IASB BoardCon (Convention)

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

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
 
Logo: IASB BoardCon 2025, stacked version

 

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.

Learn More

 

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!

Learn More

 

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

BoardCon 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 iconBoardCon attendees earn six Annual Board Awards hours!

Learn more about Annual Board Awards.

 

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