# Business Events in Ankeny | Conferences & Networking - **Subtitle**: Find upcoming business events in Ankeny — conferences, seminars, startup meetups and networking. Discover dates, venues and book tickets. - **Category**: Business - **Display Name**: Business events - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/94f10780-8ffc-11f0-9168-03be264ad628-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68c7e1313f093.jpg - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ab1c2890-9bc4-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dc937149-gmir ## About

Grow your business and meet like minded people at some of the biggest business and networking events in Ankeny. 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 Ankeny. Explore from the extensive business events near you; for business growth, for networking, for finding answers or just simply for personal growth.

## Business Events in Ankeny - **Event Name**: 2026 IA-CEO Employee Ownership Annual Conference - **Description**: The Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO) will host its 4th annual Employee Ownership Conference on October 1st, bringing together business leaders, employee owners, service providers, researchers, students, and advocates committed to expanding empl - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/2026-ia-ceo-employee-ownership-annual-conference/200030561420225 - **Venue**: FFA Enrichment Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83MTMyNzZmZGE1NDAwMjYwZjIxNWQ5OWQ5YjA1MjI4ZDgzMmQ0MTYwNjg5OTI4ZWRmYmQ4MTYwNmQ5NzQyNzhiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODIxNDQ1Nw.avif - **Event Name**: 6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook - **Description**: Learn the Playbook to a Better Business in under 2 hours. You will walk out with strategies you will be able to implement right away!About this EventFOR BUSINESS OWNERS!ONLY 20 TIC - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/6-steps-to-your-business-owner-playbook/100001979282176270 - **Venue**: Agency Iowa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iZTA1YTllNDkxZjU0NmM0M2VmNWUyNzgxZmZjNGUyOGY5MmE4MDQ1MTI1MjlhOWJjNTQyODcxZjk5MWQ4MWVmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzFkMWQxYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjkzNTcyMjI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: IWLA26 Fall Conference - **Description**: Friday, Oct 2nd: AM & PM Workshops with Social Saturdays, Oct 3rd: Conference (sessions, keynote, awards luncheon, etc.) Our keynote for IWLA26 is Dr. L.J. Randolph, Jr. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/iwla26-fall-conference/200030361758147 - **Venue**: Ankeny, Iowa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mYTkxYmMwMjU2N2JhOGVhMGVhZDQ4OWNhZTUyYTAwZTEyZjkxMzY0ZGQ4YWJhZDdiYjg0OGYxNTdkMDEzZWI0LXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZDhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MjE0NDUy.avif - **Categories**: business, conferences, workshops - **Event Name**: All Sites 2026 - **Description**: Join us for the 18th Annual All Sites!About this EventWe’re thrilled to have you join us for this two-day event, bringing together Family Treatment Court and Infusion Court teams to explore innovative practices across the - **Date**: Mon Nov 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue Nov 17 2026 at 04:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/all-sites-2026/100001990098705801 - **Venue**: FFA Enrichment Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hNTg4OGJjYmQ3NGJjZDM1YjUzZjJkNGYwN2U3OWQzMWFlODQ2NDVhYzFmM2I4YzA0MTRkYzhhM2I2Y2Q4YjExLXJpbWctdzg0OC1oNTY1LWRjZDhkODk4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODIzOTc3Nw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: business, conferences - **Event Name**: 2026 Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Educator Conference - **Description**: The 2026 DDIA Educator Conference features state and national experts on dyslexia and literacy. Join us for another memorable event!About this EventThe Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Educator Conference — Reimagined for 2026! - **Date**: Mon Oct 26 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue Oct 27 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/2026-decoding-dyslexia-iowa-educator-conference/100001990258371365 - **Venue**: FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC Ankeny Campus - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9mMjk4NDZhNTE0NTVkZThhNGI5ZjUwMjg3MjhjYmY4YTMzODc0ZjhmODU2MTFmMzA1NzA4ZTdkMmI5ZTQ1MjQzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2YyZjJmMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE0OTEwNDI.avif - **Price**: USD 50 to 2,000 - **Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, virtual - **Event Name**: Des Moines Chapter: Technicians of Tomorrow Career Panel - **Description**: Free to attend, includes refreshments and panel discussion. Please reserve your spot today by clicking the FIND TICKETS button to the right. ******************************************************************** The Des Moines Chapter of the Midwest Auto Ca - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Oct 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/des-moines-chapter-technicians-of-tomorrow-career-panel/200030379945523 - **Venue**: S Dmacc Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lNzJhZmNiZWJkNTQyMTA2OTcwMzk0ODEwYjJmNGVhNmYwMTcwNzc0M2Q3OTA5OTQ5NWRiM2E5N2IzZWRkZDAyLXJpbWctdzEwMjUtaDQ1MC1kYzA4Mzg3OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODA1MjAxMQ.avif - **Categories**: business, workshops, exhibitions - **Event Name**: 2027 Iowa School Nurse Conference - **Description**: Save the date- more information coming soon! Questions? Reach out to Jordan Drane: isno.conference.planner@gmail.com - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 15 - **Date**: Thu Apr 08 2027 at 08:00 am – Fri Apr 09 2027 at 12:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/2027-iowa-school-nurse-conference/200030102289822 - **Venue**: Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hODk1N2MyODIyMzBiYWQwM2EwZTY5ZjE0ZTE3NzJjNTZjOTc5NDQ3ZjI2Mzc1NTE5NDNiZjEyZDU0ODA2YTgwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc2Ny1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTI4MjQzMg.avif - **Categories**: business, conferences - **Event Name**: Ankeny Radon Pro Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening! - **Description**: Ankeny Radon Pro – Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening! 🎉✂️ Join us as we celebrate our official Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening with the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce! We are excited to welcome the community, network with local business owners, and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Thu Sep 24 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/ankeny-radon-pro-ribbon-cutting-and-grand-opening/200030523999010 - **Venue**: Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iZjE4MGRhZDFjODA1YjJiYTEyNjc1MzM4ZWYxOWIyMGFmNTMzNGU0NzhmOTYzODNmMGY3NThiOWRkYjU1MTc1LXJpbWctdzg4NC1oNDc5LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4NjE1NDcz.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts ## Trending Events in Ankeny - **Event Name**: 22nd Annual Oktoberfest - **Description**: Buy tickets: app.showslinger.com/v4/oktoberfest-des-moines Celebrate Oktoberfest traditions in true German style at the 22nd Annual Oktoberfest at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny. Festival Fun & Attractions *German, Craft & Local Beer *S - **Venue**: SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1094eef5b5da4926592b070ce16e5032f9552f9f084cd3ae1b1a8659dcba3aa2-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787394409 - **Event Name**: Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market: Closing Day! - **Description**: 🌱Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market 🌱 Join us for the final market day of our 2026 season! The Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, held at the beautiful Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park, 715 W 1st Street, will run from 8am-noon! Our vendors will be selling fresh - **Venue**: 715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/948793cfbad9d8c5b8d9820ebea08d9367e887e6d88f6070309d7db335d6ca53-rimg-w1200-h441-dcd8c8c8-gmir?v=1788052008 - **Event Name**: 2026 Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the 6th Annual Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show — a full day of amazing cars, great people, and an even greater cause. Bring the family, spread the word, and plan to be part of one of our favorite events of the year. We especially - **Venue**: DMACC - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8667b8342ce272213daf8be464ef0bb50e41170398c914c442626dec4c9b7da9-rimg-w940-h788-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786870243 - **Event Name**: 5k Beer Run x Firetrucker | 2026 IA Brewery Running Series - **Description**: Join us for a fun run event at Firetrucker Brewery. Run, walk, or jog a 5k course, then celebrate at the finish line!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/490aaf40-af1f-11f1-94e1-4389fc08cada-rimg-w1200-h52 - **Venue**: Firetrucker Brewery - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f9b81e4c39122358cfc80fbe8f702044c94e9826539d66941219ea847e143885-rimg-w1200-h600-dc91191f-gmir.jpg?v=1773497802 - **Event Name**: Wine Education: How To Be a Wine Snob - **Description**: Join us for our next Wine Education session where we break down all the "snobby" details—so you can impress your friends at your next party!About this EventHave you ever wanted to sound like a total pro while swirling, sn - **Venue**: WineStyles Tasting Station - Ankeny - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1207e724b33b6931ae20bcfe794f3f9a74b8c4d621d92290469ad80a2297ecde-rimg-w1200-h675-dc684838-gmir.jpg?v=1786396524 - **Event Name**: Celebrate Life 2026 - **Description**: Join On With Life for our annual fundraising event - Celebrate Life! Taking place on Friday, September 25 at 6 pm, we will gather at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for an evening of fun, philanthropy, and inspirational stories. Sponsorships, tables, - **Venue**: FFA Enrichment Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9e39848627ca5a97394871635458529a1c276a1c769bd3e53e456c5117f8aa8d-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788214477 - **Event Name**: Punchlines & Pints | A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase - **Description**: This stand-up comedy showcase brings together some of the top comics from around Iowa.About this EventSaturday, September 268 PM Show | 7:30 PM DoorsGet ready for a night of big laughs and craft brews at - **Venue**: Firetrucker Brewery - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f5e1eea2c4bd4f448573e9e518638c56c4c03429919e9cd2466bb6f49a5c5c69-rimg-w1200-h675-dc180808-gmir.jpg?v=1788827475 - **Event Name**: All Things Sourdough Tasting - **Description**: Come indulge on all things sourdough!About this Event🥖 All Things Sourdough Tasting Event!Get ready for the ultimate comfort food experience! We are thrilled to welcome - **Venue**: WineStyles Tasting Station - Ankeny - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d447bcd52509ab27634435aefba3d5b6d8743858b6a86e98e7041dfc5cea351e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc685848-gmir.jpg?v=1789480863 - **Event Name**: MAHJONG MONDAY 101 - **Description**: Ready to shuffle, deal, and master the tiles? Join us for Mahjong Monday!About this EventReady to shuffle, deal, and master the tiles? Join us for our next Mahjong Monday! 🤩 Whether you - **Venue**: WineStyles Tasting Station - Ankeny - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8b511169f8999d27937a5a35fa6893b4cccf2f712129e47115d7d1d5ef8c3c58-rimg-w1200-h675-dc382818-gmir.jpg?v=1786396555 ## Browse Business Events by Date - [Business Events Today in Ankeny](https://allevents.in/ankeny/business--today) - [Business Events This Weekend in Ankeny](https://allevents.in/ankeny/business--this-weekend) - [Business Events in September in Ankeny](https://allevents.in/ankeny/business--september) - [Business Events in October in Ankeny](https://allevents.in/ankeny/business--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Business events in Ankeny? - **A:** 2026 IA-CEO Employee Ownership Annual Conference (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 08:00 am at FFA Enrichment Center), 6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook (Fri Sep 18 2026 at Agency Iowa), IWLA26 Fall Conference (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:30 am at Ankeny, Iowa), All Sites 2026 (Mon Nov 16 2026 at 09:00 am at FFA Enrichment Center), 2026 Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Educator Conference (Mon Oct 26 2026 at 08:00 am at FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC Ankeny Campus). - **Q**: What are the top free Business events in Ankeny? - **A:** 6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook (Fri Sep 18 2026 at Agency Iowa), All Sites 2026 (Mon Nov 16 2026 at 09:00 am at FFA Enrichment Center). - **Q**: What Business events are happening in Ankeny in September 2026? - **A:** 6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook (Fri Sep 18 2026 at Agency Iowa), Ankeny Radon Pro Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening! (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 04:00 pm at Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce). - **Q**: How can I find Business events in Ankeny? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Business events in Ankeny 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 Ankeny? - **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 Ankeny? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Business events in Ankeny include FFA Enrichment Center, Agency Iowa, Ankeny, Iowa. - **Q**: What is the price range for Business events in Ankeny? - **A:** Prices for Business events in Ankeny range from USD 50 to USD 2,000. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Business events in Ankeny? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Business events in Ankeny include Iowa Center for Employee Ownership, ActionCOACH Vanguard, Iowa World Language Association (IWLA). - **Q**: What types of Business events can I find in Ankeny? - **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. 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