The 20th annual Iowa Employment Conference will be held April 8-9 at Prairie Meadows Event Center in Altoona, bringing together business, nonprofit and public-sector leaders from across the region. Since its founding, the conference has provided human resource professionals, executives and supervisors with guidance on employment law, compliance, leadership and workforce trends. The 2026 event will feature an expanded lineup of speakers and special anniversary programming. “Twenty years is a remarkable milestone,” Nan Boland, president of the Iowa Employment Conference, said in a prepared statement. “Our goal has always been to create a space where professionals from every sector – private, public, and nonprofit – can learn from one another, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and build relationships that strengthen workplaces across the state.” To register for the event, visit iowaemploymentconference.com.