KGS
Kansas Geological Society
Established 1923 • Wichita, Kansas
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Public Policy • Candidate Forum

Kansas 4th District Congressional Energy Forum

A consequential conversation on federal energy policy, domestic production, and the economic future of Kansas.

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OCT
27
2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Doors open at 11:00 AM • Lunch included
Ninth Floor Club + Venue
100 N. Broadway St, Ste 900, Wichita, KS 67202
Featured eventEnergy Forum 2026
The conversation

Energy policy, grounded in Kansas realities.

This premier candidate forum brings Kansas industry professionals together with candidates seeking to represent the state in Washington, D.C. The conversation will examine how federal energy policy shapes life and business across Kansas.

01Domestic exploration & production
02Tax structures
03Drilling & exploration incentives
04Geopolitical energy trends
Event program
  1. Doors open & check-in
  2. Luncheon service
  3. Candidate forum & moderated Q&A
  4. Program concludes
Ninth Floor Club + Venue100 N. Broadway St, Ste 900, Wichita, KS 67202
Candidate lineup

Three candidates. One focused forum.

Hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent Kansas’ 4th Congressional District.

Candidate 01R
Ron Estes
U.S. Representative • Republican
Candidate 02D
Katy Tyndell
Congressional candidate • Democrat
Candidate 03L
Drew Cranmer
Congressional candidate • Libertarian
Forum moderator
Michael Schwanke
KWCH News
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Purchase your luncheon seat.

Seating is limited. Tickets are securely sold through Eventbrite.

Limited seating available
Admission

KGS Member

$40

Member luncheon admission • Lunch included

Discount code needed: contact the KGS Library to verify current Kansas Geological Society membership and receive the code to enter at checkout.

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Non-Member

$55

Guest luncheon admission • Lunch included

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Current sponsors

Thank you to the partners supporting this event.

Table Sponsor$1,000 level
Lewis Automotive GroupFossil Drilling Inc.Sunrise Oilfield Supply LLCRitchie Exploration Inc.Trilobite Testing Inc.Red Oak Energy Inc.McGinness Energy Company Inc.Midwest Waterline, LLC
General Event Sponsor$500 level
Mull Drilling Company, Inc.Mid-Continent Energy ExchangeDavid DoyelParagon Geophysical Services Inc.Kimberly BlackMidcon Oil Tools, IncMorgan Mud, Inc.ELI Wireline Services LLCCarmen Schmitt Inc.Morris Laing Law FirmMurfin Drilling Company, Inc.Knighton Oil Company, Inc.Pickrell Drilling Company, Inc.Vincent Oil Corp.
Basic Sponsor$250 level
Trans Pacific Oil Corp.Corrosion DC Inc.Gentry, LTD.inerG, Inc.Duke Drilling Co., Inc.Tiger Chemical LLCSTP Drilling LLCRL Investment LLCRA Energy Jones LLCCobalt Energy LLCICI InsuranceDKR Stimulation LLCDouble D Drilling KS LLCBoJack Oilfield ServicesMV Purchasing, LLCStinson LLPVal Energy, Inc.Bob & Denise SchreiberReese Nichols Real Estate
Special thanks to
KIOGA
Independent Oil & Gas Service Inc (IOGsi)
Ninth Floor Club + Venue
Partner with KGS

Put your organization at the center of the conversation.

Support the preservation of Kansas geological records while connecting your brand with the region’s energy leaders.

Premier level
8 seats included

Podium Sponsor

$2,500
  • First-priority Q&A: submit one primary question
  • Reserved premium VIP table with 8 luncheon plates
  • Large banner name recognition
  • Logo and name across all event promotion
8 seats included

Table Sponsor

$1,000
  • Second-priority Q&A submission
  • Reserved table near the main stage with 8 luncheon plates
  • Exclusive corporate table signage
  • Corporate name in the official event brochure
4 seats included

General Event Sponsor

$500
  • 4 reserved event seats
  • 4 luncheon plates
  • Corporate name in the official event brochure
2 seats included

Basic Sponsor

$250
  • 2 reserved event seats
  • 2 luncheon plates
  • Corporate name in the official event brochure
To sponsor, contact
Ryan Davis316-200-9271ryankyledavis@gmail.comKGS Library316-265-8676info@kgslibrary.com

Preserving Kansas records

Proceeds directly fund the KGS Physical and Digital Well Log Libraries.

Supporting Kansas veterans

20% of event proceeds—up to $10,000—will be donated to Kan Vets United.