Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of April 12
| Organziation | Event | Arrival | Departure | Attendees | Venue | City |
| Marvalous Marva Club | Marvalous Marva Convention | 4/10/2015 | 4/13/2015 | 150 | Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center | Johnston |
| Prevent Child Abuse Iowa | Learn, Grow, Celebrate | 4/13/2015 | 4/15/2015 | 650 | Des Moines Marriott Downtown | Des Moines |
| National Association of State Technology Directors | Midwest Seminar | 4/13/2015 | 4/16/2015 | 120 | Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown | Des Moines |
| League of Historic American Theatres | Regional Conference: Making the Case for HISTORIC Theatres | 4/15/2015 | 4/16/2015 | 100 | Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel | Des Moines |
| Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association | Spring Convention | 4/15/2015 | 4/17/2015 | 400 | Holiday Inn Airport & Conference Center | Des Moines |
| Iowa Society of Medical Assistants | State Convention | 4/17/2015 | 4/18/2015 | 300 | Holiday Inn Airport & Conference Center | Des Moines |
| Showbiz National Talent Competition | Showbiz National Talent | 4/17/2015 | 4/19/2015 | 1000 | HyVee Hall | Des Moines |
| United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Fast Pitch | NDM Spring Bash | 4/17/2015 | 4/19/2015 | 500 | Prairie Ridge Sports Complex | Ankeny |
| Amateur Softball Association (ASA) | Girl’s 14U Class A National Qualifier | 4/18/2015 | 4/19/2015 | 700 | Greater Des Moines Softball Complex | Greater Des Moines |
| United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Baseball | Kick Off Classic NIT DOUBLE POINT WEEKEND | 4/18/2015 | 4/19/2015 | 4080 |
Beaverdale Little League|Grimes Sports Complex |
Greater Des Moines |
| United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Fast Pitch | CIS Spring Blast | 4/18/2015 | 4/19/2015 | 800 | Prairie Ridge Sports Complex | Ankeny |
| Geospatial Information Systems Transportation Symposium | Geospatial Information & Technology Association | 4/19/2015 | 4/23/2015 | 500 | Des Moines Marriott Downtown | Des Moines |
Source: Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
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