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2025 IALA's Annual Conference & Tradeshow

Registration Available Now!

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

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James Balda

Argentum

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Meg Harper

AgeWell Solvere Living

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Catie Campbell

DIAL

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Kayle Neegaard

Jaybird Senior Living

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Dani Merlino

Better Living Management

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Amy Fratzke

Fire Safety Bureau

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Carrie

Paychex

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Cody Byrns

DIAL 

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Jennifer Ware

Fire Safety Bureau

Networking Social Event

Introduction

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

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