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

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/iowa-events-center-des-moines/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/iowa-events-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 1 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Iowa Events 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 Iowa Events Center (1 Mapped Shows)
- **[Iowa Pork Congress 2027](https://conventions.com/events/iowa-pork-congress)** — Jan 20–21, 2027 | 4,500+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Iowa Pork Congress** (Food, Beverage & Hospitality Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2027-01-20 – 2027-01-21 | 4,500+ B2B Attendees | Iowa Events Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (150,000 sq. ft.) | $32–$44/sf (~$6,500 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