Half a Century, Full of Purpose – Celebrating 50 Years of Impact
Join us for the 2025 Enactus USA National Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri, from May 20-22, 2025. This milestone event celebrates Enactus’ 50th anniversary—a half-century of empowering entrepreneurial leaders and driving social innovation. Returning to Missouri, we honor the legacy of Enactus’ history and look ahead to the future of Enactus with groundbreaking competitions, inspiring workshops, and irreplaceable networking opportunities. Winning teams will go on to compete against 34 other countries at the Enactus World Cup, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand.
Basic Details
- Event Dates: May 20-22, 2025
- Location:
- The Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
- University of Missouri, Kansas City Student Union
- Registration Opens: Mid-February
- Who Should Attend: Students, educators, business leaders, alumni, and social impact enthusiasts
- Dates/Time:
- Tuesday, May 20 | 12:30-6pm: Registration, Students + Faculty Excursions, Networking
- Wednesday, May 21 | 8:30am-5:30pm: Welcome Ceremony, Networking Lunch, Competition, Finalist Announcements
- Thursday, May 22 | 8:30am-8pm: Competition, Workshops, Closing Ceremonies, Award Announcements, Celebration!
** All competing teams must be present for the entire days on Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday May, 22. Observing teams may attend any days they are available, though we do encourage attending as much as you can.
Hotel Blocks
We’ve partnered with top Kansas City hotels to ensure your stay is convenient and comfortable. Book early to secure special discounted rates:
- Residence Inn Kansas City Country Club Plaza – $139/night | [Booking Link]
- Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City Country Club Plaza – $145/night | [Booking Link]
Hotel blocks are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. That being said, Kansas City is a hub for both hotels and AirBnbs so your staying options are endless! Be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Competition Tracks Preview
This year’s competition features two unique tracks showcasing innovative projects that address global challenges at various stages in project development. We are excited to share that teams may compete in both tracks of competition this year! More details to come in the next two weeks regarding eligibility criteria for each track as well as competition details.
- Impact Stage – Traditional Competition: An Enactus staple, compete with your fully executed project to not only get the chance to receive team funding but also to have the chance to compete on behalf of Enactus USA at the Enactus World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand this upcoming September!
- Early Stage – Enactus Social Venture Challenge: Working closely with our strategic partner, Resolution Project, our Early Stage Competition got a bit of a refresh. Come with your early stage project ideas and compete for the opportunity to win prize money but also to compete at the early stage competition during our World Cup and become a Fellow with Resolution Project!
Prize Money
We’re excited to announce prize funding for competing teams in confirmed cash prizes + travel allowance for the 2025 National Exposition! We are sending two teams to the 2025 Enactus World Cup!
For our Traditional Competition:
- 1st Place: $2,000 + 6 team members travel stipend to 2025 Enactus World Cup + entry to EWC Traditional Competition
- Runner-Up: $1,000
- Finalist: $500
- Finalist: $500
For the Enactus Social Venture Challenge (ESVC)
- ESVC winners will be invited to join the Resolution Project Fellowship Program + receive seed funding. The number of ESVC winners and seed funding amounts TBA soon!
- 1st Place: 4 team member travel stipend to 2025 Enactus World Cup + entry to EWC Early Stage Competition
Registration Coming Soon!
Please check back mid February for competition and individual attendee registration.
