September 13-15, 2026

2026 KADPF TECHNICAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
Vendor RegistrationParticipant Registration

VENDOR & 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

Registration Is Now Open

2026 ANNUAL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

September 13-15, 2026
Hotel Topeka & Stormont Vail Expo Center
Topeka, KS

2026 KADPF CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Sunday 9/13TimePresenterSubject or TitleLocation
Clay Shoot1:00-4:00PMStrong Glass Systems and Rich JonesKADPF Clay ShootRavenwood Lodge
Social7:00 - 10:00pmSponsorsSocial and Sunday Night FootballSunflower Ballroom
Monday 9/14TimePresenterSubject or TitleLocation
Registration7:00 - 8:00USA Kansas / TIPSVendor and Member RegistrationSunflower Ballroom Foyer
Conference Kick Off8:00 - 8:10Mike WilliamsWelcome MessageSunflower Ballroom
Presentation 1C8:15 - 9:00Pur-O-Zone/ Mark McFarlandBattery Selection and Maintenance for Floor Maintenance EquipmentEmerald Ballroom I
Presentation 1L8:15 - 9:00Josh PeachLeadershipEmerald Ballroom II
Presentation 1M8:15 - 9:00BCS/Josie WalkerHVAC Capital Planning for SchoolsEmerald Ballroom III
Presentation 1M8:15 -9:00SHC Roofing/ Dan PattiRoof Inspection programs and maintenanceEmerald Ballroom IV
Presentation 2C9:05 - 9:50Hillyard Inc./ Matthew TaborGym Floor Care and Athletic Surface MaintenanceEmerald Ballroom I
Presentation 2G9:05 - 9:50Fix a Field/ BrandonPlayground and Athletic turf care and testingEmerald Ballroom II
Presentation 2L9:05 - 9:50Gravity Works/McLaren ArmstrongCapital/Master PlanningEmerald Ballroom III
Presentation 2M9:05 - 9:50TMI/ Mark SandersTBD/ HVACEmerald Ballroom IV
Presentation 3C9:55 - 10:40Hilyard/ Matt TaborGeneral Floor CareEmerald Ballroom I
Presentation 3M9:55 - 10:40TownSteel Inc./Brandon FaberALERRT Research Hardware/ Lockdowns/and Active ThreatsEmerald Ballrooom II
Presentation 3M9:55 - 10:40Navigate Building Solutions/Cory BextermuellerMaximizing School Funding:Strategic bond and Levy CampaignsEmerald Ballroom III
Presentation 3M9:55 - 10:40810- Resource/Casey CohorstDoor MaintenanceEmerald Ballroom IV
Round Table Discussion10:45-11:30General Discussion for all of the groupBanquet HallSunflower Ballroom
Rachel Wahre/ Tony Barron11:30-11:40KACESunflower Ballroom
Lunch11:40-12:30Sunflower Ballroom
Trade Show12:30-3:30VendorsTradeshow OnlyExhibition Hall
Corn Hole Tournament / Social Hour3:30 - 5:30SponsorsCornhole Tournament & Raffle winners announced: Check screens and pick up prizes at Raffle Table 3:30 - 5pmExhibition Hall
Conference Banquet Social5:30 - 6:30SponsorsBanquet SocialSunflower Ballroom
Conference Banquet Dinner6:00 - 6:45SponsorsDinnerSunflower Ballroom
Conference Banquet Speaker6:45 - 7:30David DavlinBanquet SpeakerSunflower Ballroom
Social7:30 - 10:30SponsorsMNF Chiefs v. Broncos! Lets Go!!!!!Sunflower Ballroom
Tuesday 9/15TimePresenterSubject or TitleLocation
Check in8:30-8:45USA KansasSunflower Ballroom Foyer
Presentation 4G8:45-9:30SiteOne Landscape Supply/John WattRobotic Mowers/Equipment/Landscaping SuppliesEmerald Ballroom I
Presentation 4G8:45-9:30Kansas Association of Conservation and Environmental/ Rachel Wahle/TonyBarronTBDEmerald Ballroom Il
Presentation 4L8:45-9:30Navitas/Luke LindesmithFrom the Boiler Room to the Board RoomEmerald Ballroom Ill
Presentation 4M8:45-9:30Wesco/ Barry PhillipsInterior and classroom doors/NFPA Fire and Life SafetyEmerald Ballroom IV
Presentation 5C9:35-10:25ATS Facility Services/ Paul CadwalladerCustodial Staffing/ Cleaning Smarter,Not HarderEmerald Ballroom I
Presentation 5G9:35-10:25Tiny Mobile Robots/Brett MathewsRobotic Athletic Field PaintersEmerald Ballroom Il
Presentation 5L9:35-10:25Derby School District/260/Burke JonesUtility Bills as Operational Intelligence - Managing Utility CostsEmerald Ballroom Ill
Presentation 5M9:35-10:25Trane/ Ben RiggsSo, You have VRF, Now What?Emerald Ballroom IV
Presentation 6L10:30-11:15G.A BuieLeadershipEmerald Ballroom I
Presentation 6G10:30-11:15SiteOne Landscape Supply/John WattFertilizer/Seed/Turf field CareEmerald Ballroom Il
Presentation 6M10:30-11:15Basis Consulting Engineers/Curtis Whittit,PETBDEmerald Ballroom Ill
Presentation 6M10:30-11:15Farha Roofing/Evan SmithTBDEmerald Ballroom IV
G.A Buie11:25-11:30USA-KSunflower Ballroom
Lunch11:30-12:15TBDKADPF Member/Vendor LunchSunflower Ballroom
Business Meeting12:15-1:30KADPF Board of DirectorsFinal Prize is Drawn (ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND)Sunflower Ballroom

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, taking place September 13–15, 2026, at Hotel Topeka and Stormont Vail Expo 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 and Stormont Vail Expo Center in Topeka, KS.

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.

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