Master Builders of Iowa - MBI Annual Winter Conference 2027
Event Date
February 23–24, 2027
Location
Des Moines, IA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) Annual Winter Conference is a two-day gathering that brings construction colleagues from across Iowa and the Midwest together each late February. This event attracts over 1,500 contractors, suppliers, service providers, design professionals, students and pretty much any other person involved in one way or another with the Iowa commercial building industry, and offers a great networking opportunity as well as an educational and training program that goes beyond anything else offered in the state.
Billed as MBI's signature event, the conference combines educational sessions, popular annual events, and a well-attended trade show floor. It is an educational and training program and networking opportunity for construction colleagues, contractors, suppliers, service providers, design professionals, and students involved in the Iowa commercial building industry, bringing together professionals from Iowa and the Midwest.
For those in Iowa's commercial construction sector, the conference is worth attending for its unmatched combination of professional development and regional networking. Each year, come late February, construction colleagues from throughout Iowa and the Midwest come together for MBI's Annual Winter Conference.
Show Highlights
The conference spans two full days of programming for the commercial building industry. Key features include:
- Educational and training sessions that MBI describes as going beyond anything else offered in Iowa.
- A well-attended trade show floor where exhibitors connect with contractors, suppliers, and design professionals. The MBI Winter Conference is described as the perfect opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in commercial construction.
- Popular annual events and networking functions that make it MBI's signature event of the year.
- Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities for companies looking to market to a large, targeted construction audience.
Attendance
This event attracts over 1,500 contractors, suppliers, service providers, design professionals, students and pretty much any other person involved in one way or another with the Iowa commercial building industry. The audience is drawn from across Iowa and the broader Midwest and spans all aspects of the commercial building industry.
Registration
Registration and event details are handled through the Master Builders of Iowa website. Companies interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the 2027 Winter Conference can contact Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build or call 515-314-9016. Many opportunities are available to market your company during the conference. A downloadable Winter Conference Partnership Opportunities document is available on the official event page for those seeking sponsorship or exhibit information.
History
The Annual Winter Conference is a long-running, recurring event held each late February and is regarded as Master Builders of Iowa's signature event. Each year, come late February, construction colleagues from throughout Iowa and the Midwest come together for MBI's Annual Winter Conference. Over time it has grown into one of the best-attended commercial building conferences in the Midwest, drawing over 1,500 attendees annually. Recent editions have been held at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, including the 2026 conference held February 24-25 and the upcoming 2027 conference.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 MBI Annual Winter Conference?
The 2027 Winter Conference will be held February 23-24, 2027, at the Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. It is a two-day event.
Who should attend the MBI Winter Conference?
The conference is geared toward contractors, suppliers, service providers, design professionals, students, and others involved in Iowa's commercial building industry. It draws attendees from across Iowa and the Midwest.
How many people attend the conference?
The event attracts over 1,500 attendees from across the commercial building industry, making it one of the best-attended commercial building conferences in the Midwest.
How can my company exhibit or sponsor the conference?
Companies interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the 2027 Winter Conference should contact Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build or call 515-314-9016. A Winter Conference Partnership Opportunities document is available on the official event page.
What parking is available at the Iowa Events Center?
Parking is available at the Iowa Events Center with entrances off 3rd Street and 5th Avenue, at $13 per car, and can be reserved in advance through JustPark. City parking garages downtown offer skywalk access to the venue, and metered street parking is also available.
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