Tentative Schedule and subject to change as sessions are finalized

EDUCATION, EXHIBITS and NETWORKING

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center

2100 Green Hills Dr | Ames, IA 50014


 Wednesday - April 22nd, 2026

5:00 - 6:30 PM

Exhibit Set Up


Thursday - April 23rd, 2026

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration Open


7:30 - 8:15 AM

Breakfast/Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors


8:15 AM

Opening Remarks and Welcome


8:30 - 9:30 AM

Keynote Session - TBD
SESSION DETAILS

Dustin James


9:30 - 10:15 AM

Sponsor Introductions/Networking Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors
 


10:15 - 11:00 AM

General Session - Hiring and Retaining Talent in a Competitive Market

SESSION DETAILS


11:00 - 11:45 AM

 


11:45 - 12:30 PM

Lunch / Milestone Awards


12:30 - 2:00 PM

General Session - Member Led Roundtable Discussions


2:00 - 2:30 PM

Networking Break with Sponsors and Exhibitors


2:30 - 3:15 PM


3:15 - 3:30 PM

Stretch Break

 


3:30 - 4:30 PM

General Session - Sponsor – Industry Updates


5:30 - 8:00 PM

Progressive Dinner and Fun

Join us for an evening out in Downtown Ames! More information coming soon.


Friday - April 24th, 2026

8:00 - 8:45 AM

Breakfast with Sponsors & Exhibitors


8:45 - 9:30 AM

General Session - Policies & Procedures in Practice: Ownership, Oversight, and AI Considerations

 



10:15 - 10:45 AM

Break with Sponsors & Exhibitors


10:45 - 11:30 AM

General Session - TBD

SESSION DETAILS


11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Closing Session - TBD 
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Dustin James


12:30 PM

Box Lunch to Go (or Stay)

Door Prize Drawings

 

REGISTRATION FEES
Register By: IHLA Members*

Non-Members
(Rate includes 1 year IHLA Membership

April 9th, 2026 $345 $495
April 10th - April 22nd, 2026 $425 $575

*IHLA Members - Login to receive member rates

Cancellations/Refunds – A cancellation fee of $50 will be assessed for all cancellations.  Meals are guaranteed with the hotel one week prior to the event, therefore there is no refund for cancellations submitted on or after April 16th, 2026.  You are welcome to send a replacement from your organization if you are unable to attend.