Save the Date—80th IASB^® Annual Convention & Trade Show

November 19–21, 2025
Iowa Events Center
Des Moines, IA

Mark your calendar and make plans to join us at our 80th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show, happening Nov. 19–21, 2025 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines!

Interested in joining us as a new vendor? Submit your information here to join our mailing list!

Trade Show Hours & Dates

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 3:30–5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
*Times are subject to change

Booths

Inside Booth—Price TBA
Corner Booth—Price TBA
Booth + Half—Price TBA
Bus—Price TBA

Key Dates

May 1: Vendor Registration Opens

Exhibitors who submit contracts and payments early will have access to prime booth locations.
 

Engage Your Target Audience at Our 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 IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show has drawn school board members and school administrators to Des Moines each fall.
 

Attendee Statistics

67%—school board members
20%—superintendents/administrators
9%—school business officials/board secretaries
4%—district staff
 

Reasons to Exhibit at the 2025 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

“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, email Jeff Rohrick or call (515) 247-7047.