Annual Convention

IASB Annual Convention

Nov. 20–22, 2024
Iowa Events Center
Des Moines, IA

Mark your calendar and make plans to join us at our 79th IASB Annual Convention, happening Nov. 20–22, 2024 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines! Stay tuned for more details on keynote speakers, featured workshops and more.

Key Dates

Late July: Acceptance or Denial of Presentations
Late Summer: Student Talent Selection Announcement
August 7: Convention & Delegate Assembly Registration Opens; Lodging Opens
October 11: Last Day to Cancel Trade Show Booth for Refund
September 18: SCHED Launches
November 13: Convention & Delegate Assembly Registration Closes

Keynote Speakers

Sarita Maybin

Communication Expert & Author—Practical Solutions for Working Together Better

Sarita Maybin will offer practical strategies and positive techniques to navigate tough conversations at the board table with tact and respect. Learn more about the Opening General Session.

Donna Beegle

Poverty-Informed Leadership Expert

Donna Beegle will dive into the impact of poverty on students’ education and why poverty-informed Iowa school board members are more important than ever to break barriers for the one in five students struggling with basic needs. Learn more about the Second General Session & Luncheon.

Anthony Muhammad

School Culture Consultant

Anthony Muhammad will introduce us to the importance of transformational leadership and the key competencies that ALL board teams can practice as you lead transformation in your own district. Learn more about the Closing General Session.

DELEGATE ASSEMBLY & ANNUAL MEETING

The Delegate Assembly & Annual Meeting has concluded. View the 2024 legislative platform and the public policy agenda.

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

Vendor registration is now open!

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