➤ CONNECT OR DIE WORLD TOUR: KANSAS CITY

Human connection shouldn't feel like a transaction

Spend an evening with people who care about people—and want to get better at creating conversations and relationships that actually matter.

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DATE

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026

TIME

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT

VENUE

KU Edwards Campus

BEST 135
12604 Quivira Rd
Overland Park, KS

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Meet Jim and Diana

Guiding you through practical exercises and real, meaningful human connection.

Jim Morris

CEO of Human Touch Publishing & Author

Jim Morris is a keynote speaker, CEO of Human Touch Publishing, and author of Connect or Die: How to Survive AI.

Jim teaches leaders, founders, and professionals how to become the kind of human other people choose to bet on. His work makes connection practical—something we can understand, practice, and become better at.

Diana Alt

Executive Coach & Career Strategist

Diana Alt is an executive coach, career strategist, and speaker who helps people make work make sense without losing their humanity.

Diana is bringing Jim and the Connect or Die conversation to Kansas City. She’ll guide the room, add a little teaching of her own, and help turn Jim’s ideas into a genuinely useful evening.

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This is NOT a networking event.

There will be no elevator-pitch roulette, pressure to collect contacts, or awkward unstructured mingling.

This will be an interactive, discussion-oriented experience with practical exercises, Socratic discussion, real conversation, and perhaps a hot seat or two if time allows. You can come on your own—we’ll make it easy to participate.

We'll Explore:

Connection Reps

Getting better at connection through practice and intentional feedback.

Integrity as a System

Integrity as a repeatable system for earning and keeping trust.

Compassionate Curiosity

Mastering verbal fluency and empathetic questioning.

Acquaintances to Allies

Elevating casual acquaintances to trusted allies and confidants.

Human Relationships That Last

Building genuine relationships that don't feel transactional, forgettable, or just plain annoying.

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Choose Your Experience

Select your preferred level of participation and depth

MAIN EVENT

Interactive Event Pass

$39 USD / person

INCLUDES:

Admission to the interactive main event with Jim and Diana
A signed copy of Connect or Die: How to Survive AI
Light refreshments: water, pop, and light snacks

Limited seating. Each ticket is for one attendee.

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VIP EXPERIENCE

Main Event + Private Dinner

$229 USD / person