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Please reference your VisitKC Dining/Attractions Discount flyer on the Petfood Forum mobile app or at the VisitKC kiosk. 2 2018DOWNTOWN #petfoodforum Featured Networking Events MONDAY, APRIL 23 5:30P - 7:30P Petfood Forum & Petfood Innovation Workshop 2018 Opening Reception Grand Ballroom D TUESDAY, APRIL 24 4:00-5:30P DOWNTOWN Exhibit Hall Networking Reception Exhibit Hall E WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 4:45-6:30 Kansas City BBQ Bash Closing Reception Grand Ballroom D 4 5 KANSAS CITY CONVENTION & VISITORS ASSOCIATION • 2013 2018 #petfoodforum HOTELS & TRANSPORTATION Hotels Kansas City Marriott Downtown 200 West 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 Phone: +1.816.421.6800 Crowne Plaza Hotel 1301 Wyandotte Kansas City, MO 64105 AREA ATTRACTIONS Phone: +1.816.474.6664 Union Station National World War 1 Museum Hotel Phillips Region: Crown Center Area Region: Crown Center Area 102 West 12th Street 100 W 26th St 30 W Pershing Rd Kansas City, MO 64105 Kansas City, MO 64108 Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: +1.816.221.7000 Phone: 816-888-8100 Phone: 816-460-2020 www.theworldwar.org www.unionstation.org Hilton President Hotel Kansas City American Jazz Museum City Hall Observation Deck 1329 Baltimore Ave Region: Downtown Area Region: Downtown Area Kansas City, MO 64105 1616 E 18th St. Address: 414 E 12th St Phone: +1.816.221.9490 Kansas City, MO 64108 Kansas City, MO 64106 Phone: 816-474-8463 Phone: 816-513-2778 Hotel listings subject to change. 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