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GOVERNMENT ENGINEERS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
2026 Program Information
The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers and Kansas Society of Professional Engineers are teaming up to launch the Government Engineers Leadership Program (GELP) in 2026. This program, exclusively offered to MSPE/KSPE members working in the government sector, is for individuals committed to developing their leadership abilities.
This program imparts specific skills and competencies utilizing highly interactive sessions taught by experts in the field of engineering, business administration, government affairs and people management in government and professional services firms. Program attendees will participate in structured professional development sessions, build their network through meaningful connections, and gain hands-on experience with guidance from industry mentors.
Inaugural Class
Class sizes will be limited to 20. City, county, state and federal authorities, and other municipal/government entities may register one or more people to the program, each year. Registration priority is given to first-come, first-served. A waiting list will be maintained.
Attendees must be present at all sessions. If more than half of one session is missed, that session must be attended the following year to graduate. Only the attendees registered may attend the sessions. PDH certificates will be provided at the end of the program.
Program Sessions
| Cost $1,599 per attendee. Cost includes all meeting materials, PDHs, welcome reception, breakfasts, dinners, and lunches. Cost does not include lodging or travel expenses. Payments/Cancellations/Refunds An invoice will be sent by email with a secure link to pay or if you’d prefer to pay by check, you can print the invoice and mail it along with a check. Full payment must be received by February 1, 2026 or registration will be cancelled. Cancellations received from February 1- February 14, 2026 will receive a 50% refund unless another registrant can be confirmed. Slot may be transferred to another member of the same agency with approval from the KSPE Executive Director or MSPE Executive Director. No refunds after February 14, 2026. |
Hotel Information / Room Blocks
Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center 2345 McGee St, Kansas City MO 64108 Guests will make and pay for their own reservations. Rate is: $188 per night + fees & tax.The cut-off date is Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. After this, rates are subject to availability. Reservation Link: Book your group rate for Government Engineers Leadership Program Room Block Hotel Parking
Embassy Suites Hotel Kansas City-Overland Park 10601 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park KS 66212 Booking Link: https://group.embassysuites.com/azp9ks Reservation cut off date is March 31, 2026, 11:59 pm CST. Rate is: $139 per night + tax. If you need more than 1 night, you can go to the Edit Stay section on the website to adjust the number of nights you want. Individual reservations must be cancelled no later than 48 hours prior to the day of arrival in order to avoid Cancellation or No Show charges. Includes: Complimentary Breakfast, Complimentary evening reception for adults, Complimentary parking
Hotel Savoy, Kansas City 219 W. 9th St., Kansas City MO Rate is: $189 per night + any fees/taxes. Valet parking option available to guests for $39.00 per night. This gives you in and out privileges at no extra cost from the secured garage across the street from our building. The booking link is:
Registration & Application Process Participation in the Government Engineers Leadership Program is not automatic. All interested individuals must complete an application, which will be reviewed and considered with class size limitations. Final acceptance into the program is determined after the review process, and applicants will be contacted directly with the committee’s decisions. How to Apply Download the Application – Complete all required fields on the form. Upload the Application – Use the registration link provided to securely submit your completed application. Applications must be uploaded upon initial registration online. Because a number of interested applicants are waiting for their internal leadership approval, applications will continue to be accepted. Once your application has been reviewed and you are officially selected, KSPE/MSPE will issue an invoice for program tuition. Payment is required by the deadline to confirm your spot in the program. |
