# Business Events in Altoona | Conferences & Networking

- **Subtitle**: Find upcoming business events in Altoona — conferences, seminars, startup meetups and networking. Discover dates, venues and book tickets.
- **Category**: Business
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<p>Grow your business and meet like minded people at some of the biggest business and networking events in Altoona. Managing a big firm or planning to build a startup, there are all the kinds of business events that suit your preferences. Be a part of huge summits, startup events or a relatively casual business luncheon and find the right platform to engage with such business events in Altoona. Explore from the extensive business events near you; for business growth, for networking, for finding answers or just simply for personal growth.</p>

## Business Events in Altoona

- **Event Name**: IIHOF Induction Ceremony 2026
  - **Description**: Join Iowa’s insurance industry leaders as we recognize those who have made a lasting impact on our industry.About this EventFrom humble beginnings nearly 160 years ago, Iowa’s insurance industry has grown to become a lead
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue Oct 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: The Meadows Event Center
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  - **Price**: USD 100 to 1,000
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa Hospitality Showcase
  - **Description**: The Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony will feature the annual industry and 40 Women to Watch honorees. Prior to the Awards Ceremony, the Association will host the Iowa Hospitality Showcase and the Annual Tasting Gala featuring dishes from the statewi
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 19 2026 at 03:30 pm – Mon Oct 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Events Center
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- **Event Name**: Perk Before Work Hosted By Meta Altoona Data Center
  - **Description**: Join us for our monthly morning networking event Perk Before Work sponsored by Athletico Physical Therapy! 

This is a member-only event, but if you're interested in joining membership, come see what we're all about and we'll chat with you after about get
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  - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:30 am (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Altoona Data Center
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- **Event Name**: Noon Networking Hosted By Country Financial
  - **Description**: Join us for our monthly afternoon networking event Noon Networking sponsored by Fareway Meat and Grocery! 

This is a member-only event, but if you're interested in joining membership, come see what we're all about and we'll chat with you after about gett
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  - **Date**: Tue Oct 20 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
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## Trending Events in Altoona

- **Event Name**: Panda Fest
  - **Description**: Panda Fest is Coming to Iowa for the First Time Ever!

Panda Fest, one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S., is making its Iowa debut at Outlets of Des Moines. Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the flavors, art, and cultu
  - **Venue**: 801 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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- **Event Name**: Comedy Night with Myq Kaplan & The Comedy Farm
  - **Description**: NYC Comedy pro Myq Kaplan (Tonight Show, Conan, Seth Myers, Comedy Central &amp; more) will grace the McGarvey's stage w/ The Comedy FarmAbout this EventMyq Kaplan Headlines another Comedy Farm @McGarvey's show in Altoona
  - **Venue**: McGarvey's Bar and Grill
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- **Event Name**: Sci-Fi Valley Con, Part 17: October 16-18, 2026
  - **Description**: Welcome to Sci-Fi Valley Con 2026, Part 2 of 2!

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary as we host our 17th biannual science fiction convention from October 16-18, 2026, at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, PA. Celebrated for its dynamic atmos
  - **Venue**: 1 Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602
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- **Event Name**: Big RAM Bash 2026
  - **Description**: SEP's biggest homecoming celebration is back for 2026!

Join the SEP Education Foundation and SEP Alumni Association for the fun, FREE Big RAM Bash before the homecoming game in the greenspace on the south side of SEP High School, presented by Meta!

Grab
  - **Venue**: Southeast Polk Senior High School
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- **Event Name**: Hollywood Nights - Bob Seger Tribute
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Whose Live Anyway?
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Yellow Brick Joel - Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Southeast Polk Homecoming Parade
  - **Description**: The 2026 Southeast Polk Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, October 1. The parade route and other details will be posted as information becomes available. 

The Homecoming football game is Friday, October 2. Southeast Polk will take on Iowa City High at 7
  - **Venue**: Altoona, Iowa
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- **Event Name**: 18th Annual Girls Night Out Altoona, Inc
  - **Description**: Girls Night Out Altoona is back!
Little Black Dress.
Join 1,000+ guests at the Blair County Convention Center next October for a night of auctions, themed baskets, survivor tributes, and pure celebration.
Together, we fight breast cancer—with style, spiri
  - **Venue**: Blair County Convention Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Business events in Altoona?
  - **A:** IIHOF Induction Ceremony 2026 (Tue Oct 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Meadows Event Center), 2026 Iowa Hospitality Showcase (Mon Oct 19 2026 at 03:30 pm at Prairie Meadows Events Center), Perk Before Work Hosted By Meta Altoona Data Center (Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:30 am at Altoona Data Center), Noon Networking Hosted By Country Financial (Tue Oct 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at Johnny's Italian Steakhouse).
- **Q**: How can I find Business events in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Business events in Altoona on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Business events in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Business events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Business events in Altoona include The Meadows Event Center, Prairie Meadows Events Center, Altoona Data Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Business events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Prices for Business events in Altoona range from USD 100 to USD 1,000. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Business events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Business events in Altoona include Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame (IIHOF), Iowa Restaurant Association, Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: What types of Business events can I find in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of business sub-genres and styles including Networking, Entrepreneurship, Investment Literacy, Business, Leadership and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Business events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Business events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Business events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Follow the Business category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Business events are listed in Altoona.

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