The IAP2 USA Midwest Chapter Conference
The 2027 IAP2 Midwest Chapter Conference will be held in Dubuque, Iowa, from April 28-30, 2027 at the Hotel Julien Dubuque. A pre-conference networking reception will be held on Wednesday evening, April 28. The main conference sessions will run all day Thursday and Friday.
Crossing the Current: Navigating the Future of Public Engagement
*Scroll to the bottom of this page to see locations and programs of past conferences.
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Traveling to DubuqueFlying to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is a great travel option for the conference as there is an inexpensive shuttle that runs from there to Dubuque. Daily fares between 6 am and 6 pm are $40 one way. After those hours it is $50. See Airport Shuttle Service | Anaman Concierge's DBQ/CID Shuttle for more details. |
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April 28, 2027
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Conference Sponsors
Conference sponsorship is one of the most impactful ways to show your organization’s commitment to meaningful public participation (P2). It also offers a valuable opportunity to share your mission and message with P2 professionals from across the Midwest. A big THANK YOU to our 2026 sponsoring organizations. We offer four sponsorship levels for the 2027 conference. The image below outlines the benefits included at each level.
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Conference Committee
The Midwest Chapter's annual conference is made possible through the collective efforts of volunteers. Conference committee work ranges from programming and logistics to sponsorships and marketing. Anyone, regardless of IAP2 USA member status, is welcome to serve on the conference committee comprise of the following working groups:
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Programming. Responsible for determining the content of the conference, including keynote speakers, breakout session, and posters, as well as ensuring the conference stays true to the selected theme.
Marketing. Responsible for producing conference materials (save the date, social graphic, conference schedule/program) and creating awareness about the conference.
Logistics + Connections. Responsible for details related to venue, catering, registration, and the like. This includes planning and facilitating networking activities at the conference.
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Financials. Responsible for managing the conference budget and coordinating with our generous sponsors.
The 2026 and 2027 conference working groups are supported by the following individuals:
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* indicates Midwest Chapter Board Member
Past Conferences
2024 & 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska
The 2025 IAP2 Midwest Chapter Conference, themed Weaving vibrant networks that energize engagement, was held April 23-25 in Omaha, Nebraska. Click here to see the conference program.
The 2024 conference, themed Sparking Connections that Matter, was held April 17-19, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska. Click here to see the conference program.
2022 & 2023 in Minnesota's Twin Cities
The 2023 conference, themed Meeting People Where They Are In Public Participation, was held May 3-5, 2023, in Eagan, Minnesota. Click here to see the conference program.
The 2022 conference, themed Breaking Down Walls: Meeting the Challenge of Inclusion in Public Participation, was held May 4-6, 2022 in Eagan, Minnesota. Click here to see the conference schedule.
2019 & 2020 in St. Louis, Missouri
The 2020 Midwest Chapter Conference was planned for April 29 - May 1, 2020, in St. Louis, Missouri, but was ultimately cancelled as a result of the global pandemic. Click here to see the conference flyer.
The 2019 Midwest Chapter Conference was held May 16-17, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri. Click here to see the conference flyer.