IASB BoardCon (Convention)
Wednesday, Nov. 19–Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines
Our Annual Convention & Trade Show is now BoardCon!
The IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show is now IASB® BoardCon (or BoardCon for short)—a modernized, engaging, and streamlined brand. BoardCon continues to offer the same high-quality networking, education, and insights, now with a refreshed identity. The rebrand reflects our commitment to innovation and serving our community more effectively.
Stay tuned for additional information regarding opportunities and offerings at this year's BoardCon!
Stay tuned for additional information regarding opportunities and offerings at this year's BoardCon!
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: BoardCon Online Registration & Hotel Blocks Opens
- Sept. 17: SCHED Launches
- Nov. 13: BoardCon Online Registration Closes
- Nov. 17: Last Day to Cancel Registration with Full Refund
- Nov. 19: Delegate Assembly, PreCon Workshops & Member-Vendor Social
- Nov. 20: BoardCon & Trade Show
- Nov. 21: Board Presidents' Workshop
Keynote Speakers
Learn more about the esteemed keynote speaker featured at this year's BoardCon.
Thomas C. Murray
Educator, Author & Director of Innovation at Future Ready Schools—Leading with Purpose
What sets high-performing school boards apart? In award-winning education leader Thomas C. Murray’s inspiring keynote, explore how boards can lead with a mindset for bold, student-centered leadership. Through stories, humor, and actionable takeaways, attendees will reflect on their leadership and leave empowered to drive positive change in their districts.Learn More
Call for Presentations & Student Talent
Be a part of BoardCon! We are currently seeking proposals for presentations and student talent to kick off our Opening General Session.Call for Presentations
BoardCon 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
BoardCon 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 BoardCon (formerly known as the IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show) has drawn school board members and school administrators to Des Moines each fall.
Returning Exhibitors
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! For the most updated information on the trade show and exhibitor resources, or to book your booth, visit our Exhibitor Portal.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
BoardCon Contacts
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!
BoardCon attendees earn six Annual Board Awards hours!
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Annual Board Awards.
Contact
Iowa Association of School Boards®
6000 Grand Ave., Ste. A
Des Moines, IA 50312
direct (515) 288-1991
fax (515) 243-4992
6000 Grand Ave., Ste. A
Des Moines, IA 50312
direct (515) 288-1991
fax (515) 243-4992
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