2026 ISMA Conference
Waterloo, IA 52601
​Dates: April 17–18, 2026
Conference Itinerary
Friday, April 17, 2026
9:45-10:45 - Shuttle from hotel to conference
10:00–11:00 AM – IaSMA Pre-Conference Council Board Meeting
11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Registration
12:00–5:00 PM – Speaker Sessions
5:00-6:00 PM- Shuttle from conference to hotel
5pm-5:30 PM – Mock House of Delegates
6:00–7:00 PM – Cocktail Hour with Light Appetizers
7:00–10:30 PM – Dinner, Live Music & DJ Karaoke
Saturday, April 18, 2026
6:45-7:45- Shuttle from hotel to conference
7:00–9:00 AM – House of Delegates
7:00–9:00 AM – Breakfast- Moment in Thyme
8:00–9:00 AM – Registration
8:30 AM–4:00 PM – Vendors Open
9:00–12:00pm – Speaker Sessions
12:00–1:00 PM – Lunch with Installation of Officers- Moment in Thyme
1:00–5:00 PM – Speaker Sessions
5:00-6:15 pm- Shuttle from conference to hotel
5:00–6:00 PM – Post-IaSMA Council Board Meeting Wrap-Up
Registration Information
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION Deadline 03/25/26
REGISTRATION Deadline 04/01/26 Late Registration $20 additional fee
Mail All Registrations to Shelly Sears, 2903 Weston Drive, Ames IA 50010
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Make check or Money Order make out to Blackhawk Chapter.
Mark paid by: ____ check or ____ money order send with registration to Shelly Sears or
Pay by Electronic pay by Zeffy: ____ (pay electronically; then mail registration to the above address/or email registration to: shelly.sears@gmai.com )
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Hotel Information
Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel
777 Isle of Capri Blvd
Waterloo, IA 57001
Phone: 319 833-2162 or 877-475-3946
https://www.caesars.com/isle-waterloo/hotel
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Hotel Room Block - AAMA State Conference - Conference reservations with the group # G041626
Single/Double $109 / $119 per night
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Explore Waterloo, IA
Planning on staying overnight? Check out the area! Click the graphic below.
There are plenty of dining and hotel options in the proximity.
