Networking Opportunities
KMWorld and its co-located events offer great opportunities to get acquainted with new colleagues and explore through both formal and casual conversations what others are doing in the KM space. Below are just some of the ways you can connect at KMWorld 2026.
Enterprise Solutions Showcase Grand Opening Reception
Monday, November 16 • 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the grand opening of the Enterprise Solutions Showcase. Enjoy drinks and light bites while visiting with conference sponsors.
Game Night
Monday, November 16 • 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a night of friendly competition! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking to unwind, we'll have a variety of games ready to play. Come grab a seat, meet fellow attendees, and let the games begin.
KMers in Conversation
Meet up and bring your ideas, questions, enterprise challenges, collaboration, knowledge-sharing concerns, and insights to our longtime practitioners and recent KM practitioners. These veterans and newer enterprise specialists share their experiences and learnings during the showcase grand opening reception on Monday following the workshops as well as throughout the conference during coffee breaks, lunches, and the Tuesday's networking happy hour.
Networking Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 17 • 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Stop by the showcase after a full day of sessions to mix and mingle with other conference attendees, speakers, and our conference sponsors.
KM+ Debrief
Tuesday, November 17 • 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Connect with peers over drinks and great conversation on KM, AI, search, data analytics, and taxonomies. Exchange insights and challenges in a relaxed atmosphere at the hotel bar. (This is a cash bar event taking place at the Avenue Grill located on the Restaurant Level of the JW Marriott.)
KM Community: Learning & Sharing
Thursday, November 19 • 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Choose from three facilitated, interactive discussions designed to stimulate your thinking, spark discussion, and build connections. Engage in networking and explore KM activities, programs, and future directions with fellow practitioners and leaders. Learn from their experiences, gain practical insights, and discover strategies to help your organization thrive through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
KMWorld Bookstore
Interested in collaboration, innovation, and organizational improvement? Take advantage of the KMWorld Bookstore onsite at KMWorld 2026. Browse our great collection of KM and related books at discount prices from our speakers and industry authors plus speak with the speaker/authors directly, and have them sign your books! The KMWorld Bookstore is a choice destination not to be missed! Find out more about the KMWorld Bookstore
Enterprise Solutions Showcase
The Enterprise Solutions Showcase will feature the top companies in the KM, CM, search, taxonomy, and intranets marketplace, offering attendees an opportunity to explore all of the latest in product and service solutions. If you are looking for a particular product, evaluating competing systems, or keeping up with the latest trends and developments, be sure to visit the Enterprise Solutions Showcase which will be open during the following hours:
Monday, November 16 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Grand Opening Reception
Tuesday, November 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Networking Happy Hour 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Continental Breakfasts, Breaks & Lunches
Enjoy a light continental breakfast each morning, daily breaks, and lunches with other attendees.
1:1 Networking & Official Event App
Take control of your conference experience using the official KMWorld 2026 Mobile App to discover attendees, browse profiles, and send direct meeting invites. Whether you're looking to swap strategies with peers in your industry, connect with expert speakers, or schedule targeted 1:1 meetings with solution providers, our app makes turning introductions into lasting professional connections effortless.
Stay Connected with Speakers, Sponsors, and Other Attendees
Join our LinkedIn group and Facebook page. Follow @KMWorld and use #KMWorld in your posts. Check out the KMWorld conference on YouTube.
