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
Networking & Awards Ceremony
Join us for our annual networking event and awards ceremony after Day one of the conference.
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 | Networking and 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.
Help us Celebrate!
Join us for our networking event and Awards Ceremony. This event is FREE to attend. It is open to all and you DO NOT need to attend the conference to attend this event.
Network with counselors all over the state and celebrate our award nominees and scholarship recipient.