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Future-Proof Yourself
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The New Blueprint: Zach Molzer on Redefining Development and Rebuilding Trust in Kansas City
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Evolution of Jazz, Part III: The Sound of Progress (1900–1960s) + A Special
Jazz Performance
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From Health Tech to High Impact: The Trially Story
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Ego-Free Collaboration: Inside the Houe of Genius
1/28/26 | 7:00 PM
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Community
Connection
Innovation
Momentum
Outcomes
What to Expect
One Night.
Three Sessions.
Endless Possibilities.
Every Wednesday from 4:30 to 8:00 PM, Keystone hosts three back-to-back sessions featuring interviews, panels, and workshops—designed to help you connect, get inspired, and take your next step.
Weekly Schedule:
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4:30 – 5:00 PM: Arrival & Open Networking
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5:00 – 5:50 PM: Session 1
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6:00 – 6:50 PM: Session 2
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7:00 – 7:50 PM: Session 3
Arrive for one or stay for all three!
Networking is encouraged between sessions, and free food and drinks are available throughout the evening.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Show Up Curious
No pitches. No pressure. Just people.
Keystone Sessions are intentionally designed to be open, welcoming, and easy to enter. You don’t need a title, a startup, or a perfect introduction—just curiosity and a willingness to engage.
This is where founders, corporate leaders, creatives, technologists, students, and community builders all start on equal footing.
Collide Across Disciplines
Innovation happens at the intersection.
Each Session brings together people from different industries, backgrounds, and perspectives—creating the conditions for the Medici Effect to happen naturally.
Instead of transactional networking, we create space for real conversation, unexpected overlap, and ideas you wouldn’t encounter in your usual circles.
See What Happens Next
Connections turn into momentum.
Some conversations turn into mentorship.
Others lead to partnerships, jobs, pilot projects, or new ventures.
Not every outcome is immediate—but every Session increases the surface area for opportunity. Over time, these small collisions compound into real impact across the ecosystem.
Testimonials
"In just 1 month of attending Keystone Sessions I was able to generate enough interest in my unique skillset to start a new business. Then within just 6 short months I had hired 6 employees and closed 13 clients. I continue to have access to resources and connections to grow my business at a rapid rate. That is the power of the Keystone Community"
Gwen Gillette
Founder of Social Phantom
"With out Keystone Sessions there would be no Kin Seltzer. Keystone allows me to connect with people I wouldn't meet otherwise. Creating new business opportunities"
Josh Lewis
Founder of Kin Seltzer
"At Keystone Sessions I met an investor who ended up investing 250k into my business. I had no idea the value it would bring for me when I agreed to speak. I have also made other resource connections that have been invaluable."
Tanner Weber
Streamline Construction
NUMBERS
Success in Numbers
22+
Industries, & Impact Initiatives Represented
350+
Speakers & Industry Leaders
45+
Hosted Annually
Ways to Get Involved
Sessions thrive because of the community that helps shape them.
Show Up and Participate
Sessions are open by design. Come listen, ask questions, meet new people, and engage in conversations that stretch beyond your usual circles.
This is the simplest way to get involved—and often the starting point for deeper connections, opportunities, and collaboration.
Volunteer at Sessions
Help welcome attendees, support the speaker experience, and create the environment that makes meaningful connections possible.
Volunteers play a key role in shaping the Sessions experience while building relationships across the Keystone community.
Speak at
Sessions
We prioritize sessions that:
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Share hard-earned lessons from building, scaling, or leading organizations
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Explore emerging industry trends and real-world applications
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Address social impact, workforce, or community challenges through an innovation lens
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Bring diverse perspectives into meaningful, action-oriented dialogue
Sessions are designed to spark conversation—not promotion—and are best suited for speakers ready to share insight, experience, and ideas that move the ecosystem forward.
Host a Sessions Takeover
Organizations can host a Sessions Takeover to spotlight a theme, challenge, or opportunity aligned with innovation, workforce, or community impact.
Takeovers are curated in collaboration with Keystone to ensure meaningful dialogue, cross-sector participation, and shared value for attendees.
Sponsor Keystone Sessions
Support the ongoing operation of Kansas City’s weekly innovation gathering while increasing your organization’s visibility and engagement within the innovation ecosystem.
Sponsorships help keep Sessions accessible and community-driven while aligning your brand with innovation, collaboration, and impact.
