Iowa Ideas 2026 Virtual Conference

Join INHF for Iowa Ideas on October 1st! This free, virtual conference brings Iowans together for conversations about the issues, opportunities and ideas shaping our state as we celebrate 10 years of Iowa Ideas. Anna Gray, INHF's public policy director and counsel, joins a panel at this year's conference for the Renewed awareness of Iowa's Water Quality session. Learn more and register for free at iowaideas.com.

Iowa Ideas is brought together by The Gazette and brings Iowans together for meaningful, solutions-focused conversations about the topics shaping our state today and in the future. Each year, the event creates space for diverse voices and perspectives to come together around shared challenges and opportunities, sparking ideas, collaboration and action across communities.This year's event features discussions across various tracks, including arts & culture, economic development, education, energy & environment, health care, human & social services, and our new sports track. Each track is designed to dive deeper into the topics that matter most to Iowans.