# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Convention and Tradeshow
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 01 Dec, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 03 Dec, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: This will be our 4th year of gathering and collaborating at our annual Convention and Tradeshow! On December 1-3, join us at the Des Moines Downtown Marriott for an opportunity to network, learn, and share your experiences to make Iowa’s community college system even stronger. This is the only statewide professional development opportunity designed for community college employees. 

A few milestones to look forward to: 

- Ticket sales often begin in early summer (with a discount for early birds!) 

- A call for session proposals will be due in late summer 

- The specific schedule of topics/speakers will be released mid-fall 

- Follow along on CCforIowa’s social media for announcements like entertainment, games, prizes, and more! 

Learn more about the event: https://convention.ccforiowa.org/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-convention-and-tradeshow/200030652363814
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Des Moines Marriott Downtown
- **lat**: 41.587217982217
- **long**: -93.626563847065
- **full address**: Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Avenue,Des Moines, Iowa, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Convention and Tradeshow being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Convention and Tradeshow takes place on Tue, 01 Dec, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 03 Dec, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Avenue,Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Convention and Tradeshow?
  - **A:** 2026 Convention and Tradeshow is organized by Community Colleges for Iowa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Convention and Tradeshow is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Convention and Tradeshow sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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