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

Are you aware of a community event that you think would be of interest to your fellow Tippie graduate classmates? Let us know! You can submit a form with the event information. (Our Tippie GPP Team will consider and review all entries.)

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Events by location

Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Area (in-person and online)

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Des Moines Area (in-person and online)
  • Thursday, July 31 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (in-person): Business Record's 2025 Women of Influence

    • The Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of women who have made a difference. They have devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t. They have spent countless hours on various boards and are role models with impeccable ethics. They have blazed a trail either personally or professionally for other women to follow.

      The Women of Influence event will recognize Central Iowa women for their contributions in the public or private sector. Winners are chosen based on the impact they have made in their chosen field or for their contributions through civic and philanthropic organizations. This event will also award the Woman Business Owner of the Year and Emerging Woman of Influence. 

  • Tuesday, August 5 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (in-person): Des Moines Data & Analytics Group - A Chatbot for Data Analytics? A Proof of Value Study from Casey’s

    • Event Description: Generative AI is already transforming creative and language-based tasks. Freely available LLMs and prompt engineering are often all you need. However, for precise, repeatable tasks like data analytics, it’s a little more complex.

      Casey’s Analytics Center of Excellence was looking for ways to free up analysts for strategic efforts, reduce last-minute requests, and speed up time to insights for our partners. Could a GenAI assistant, tailored to our business, conduct descriptive and diagnostic analyses for business users at their direction? We decided to find out.

  • Wednesday, August 6 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST (online): Made in Iowa: 2025 Iowa Manufacturing Forecast
    • Event Description: In a time marked by tariffs and economic uncertainty, Iowa’s manufacturing sector is persisting through new pressures as well as existing challenges including elevated interest rates, a depressed ag economy and ongoing labor shortages. A handful of manufacturers have recently reported layoffs, reflecting pressure in the sector. At the upcoming Manufacturing Forecast event, a panel of industry leaders will examine how Iowa’s manufacturing sector is responding and offer an outlook on what to expect from the manufacturing economy heading into 2026. The discussion will cover how tariffs’ effect on manufacturing could affect other sectors, how companies are adjusting capital investment plans and strategies for attracting and retaining manufacturers and skilled workers.
  • Thursday, August 14 from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (in-person): Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) August TechBrew with Dave Tucker, Next Level Ventures
    • Event Description: Connect over coffee and dive into a tech discussion with Dave Tucker, Partner at Next Level Ventures. Join us on Thursday, August 14th, from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. at West End Architectural Salvage.
  • Friday, August 22 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. (in-person): Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines 2025 National Nonprofit Day Celebration
    • Event Description: National Nonprofit Day is commemorated in August each year to recognize nonprofit organizations’ ongoing efforts to serve the local community. Join us to celebrate YOU – the organizations making a difference in Greater Des Moines. There will be delicious treats, coffee, networking opportunities and some amazing door prizes! Don’t miss this chance for connection, collaboration and community!
  • Thursday, September 4 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (in-person): Women in Tech Happy Hour

    • Event Description:  Women who work in technology, join us for a happy hour event to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and empower each other in a supportive and inspiring environment. Whether you're a part of a startup or a large tech team, new to your role, or a seasoned professional, we'd love to have you join us!

      This Women in Tech Happy Hour event will be on Thursday, September 4th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Maple Studios Training Center at Ramco, Powered by Sukup in West Des Moines. Programming will start at 3:45 p.m.

  • Thursday, September 11 from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (in-person): Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) September TechBrew with Nick Volpe, American Equity
    • Event Description: Connect over coffee and dive into a tech discussion with Nick Volpe, Chief Technology and Operations Officer at American Equity. Join us on Thursday, September 11th, from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. at West End Architectural Salvage.

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