# Event Details - **Event Name**: FORGED. - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: For Those Being Forged Through the Process Where courage is tested, fortitude is built, and legacy begins.About this EventFORGED. (powered by Community Impact Solutions) is Rooted & Rising’s annual summit is more than an event—it's a gathering for those who are choosing growth through life's changing seasons. This year’s theme: FORGED.Whether navigating career transitions, entrepreneurship roller coasters, leadership challenges, family responsibilities, personal setbacks, or new opportunities, we all are often called to endure periods of stretching, pruning, recalibration, and renewal.FORGED. creates space for attendees to pause, reflect, connect, and grow alongside others who understand the courage required to keep moving forward.Through powerful storytelling, meaningful conversations, practical leadership insights, and authentic connection, participants will explore how life's challenges can become the foundation for deeper roots, greater impact, and lasting legacy.Rooted & Rising is a leadership, personal growth, and legacy-building movement designed for individuals navigating seasons of growth, transition, adversity, reinvention, and purpose.Grounded in the belief that life's challenges can become catalysts for transformation, Rooted & Rising creates opportunities for people to connect, learn, grow, and lead with greater courage, fortitude, and intention. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7673bc00-a665-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/forged/100001993151247034 - **Event Categories**: business, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 14+ - door_time: 2026-10-03T22:00:00Z - Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes - Location: Keystone CoLAB - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Keystone CoLAB - **lat**: 39.0917269 - **long**: -94.57356589999999 - **full address**: Keystone CoLAB, 800 East 18th Street, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FORGED. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/eb185e642f52984ec27a8fa6bdc8ecbb5eb1b8ef9dfbd075545562ca3b2176a7-rimg-w1200-h800-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1783356769 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FORGED. being held? - **A:** FORGED. takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Keystone CoLAB, 800 East 18th Street, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for FORGED.? - **A:** FORGED. is strictly for guests aged 14 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 14 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing FORGED.? - **A:** FORGED. is organized by Community Impact Solutions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FORGED. is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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