Exhibitor Portal

Nov. 18–20, 2026
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
 

ENGAGE YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE AT OUR TRADE SHOW

BoardCon (formerly known as the IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show) is the flagship event for governance teams from Iowa public schools. Book a booth and your company will have the opportunity to share information and reach new customers as you meet and greet 1,000 school board members, superintendents/administrators, and other key education decision makers.

As a provider of school services and supplies, our trade show is your best opportunity to meet these education leaders. For 80 years, our annual event has drawn school board members and school administrators to Des Moines each fall.
 

 

Attendee Statistics

67%—School Board Members
17%—Superintendents/Administrators
10%—School Business Officials (SBOs)/Board Secretaries
6%—District Staff & Student Representatives

 

Reasons to Exhibit at Our Trade Show

1. Target your market—educations leaders from across the state.
2. Meet face-to-face with your customers.
3. Build lasting relationships.
4. Expand your customer base.
5. Take advantage of exclusive sponsorship and advertising opportunities that give your company added exposure.
6. Showcase your newest products and services.

 

Testimonials from Exhibitors

“Every year I attend the IASB trade show, I walk away with a renewed sense of how wonderful Iowa schools are and how passionate the attendees are for their communities, teachers, and students. It’s a great way to connect and support Iowa schools.”—Kari K. Uhlenkamp, AIA, LEED BD+C

“We have been part of the IASB Trade Show for more than 20 years. This has been a great way for us to touch base with past clients and make connections with new clients. We look forward to the member-vendor social each year—a notable addition to an already great Trade Show.”—Tracy Kollis, Engineering Design Associates, Inc.

“Our company has been serving Iowa schools since the early 1980s. Our first school district customer was in Iowa and remains a customer to this day. The IASB Convention provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with decision makers, learn about their challenges, and discuss solutions.”—Corey Atkinson, Software Unlimited, Inc.

 

For questions pertaining to our trade show, email Jeff Rohrick or call (515) 247-7047.