# EMC Expo Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/emc-expo-center-des-moines/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/emc-expo-center-des-moines
- **VenueScore™:** 8.6/10 (Des Moines Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention District, Des Moines, IA
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at EMC Expo Center (Downtown Convention District, Des Moines, IA)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at EMC Expo Center (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[Iowa Deer Classic 2027](https://conventions.com/events/iowa-deer-classic)** — Mar 5–7, 2027 | 12,000+ B2B Attendees | 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
- **Des Moines Holiday Boutique** (Consumer Goods & Retail Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-11-06 – 2026-11-08 | 15,000+ B2B Attendees | EMC Expo Center Executive Breakout Wing (37 Rooms) (22,500 sq. ft.) | $39–$51/sf (~$8,150 10×10 Est.)
- **Iowa Deer Classic** (Consumer Goods & Retail Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2027-03-05 – 2027-03-07 | 12,000+ B2B Attendees | EMC Expo Center Executive Breakout Wing (37 Rooms) (22,500 sq. ft.) | $31–$40/sf (~$7,000 10×10 Est.)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **JAN (Peak):** Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
- **FEB (Peak):** High Association & Expo Demand
- **MAR (Peak):** Peak Spring Convention Window
- **APR (Moderate):** Shoulder Openings Late April
- **MAY (Moderate):** Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
- **JUN (Value):** Summer Value Rates Begin
- **JUL (Value):** Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
- **AUG (Value):** High Availability & Value Pricing
- **SEP (Moderate):** Fall Season Kickoff
- **OCT (Peak):** Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
- **NOV (Moderate):** Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
- **DEC (Value):** Mid-December Corporate Value Window