ABI CONFERENCE: Iowa Leaders Tackle Economic Future With Gubernatorial Forum, CEO Panel

Hundreds of the state’s executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry experts will gather in the Iowa City area from June 2-4 for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) Taking Care of Business conference. The annual conference helps foster dialogue on economic growth, workforce challenges, innovation and the future of industry in the state.

Taking place in Coralville’s Iowa River Landing at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel and Conference Center, the event will feature keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and hands-on workshops on topics ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to leadership development and workforce retention.

“The Iowa River Landing and its flagship property, the Hyatt, are amazing spaces for people to meet,” said Stacey Houseman, vice president of sales for Think Iowa City, the area’s destination management organization. “There’s so many amenities, restaurants and entertainment. We’ve got the newer Xtreme Arena, Von Maur and other local retailers to shop in, a cookie store and cupcakes, there’s a little something for everyone.”

The hotel was recently renovated, with new guest rooms as well as a new kitchen and bar, Ms. Houseman said. There’s more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space, including an exhibit hall, two ballrooms and plenty of smaller meeting rooms.