# Iowa Manufacturing Conference

- Dates: 13 October 2026
- Location: Meadows Events & Conference Center, Altoona, United States
- Organiser: Elevate Iowa
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Expected attendance: 300

## About

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Manufacturing Conference brings together experts to provide insight and advice on challenges and opportunities facing Iowa manufacturers and includes the Legends in Manufacturing Awards. It is for Iowa manufacturers and the manufacturing community.

## Who attends

Manufacturers from across the state also will gather to celebrate icons in the industry at the Legends in Manufacturing Awards, organized by Elevate Iowa, a program of ABI.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.iowaabi.org/events/manufacturing-conference/)
- [Registration](https://cvent.me/4d8odg)

## Topics

- Industrial Engineering

## Sponsors and partners

- Trilix
- Best Place for Working Parents

## Where to stay

- **Wingate by Wyndham Altoona**: 360 m from the venue, 909 Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, 16601
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/)
- **Kettle Inn**: 1.5 km from the venue

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #iamfgcon24

- [Watch: 2026 Annual Conference Recap](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSILgnOCyCE)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/iowa-manufacturing-conference/