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!

Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf | 1777 Isle Pkwy, Bettendorf, IA 52722

The price of registration will increase after August 21.

Looking for Exhibit info? Check out our Exhibit Marketing page.
*NOTE: If your organization has an exhibit booth, you do NOT need to register if you wish to attend. Please email registration@iowaleague.org if you would like to add meal tickets or get added to the mobile workshops/wellness activity.

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

Find out who the sponsors and exhibitors are for the 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibit.

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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

Delegate payment, cancellations and refund information.

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

Annual Business Meeting

Voting delegates from member cities vote on business items, including the approval of the new League Executive Board members and legislative values.

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