Event Details
Ames, Iowa
Quality Inn and Suites Conference Center
2601 East 13th Street
Ames, Iowa 50010
September 21, 2022
Set up | Tuesday, September 20
After 4:30 p.m.
Set up | Wednesday, September 21
Before 8:00 a.m.
Event Contact
Conference Description
The Iowa Streets and Roads Conference provides vendors with the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate their products. Attendees will primarily be maintenance supervisors and others responsible for maintaining streets and roadways, procuring related equipment and materials, and managing administrative functions. See below for the agenda.
Display and Setup Information
The display areas consist of an 8′ x 10′ indoor space, with an 8′ table and two chairs plus electricity and wireless internet. NOTE (New vendor rules for 2022): Vendors may register for a maximum of two indoor spaces. Outdoor areas are also available for wheeled equipment only, which can be set up in the parking spaces indicated by the host.
Vendors can set up after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20 or before 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21.
Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Quality Inn and Suites for $105 plus tax. Call 515-232-9260 and mention “Streets & Roads” to get the special rate or click on this link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/YH78V2. The block will end on September 9, 2022.
Registration
Location assignment in the vendor space is based on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited, so register early!
Door Prizes
Door prizes will be given out on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. There will be a door prize donation table by the registration table at the conference if you are interested in making a donation.
Become a Reception Sponsor
Vendor sponsorship of the evening reception is encouraged. The bronze sponsorship is $300, silver is $550, and gold is $1,100. Please note your desire to be a sponsor when registering, and we will provide you with additional information. Thank you for your donation!
Tentative Agenda
Conference | Wednesday, September 21, 2022
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:45 a.m. | The FUNdamtentals of Meaningful Leadership |
| 9:45 a.m. | Break/Vendor Time |
| 10:30 a.m. | Motor Grader Capabilities |
| 11:15 a.m. | Understanding Team Dynamics and Successful Teams |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch/Vendor Time |
| 1:15 p.m. | Storm Spotting |
| 2:15 p.m. | Break/Vendor Time |
| 2:45 p.m. | Attracting and Retaining Employees – Challenges and Opportunities |
| 3:30 p.m. | Pavement Preservation Experiences Roundtable |
| 4:00 p.m. | SUDAS & Public Works Service Bureau Update |
| 4:30 p.m. | Door Prizes |
| 5–7 p.m. | Vendor Time/Social Gathering |
Questions
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Keith Knapp at 515-294-8817 or kknapp@iastate.edu.