Leadership conferences
Iowa Fall Leadership Conference
Student & Advisor Leadership Opportunities
Find all of the information for IAStuCo’s annual student leadership conference, “Beyond the Buzz”
Dates: October 25-26 at Iowa State University
State conference is coming up! The leadership conference will be held Sunday and Monday, October 25-26, 2026 at IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY in Ames. This year’s keynote speaker will be A’ric Jackson! His mission is to Teach, Inspire, and Encourage all those who hear him, and to take the challenge of helping others pursue their goals and dreams. He is amazing! You will have a few laughs, listen to some of his amazing stories, and leave with the confidence to be a great leader. A big part of the conference are the breakout sessions which offer insights into student leadership along with ideas & projects to take back to local schools.
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Iowa Student Leadership Conference Schedule
Conference Information
Hotel & Visitor Information
Talent Show Information
Back by popular demand–the State Conference Talent Showcase will be a part of the Iowa Student Leadership Conference! Please click on the link to sign up to be considered for our outstanding talent show.
2027 District Conferences
*Registration links will be updated as they are available.
- SOUTHEAST District
- CENTRAL District
- SOUTHWEST District
- NORTHWEST District
- NORTHEAST District
Advisor Conferences
2027 Spring Advisor’s Conference
Date & Time: TBD
Location: School Administrators of Iowa Office, 12199 Stratford Drive, Clive, Iowa 50325
Registration Cost: TBD (includes lunch)
All Iowa student council and student senate advisors are invited to attend the annual Spring Advisor’s Conference. This event provides opportunities to network with other advisors from across the state, gain new ideas for your council, share successes, and be rejuvenated and encouraged in your role.
Sponsoring Organizations
Iowa High School Athletic Association • Your Life Iowa • Iowa Association of Student Councils • Musco Lighting • Iowa Farm Bureau
Explore More Activities
There are so many ways to get involved with your student council and gain valuable leadership experience. From IAStuCo’s annual conferences and workshops to summer camp, see how you can network with other leaders and gain fun, impactful ideas for your school.