About the Conference Location

Our 13th Annual Conference will be held at the

Polk County Convention Center
501 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

The Convention Center is in the heart downtown Des Moines Iowa.  Conference attendees can get discounted rates at three hotels which are conveniently located within walking distance of the convention center.

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Airport

The Des Moines International Airport is located approximately six miles south of downtown Des Moines.  All of the hotels provide a free shuttle service from the airport.

Directions and Transportation

Go to the transportation and directions page to learn more about how to get to the conference, hotels, and around town.

Lodging

A discount rate is available for conference attendees at three hotels near the convention center: Hotel Fort Des Moines, the Des Moines Marriott Downtown and the Holiday Inn Downtown, Mercy Campus.  Read more about our hotel discount rate and other lodging options on the Lodging page.

Things to do in Des Moines

We have compiled information about various sites and activities to do around town in your free time.  Go to the sightseeing information.