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This year, KansasFest tried an experiment by splitting the conference into in-person and online components. From feedback we received, this was an overwhelming success. Attendees at the in-person event were able to concentrate on the live talks without any network disruptions. Attendees in the online event were able to enjoy …

KansasFest attendees will gather for SolderFest on Wednesday evening. Experts and novices will work side-by-side to learn, build, and fix with solder. Bring your own project or buy something at the vendor fair. Bring your own tools and soldering iron if you have them or borrow ours. Vince Briel, famous …

We have 90 people registered for the virtual event and 56 registered for in-person. Are you among them? Register now. Virtual registration remains open for nearly another month, and in-person registration closes tomorrow. Check out our YouTube channel to see what happened last year. [embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=WD_jeoGgDbA&version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent[/embed] …

Apple /// luminaries Wendell Sander and Dave Ottalini will join us at KansasFest. They will present at the virtual event on July 29-30 with question/answer time. Registration is open now for this rare gathering of expertise on early Apple computers. Individuals attending in Kansas City receive complimentary registration for the …

The lapel pins for KansasFest/A24EVR 2023 have arrived and are in the store! Note: If you are attending in person, a free pin is included with your registration, and will be …

Registration for KansasFest 2023 is now open. Unlike last year, the in-person and virtual events are separate so we may provide the best possible experiences for all attendees. The in-person event at Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO will occur July 18th-23rd . The virtual event will occur the following weekend on …

KansasFest 2023 will soon be upon us so we wanted to prepare the community for changes that are in the works. First, a reminder that in-person KansasFest is scheduled for July 18th-23rd at Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO. Expect registration to open in April or May. At the in-person event, …

KansasFest, Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Roger Wagner Collection. Roger Wagner’s generous donation includes much of the archives and memorabilia of Southwestern Data Systems and Roger Wagner Publishing, as well as unique artifacts from Apple Computer such as hardware prototypes and pre-release hardware …

We’re pleased to announce that effective immediately, Kirk Mitchell has accepted the role of KansasFest’s Secretary. Kirk Mitchell has been a long time KansasFest attendee since 1997 and committee member at large since 2008. Famously known for his role as the grillmeister of the KFest Kookout, Kirk also handles many of …

With another successful KansasFest in the rearview mirror, it’s time for the organizers to review the post-conference data. Initial feedback has been positive on everything from the cafeteria food to the overall management of event itself. The Garage Giveaway was again hugely popular with attendees. Presenters and sessions were, for …