
Sponsorship Available: Heartland Pop-Up 2026
The Heartland Pop-Up is Global Ties KC’s largest event of the year, bringing in 150+
Global Ties KC connects international emerging leaders in a variety of fields with their Midwest counterparts for the purpose of forging lasting relationships that may one day become a powerful tool for addressing some of our biggest global challenges. While in Kansas and Missouri, we provide international visitors with opportunities to cultivate deeper connections and meaningful cross-cultural exchange.
Check out local happenings and what makes KC diverse.
Discover ways to get involved with international communities and opportunities to welcome the world to the Heartland.
Global Ties KC connects international emerging leaders in a variety of fields with their Midwest counterparts for the purpose of forging lasting relationships that may one day become a powerful tool for addressing some of our biggest global challenges. While in Kansas and Missouri, we provide international visitors with opportunities to cultivate deeper connections and meaningful cross-cultural exchange.
Check out local happenings and what makes KC diverse.
Discover ways to get involved with international communities and opportunities to welcome the world to the Heartland.

The Heartland Pop-Up is Global Ties KC’s largest event of the year, bringing in 150+

Global Ties KC invites all high school, college, or young professionals to apply for a

This spring, we ran an incredibly successful in-depth program for local high school students. The

Global Ties KC welcomes Ukrainian critical minerals experts to strengthen trade and best practices

Global Ties KC welcomes European leaders learn about and discuss best practices for addressing social, political, and economic issues facing the Heartland.

IVLP visitors share insights during the “Global Perspectives on Entrepreneurship” panel at 1 Million Cups,

IVLP visitors with Mid-America Arts Alliance staff, during a tour of the M-AAA space. In

Over the past two weeks, Global Ties KC hosted nine French-speaking students from Mauritania, Gabon,

Written by Amelia Stinson, former Youth Diplomat, current Global Ties KC Fellow, and student participant

What is the Heartland Pop-Up? Each spring, the Heartland Pop-Up brings together students, families, and