Missouri

Some of Missouri’s biggest cities have long been known as iconic gathering places. In the era of 19th-century western exploration, St. Louis was considered the "Gateway to the West" and saw countless tradesmen, settlers, adventurers and more come through to explore new frontiers. Historic Union Station took many travelers by rail through town as well.

In present day, millions come to St. Louis to explore its history, conduct business and visit the Gateway Arch, which documents the city’s rich history. Kansas City is also a meetings powerhouse in Missouri. Its growing sports culture and venues provide a wealth of opportunities for impressive events, as does its F&B and more. Missouri also is home to the Lake of the Ozarks region, where vacationers and corporate retreats alike flock to bask in the natural beauty of lake life.

Learn more about the possibilities for meetings and events in Missouri in the articles below.

Sites and Bites That Fill Meetings With the Spirit of St. Louis

A dedicated meetings media fam experience with Explore St. Louis gave Meetings Today's Taylor Smith the opportunity to experience St. Louis’ meetings and events offerings, attractions, dining and more beyond its renowned monument and outside the doors of the newly expanded America’s Center Convention Complex.  

MPI WEC 2025 Wraps Its St. Louis 'Rally'

The Gateway to the West played host to MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) June 18-20, which welcomed approximately 1,900 in-person attendees to the newly expanded America’s Center Convention Complex in the heart of downtown St. Louis.

5 Ways Kansas City is Prioritizing Health and Wellness

With wellness becoming a regular part of many meetings and increasingly important to all travelers, here are five ways the City of Fountains is prioritizing healthy convening and implementing big changes just in time for one of the biggest sporting events in the world.