Welcome to the 2026
Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association’s Annual Conference:
Path to Progress
Wednesday May 6, 2026 Pre-Conference
Thursday, May 7th & Friday, May 8th 2026
Sheraton West Des Moines (in person) & Zoom Events (online)
Up to 15.5 CEs available!
1800 50th St. West Des Moines, IA 50266 | 515-223-1800
Award Nominations are Open!
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Keynote Speaker
Schedule At-A-Glance
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH (ONLINE ONLY) | |
| 5:30pm-8:45pm | Ethics in Private Practice: How to NOT Lose Your Mind or Your License! (3.0 CEs in Ethics) |
| THURSDAY, MAY 7TH (HYBRID) | |
| 7:15am-8:15am | Registration, Breakfast, visit Sponsors/Exhibitors |
| 8:15am-8:30am | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 8:30am-10:00am | Breakout Session #1 (1.5 CEs) |
| 10:00am-10:30am | Morning Break; visit Sponsors/Exhibitors |
| 10:30am-12:00pm | Breakout Session #2 (1.5 CEs) |
| 12:00pm-1:15pm | Lunch and Annual IMHCA Board Meeting (12:30pm) |
| 1:15pm-2:45pm | Breakout Session #3 (1.5 CEs) |
| 2:45pm-3:15pm | Afternoon Break; visit Sponsors/Exhibitors |
| 3:15pm-4:45pm | Breakout Session #4 (1.5 CEs) |
| 5:00pm-7:00pm | Awards Event |
| FRIDAY, MAY 8TH (HYBRID) | |
| 7:30am-8:30am | Registration, Breakfast, visit Sponsors/Exhibitors |
| 8:00am-8:30am | Legislative Update |
| 8:30am-8:45am | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 8:45am-12:00pm (15-minute break at 10:15am) | Keynote Session (3.0 CEs) |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm-2:30pm | Breakout Session #6 (1.5 CEs) |
| 2:30pm-3:00pm | Afternoon Break; visit Sponsors/Exhibitors |
| 3:00pm-4:30pm | Breakout Session #7 (1.5 CEs) |
Full Session Descriptions
LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS
The Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel is offering an IMHCA conference room rate for all attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors at $137 +tax for a standard room. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first served basis. We recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you are able to get the room rates. Rooms are available, book online here or by calling 1-888-236-2427. Rates are for King rooms with sleeper sofas or two queen rooms. Parking is included. Room rates end April 5, 2026.
SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Read the full prospectus here for a detailed explanation of our conference and various package details.
Award Nominations are Open!
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