MEMBER HOTEL INFORMATION
Members are responsible for reserving their own hotel rooms by using the links provided on the Hotels page - this page is only viewable to those who have completed registration for the Innovation Showcase.
Hotel costs are covered for Members by AWG for this event as follows:
- Up to 2 rooms per equity group, for up to 2 nights per room (i.e. 4 nights max)
- Room & taxes only; incidentals are on own
- Applies to retailers outside of the Kansas City area only
- Rooms must be reserved directly by attendees using the room block links on the Hotels page – this page is only viewable to those who have completed registration for the Innovation Showcase.
- Hotel rooms reserved outside of any AWG room blocks will not be reimbursed.
- See the Member Travel tab for additional information on what AWG will cover.
The reservation cutoff date to secure a room within an AWG room block is Friday, February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST, or until rooms are no longer available.
Please note that a credit card is required to reserve your room. The credit card will only be charged if you alter reservations or fail to cancel within 48 hours of your check-in time. Any room cancellations or changes need to be made directly with the hotel in which you made your reservation.
MEMBER AIRFARE REIMBURSEMENT INFORMATION
Airfare costs are covered for Members/Retailers by AWG for this event as follows:
- Up to $250 per person (max. 2 people per equity group are eligible for reimbursement, not to exceed $500)
- For travel over 300 miles
- Flights must be booked by attendees
- Showcase attendance is required for reimbursement
- There is no mileage reimbursement for any retailer that is driving to the event
Copies of airline tickets showing the amount paid must be submitted no later than Monday, March 23, 2026 via THIS FORM.
For questions on this process, please email annualshowcase@awginc.com.
Reimbursements will be credited on your store statement by Friday, May 29, 2026.
