2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 — Thursday, February 6, 2025
02/04/25 8:00 AM 02/06/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference Join Kansas REALTORS® in Lawrence, February 4-6, 2025, at the KAR Winter Advocacy Conference. This annual event is an opportunity to connect with REALTORS®, learn about legislative issues impacting the real estate industry at the Statehouse, and become an advocate for REALTOR® issues. Make the link between your business and politics when you attend the Winter Advocacy Conference February 4-6. Conference Hotel Information:  Double Tree by Hilton, Lawrence Please visit this website: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=LWCMDDT&arrivalDate=2025-02-02&departureDate=2025-02-06&groupCode=CDTKSR&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink"></a><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn%3DLWCMDDT%26groupCode%3DCDTKSR%26arrivaldate%3D2025-02-03%26departuredate%3D2025-02-06%26cid%3DOM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink%26fromId%3DHILTONLINKDIRECT,&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0e6rHi4ahSQT4Vzj6aOS5C" target="_blank">DoubleTree by Hilton, Lawrence - Kansas Realtors</a> Room rate ends Thursday, January 9, 2025. Cancellations and refunds will be processed after the event. All requests must be made in writing by January 17, 2025. Tickets for luncheons are granted on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure to purchase tickets when you register so you can secure your ticket. All sales are final. Advanced-purchased tickets will be shown on the back of your badge you get at the registration desk. Questions? Contact Jennifer at 800.366.0069 ext. 806 or <a href="mailto:jennifer@kansasrealtor.com" data-raofz="20" role="link">jennifer@kansasrealtor.com</a>. Special Needs or services will be accommodated to the best of our ability. All requests, including dietary requirements, must be received in writing with your registration. <h3>Account Set-up and Registration Instructions </h3> <ol><li>Click on Log In in the upper right corner of this landing page and then click on Create Account.</li><li>Complete the information to set up your account. ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE REQUIRED FIELDS.</li><li>Continue to the registration. Select all the items you wish to attend while at the conference. </li><li>Enter payment information.</li></ol> DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence 200 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044 United States 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com false MM/DD/YYYY

Registration ended Feb 7, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

200 McDonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044 United States

Join Kansas REALTORS® in Lawrence, February 4-6, 2025, at the KAR Winter Advocacy Conference. This annual event is an opportunity to connect with REALTORS®, learn about legislative issues impacting the real estate industry at the Statehouse, and become an advocate for REALTOR® issues.

Make the link between your business and politics when you attend the Winter Advocacy Conference February 4-6.

Conference Hotel Information:
Double Tree by Hilton, Lawrence
Please visit this website: DoubleTree by Hilton, Lawrence - Kansas Realtors
Room rate ends Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Cancellations and refunds will be processed after the event. All requests must be made in writing by January 17, 2025.

Tickets for luncheons are granted on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure to purchase tickets when you register so you can secure your ticket. All sales are final. Advanced-purchased tickets will be shown on the back of your badge you get at the registration desk.

Questions? Contact Jennifer at 800.366.0069 ext. 806 or jennifer@kansasrealtor.com.

Special Needs or services will be accommodated to the best of our ability. All requests, including dietary requirements, must be received in writing with your registration.

Account Set-up and Registration Instructions

Click on Log In in the upper right corner of this landing page and then click on Create Account.
Complete the information to set up your account. ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE REQUIRED FIELDS.
Continue to the registration. Select all the items you wish to attend while at the conference.
Enter payment information.

Event Contact: Heather Gray
heather@kansasrealtor.com

2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 8:00 AM — Thursday, February 6, 2025, 12:00 PM CST

02/04/25 8:00 AM 02/06/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference Join Kansas REALTORS® in Lawrence, February 4-6, 2025, at the KAR Winter Advocacy Conference. This annual event is an opportunity to connect with REALTORS®, learn about legislative issues impacting the real estate industry at the Statehouse, and become an advocate for REALTOR® issues. Make the link between your business and politics when you attend the Winter Advocacy Conference February 4-6. Conference Hotel Information:  Double Tree by Hilton, Lawrence Please visit this website: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=LWCMDDT&arrivalDate=2025-02-02&departureDate=2025-02-06&groupCode=CDTKSR&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink"></a><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn%3DLWCMDDT%26groupCode%3DCDTKSR%26arrivaldate%3D2025-02-03%26departuredate%3D2025-02-06%26cid%3DOM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink%26fromId%3DHILTONLINKDIRECT,&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0e6rHi4ahSQT4Vzj6aOS5C" target="_blank">DoubleTree by Hilton, Lawrence - Kansas Realtors</a> Room rate ends Thursday, January 9, 2025. Cancellations and refunds will be processed after the event. All requests must be made in writing by January 17, 2025. Tickets for luncheons are granted on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure to purchase tickets when you register so you can secure your ticket. All sales are final. Advanced-purchased tickets will be shown on the back of your badge you get at the registration desk. Questions? Contact Jennifer at 800.366.0069 ext. 806 or <a href="mailto:jennifer@kansasrealtor.com" data-raofz="20" role="link">jennifer@kansasrealtor.com</a>. Special Needs or services will be accommodated to the best of our ability. All requests, including dietary requirements, must be received in writing with your registration. <h3>Account Set-up and Registration Instructions </h3> <ol><li>Click on Log In in the upper right corner of this landing page and then click on Create Account.</li><li>Complete the information to set up your account. ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE REQUIRED FIELDS.</li><li>Continue to the registration. Select all the items you wish to attend while at the conference. </li><li>Enter payment information.</li></ol> DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence 200 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044 United States 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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	02/04/25 6:30 AM 02/04/25 7:00 AM America/Chicago Wellness Session Stretch! with Sydney West, KCRAR View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30217 <br/> <p><em>All levels welcome-Beginners to Advanced</em><br> <br> </p> BRAZILIAN C 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 6:30 - 7:00 AM BRAZILIAN C Wellness Session Stretch! with Sydney West, KCRAR All levels welcome-Beginners to Advanced Survey Less Info
	02/04/25 7:30 AM 02/04/25 9:00 AM America/Chicago Coffee Social View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30219 <br/> Breakfast Sandwiches and sliced fruit<br> <br> PRE FUNCTION 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:30 - 9:00 AM PRE FUNCTION Coffee Social Breakfast Sandwiches and sliced fruit Less Info
	02/04/25 7:30 AM 02/04/25 11:00 AM America/Chicago RPAC Major Investor Lounge View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30221 <br/> REGENCY D1 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:30 - 11:00 AM REGENCY D1 RPAC Major Investor Lounge
	02/04/25 7:30 AM 02/04/25 11:00 AM America/Chicago Registration Desk Open View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30220 <br/> 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:30 - 11:00 AM Registration Desk Open
	02/04/25 8:30 AM 02/04/25 9:00 AM America/Chicago Conference Orientation with Andrew Mall, KAR Past President View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30609 <br/> <em>All Welcome to Attend</em><br> <br> <br> REGENCY D 2 & 3 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:30 - 9:00 AM REGENCY D 2 & 3 Conference Orientation with Andrew Mall, KAR Past President All Welcome to Attend Survey Less Info
	02/04/25 9:00 AM 02/04/25 10:30 AM America/Chicago Governmental Affairs Committee & Forum View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30223 <br/> REGENCY C 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 9:00 - 10:30 AM REGENCY C Governmental Affairs Committee & Forum
	02/04/25 10:45 AM 02/04/25 11:45 AM America/Chicago Past Presidents Advisory Council View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30269 <br/> REGENCY D 2 & 3 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 10:45 - 11:45 AM REGENCY D 2 & 3 Past Presidents Advisory Council
	02/04/25 11:45 AM 02/04/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago Arrow Charter Bus to The Beacon View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30225 <br/> <strong><em>Note: </em></strong><em>Priority will be given to attendees who indicate use of the charter bus on their conference registration.</em><br> <em></em><br> <em><strong>Last bus leaves at 12 pm, so make sure to be on it before that time.</strong></em> Events Entrance at the Doubletree Hotel, Lawrence, KS 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Events Entrance at the Doubletree Hotel, Lawrence, KS Arrow Charter Bus to The Beacon *Note:* Priority will be given to attendees who indicate use of the charter bus on their conference registration. Last bus leaves at 12 pm, so make sure to be on it before that time. Less Info
	02/04/25 12:30 PM 02/04/25 12:35 PM America/Chicago REALTORS® Arrive at The Beacon View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30226 <br/> The Beacon 420 SW 9th Street Topeka, KS 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:30 - 12:35 PM The Beacon 420 SW 9th Street Topeka, KS REALTORS® Arrive at The Beacon
	02/04/25 12:30 PM 02/04/25 2:00 PM America/Chicago REALTOR® Lunch and Rally at The Beacon TICKETED EVENT View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30227 <br/> <p><em><em><strong>Must purchase ticket during registration.</strong></em><br> <br> <em>Lunch catered by Ta Co.:</em><br> Taco bar with seasoned ground beef, chipotle chicken, and sweet potato and black beans, tortillas, tortilla chips, cilantro lime rice, black beans, Monterey jack cheese, romaine lettuce, sour cream, mild salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso blanco, limes, sopapillas, tres leches cake, iced tea, and water</em></p> <p><br> </p> <p><em></em><em>Various Speakers and Gu... The Ballroom \| The Beacon 420 SW 9th Street Topeka, KS 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:30 - 2:00 PM The Ballroom \| The Beacon 420 SW 9th Street Topeka, KS REALTOR® Lunch and Rally at The Beacon TICKETED EVENT Must purchase ticket during registration. Lunch catered by Ta Co.: Taco bar with seasoned ground beef, chipotle chicken, and sweet potato and black beans, tortillas, tortilla chips, cilantro lime rice, black beans, Monterey jack cheese, romaine lettuce, sour cream, mild salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso blanco, limes, sopapillas, tres leches cake, iced tea, and water Various Speakers and Guests from the State Government, including: - Speaker of the House Dan Hawkins - House Assistant Minority Leader Mike Amyx - Senate President Ty Masterson - Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes Less Info
	02/04/25 2:00 PM 02/04/25 2:15 PM America/Chicago Arrow Charter Bus to the Capitol View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30228 <br/> <em>Take the shuttle or walk to the Capitol Building for the group photo.</em> The Beacon 420 SW 9th Street Topeka, KS 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 2:00 - 2:15 PM The Beacon 420 SW 9th Street Topeka, KS Arrow Charter Bus to the Capitol Take the shuttle or walk to the Capitol Building for the group photo. Less Info
	02/04/25 2:15 PM 02/04/25 2:30 PM America/Chicago REALTORS® Group Photo View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30229 <br/> <p><em>Inclement Weather Meeting Location</em>: Rotunda \| Second Floor</p> Meeting Point: West Exterior Stairs, Capitol Building 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 2:15 - 2:30 PM Meeting Point: West Exterior Stairs, Capitol Building REALTORS® Group Photo Inclement Weather Meeting Location: Rotunda \| Second Floor Less Info
	02/04/25 2:30 PM 02/04/25 3:30 PM America/Chicago REALTORS® Visit with Legislators View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30230 <br/> Capitol Building, SW 8th Avenue & SW Van Buren Street Topeka, KS 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 2:30 - 3:30 PM Capitol Building, SW 8th Avenue & SW Van Buren Street Topeka, KS REALTORS® Visit with Legislators
	02/04/25 3:45 PM 02/04/25 4:00 PM America/Chicago Arrow Charter Bus or Walk to Capitol Day Unwind for KAR Members View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30231 <br/> Pick-Up Point: Capitol Visitor’s Center Entrance SW 8th Ave 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:45 - 4:00 PM Pick-Up Point: Capitol Visitor’s Center Entrance SW 8th Ave Arrow Charter Bus or Walk to Capitol Day Unwind for KAR Members
	02/04/25 4:00 PM 02/04/25 5:00 PM America/Chicago Capitol Day Unwind for KAR Members View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30232 <br/> Drop-Off Point: The Founder’s Room \| The Beacon 420 SW 9th Street Topeka, KS 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:00 - 5:00 PM Drop-Off Point: The Founder’s Room \| The Beacon 420 SW 9th Street Topeka, KS Capitol Day Unwind for KAR Members
	02/04/25 5:00 PM 02/04/25 7:00 PM America/Chicago Kansas REALTOR® Party Reception View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30233 <br/> The Dining Room \| The Beacon 420 SW 9th Street Topeka, KS 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 5:00 - 7:00 PM The Dining Room \| The Beacon 420 SW 9th Street Topeka, KS Kansas REALTOR® Party Reception
	02/04/25 6:45 PM 02/04/25 7:30 PM America/Chicago Arrow Charter Bus Departure Times to Hotel View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30234 <br/> Charter Bus #1 <em>Departs at 6:45pm</em><br> Charter Bus #2 <em>Departs at 7:30pm</em><br> <br> Drop-Off Point: Hotel Entrance 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 6:45 - 7:30 PM Drop-Off Point: Hotel Entrance Arrow Charter Bus Departure Times to Hotel Charter Bus #1 Departs at 6:45pm Charter Bus #2 Departs at 7:30pm Less Info
	02/04/25 7:30 PM 02/04/25 10:30 PM America/Chicago Security 1st Title Hosted Bar View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-04#session_row_30235 <br/> <p><em>All are welcome to attend</em><br> </p> Boulevard Grill, DoubleTree Lawrence 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:30 - 10:30 PM Boulevard Grill, DoubleTree Lawrence Security 1st Title Hosted Bar All are welcome to attend Less Info

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