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2026 Annual Fall Conference

​Date: October 27th-29th, 2026

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Location: The Shop DSM, Des Moines, IA

 

Join us this annual event focused on promoting fire and building safety education across Iowa. Engage with industry experts and fellow professionals as we delve into essential topics, exchange insights, and remain updated on fire and building safety and code enforcement. Over the course of three days, take the opportunity to forge connections, discover the latest trends in building and fire code topics..

​✅Full Conference Registration Includes:

  • Access to the Pre-Conference Training Session

  • Attendance to Day 1 & Day 2 Conference Sessions

  • Lunch both Days

  • Free Parking

✅ One-Day Registration Includes:

  • Access to either Day 1 or Day 2 Conference Sessions

  • Lunch either Day 1 or Day 2 Conference Sessions

  • Free Parking

 

💲 Registration Pricing:

  • Full Conference – Early Bird (August 31st, 2026): $265.00

  • Full Conference (Starting September 1st, 2026): $285.00

  • One Day – Wednesday Only: $170.00

  • One Day – Thursday Only: $170.00

(Note: Registration Deadline is October 13th, 2026)​​

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Conference Registration

(Pre-Conference Tuesday):

606 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

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(Wednesday & Thursday Sessions):

The Shop DSM – Event Center

901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Location

​​​Iowa Fire Marshals Association Meeting 

📍 Location: TBD 

🕐 Time: 10:AM

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🔥 PRE-CONFERENCE – Tuesday, October 27th

  • IFC/IBC Considerations for Highrise Renovations, The Mezzo Project, presented by the Des Moines Fire Department

📍 Location: Mezzo on Walnut,606 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA

🕐 Time: 1PM

*Additional information will be provided to attendees; including parking locations and required PPE

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🔥 DAY 1 – Wednesday, October 28th

📍 The Shop DSM – Event Center​

  • 7:30 AM – Registration / Doors Open

  • 8:00 AM – Morning Sessions Begin

  • IRC - Townhomes & Alternative Dwelling Structures presented by BCS Code Group (ICC Preferred Provider)

  • 11:00 PM – Lunch (provided)/Award Presentation/Banquet 

  • 1:00 PM – Nominations for Board of Directors (vacancies TBD)

  • 1:15 PM – Afternoon Sessions Begin

  • IRC - Townhomes & Alternative Dwelling Structures presented by BCS Code Group (ICC Preferred Provider)

  • 4:45PM – Class Concludes

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🎉 Sponsor Happy Hour

🗓️ Wednesday Evening – October 28th

📍The Shop DSM – Event Center

  • 5-7 PM – Sponsor Happy Hour / Cash Bar

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🔥 DAY 2 – Thursday, October 29th

📍 The Shop DSM – Event Center

  • 7:30 AM – Registration / Doors Open

  • 8:00 AM – Morning Sessions Begin

  • Mega-Warehouse Seminar: Lessons Learned by Frontline Leadership presented by NFSA & Plainfield (IN) Fire Dept.

  • 12:00 PM – Lunch (provided) 

  • 1:00 PM – Voting on Board of Directors

  • 1:15 PM – Afternoon Sessions (Continues)

  • Mega-Warehouse Fire Seminar: Lessons Learned by Frontline Leadership presented by NFSA & Plainfield (IN) Fire Dept.

  • 4:30 PM – Class Concludes

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Conference Agenda

Hotel Information

​​🏨 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Des Moines Downtown

📍 333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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A special room block has been reserved for attendees of the 2026 Fall Training Conference at a discounted group rate.

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​🗓️ Event Dates

  • October 26th-29th, 2026

💲 Group Rate Details

  • $119.00 USD + 12% tax per night

  • Includes complimentary breakfast, parking & Wi-Fi

  • Last Day to Book at Group Rate: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  • Rooms are limited—book early to guarantee availability at the group rate​​​

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Premier

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