INAUGURAL IOWA ARBOR EXPO
Join arborists, urban foresters, municipal leaders, utility professionals, tree care companies, educators, students, and industry partners from across the state for the Inaugural Iowa Arbor Expo, taking place September 22–23, 2026, at Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa.
We're excited to welcome an outstanding lineup of industry experts, including Mark Chisholm, Jay Goughnour, Chelsea Harbach, Tivon Feeley, Chris Lee, Dallas Stephens, Scott Carlson, Chase Anderson, Stephen Carlson, and Kristian Schulz, with additional speakers to be announced.
Attendee Registration:
IAA Members: $175 before August 15th; $200 After
Non-Members: $255 before August 15th; $280 After
Attendees can take advantage of a special conference room block at Prairie Meadows Hotel for just $159 per night, making it easy to stay on-site and enjoy the full conference experience.
Room Rate: $159 per night (plus applicable taxes)
Online Reservations:
Use the booking link below and enter the following information:
Group Code: IAA042026
Attendee Password: 863018585
Book Online: https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1609/PrairieMeadowsRacetrackandCasino/delegate
Phone Reservations:
Call 515-967-1000 and reference Group Code: IAA042026 when making your reservation.
We look forward to welcoming you as we launch a new annual tradition dedicated to advancing arboriculture and
growing Iowa's tree care community—together.
Full Event Schedule Coming Soon!