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MARCAN Events
2024 Training Conference
The MARCAN Training Conference is back! Please join us May 8th & 9th at the Lenexa Community Forum, 17101 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS.
Cost is $50 for MARCAN members, $75 for non-members, and $25 for full-time students. Register using the button above (you can register now and pay later).
Registration includes:
FREE Happy Hour with hot appetizers after the conference ends on Wednesday, May 8th
FREE lunch for all attendees on Thursday, May 9th
Breakfast snacks/coffee both days
Entry into a raffle with a variety of prizes including free MARCAN memberships and free IACA training!
We'll also be offering the opportunity to test for either LEAF or CLEA certifications through the IACA on Wednesday, May 7th. If you're a MARCAN member, we will pay for your testing fee. You must arrange testing authorization with the IACA ahead of time!
Scroll down for schedule & hotel information.
Hotel Information (click to expand)
Click here to see the hotels listed below on a map in relation to the conference location. (Specific Rates for the 2024 dates are still pending)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
17190 W 87th St, Lenexa / 913-225-9955
Hotels in Lenexa, KS | SpringHill Suites Kansas City Lenexa/City Center (marriott.com)
Across the street from the conference venue.
Hyatt Place Kansas City/Lenexa City Center
8741 Ryckert St, Lenexa / 913-742-7777
Comfortable Hotel near Kansas City | Hyatt Place Kansas City / Lenexa City Center
Several blocks away from the conference venue.
Rate: $126 per night
We have 15 rooms in the block on 5/7 and 5/8 and then 10 rooms on 5/9
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MKCZL/G-MACN
Group Code: G-MACN
IMPORTANT NOTE: The group block cut-off date is 4/8/24 so that is the last date to make reservations
Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Shawnee
17250 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66217 / 913-631-8800
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mcism-courtyard-kansas-city-shawnee/overview/
Government rate $121/night. Approx. 2 miles away from the conference venue.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kansas City Shawnee
16550 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66217 / 913-248-4444
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mcikw-fairfield-inn-and-suites-kansas-city-shawnee/overview/
Government rate $93/night. Approx. 2 miles away from the conference venue.
Non-MARCAN Events
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