Annual Convention & Trade Show

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THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT IHCA'S 2026
CONVENTION + TRADE SHOW

September 14 - 16 | Des Moines, Iowa

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RELIVE THE EVENT

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 IHCA Convention & Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc. Watch the recap video and explore the event photo gallery to revisit some of our favorite moments.

Event photography and videography at this year's event was sponsored by Brighton Consulting Group.

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KEYNOTES

Cara Silletto

Monday, Sept. 14

It's Not About Birth Year
The Evolution of Employees from A to Gen Z

Cara Silletto
Workforce + Retention Expert

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Discover how generational differences shape today’s workforce and learn practical strategies to improve retention, communication and team performance.

Sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Inc.

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SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

Sunday | Sept. 13

Get Started Early

  • Early Registration
  • Pre-Conference Session: Chris Sund

Monday | Sept. 14

Opening Day

  • General Session Keynote: Cara Silletto
  • Trade Show — Lunch Included
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Administrator + Owner Trade Show Reception
  • Trade Show Reception
  • Evening Entertainment: Fight Night — Game On

Tuesday | Sept. 15

Education + Networking

  • General Session Keynote: Craig Karges
  • Complimentary Headshots
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Lunch Included
  • Annual Business Meeting
  • Quality Award Reception
  • Evening Entertainment: Music Bingo

Wednesday | Sept. 16

Closing Day

  • Breakfast Buffet
  • Breakout Session
  • General Session Keynote: Aaron Thomas

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