September 13-16, 2026
2026 KADPF TECHNICAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOWVENDOR & SUBCONTRACTOR TRADESHOW
Connect with the best in the industry when it comes to buildings and grounds, environmental safety, student transportation, and more.
professional development workshops
We are proud to provide Kansas school professionals with knowledge around facility assessments, construction, transportation, and more.
What to expect
PAST WORKSHOPS HAVE INCLUDED:
IT BEST PRACTICES
TURF & FIELDS
CONTRACTING
PEST CONTROL
SECURITY
BUS REPLACEMENTS
FACILITY ASSESSMENTS
LIGHTING & HVAC
Thank you for attending the fall conference! See you next year.
2026 ANNUAL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
September 13-16, 2026
Hotel Topeka at City Center
Topeka, KS
excellence in kansas schools
Driving the Facility Director Community Forward
The Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities (KADPF) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Kansas school facility managers through professional development and networking.
Our annual Technical Conference & Trade Show, held September 14–16, 2025, at the Hotel Topeka at City Center, offers training tailored to K-12 and post-secondary facility management, along with an interactive trade show featuring both innovative and trusted products. Attendees include facility directors, maintenance and custodial leaders, and vendors who keep Kansas school facilities running safely and efficiently.
This year’s conference is held at Hotel Topeka at City Center in Topeka, KS.
2025
Vendor Sponsorship Levels
Silver Sponsorship - $2,500
- 2025 KADPF Membership
- Sponsorship of events to include the Tradeshow, Social Hours
- Marketing Opportunity at social hours with recognition of sponsorship. (Signage
posted.) - 1 Advertisement in the KADPF Quarterly newsletter
- Conference attendance for 2 associates of the silver sponsor. (Includes meals)
- General Booth 10 X 10 1-8’ Table and two chairs.
- Electrical availability at booth.
GOLD SPONSORSHIP - $5,000
- 2024 KADPF Membership
- Exclusive sponsor for the Monday lunch speaker
- Brief (2 min) Speech at Monday lunch and introduction of the guest speaker
- Marketing opportunities at the Monday lunch with table tents or similar item
- Provided by Gold Sponsor Partner; must be approved by KADPF BoD
- 2 advertisements in the KADPF quarterly newsletter
- Conference attendance for (2) associates of the Platinum Sponsor Partner (includes all meals)
- Prime Booth 10’ x 20’ area with (2) 8’ tables and (4) chairs
- Electrical availability at the Prime Booth
DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP - $10,000
- 2024 KADPF Membership
- Exclusive sponsor for a portion of the keynote speaker (selected by KADPF)
- Brief (2 min) Speech at Banquet dinner and introduction of the Keynote Speaker
- Marketing opportunities at the Banquet dinner with table tents or similar item
- Provided by Diamond Sponsor Partner; must be approved by KADPF BoD
- 4 advertisements in the KADPF quarterly newsletter
- Conference attendance for 4 associates of the Platinum Sponsor Partner (includes all meals)
- Prime Booth 10’ x 20’ area with (2) 8’ tables and (4) chairs
- Electrical availability at the Prime Booth
- One annual event to partner with KADPF to host a training opportunity
- Diamond Sponsor Partner is solely responsible for any cost of the training opportunity
GENERAL BOOTH - $700
- 10’ x 10’ (1) table (2) Chairs.
- Includes meals for one person.
PRIME BOOTH - $900
- 10’ x 20’ (2) tables (2) Chairs
- Includes meals for one person.
MEGA BOOTH - $1,100
- 30’ x 30’ (2) tables (4) Chairs
- Includes meals for one person.
2026 Keynote Speaker
DAVID DAVLIN
Over 25 years ago, Dave Davlin began bringing smiles to faces with a form of entertainment he developed as a young boy. From NBA and major college arenas across America to the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea— and even to the world-famous Branson Strip— “Travelin” Davlin has entertained people of every age and background. His amazing ability with basketballs even landed his name and picture in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records.
Dave began to hone his speaking skills in the early 90’s as a national speaker in the public schools across America. Combining his entertainment ability with a powerful message, he was instrumental in the fight for education and against drugs. At the advice of friends working in corporate America, Dave began to develop presentations for the corporate and association market and the rest is history. He now speaks at numerous corporate and associational conferences each year. From public school students to CEOs, Dave’s message has made a difference in the lives of thousands, and his impact continues to grow each year as he shares his philosophy and wisdom through speaking and writing.
