Iowa Employment Conference Celebrates 20 Years

Annual event brings together HR, legal, and workforce professionals from across the state

Mar. 13, 2026 at 8:05am

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The Iowa Employment Conference, an annual event focused on providing guidance to human resource professionals, executives, and supervisors on topics like employment law, compliance, leadership strategies, and workforce trends, will mark its 20th anniversary on April 8-9, 2026 at the Prairie Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa.

Why it matters

The Iowa Employment Conference has established itself as an important forum for discussing emerging challenges and opportunities in the employment landscape, serving as a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

The details

Since its inception in 2006, the conference has covered a range of topics relevant to HR, legal, and workforce professionals. The 2026 event will include an expanded speaker lineup and special programming to commemorate the 20-year milestone.

  • The Iowa Employment Conference has been held annually since 2006.
  • The 2026 conference is scheduled for April 8-9 at the Prairie Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa.

The players

Nan Boland

President of the Iowa Employment Conference.

Prairie Meadows Event Center

The venue that will host the 2026 Iowa Employment Conference in Altoona, Iowa.

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What they’re saying

“Twenty years is a remarkable milestone. The conference's aim 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.”

— Nan Boland, President, Iowa Employment Conference

What’s next

The 2026 Iowa Employment Conference is expected to provide a forum for discussing emerging challenges and opportunities in the employment landscape, as well as offer networking and collaboration opportunities for professionals from across sectors.

The takeaway

The longevity and consistent focus of the Iowa Employment Conference underscores the ongoing need for guidance and collaboration among HR, legal, and workforce professionals as workplaces continue to evolve.