2026 Conference Replays
So many tracks, so little time
Gearing up for the Iowa Ideas 2026 Conference this fall? Review any of our different sessions from 2025 on the issues that matter most to Iowans.
Keynote Speakers
Reality Show Chefs Call Iowa Home
Thursday 8:00AM
Kecia Steelman, Ulta Beauty CEO and President
Friday 12:00PM
Arts & Culture
Finding funds in a different climate
Thursday 9:00AM
Keeping local ownership of theaters
Thursday 10:00AM
Attracting Artistic Talent
Thursday 11:00AM
Counting on a culinary culture
Thursday 1:00PM
Getting large community events off the ground
Thursday 2:00PM
Community and Economic Development
What Young Iowans Need to Stick Around
Thursday 9:00AM
Investing in Entrepreneurship
Thursday 10:00AM
Increasing Access to Recreational Programs
Thursday 11:00AM
Painting the Town: Public Art and Placemaking in Iowa
Thursday 2:00PM
Education
Why are Iowans choosing homeschooling?
Thursday 9:00AM
Mismatch in Degrees
Thursday 10:00AM
What is next for Iowa public schools?
Thursday 11:00AM
Artificial Intelligence
Thursday 1:00PM
Energy and Environment
Extreme weather recovery
Thursday 9:00AM
Nuclear and Hydrogen Power in Iowa
Thursday 11:00AM
Radon: What is it and what can it do to me?
Thursday 1:00PM
Renewed awareness of Iowa’s water quality
Thursday 3:00PM
Health Care
Prescribed or Persuaded? Rethinking Modern Health Decisions
Thursday 9:00AM
Cancer treatments: From discoveries to implementation
Thursday 10:00AM
Caregiving: How to build a plan?
Thursday 11:00AM
Funding the Healthcare model
Thursday 1:00PM
Human and Social Services
A world without social service providers
Thursday 9:00AM
Access Under Pressure: Social Services in an Age of Polarization
Thursday 10:00AM
AI and Child Safety
Thursday 11:00AM
Poverty in Iowa
Thursday 1:00PM
Sports
Athletic Director Round Table: What’s shaping the future of college sports?
Thursday 9:00AM
Esports
Thursday 10:00AM
Why are middle schoolers playing up?
Thursday 11:00AM
Sports betting in your pocket
Thursday 1:00PM
