Summit Countdown

January 21-24, 2025, | Kansas City, Missouri

Welcome to the first edition of the monthly Summit Countdown newsletter. This newsletter was created to bring you exhibitor updates, the latest news, speaker and agenda updates, and exciting glimpses into area attractions and restaurants that Kansas City has to offer.

The 22nd annual International Hoof-Care Summit (IHCS) will be January 21-24, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri! The new Kansas City (KC) location is necessary due to its previous site, Cincinnati’s Duke Energy Center, closing while undergoing a 2-year renovation project beginning next year.

Why Kansas City? During the site selection process last year, our team surveyed past Summit attendees and American Farriers Journal subscribers. Out of 9 locations in consideration, Kansas City was a top-rated location!

In my 18 years working with American Farriers Journal, I can't express how thrilling it is to have IHCS hosted in a new city! The overall reaction to the new location when talking with returning exhibitors has been a positive and welcomed one.

As the Summit continues in it's third decade, our goal is to continue to help hoof-care professionals expand their education through the 4-day focused program featuring general sessions, classroom sessions, roundtable sessions, "how-to" hoof-care product knowledge clinics and the trade show. We are also planning to incorporate the well-received NEW wet lab sessions from last year, too! Promising to deliver hours upon hours of field-tested footcare ideas gleaned from successful farriers, equine veterinarians and hoof researchers from around the world. As an exhibitor or sponsor you'll benefit from...

Join us as we gallop toward hoof-care excellence, forging connections, sharing knowledge, and celebrating the passion that unites us all.

Act fast! Booth space is on a first-come, first-served basis. Red booths pictured above denote space already reserved. When you reserve your spot now, you’ll have the best chance of securing your preferred location on the Trade Show floor.

Exhibitors can choose from five exhibit size options (in feet):

The Summit Trade Show runs Jan. 22-23, 2025. To secure your space, you click on the "Reserve Your Booth" button below. For questions about your exhibitor contract application or other information call Amy Johnson at 262-957-6552 or email ajohnson@lessitermedia.com.

Live like a local at Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center (a shopping and entertainment district). With a central location attached directly to Crown Center, hotel guests are perfectly placed in the action. Premier shopping, dining and entertainment are a short stroll away at Crown Center.

The International Hoof-Care Summit room block is now open. The nightly room rate is $169/night.

Reserve your room online by clicking the button below or calling (816) 474-4400. Be sure to mention "International Hoof-Care Summit 2025."

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