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Women Connected Conference

Angus Women Connected Conference hosted by the American Angus Auxiliary and underwritten by the Angus Foundation.

April 8-10, 2026
Elms Hotel and Spa, Excelsior Springs, Missouri

2026 Angus Women Connected Application
Application deadline February 16, 2026.

2026 Angus Women Connect Conference Information

Conference: Twenty women (ages 21 and over) will be selected by application to participate in this biennial conference designed to Engage, Empower and Educate women from diverse backgrounds and demographics that share the common bond of Angus Cattle. WC is coordinated by the American Angus Auxiliary and funded by the Angus Foundation.

Participants are responsible for the cost of their own transportation to and from Excelsior Springs, MO. Group ground transportation for those flying to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) will be arranged. Through the generous support of the Angus Foundation the conference, lodging (double occupancy, 2 participants per room) and meals are at no cost to the participants. Exception: if a selected participant desires a private hotel room that participant will be required to pay for the cost of 2 nights hotel/lodging. After participants are confirmed, all selected participants will receive an attendee list, participants from same areas may want to arrange travel together. Delegates are responsible for personal expenses, snacks outside of conference activities, room service, alcoholic beverages.

WC is limited to 20 selected participants (plus staff, invited guests and the American Angus Auxiliary Executive Committee)

Applications close on February 16, 2026, Applicants will be notified of acceptance status no later than March 1st.

Anne Lampe, WC chairman, amlampe.al@gmail.com, 620-874-4273

Schedule

Wednesday, April 8
3 pm to 5 pm - Arrival at Elms Hotel and Spa, Excelsior Springs, Mo, pick up packets, check-in to rooms
Participants flying on to Ks City International Airport-ground transport will be provided. Those driving should plan to arrive between 3 and 5 pm.
6:30 pm- Opening Reception, Keynote Speaker, Dinner

Thursday, April 9
8 am to 3:30 pm - speakers and workshops- Elms
3:30 to 5 pm - networking, free time
5:30*- offsite dinner/activity

Friday, April 10
8 am- depart for American Angus Association headquarters - St. Joseph, Mo
9:15 arrive AAA
9:30 to 11:45 am- tour, education, presentations by AAA staff
12 pm- Lunch and wrap up
12:45 begin departures - those flying ground transportation with be provided to KCI.

Women Connected Conference

2026 Angus Women Connect Conference Information

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