2025 Iowa Rural Development Summit

The Iowa Rural Summit is back for 2025, and this year we’re turning up the energy with a rock-solid theme: "Rural Rocks! Energizing Communities through Connections." This must-attend event brings together community leaders, economic development professionals, business owners, and rural advocates to share ideas, celebrate successes, and find new ways to strengthen Iowa’s rural communities.

Join us for two days of inspiring plenaries, dynamic breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Together, we'll explore innovative strategies for building connections, fostering collaboration, and driving growth in rural Iowa.

• Rock-Solid Connections: Meet leaders and changemakers dedicated to rural vitality.
• Energizing Content: Explore topics like economic development, housing, workforce, placemaking, and more.
• Success Stories: Hear from communities making a big impact in rural Iowa.
• Interactive Sessions: Participate in discussions and workshops to take actionable ideas back home.
• Rand Fisher Rural Leadership Awards: Celebrate individuals and communities leading the way!

We’re again inviting rural communities to bring teams of 3 for a special combined rate. Collaborate, learn, and energize your community together! Community leaders, economic development professionals, local government officials, nonprofit organizations, business owners, and anyone passionate about creating a vibrant future for rural Iowa.

🎸 Rural rocks, and so do you! Bring your energy, ideas, and enthusiasm for making rural communities thrive. Register starting February 1, 2025 to secure your spot at the 2025 Iowa Rural Summit and be part of the movement to energize and connect our communities!

Host or Publisher Iowa Rural Development Council