CIBC 2026 Event Schedule

CIBC 2026 Event Schedule

Please Note: Schedule subject to change

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Event Times Events
7:30 am Registration | Networking | Exhibitor Hall Opens | Light Breakfast Served
8:00 am Bishop Hall Doors Open
8:30 am Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:45 am Opening Keynote | Richard Bryan | Sharpen Your Leadership Edge - Practical Tools to Build Trust, Talent, and Teamwork in Growing Businesses
9:45 am Networking Break | Visit Exhibitors
10:00 am Morning Keynote | Brandon Carlson | Making AI Part of the Business: From One-Off Tools to Everyday Advantage
11:00 am Networking Break | Visit Exhibitors
11:15 am AM Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Skinner A | Brandon Carlson — Put AI to Work: A Hands-On Workshop for Business Leaders
Skinner B| Richard Bryan — From Insight to Action: Applying Leadership Tools That Drive Results
Skinner C | Lynsey Mulder — Decode the Blueprint: Stop Miscommunication Mistakes
Altoona Room | Finance Panel — Capital Panel: Funding Your Business from Every Angle
Polk County Room | Connie Fiscus — Customer Service Advantage: Driving Loyalty and Revenue
Grandquist | Jeremy Vos — Small Business, Big Talent — Turn Your People Into Your Biggest Competitive Advantage
Salon 3 | VIP Event: Leadership Urbandale & Alexandra Hudson
12:15 pm Networking Break | Visit Exhibitors
12:30 pm Lunch Buffet Opens | Networking | Visit Exhibitors
1:30 pm PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Skinner A | Laura Nguyen — Maximizing Local SEO in the Age of AI: How to get your business found first
Skinner B | HR Panel — HR Unfiltered: Real Talk on Today’s Workplace
Skinner C | Anna Mason — Leading Across Generations with Emotional Intelligence
Altoona Room | Rafael Colon — Navigate Your Cash Flow
Polk County Room | Eric Recker — WINtheNOW- The Moment Needs YOU!
2:30 pm Networking Break | Visit Exhibitors
2:45 pm Afternoon Keynote | Alexandra Hudson | Building a Civic Renaissance in Central Iowa: From Division to Flourishing
3:45 pm Closing Remarks
4:00 pm Post Conference Happy Hour
5:00 pm Conclude

Hear What People Are Saying About CIBC

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“Attending the conference over the last several years has been an incredible experience. The range of speakers provides valuable insights and inspires me. Speaking at the conference in 2023 allowed me to share my expertise and connect with professionals. As a sponsor this year, we look forward to showcasing our brand and supporting the community. The networking opportunities are always unparalleled, leading to collaborations and friendships. The conference always exceeds my expectations."

Christina Moffatt, Strategist of Customer Growth, Principal

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"I really enjoyed attending the Central Iowa Business Conference last year! I gained a lot of inspiration from the speakers, got a chance to connect with old friends and meet new connections, and left feeling motivated to put to action some of the takeaways I got! Specifically, I learned some new sales and prospecting language, implemented some new client relations and employee relations practices, and met over a dozen new people, several of whom I’m still in contact with!"

Amanda Mulcahy, Palmer Group