Iowa Downtown Conference
The Iowa Downtown Conference is the premier statewide conference for downtown revitalization professionals and volunteers from Iowa and neighboring states. Professionals and volunteers will gather for the 2021 Iowa Downtown Conference to network and learn how a strong downtown can be a major stimulator for economic activity.
The Iowa Downtown Conference will include plenary sessions, breakout sessions, tours and plenty of time to network in Iowa City. Attendees will learn emerging trends and enjoy authentic experiences while making connections with others involved in commercial district revitalization. Learn how to discover, retain and enhance your community’s sense of place. Get new tools, ideas and solutions to apply in your downtown to help become a vibrant and competitive community in today’s challenging market.
Now more than ever, downtowns across Iowa have an important role as economic and social hubs of community development. Mark your calendar and plan to join other inspired leaders in Iowa City on August 3-4, 2021, to learn from colleagues and professionals in the field of preservation based downtown revitalization.
Additional details will be added here as plans unfold.
CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS
The Graduate Hotel
210 South Dubuque St
Iowa City, IA 52240
319.337.4058
The Graduate Hotel, perched on the Ped Mall in the Iowa City Downtown District, will serve as conference headquarters and host hotel. A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees. Reserve your room today.
BE A SPONSOR OF THE IOWA DOWNTOWN CONFERENCE
Sponsoring the Iowa Downtown Conference is a highly visible, cost–effective way to reach a local, state and regional audience of approximately 250 attendees, including downtown development and economic development organization executives, bankers, chambers of commerce and Main Street program directors and volunteers, preservationists, design professionals and city officials.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, click here
BE AN EXHIBITOR AT THE IOWA DOWNTOWN CONFERENCE
There will be a limited number of spaces available on a first come, first served basis. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet face to face with dedicated and passionate professionals and volunteers who either purchase or influence purchases for their city, neighborhood and/or downtown improvement program.
For more information on becoming an exhibitor, click here.
Contact InformationCarol Lilly, Conference Coordinator
Phone 515.348.6177
Email carol.lilly@iowaeda.com