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!

 
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Key Dates

August 7: Convention registration & lodging opens
September 20: SCHED digital program launches 
November 810: 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!
 
Convention Opening Keynote Speaker Ravi Hutheesing
 

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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.


 
Convention Keynote Speaker Chuck Underwood
 

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.


 
Convention Keynote Speaker Bill de la Cruz
 

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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.

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Convention Contacts

Convention Programming

Emily Miller
(515) 247-4699
 

Registration & Trade Show

Jeff Rohrick
(515) 247-7047
 

Sponsorships

Matt Vinsand
(402) 677-1768
 

Media/Marketing/Website

Tammy Votava
(515) 247-7040
 

Delegate Assembly

Stephanie Rousseau
(515) 247-7042
 

Accounting & Billing

Yvonne Ballantyne
(515) 247-4680
 

Registration & Lodging

Registration and lodging are now open! Click the orange "Register Now" button or the blue "Book Lodging" button for more information.

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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!

 

BBA Credits iconConvention registrants earn six Annual Board Awards hours!

Learn more about Annual Board Awards.

 

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