IASB Annual Convention
Nov. 15–17, 2023
Iowa Events Center
Des Moines, IA
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We are incredibly excited to be planning a vibrant in-person Annual Convention for 2023 and look forward to welcoming you. As always, our keynote speakers will challenge and inspire your governance team, and our full lineup of education sessions for both experienced and newly-elected board members will be focused on issues and trends that matter most.
BOARD SECRETARIES! Save time during an election year and help with early planning. Register superintendents, staff, board members not up for election, and unopposed incumbents any time after registration opens on Monday, Aug. 7. Register re-elected incumbents and board members-elect Nov. 8–10. Visit our registration information webpage for additional details, or register for Convention now!
Iowa Events Center
Des Moines, IA
Register Now Book Lodging
We are incredibly excited to be planning a vibrant in-person Annual Convention for 2023 and look forward to welcoming you. As always, our keynote speakers will challenge and inspire your governance team, and our full lineup of education sessions for both experienced and newly-elected board members will be focused on issues and trends that matter most.
BOARD SECRETARIES! Save time during an election year and help with early planning. Register superintendents, staff, board members not up for election, and unopposed incumbents any time after registration opens on Monday, Aug. 7. Register re-elected incumbents and board members-elect Nov. 8–10. Visit our registration information webpage for additional details, or register for Convention now!
Key Dates
August 7: Convention registration & lodging opensSeptember 20: SCHED digital program launches
November 8–10: Convention registration open for new board members
November 10: Online Convention registration closes
November 10: Deadline to register delegates
November 13: Deadline to cancel with full refund
November 15: Delegate Assembly, Pre-Convention Workshops & Member-Vendor Social
November 16: Annual Convention & Trade Show
November 17: Post-Convention: Board Presidents' Workshop
Keynote Speakers
The 78th IASB Annual Convention will feature three outstanding keynote speakers: Ravi Hutheesing, Chuck Underwood and Bill de la Cruz!
Ravi Hutheesing 
Education & Cultural Futurist
Ravi Hutheesing dives into how our education philosophy needs to teach students how to pivot, an essential skill to becoming a lifelong learner that can successfully navigate an ever-changing world.Read Ravi's full biography and learn more about the Opening General Session.
Chuck Underwood
Generational Expert; Founder of the Generational Imperative, Inc.
Chuck Underwood will entertain and engage you over lunch with strategies, anecdotes and key takeaways to understand and interact with people from any of the six living generations.Read Chuck's full biography and learn more about the Second General Session & Luncheon.
Bill de la Cruz
Conflict & Transformational Expert; Author
Bill de la Cruz will close out the day as he challenges, engages, and informs us on the fundamental aspects and concepts of conflict, and how as leaders we can effectively solve conflict when we practice leading with an adaptive mindset at the board table.Read Bill’s full biography, check out details of his Pre-Convention Workshop and learn more about the Closing General Session.
Pre-Convention Workshops
Start the 78th IASB Annual Convention off on the right foot with our fantastic lineup of Pre-Convention Workshops! Whether you're a brand new board member, or a seasoned pro, we have a workshop for you.View Pre-Convention Workshops
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY & ANNUAL MEETING
The Delegate Assembly & Annual Meeting is an important annual event where member delegates gather to hold the annual meeting, set and approve the legislative platform, and convene nominating caucuses for open IASB District Director seats.Check out our Advocacy Agenda webpage to review the 2023 legislative platform and public policy agenda to aid your advocacy efforts.
Learn more about serving on the IASB Board of Directors.
Delegate Assembly Information
Post-Convention—Board Presidents' Workshop
To wrap up the 78th IASB Annual Convention, we’ll be offering this four-hour intensive workshop for board presidents, vice presidents, and aspiring board leaders. While this post-Convention content is designed to fit the learning needs of board presidents, anyone is welcomed to attend.Learn More
Convention Contacts
Registration & Lodging
Registration and lodging are now open! Click the orange "Register Now" button or the blue "Book Lodging" button for more information.Register Now Book Lodging
BOARD SECRETARIES! Save time during an election year and help with early planning. Register superintendents, staff, board members not up for election, and unopposed incumbents any time after registration opens on Monday, Aug. 7. Register re-elected incumbents and board members-elect Nov. 8–10. Visit our registration information webpage for additional details, or register for Convention now!
Convention registrants earn six Annual Board Awards hours!
Learn more about
Annual Board Awards.
Contact
Iowa Association of School Boards
6000 Grand Ave., Ste. A
Des Moines, IA 50312
direct (515) 288-1991
fax (515) 243-4992
6000 Grand Ave., Ste. A
Des Moines, IA 50312
direct (515) 288-1991
fax (515) 243-4992
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