Where will the workshop be held?

The 2023 IAICU IT Workshop will be held at the Olmsted Center at Drake University on May 22nd & 23rd, 2023.

How do I get to Drake University?

From the East and North
At the northeast edge of Des Moines, I-80 and I-35 join and go west around the city while I-235 goes through Des Moines. Take I-235 west for about seven miles and exit on Exit 6 for 31st Street toward Historic Site/Terrace Hill. Turn right (north) onto 31st Street. Follow the road for one-half mile, then turn right (east) onto University Avenue. Travel a couple blocks on University Avenue until you reach Drake’s campus.

From the West and South
At the southwest edge of Des Moines, I-80 and I-35 join and go east around the city while I-235 goes through Des Moines. Take I-235 east for about seven miles and exit on Exit 6 for 31st Street toward Historic Site/Terrace Hill. Turn left (north) onto 31st Street. Follow the road for one-half mile, then turn right (east) onto University Avenue. Travel a couple blocks on University Avenue until you reach Drake’s campus.

The Olmsted Center’s address is 2875 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50311

How much is the workshop registration?

The workshop is free to attend for IAICU member schools.

Is parking available?

Parking is available in Campus Lot 16 & 24, as well as city on-street spots around campus in marked and indicated spaces. Be sure to register for on-campus parking when you sign up for the conference.

Are Hotel rooms available?

Numerous hotels are available in and around Drake University, as well as throughout the Greater Des Moines area. Some of our preferred venues include:

• Home2 Suites at Drake University (within walking distance to campus)
  2650 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 (515) 264-7960
• Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area
  1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 (515) 283-0151
• Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
  929 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 282-5251
• Des Moines Marriott Downtown
  700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 245-5500
• Hyatt Place Downtown
  418 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 282-5555
• Renaissance Savery Hotel
  401 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 244-2151
• Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown
  101 E. Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 244-1700
• Des Lux Hotel
  800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 288-5800
• Staybridge Suites Downtown
  201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 280-3828
• Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown
  101 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 244-1700
• Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown
  120 SW Water St, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 244- 1650
• Windsor Inn & Suites
  6500 Hickman Rd, Urbandale IA 50324 (888) 734- 8514
• Residence Inn Downtown
  100 SW Water Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 288-4500
• AC Hotel East Village
  401 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 518-6060