2025 NextGen Project Directors Meeting

September 22-24, 2025
Kansas City, MO
Evaluation Theme

More information about this face-to-face meeting will be available soon. In the meantime, we ask that you register to inform us of your attendance and make your hotel reservations. Please note that space is limited to 4 people per project, including an evaluation representative. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM CT on Monday, September 22nd, and conclude on Wednesday, September 24th at 12 noon CT. Topics for this meeting (subject to change):

  • Evaluation best practices
  • Poster Sessions on Day 1 and Day 2 
  • Listening sessions
  • Networking opportunities
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Agenda

Location & Lodging:

The NextGen Project Directors meeting will be held at the 

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City International Airport

7640 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri, 64153

A limited number of rooms at the Embassy Suites have been reserved for $119 USD per night, plus taxes and fees. 

Book your group rate at the Embassy Suites for NextGen Project Directors Meeting (Note: the booking page says the event is “WVU Extension” – it really is the NextGen meeting!)

Additional Rooms

Additional rooms have been reserved at the Homewood Suites hotel next door to the Embassy Suites for  $119 USD per night, plus taxes and fees.

Book your group rate at the Homewood Suites for NextGen Project Directors Meeting

The room rate will be effective Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Friday, September 26, 2024 (adjust for your travel schedule).

Last Day to Book: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 5 PM CT

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