2018 Best Practices Conference
Presented by Professional Developers of Iowa
and Mid-America EDC
May 1-3, 2018
Des Moines, Iowa
Attendees of the 2018 Best Practices Conference will enjoy educational events on May 1 & 3 at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown. On Wednesday, May 2nd, attendees will join 400-500 professionals and volunteers at Iowa’s signature economic development event, the Iowa Utility Association’s SMART Economic Development Conference, held at the Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown. The Mid-America Economic Development Council and the Professional Developers of Iowa are pleased to present a conference agenda with high impact sessions, networking opportunities and a unique ambiance that only downtown Des Moines can provide.
Online Registration is now closed!
Registration after April 24th will be onsite only. Thank you!
(on-site registration will open Tuesday, May 1st beginning at 11:00 a.m. and will be located on the 2nd floor in the Cloud Pre-function Atrium of the Hilton Des Moines Downtown).
For the full agenda, including registration rates and hotel information CLICK HERE.
To reserve your hotel room:
You may reserve your hotel room now through Friday, April 13th for the 2018 Best Practices Conference. You may call the Hilton Des Moines Downtown at 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) using the code: PDI to receive the discounted rate of $134 per night (single or double does not include applicable taxes). Reservations are available for the nights of April 30, May 1 & May 2.
Transportation:
To and from the Airport: The Hotel Shuttle is available upon request. For airport runs, the shuttle is complementary. Taxi service is available with an estimated fare of $12.00-$15.00.
Around Des Moines: The Hotel Shuttle is available upon request. The Hotel Shuttle is complementary within a 2 mile radius. Uber is also available in Des Moines.
Parking:
Valet: 0-4 hours: $12.00; 4-8 hours: $20.00; 8+ hours: $25
Self-Parking Hilton Lot (just east of the hotel): 0-4 hours: $8.00; 4-8 hours: $12.00; 8+ hours: $18.00
Parking Garage (just 1 block south of hotel w/skywalk access): 5th & Keo City Parking Garage $1.00/per hour and $10.00/per day
Thank you to our 2018 Best Practices Conference Sponsors!