You Need to Be Here
The annual KAAA conventions draw more than 250 aerial applicators and dozens of suppliers and exhibitors each October. You’ll be able to get the latest industry updates and information, hear a number of guest speakers, enjoy the live auction, plus make new friends while catching up with old ones. Don’t miss it!
Official Hotel
Hyatt Regency, Wichita, Kansas
Available Room Block at the Hotel link above.
Room rate is $119 plus tax.
The Cut-Off Date for Hyatt rooms at the KAAA rate is September 30. This does not guarantee you a room if the block is full before this date. Reserve now, cancel later.
Overflow Hotel
Call: 877-303-1420 or 785-539-2400
Ask for group code KAAA or by group name
Candlewood Suites – $106-$111 / Night
210 Blue Earth Place, Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Cutoff date for room block rate: Sept. 22, 2018 Call (785) 320-7995 or (888) 233-0369
Use group KAG OR Click on the company website and use group KAG
As of Sept. 29, there are 30 rooms left, both kings and double-queens.
Room rate of $109/night. Call now to book this overflow hotel.
Become a Member and Save.
Please consider joining KAAA – then take advantage of the lower convention fees when it comes time to register!You can join online while you are registering for the convention, or separately on our Become a Member page.
Register to Attend
KAAA Convention Set for November 4-6, 2019
Hyatt Regency, Wichita
Hyatt Regency, Wichita
Mark your Calendars for the next KAAA Convention, set for November 4-6, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency, Wichita. Registration packets will be mailed in August 2019 and information will be continually updated on this page.
Monday, November 4th
| Start | End | Session | Meeting Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Exhibitor Setup | Grand Eagle |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | KAAA Business Meeting, Sandwiches Provided | Riverview |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | ComPAASS Rose Training | Grand Eagle, Riverview |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Industry Issue Session | TBD |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 1A Credit, Tom Quade, FMC | Riverview |
| 4:00 PM | Welcome Reception, Trade Show / Exhibits Open | Grand Eagle | |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner / Evening on Your Own in Wichita |
Tuesday, November 5th
| Start | End | Session | Meeting Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Registration Continues, Breakfast, Exhibit Time | Grand Eagle |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | CORE Hour, Gene McFall, KS Dept of Ag | |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Two 1A Credits, PAASS by NAAAREF | Riverview |
| 9:15 AM | Allied Meeting | Exhibit Area | |
| 10:00 AM | Coffee / Tea / Soda Break | Prefunction Area | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Message by Perry Hoffer, NAAA President: South Dakota, Lunch and Trade Show / Exhibits Open | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Two 1A Credits, PAASS by NAAAREF | Riverview |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Exhibit Time, Social Hour | Grand Eagle |
| 5:00 PM | Live Auction and Raffle Items | ||
| 6:15 PM | KAAA Annual Banquet, Dinner and Awards | Grand Eagle |
Wednesday, November 6th
| Start | End | Session | Meeting Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM | Breakfast Burritos | Grand Eagle |
| 8:30 AM | 9:30 AM | 1A Credit, Jeff Whitworth, K-State Entomology | Riverview |
| 9:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 1A Credit, Lynn Justesen, UPL Ltd an Arysta Company | Riverview |
Thanks to Everyone Who Attended the 2018 KAAA Convention!
Thanks to everyone who participated in or attended the 2018 convention. Check out some of the photos from the event!
2018 KAAA Convention Sponsors
When doing business with our sponsors, please let them know you appreciate their support of KAAA.
DIAMOND LEVEL $3,000+
Bayer CropScience
FMC
GOWAN CO
Hampel Oil Distributors
Helena Agri Enterprises LLC
SILVER LEVEL $1,000+
Neal Aircraft, Inc.
Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc.
Corteva AgriScience
North Star Aviation
BRONZE LEVEL $500+
EGE Products
Falcon Insurance Agency Midwest, Inc.
Aeris Insurance
CD Aviation Services
CP Products / Transland
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Nichino America
FRIENDS OF KAAA $100+
Mid Continent Aircraft Co.
AgriSmart Information Systems LLC
Westport Airport
Meridian Agriculture Distribution
Pickett Equipment Co.
Albaugh, LLC
Arysta Life Science