The annual IPAA conference offers an engaging couple of days away from the office for personal growth and relationship-building with other IPAA members and stakeholders. Exercise your voting privileges in the general meeting, get vital updates on our aviation legislative priorities and take advantage of opportunities for fun that highlight the locale. Past examples include golf outings, Iowa aircraft displays and tours of local attractions.

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IPAA has reserved a room block with a $129 room rate at the Grand Harbor Resort. Please call (563) 690-3233 and mention the IPAA Conference to book your room using our discounted rate.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Vendor & Exhibitor Set Up
Ballroom Prefunction
Conference Attendee Check In
Spine - 2nd Floor
4:30 - 5:30 PM
IPAA Executive Board Meeting
Meeting Room 6
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Social Mixer / Event
Island Social

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
7:30 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Salon D
Conference Registration
Spine - 2nd Floor
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Welcome — Mayor Cavanagh
Salon A, B, C
Session 1
9:15 - 10:00 AM
IowaDOT Update
Salon A, B, C
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Break with Exhibitors
Ballroom Prefunction
Session 2
10:30 - 11:30 AM
FAA Central Region Update (In Person or Virtual)
Salon A, B, C
11:30 - 12_00 PM
Break with Exhibitors
Ballroom Prefunction
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Salon D
Session 3
1:15 - 2:00 PM
Wings 2 Water Presentation
Salon A, B, C
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
Salon A, B, C
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Break with Exhibitors
Ballroom Prefunction
Session 4
3:30 - 4:15 PM
General Aviation Roundtable
Salon A, B, C
4:15 - 5:00 PM
IPAA General Membership Meeting
Salon A, B, C
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Social Mixer/Event
Field of Dreams

Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:30 - 9:00 AM Breakfast on your own  
9:30 - 11:00 AM DBQ Airport - General Aviation Tour Dubuque Jet Center
10800 Airport Rd
Dubuque, IA 52003

Exhibiting provides direct, face-to-face engagement with airport professionals from across the state. Exhibitors receive dedicated exhibit space to showcase products and services, build relationships, and connect with decision-makers throughout the event.

Exhibitor Sign Up

Showcase your organization to airport leaders and decision-makers from across Iowa. Sponsors enjoy prime visibility through event signage, complimentary registrations, and exclusive opportunities to host key moments such as meals, sessions, or the optional outings. Your support strengthens Iowa’s aviation network while positioning your brand as a trusted industry partner.

Please see the remaining sponsorship levels below.

Elite: $6,000 | 1 available

  • Exclusive sponsorship of the optional outing to the Field of Dreams Movie Site
  • Two complimentary conference registrations
  • Company logo included on event signage

Premier: $4,000 | 1 available

  • Exclusive sponsorship of lunch
  • Two complimentary conference registrations
  • Company logo included on event signage

Diamond: $2,500 | 1 available

  • Exclusive sponsorship of transportation to off-site events
  • Two complimentary conference registrations
  • Logo

Silver: $1,500 | 5 available

  • Exclusive sponsorship of an education session
  • Two complimentary conference registrations
  • Logo

Bronze: $1,000

  • Two complimentary conference registrations
  • Logo
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