The IAP2 USA Midwest Chapter Conference

The 2026 IAP2 Midwest Chapter Conference will be held in Dubuque, Iowa, from April 15-16, 2026 at the Hotel Julien Dubuque.

The format will be a little different than in years past, with an all-day conference on Wednesday and Thursday and a pre-conference networking reception on Tuesday evening, April 14. Watch for more details, including a call for presentations, in the coming months.

Scroll to the bottom of this page to see locations and programs of past conferences.

Conference Sponsors

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:

• 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.

• Financials. Responsible for managing the conference budget and coordinating with our generous sponsors.

The 2026 conference working groups are supported by the following individuals: