Event Details
Ames, Iowa
Quality Inn and Suites Conference Center
2601 East 13th Street
Ames, Iowa 50010
September 20, 2023
Set up | Tuesday, September 19
After 4:30 p.m.
Set up | Wednesday, September 20
Before 8:00 a.m.
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: 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 19 or before 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20.
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/yp19b1. The block will end on September 9, 2023.
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 20, 2023
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Association Updates |
| 8:45 a.m. | Keynote Speaker - Jim Olson |
| 9:45 a.m. | Break/Vendor Time |
| 10:30 a.m. | MVE Load Securement, Hauling, Etc. |
| 11:15 a.m. | Changes and Updates to Legislation |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch/Vendor Time |
| 1:15 p.m. | Winter Snow Policy - Who Needs One? |
| 2:00 p.m. | Break/Vendor Time |
| 2:45 p.m. | Managing Utility Facilities Within Public Rights-of-Way |
| 3:30 p.m. | Cross-Generational Communication |
| 4:00 p.m. | Door Prizes |
| 4–6 p.m. | Vendor Time/Social Gathering |
Questions
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Kori Mahieu at 515-294-6154 or korim@iastate.edu.