The Iowa Events Center is a state-of-the-art venue flexible to meet the needs of events of all types and sizes, providing in-house catering, audio/visual, exhibitor, and marketing services. With 304,000 total square footage and 40 meeting rooms, it is suited for conventions, meetings, tradeshows, sporting, social, and entertainment events and is tax-exempt!
Host your next event to Iowa’s capital city. Explore a city with a thriving arts and culture scene, beautiful parks and outdoor recreation, family-friendly community, low cost of living, and low crime rate.
The Iowa Events Center is a unique combination of three venues under one roof; Community Choice Convention Center, EMC Expo Center, and Wells Fargo Arena. The complex features a variety of flexible spaces to host events of all types and sizes.
OVG Hospitality’s culinary experts create delightful dishes to impress guests. Our Catering Sales and Culinary teams work together, blending innovation with exceptional service. Committed to sourcing local produce, we prioritize freshness. Whether your event is grand or casual, our culinary team is here to help you create lasting memories.
Since 2005, Markey’s has been the preferred audio/visual provider for the Iowa Events Center, offering diverse and reliable equipment. Their highly skilled technicians deliver creative event production for corporate meetings, conventions, banquets, sporting events, and high-profile political events.
Our Marketing team provides strategic and creative solutions to boost awareness and attendance for your event. Utilizing data analytics, promotional support, media buying, public relations, and group sales, we excel at sharing your message and generating excitement to attract attendees.
Enhance your booth with a variety of services to create a long-term, lasting impression on your customers. Utilize our easy-to-use exhibitor services center to order electrical services, internet and telecommunications, compressed air, water, and drain, food and beverage, and audio/visual services.
If you’re having an event at the Iowa Events Center and would like to be listed on our website as an upcoming event, please fill out the upcoming events form.
