IBPI Connect & BTA Ignite: Two Premier Office Technology Events Come Together in Kansas City

October 17, 2025 – The dates are set for 2026 and the office technology industry is gearing up for an exciting week of learning, networking and celebration as IBPI Connect and BTA IGNITE Kansas City take place back-to-back at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. IBPI Connect will take place Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2026, and BTA IGNITE will follow from Sept. 1-3, 2026, marking BTA’s 100-year anniversary.

IBPI Connect, hosted by International Business Products Inc. (IBPI), is designed as a fast-paced, interactive event where office technology dealers “speed date” with IBPI’s vendor partners. Attendees engage in focused, small-group meetings to explore solutions, technologies and business opportunities, all while gaining insights to accelerate their growth.

Meanwhile, BTA IGNITE Kansas City, presented by the Business Technology Association (BTA), will celebrate a century of supporting office technology dealerships. The event will focus on educational sessions and time to visit with exhibiting sponsors, offering attendees the chance to gain in-depth knowledge and see the latest products and services that can drive their businesses forward.

Key Highlights of the Events:

• IBPI Connect – Speed Dating with Vendors: Dealers will meet with all IBPI vendor partners to discover solutions and forge business partnerships.
• BTA IGNITE Kansas City – Educational Sessions & Exhibitor Time: Attendees will participate in expert-led educational and breakout sessions, and can explore the offerings of top vendors in the office technology space.
• Networking Opportunities: Both events will offer opportunities to connect with peers, industry leaders and vendors from across North America, including during a special reception at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
• Celebration of an Industry Milestone: BTA will commemorate 100 years of service to the office technology industry during a special event at the historic Kansas City Union Station.

“IBPI Connect provides our members with a unique opportunity to quickly connect with vendor partners, explore solutions and grow their businesses,” said Mark Grice, executive director, IBPI. “With BTA IGNITE overlapping, attendees can experience the best of both events in one location, making Kansas City the hub of innovation next fall.”

“BTA IGNITE is all about equipping attendees with actionable knowledge through educational sessions and hands-on engagement with vendors,” said Brent Hoskins, executive director, BTA. “Plus, attendees will have the opportunity to help us celebrate BTA’s 100^th anniversary during a very special evening event. Together, IBPI Connect and BTA IGNITE, along with our 100^th anniversary celebration, will be 2026’s ‘must-attend’ set of events for office technology dealers and vendors.”

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About IBPI:

International Business Products, Inc. (IBPI) is the #1 buying group for office technologies comprised of over 500 independent commercial copier and print dealers across the United States and Canada. Since its inception in 1987, IBPI has built an outstanding reputation based on the tremendous buying power it brings to its dealers.

About BTA:

Founded in 1926, the Business Technology Association (BTA) serves office technology dealerships, resellers, manufacturers, distributors, and service companies. Its core members consult, provide services, and sell hardware, software, and supplies with the primary goal of helping businesses optimize business document and information workflows.