Spring Meeting 2026
The Spring meeting will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.
The meeting will kick off on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with a welcome reception / dinner. Board members will meet on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 4:00 pm so please plan your flights accordingly.
Meeting will be hosted by ILDA Associate member TrippNT.
Here is a list of fun things to and dining options while visiting Kansas City.
Charitable Walk - Sunday, April 26, 2026 -
Kansas City Veterans Community Project is a non-profit organization committed to addressing homelessness among Veterans. Their approach involves constructing small homes, providing both shelter and support to those who have served our country. By contributing the proceeds from the walk to this cause, we aim to support their mission and help make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of Veterans in need.
If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Kathi at kbretcko@ilda.org.
Walk registration form - Click here to register.
Registration fee $50 per person for charitable walk.
Download and fill out credit card processing form
Click on activity link on site to pay at https://www.ilda.org/shop
Meet in lobby at 11:30 am - pick up your t-shirt
| Vendor Expo -- Please register and pay fee before submitting Vendor Expo Form. | Dietary Restriction Form | Credit Card Processing Form |
The Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza puts you in the heart of Kansas City. Overlooking the Country Club Plaza, the hotel is located at the sophisticated center of Kansas City's dining, shopping and cultural scene. The hotel is blocks away from the Nelson Atkins Museum and directly in front of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle throughout the Country Club Plaza with door-to-door service to whichever venue you choose!
Hotel Information- Room rate $159.00 (no resort fee)
Book your Group rate for the spring meeting Book your group rate for ILDA Spring Meeting Apr2026
Call Marriott (1-800-810-3708) 844-330-0296, mention Independent Laboratory Distributors Association Spring 2026).
- Cut-Off Date - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Kansas City International Airport - Fly KC (airport code MCI)
Hotel is located approximately 23 miles from the airport -- travel time approximately 29 minutes
Agenda:
Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Board Meeting – Roanoke |
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Board Dinner - Union Hill |
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Sunday, April 26, 2026 |
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11:30 AM | Charitable Walk - Meet in lobby - pick up your t-shirt
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12:00 PM | Vendor Expo Set up - Grand Ballroom |
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2:00 PM | Optional Associate/Distributor One-on-One Meetings (Note: meetings need to be prearranged between distributors and associates) |
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5:00 PM | Meet & Greet - Board members meet and greet new members and first-time meeting attendees -Plaza Terrace |
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6:00 PM | Registration (pick up name badges) - Westport/Plaza Foyer |
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7:00 PM | Dinner – Seville Ballroom Welcome - John Seelke, ILDA Chair Introduction of Board Members |
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Monday, April 27, 2026 |
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7:45 AM | Breakfast - Plaza Terrace |
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8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Vendor Expo - Grand Ballroom |
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12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | LUNCH - Plaza Terrace |
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2:00 PM to 3:00 PM | General Session - Seville Ballroom |
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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3:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Speaker -- tba |
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6:00 PM | Meet in lobby to board the buses to J Rieger & Company |
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6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | J Reiger & Company - Discover J. Rieger & Co. through their immersive and interactive guided distillery tours and spirits tastings. Each of the tours offers a unique look at our history, production process, and exceptional spirits. Go behind-the-scenes on the production floor and into the rickhouse then taste the award-winning spirits inspired by our rich heritage. Reception & Dinner Tasting station: Premium Wheat vodka, Midwestern Dry Gin, Kansas City Whiskey, Caffe Amaro |
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | |||
| Safety Requirements – no open toe or open back shoes, no high heel. Suggested footwear, flats or tennis shoes. You will be required to wear Safety Glasses which will be supplied by TrippNT Security – all attendees will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement. No photos allowed in the facility. |
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8:30 AM | Meet in lobby to board buses – travel to TrippNT - Attendees MUST wear ILDA Name Badge
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8:45 AM | Buses depart to TrippNT |
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9:15 AM | Arrive at TrippNT
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9:15 AM | Overview of TrippNT |
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9:30 AM | Tour begins |
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11:15 AM | Lunch - sponsored by TrippNT |
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12:00 PM | Adjournment - board buses to airport and/or return to hotel - note please make sure you get on the correct bus. |
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Please plan flights accordingly. |
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Shipping Information:
Note packages should be scheduled to arrive no earlier than Thursday, April 23, 2026
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
ILDA/your name
4445 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
