Event Registration
2026 Convention and Trade Show9/14/20268:30am9/16/202612pm
Venue
Des Moines, IA
Register
IN YOUR CORNER
2026 Convention + Trade Show
Sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc.
Monday, Sept. 14 – Wednesday, Sept. 16
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
At-A-Glance Schedule
Sunday, Sept. 13
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Early Registration
Pre-Conference Session
Monday, Sept. 14
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – Noon
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Registration/Information Booth Open
Opening General Session featuring Cara Silletto
Breakout Session 1A
Breakout Session 1B
Trade Show Open
Lunch at the Trade Show
Breakout Session 2
Administrator + Owner Trade Show Reception
Breakout Session 3A
Breakout Session 3B
Trade Show Reception
Evening Entertainment
Tuesday, Sept. 15
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – Noon
11:00 a.m. – Noon
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Registration/Information Booth Open
Opening General Session featuring Craig Karges
IHCA Annual Business Meeting
Breakout Session 4A
Breakout Session 4B
Lunch
Breakout Session 5
Breakout Session 6A
Breakout Session 6B
Quality Award Reception
Evening Entertainment
Wednesday, Sept. 16
7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Registration/Information Booth Open
Breakfast Buffet
Breakout Session 7
Closing General Session featuring Aaron Thomas
Accommodations
Renaissance Savery Hotel
401 Locust St.
Des Moines, IA
515-244-2151
Convention attendees can take advantage of a discounted rate of $154 per night (plus tax). Please note that reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or advance payment and any cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival.
Click here to reserve your room at the Renaissance Savery Hotel online.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Des Moines Downtown
333 SW 11th St
Des Moines, IA
515-657-8181
Convention attendees can take advantage of a discounted rate of $145 per night (plus tax). Please note that reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or advance payment and any cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival.
Click here to reserve your room at the Holiday Inn Express & suites online.
Registration Details
IHCA Member Pricing
| Package | thru July 17 | July 18 – Aug. 28 | after Aug. 28 |
| Full Registration | $379 | $419 | $469 |
| Monday Package | $239 | $279 | $319 |
| Tuesday Package | $239 | $279 | $319 |
| Wednesday Package | $119 | $159 | $199 |
Non-Member Pricing
| Package | thru July 17 | July 18 – Aug. 28 | after Aug. 28 |
| Full Registration | $719 | $719 | $769 |
| Daily Rate | $419 | $419 | $469 |
Associate Member Pricing
| Package | thru July 17 | July 18 – Aug. 28 | after Aug. 28 |
| Full Registration | $1199 | $1199 | $1499 |
Full Registration Package
- Early Registration and Pre-Conference Session
- Monday’s general session and breakout sessions
- Trade Show and Trade Show Reception
- Monday evening entertainment
- Tuesday’s general session and breakout sessions
- Tuesday evening entertainment
- Wednesday’s general session and breakout session
Monday Package
- Early Registration and Pre-Conference Session
- Monday’s general session and breakout sessions
- Trade Show and Trade Show Reception
- Monday evening entertainment
Tuesday Package
- Early Registration and Pre-Conference Session
- Tuesday’s general session and breakout sessions
- Tuesday evening entertainment
Wednesday Package
- Early Registration and Pre-Conference Session
- Wednesday’s general session and breakout session
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing prior to 4:00 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2026 will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2026 – NO EXCEPTIONS. Registration can be transferred to an alternate person after the cancellation date.