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About us
The Iowa Events Center is located in Des Moines, has 304,000 square feet plus the Arena of connected space and is designed for convenience and versatility. Our venues offer general session seating for 10 – 18,000, with 40 meeting rooms, 150,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, Iowa's largest ballroom and a junior ballroom. Each space available can be designed to meet your expectations for your conference. Enjoy premium catering by our in-house food and beverage, the exclusive caterer at the Iowa Events Center. Let our talented team of chefs and attentive, courteous service staff help you to create an unforgettable event that will satisfy your vision of taste, quality, and value. If our suggested menus do not meet your exact needs we would be happy to make additional suggestions and work with you on a customized menu.
Venue Details
Amenities
- Internet access
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Staging area
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
- Internet access
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Staging area
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arena Floor | 44,972 sq. ft. 290 x 127 sq. ft. | 86 ft. | 11277 | 2600 | 11277 | - | - |
Grand Ballroom | 28,800 sq. ft. 180 x 80 sq. ft. | 40 ft. | 2300 | 2300 | 150 | 1900 | - |
401 | 1,400 sq. ft. 25 x 52 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 155 | 110 | 155 | - | - |
402 | 1,000 sq. ft. 25 x 40 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 111 | 80 | 111 | - | - |
Hall B | 46,725 sq. ft. 267 x 175 sq. ft. | 35 ft. | 4247 | 3050 | 4247 | 2270 | - |
Hall C | 49,395 sq. ft. 267 x 185 sq. ft. | 35 ft. | 4490 | 3200 | 4490 | 2318 | - |
Hall A | 50,806 sq. ft. 266 x 191 sq. ft. | 13 ft. | 262 | - | - | - | - |
301 | 1,000 sq. ft. 20 x 50 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 111 | 80 | 111 | 69 | - |
302 | 1,350 sq. ft. 27 x 50 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 155 | 110 | 155 | 96 | - |
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Iowa Events Center Frequently Asked Questions
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Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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