Taking Care of Business Conference

Call for Workshop Proposals: 2027 Taking Care of Business Conference

ABI is looking for speakers who can lead dynamic, engaging sessions that give Iowa business leaders practical ideas they can use right away. Attendees pre-register for workshops, and sessions usually draw 30 to 85 participants. Workshops are 45 minutes long and will take place on Wednesday, June 9, 2027.

To be considered, click the button below and submit your workshop proposal.

Suggested topics include:

• Growing Iowa's workforce: childcare, housing, and talent attraction
• Upskilling, apprenticeships, and talent pipelines
• AI and emerging technology in practice
• Ownership transition and succession planning
• Leading a multi-generational workforce
• Managing rising health care and insurance costs
• Trade, tariffs, and global markets
• Cybersecurity for businesses of every size
• Business outlooks: trends and forecasts
• Community partnerships
• Leadership development: from time management to trusting your instincts

The submission deadline is December 15, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Please note that ABI does not cover speaker fees, travel, or hotel costs for selected workshops; these are the speaker's responsibility. Speakers receive a free one-day conference pass, and full conference passes are available at a discounted rate.

Submit Workshop Proposal

Thank you for your interest. We hope to see you at the conference in Dubuque, June 8–10, 2027!

Questions? Contact Levi Hoffman at lhoffman@iowaabi.org.