rising

Economic Development

A regional economic development initiative bringing together business, civic, and community leaders to accelerate growth across the Kansas City metro, with a strong emphasis on tech and innovation sectors.

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KCSourceLink

Economic Development

Connects Kansas City entrepreneurs and small business owners to the right resources at the right time. Maintains a network of hundreds of support organizations across the KC metro.

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DigitalBridge KC

Initiative

A digital skills and workforce development initiative helping Kansas City residents build technology competencies and access careers in the digital economy.

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KC Next

Talent

A tech talent attraction and retention initiative working to position Kansas City as a top destination for technology professionals. Formerly part of the KCADC tech arm.

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Helios

Accelerator

A Kansas City-based nonprofit accelerator supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and startups through mentorship, programming, and community connections.

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Think Big Partners

Accelerator

A Kansas City startup accelerator and co-working community offering mentorship, programming, and connections to help tech and innovation-focused companies grow.

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KC Entrepreneurship Initiative

KCEI
Economic Development

Supports entrepreneurship education and ecosystem development across the Kansas City region, connecting founders with resources, mentors, and each other.

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Code the Dream

Education

Teaches software development skills to people from underrepresented communities, providing a pathway to tech careers. KC chapter offers training and mentorship at no cost to students.

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Digital Women Kansas City

DWKC
Community

A professional community dedicated to educating and empowering women to succeed in digital fields and beyond. Offers networking events, mentorship, and professional development for women in tech, marketing, and design across the KC metro.

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LaunchCode

Education

A nonprofit offering free coding education and job placement support, with a strong Kansas City presence. Helps people from all backgrounds launch careers in technology.

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The Foundership

Community

A Kansas City community network bringing together female and non-binary founders to collaborate and support each other while building their businesses. Offers quarterly meet-ups, Coffee Cohorts, an annual Compass Retreat, and a virtual community platform.

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Keystone CoLAB

Innovation District

Kansas City's front door to innovation. The Keystone Innovation District's CoLAB space brings together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and community partners through accelerators, mentorship, and angel investing programs to advance the region's innovation ecosystem.

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