Annual Conference & Exhibit

Our largest educational offering of the year, this three-day event draws hundreds of city officials from all corners of Iowa

2026 Annual Conference & Exhibit

We look forward to seeing you in Bettendorf, September 23-25!

Annual Conference & Exhibit Resources

2026 Conference Workshops

Find a list of workshops that will be offered during the 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibit. Be sure to check back as more workshops are added!

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

Thank you to our 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibit sponsors and exhibitors. Find a full list of the companies who participated. Check back soon to see which companies will participate in 2026!

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Exhibit Marketing

Interested in exhibiting? Check out sponsorship options, FAQs, the exhibit hall map & more!

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2025 Conference Photos

Check out photos from last year’s event!

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Additional Conference Resources

Award Applicants

Know someone who should receive the Hall of Fame or Rhonda Wood Smith awards? Want to apply for CEMO recognition? In addition check out the People’s All-Star Community competition on Facebook starting later this summer.

Awards Index

Conference Attendee Press Release Template

Want to share your attendance at the Annual Conference with local media? Use our conference attendee press release template.

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Info on Continuing Education Credits

The Annual Conference offers credits and CLEs. Please contact League staff (mbrsvcs@iowaleague.org) for assistance.

Workshop Payment Policies

Conference Policies

Future Conference Dates

Mark your calendar for our upcoming Annual Conference & Exhibit:
2026: Bettendorf, September 23-25
2027: Dubuque, September 22-24
2028: Council Bluffs, September 20-22
2029: Coralville, September 12-14

Submit a Workshop Proposal

Workshops are set for our 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibit, but if you have a great topic or idea for an educational workshop for next year, we welcome your suggestions!

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