IASB Annual Convention

2025 DATES ANNOUNCED!
Wednesday, Nov. 19–Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Iowa Events Center, Des Moines

Keep your eyes peeled for more information regarding the 80th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show!
 

Key Dates

  • March 26: Calls for Presentations & Student Talent Open
  • May 1: Exhibitor Registration Opens
  • June 2: Call for Presentations Closes
  • June 20: Call for Student Talent Closes
  • Aug. 6: Convention Online Registration & Hotel Blocks Opens
  • Sept. 17: SCHED Launches
  • Nov. 13: Convention Online Registration Closes
  • Nov. 17: Last Day to Cancel Registration with Full Refund
  • Nov. 19: Delegate Assembly, Pre-Convention Workshops & Member-Vendor Social
  • Nov. 20: Annual Convention & Trade Show
  • Nov. 21: Board Presidents' Workshop
 
Save the date for the 80th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show!

 

Call for Presentations & Student Talent

Be a part of our Annual Convention! We are currently seeking proprosals for presentations and student talent to kick off our Opening General Session.
 

Call for Presentations

Annual Convention is set for November 19–21, 2025, and we’re looking for outstanding presentation proposals! This three-day event features high-quality breakout sessions covering timely, relevant topics—an incredible opportunity for your district, AEA, or community college board to share insights with peers statewide.

On Thursday, November 20, we have 30+ session slots available—one of them could be yours! If you and your board have a success story, promising practice, or innovative idea to share, submit a proposal by Monday, June 2.

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Call for Student Talent

We’re searching for a high-energy student group (PK–12 or community college) to kick off the convention on November 20 in front of 1,000+ education leaders! The selected group will perform the National Anthem plus three to four additional songs on the main stage.

Encourage your performing arts teachers and coaches to apply—submit by Friday, June 20 for consideration!

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DELEGATE ASSEMBLY & ANNUAL MEETING

IASB bylaws give each member board a delegate who casts the board's votes on issues before the Delegate Assembly. School board members provide input on IASB’s legislative platform and your priorities help influence legislators and the governor. By participating in this debate process, school, AEA and community college boards contribute to IASB’s legislative program and ultimately the unified legislative interests of all Iowa school boards.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The next Delegate Assembly & Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.

 

Trade Show

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, the Annual Convention and Trade Show has drawn school board members and school administrators to Des Moines each fall.

Exhibitor registration opens May 1, 2025.
 

Returning Exhibitors

For the most updated information on the trade show and exhibitor resources, visit our Exhibitor Portal webpage.

Exhibitor Portal

 

New Exhibitors

Interested in joining us as a new vendor? Submit your information to join our mailing list and stay up-to-date on trade show happenings!

Join Mailing List

 

Convention Contacts

Convention Programming

Emily Miller
(515) 247-4699
 

Registration & Trade Show

Jeff Rohrick
(515) 247-7047
 

Sponsorships

Matt Vinsand
(402) 677-1768
 

Media/Marketing/Website

Jen Woodley
(515) 247-7040
 

Delegate Assembly

Stephanie Rousseau
(515) 247-7042
 

Accounting & Billing

Yvonne Ballantyne
(515) 247-4680
 

Registration & Lodging

Stay tuned for registration details and lodging information pertaining to this year's event!

EXCITING NEWS! The IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show is now IASB BoardCon—a fresh, modern name with the same great networking, education, and insights. See you at BoardCon!



 

BBA Credits iconConvention registrants earn six Annual Board Awards hours!

Learn more about Annual Board Awards.

 

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