Check out events being held in our local communities. You'll find both in-person and online offerings.

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You can find Tippie College of Business events on our Tippie Events Calendar.

Events by location

Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Area (in person and online)
  • Thursday, January 15 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (in person): Corridor Business Journal Economic Forecast Luncheon
    • Event Details: The CBJ’s largest event of the year, the Economic Forecast Luncheon, features a keynote speaker and panel of local business leaders who will provide insight into where the economy is heading and the biggest opportunities and challenges facing their industries and the region.

Check out community events from local business organizations:

Des Moines Area (in person and online)
  • Wednesday, January 28 from 4:00–5:30 p.m. (in person): Des Moines Data & Analytics Group - Pella’s Copilot Rollout: Driving Adoption and Impact

    • Event Description: Pella Corporation has embraced the power of AI to transform how teams work. Their rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot has been a game-changer, delivering both exceptional adoption and measurable business impact. Today, over 95% of licensed users actively engage with Copilot each month, and more than 75% return weekly. These results place Pella among the top 5–10% of companies leveraging Copilot, according to Microsoft benchmarks. Do you want to know how they did it?

      Come join us to find out how Pella starts with a people-first approach to AI based on the belief that AI should empower teams to solve problems — not replace their creativity and expertise. This presentation with walk through the journey, and how AI is helping Pella to reimagine productivity and create value across the organization.

  • Tuesday, February 3 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. (in person): Des Moines Young Professionals Connection New Member Meet-Up
    • Event Description: Join YPC for some happy hour networking, mini golf, and arcade games! This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about YPC and socialization with current, new, and prospective members. Anyone is welcome to attend!
  • Monday, February 12 from 8:00–9:00 a.m. (in person): Technology Association of Iowa February TechBrew
    • Event Description: Connect over coffee and tune into a tech discussion with a local Iowa tech leader. Each interview covers the lead origin story, career milestones, key initiatives, and fun facts.
  • Tuesday, February 24 from 5:00–6:00 p.m. (in person): Des Moines Young Professionals Connection Money Moves with Sarah Frieberg

    • Event Description: Join us for an engaging session on building long-term financial confidence across your 20s, 30s, and 40s. Sarah Frieberg—Founder, CEO, and Financial Advisor at Frieberg Financial—will lead a 45-minute deep dive into smart Money Moves, drawing from her decade of experience and prior work at Principal Financial Group®.

      The event will begin with a brief welcome, followed by Sarah’s session, a dedicated Q&A, and optional networking afterward.

      University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business is proud to sponsor this event.

  • Wednesday, February 25 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (in person): Bridge DSM Lunch & Learn - What I Wish I Knew When I Began My Career In Non-Profits
    • Event Description: Bring your own lunch for Bridge DSM’s upcoming lunch and learn event with E.J. Wallace. You've landed a role that aligns with your values, but no one tells you how much pressure you’ll put on yourself, how quickly you can burn out, or how often you’ll end up learning the hard way. If you’re new to nonprofits or mission-centered roles, or if you’re coming from the for-profit world and want your work to matter more, sign up to learn what helps you stay healthy, effective, and grounded so you can keep doing work that matters for years to come.
  • Monday, March 12 from 8:00–9:00 a.m. (in person): Technology Association of Iowa March TechBrew
    • Event Description: Connect over coffee and dive into a tech discussion with Randy Epright, EVP & Chief Information Officer at Athene.

Check out the Greater DSM Partnership page for more upcoming events in the area.