2026 Landlords of Iowa State Convention
2026 State Convention

CONNECT.
LEARN.
LEAD.

Join fellow landlords and property owners for two days of speakers, practical education, networking, vendors, dinner and more in Ames, Iowa.

Register for the Convention See the Schedule
October 22–232026 State Convention
Ames, IowaQuality Inn & Suites / Starlight Convention Center
October 1Registration Due Date

Make Plans to Attend

The 2026 Landlords of Iowa State Convention is scheduled for Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 at the Quality Inn and Suites in Ames, Iowa. The program combines education, vendor time, social networking, meals and a landlord round table.

Convention Schedule

Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:15–1:00
Registration, Visit Vendors
1:00–1:15
Welcome and Introductions
1:15–2:30
Jake Swanson, High Yield Strategies
Lobbying 101
2:30–2:35
Introduction of Speaker
2:35–3:30
Mathew Gore, Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Fair Housing Training
3:30–3:45
Break, Visit Vendors
3:45–4:45
Mike Vande Moortel, Acuity Insurance
A Landlords Guide to the Insurance Industry
4:45–5:00
Visit Vendors
5:00–6:00
Social Hour
6:00–???
Dinner and Networking

Friday, October 23, 2026

8:30 am
Registration
9:00–9:15
Greeting, Introduction of Speaker
9:15–10:45
Jodie McDougal, Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Landlord-Tenant Law: Common Landlord Mistakes, Fair Housing & More
10:45–11:00
Break, Introduction of Speaker
11:00–12:00
Ryan Haaland, Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Asset Protection
12:00–1:00
Lunch
1:00–1:05
Introduction of Speaker
1:05–2:05
Monica Beasley, Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc
Rent Wise, A Training Program for Tenants
2:05–2:10
Introduction of Landlord Panel for the Round Table
2:10–3:30
Landlord Round Table

Registration

RegistrationRateIncludes
Full Member Registration$149Full access to Thursday & Friday sessions, Thursday dinner & Friday lunch.
Non-Member Registration$199Full access to Thursday & Friday sessions, Thursday dinner & Friday lunch, plus 2027 Landlords of Iowa At-Large Membership.
Open the Registration Form

Registration Due: October 1, 2026

Registrations received after October 1 will be accepted; however, late registrants may not be eligible for Thursday evening dinner or Friday lunch, depending on the caterer's capacity limits. No discounts will be provided for registrations submitted after this date.

Cancellation: Full refund available prior to October 1, 2026; non-refundable thereafter.

Hotel & Convention Center

Quality Inn & Suites – Starlight Convention Center
2601 E 13th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-9260

There are a limited number of rooms at a group room rate of $92.00 per night plus taxes and fees. The deadline to reserve a room at this rate is October 1, 2026.


Registration Form & Hotel Information
Landlords of Iowa
2026 State Convention • Ames, Iowa • October 22–23, 2026