# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Building Futures
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: A collaborative event to elevate youth voice, share tools, and strengthen cross-system partnerships to improve youth homelessnessAbout this EventThe Building Futures conference is a full-day, collaborative event designed to bring together youth with lived experience, service providers, educators, policymakers, and community partners to strengthen systems serving youth experiencing homelessness. Throughout the day, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue, learning, and connection centered on elevating youth voice, sharing innovation, and strengthening cross-sector collaboration.The event will offer attendees practical insights and real world examples of strategies that are making an impact across communities. Participants will also be introduced to newly developed toolkits, walking away with concrete resources they can use to improve practice, strengthen partnerships, and better serve youth.Through keynote remarks, interactive breakout sessions, and a cross-sector panel discussion, attendees will explore how different systems, such as housing, education, workforce, mental health, and child welfare currently operate and where opportunities exist for stronger coordination. These sessions are designed to break down silos, deepen understanding, and spark new approaches to collaboration that lead to better outcomes for youth.The conference also creates space for connection and relationship building. Networking opportunities and collaborative discussions will support the development of new and strengthened partnerships across sectors. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of each other’s roles, shared goals, and opportunities to align efforts moving forward.Building Futures  aims to move beyond conversation and toward meaningful, system level change.You can find conference materials, day of information and more coming to our website: iaboscoc.org/buildingfutures
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/building-futures/100001991563928321
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 9 hours
  - Location: Iowa Events Center
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Iowa Events Center
- **lat**: 41.5918006
- **long**: -93.6224975
- **full address**: Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Building Futures being held?
  - **A:** Building Futures takes place on Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Building Futures?
  - **A:** Building Futures is organized by IA BoS CoC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Building Futures is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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 Building Futures sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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