Registration Open: Policy and Advocacy Summit

Registration Now Open!

Policy and Advocacy Summit

January 11-12, 2027

Des Moines, IA

Join cooperative leaders from across Iowa to strengthen the cooperative voice, build relationships with policymakers, and advocate for the issues that matter most to your members and communities.

Registration: $200

Please register by January 8, 2027

Your Voice Matters

Join cooperative leaders from across Iowa for two days of learning, connection, and advocacy. The Policy and Advocacy Summit provides valuable insight into the issues and legislation affecting cooperatives, opportunities to engage with policymakers and industry experts, and a chance to collaborate with peers from across the cooperative community. Together, we'll prepare for the 2027 legislative session and bring the cooperative perspective directly to the Capitol on behalf of the members and communities we serve.

Day 1: Learn, Prepare & Connect

Join policy experts, industry leaders, and fellow cooperative professionals for discussions on data privacy, water quality, and key legislative priorities. Throughout the afternoon, you'll hear directly from experts, prepare advocacy messages for lawmakers, and collaborate with peers from across the state before gathering for networking and dinner at the Iowa Taproom.

Day 1 Agenda

Iowa State Bar Association

625 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA

1:30-4:30 PM | Policy Talks w/ Elected Officials & Advocacy Briefing

5:00 PM | Dinner at Iowa Taproom

Day 2: Take Your Voice to the Capitol

The second day takes participants directly to the Iowa Capitol, where cooperative leaders will meet with legislators, share the impact cooperatives have on their communities, and discuss issues affecting the future of the industry. The day begins with a legislative breakfast and concludes with a guided Capitol tour.

Day 2 Agenda

Iowa State Capitol

1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines

7:00-9:00 AM | Legislative Breakfast

9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Meetings with Legislators

11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Capitol Tour

Hotel Block

We've secured a room block at the Embassy Suites Des Moines at a rate of $149 per night. The room block closes December 18, so we encourage attendees to make reservations early. If you need assistance accessing the room block email Megan Carlson at Mcarlson@iowainstitute.coop

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