2025 IALA's Annual Conference & Tradeshow
You are invited to join us for educational sessions about the assisted living industry and our tradeshow showcasing industry partners. This event is also a great opportunity to network with Iowa assisted living leaders. The event welcomes administrators, nurses, life enrichment staff, environmental service staff, culinary staff, direct care givers, supportive services professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about assisted living in Iowa.
Speakers
James Balda
Argentum
Meg Harper
AgeWell Solvere Living
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Catie Campbell
DIAL
Kayle Neegaard
Jaybird Senior Living
Dani Merlino
Better Living Management
Amy Fratzke
Fire Safety Bureau
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Carrie
Paychex
Cody Byrns
DIAL
Jennifer Ware
Fire Safety Bureau
Networking Social Event
We are delighted to invite you to our networking social event on October 22nd in the hallway outside the conference room following the last session for the day. The social will include a variety of activities designed to facilitate connections and foster collaboration. During the social, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and network with industry professionals like yourself.
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We hope you will attend and enjoy this opportunity.
Schedule of Events
8:30 -9:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 IALA President Welcome
9:15 - 10:15 Keynote: James Balda -Argentum President & CEO
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 11:30 Kayle Neegaard - Difficult Families
11:30 - 12:00 Vendor Introductions
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch With Vendors and Vendor Booths Open
1:30 - 2:30 Kayle Neegaard - Nurse Training "Misfit to Right Fit"
2:30 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 4:00 Self-care by Paychex
3:00 - 4:00 Marketing : Meg Harper/ Dani Merlio
4:30 - 6:00 Networking Reception
8:00 -8:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 10:30 Jan McInnis - Motivational Speaker : Finding the Funny in change
10:30 -10:45 Break/Award
10:45 - 11:45 Rob Fiori - Infection Control
11:45 - 12:15 Vendor Exhibits Open
2:30 - 4:30 Catie Campbell - DIAL Updates, Trends, Service Plans and Policy & Procedures
1:15 - 2:00 Star Awards/Vendor Presentations & Prizes
2:00 - 2:15 Break
2:15 - 3:15 Kayle Neegaard - Difficult Families
3:15 - 4:00 Kayle Neegaard - Nurse Training "Misfit to Right Fit"
Thank you for Attending! Safe Travels Home
Hotel Reservation Information
The conference is being held at the West Des Moines Marriott.
Special Hotel Rate: $149.00 available
For room reservations click WDM Marriott Reservations
Book your room by October 2, 2024 to take advantage of the special rate