2026 Iowa Employment Conference to Focus on Workforce Trends

The 20th annual Iowa Employment Conference will be held on April 8-9, 2026, at The Meadows Events & Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa. The conference brings together business, nonprofit, and public-sector leaders to address current challenges and opportunities in employment, training, benefits, and wellness.

A Long-Standing Resource for Iowa Professionals

Since 2006, the Iowa Employment Conference has served as a key educational resource for human resource professionals, executives, and supervisors across the state. The event provides guidance on employment law, compliance, leadership development, and emerging workforce trends. Iowa Employment Conference officials state the event is the largest of its kind in Iowa.

Expanded Programming for the 20th Anniversary

The 2026 conference will feature an expanded lineup of speakers and special programming to commemorate its 20th anniversary. Nan Boland, president of the Iowa Employment Conference, noted the event’s goal is to “create a space where professionals from every sector – private, public, and nonprofit – can learn from one another, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and build relationships that strengthen workplaces across the state.”

Continuing Education Credits Available

Attendees can earn continuing education credits through multiple professional associations, including:

• PayrollOrg — RCHs
• American Society of Association Executives — CAE Credits
• WorldatWork — CBP®, CCP®, CECP®, CSCP®, GRP®
• Continuing Legal Education — CLE Credits
• Continuing Professional Education — CPE Credits
• Human Resource Certification Institute — HRCI Recertification Credits
• Iowa Insurance Division — Licensed Producer CE
• Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association — Certification Credit
• Society for Human Resource Management — SHRM PDCs

Registration Information

The investment for the two-day conference is $565.00 per attendee. Registration details are available online. Group registration options are similarly available. The conference is located at 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, Iowa.

Conference Overview

The Iowa Employment Conference offers both a Spring and Fall event. The Spring Conference is a comprehensive two-day event covering a wide range of employment-related topics. The Fall Conference is a one-day event focused on a specific, timely issue affecting employers.