Future Forward

Community Health for a New Era

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, driven by new technologies, workforce challenges, and evolving patient needs, Iowa’s community health centers are poised to shape the path forward through thoughtful innovation, building on years of trusted, high-quality, community-rooted care.

This year’s theme invites CHC leaders, clinicians, and staff to build forward together, exploring new strategies and opportunities, big and small, to strengthen community health for the future.

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Join us at the Conference!

October 13-15, 2026

Mark your calendar for another great conference.

Registration opens on July 1!

Register here
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Venue Details

Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA

We are excited to return to the Iowa Events Center for this year’s Iowa Community Health Conference. We look forward to seeing you in Downtown Des Moines in October 2026!

Find Location Details Here
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Event Agenda

Coming soon!

Our team is preparing an exciting event agenda full of learning and engagement over 3 days, including insightful keynotes and breakout sessions, a networking reception, awards ceremony, and more.

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Sponsors

Support community health centers!

Position yourself as an industry leader as an Iowa Community Health Conference Sponsor. 2026-27 sponsorships are open now.

View Sponsor Details Here
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