NGAKS/EANGKS Joint State Conference and Kansas National Guard Professional Development Weekend
March 26-28, 2026 | Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City, KS
The Kansas National Guard Joint Conference is the annual meeting hosted by the National Guard Association of Kansas (NGAKS) and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Kansas (EANGKS)
Conference activities
- Golf Tournament at the Trails West Golf Course, Ft Leavenworth, Sponsored by 35th ID
- Kansas National Guard Awards Gala, Sporting KC Park
- Hospitality Night at Shark Bar, Margaritaville
- NGAKS & EANGKS Association Business Meetings
- Industry Partner Trade Show
- Free Spouse/Child Program Saturday
- Free Childcare Friday evening
Kansas National Guard Joint Professional Development activities
- Six hours of Professional Development
Our Next Conference Is March 26-28, 2026
Register Now! Professional Development is limited to the first 300!
Registration is a la carte; Conference Fees are charged separately from KSNG Joint Professional Development and are based on a sliding scale by pay grade.
Golf Tournament: $60 per player, $180 for team of three. Includes registration, prizes, and gift bag
Registration for Joint Conference and Professional Development: Includes all PD and Conference events except for golf tournament. E6, WO2, O3, and below: $90 E7, WO4, O4, and above: $110
Register for Professional Development Only:
Those attending Professional Development in a paid military status are required to attend all PD sessions in duty uniform. Conference attendance is not required. Friday PD includes lunch and Saturday PD includes breakfast, lunch, and Industry Partner Exhibits.
Landing Fee: E6, WO2, O3, and below: $45. E7, WO4,O4, and above: $55. Guests and Retirees: $40.
Register for Joint Conference Only:
Includes Awards Gala & Social Hour, Hospitality Night, NGAKS/EANGKS Business Meetings, Industry Partner Exhibits, breakfast, and lunch provided.
E6, WO2, O3, and below: $45 E7, WO4, O4, and above: $55 Guests and Retirees: $40
Where It’s At
Margaritaville Hotel
1491 N 98th Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66611
The Margaritaville Hotel KC opened in July 2025 and features a tropical Margaritaville vibe and beach paradise with indoor and outdoor pools and entertainment areas.
Room Rates are $209 for King and Double Queen rooms on the evenings of March 26-29th. The Resort Fee has been waived for rooms in our block.
Room block cut off is March 6, 2026. On-site parking is available free of charge.
Kansas National Guard Awards Gala, Sporting KC Park
Sponsors
Thanks to our conference sponsors!
