KOA Convention & Expo 2026
About KOA Convention & Expo
The KOA Convention & Expo is Kampgrounds of America's annual convention for its campground franchise owners, managers and team members, with education sessions, main-stage presentations, networking and an expo of outdoor-hospitality vendors. It is KOA's own franchise-system event, separate from OHI's Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE), and moves between host cities: Las Vegas in 2023 and Kansas City in 2026.
KOA Convention & Expo 2026
KOA Convention & Expo 2026 runs 17–19 November 2026 at Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, Missouri.
The KOA Convention & Expo is Kampgrounds of America's annual industry gathering for KOA campground franchise owners and operators, team members, and approved outdoor-hospitality vendors, with workshops, main-stage presentations, and a vendor expo. The 2026 event is held in Bartle Hall at the Kansas City Convention Center.
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Key Topics
- Campground franchise operations
- RV park management
- Outdoor hospitality vendors
- Camping industry education
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