Tech & Startup Events in Iowa

The Iowa and Nebraska startup scene is growing fast, with strong communities in agtech, SaaS, and regional innovation. Des Moines and Omaha host regular founder meetups and pitch nights. Browse upcoming events in Iowa and the surrounding region.

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Mon, Oct 12

Hands-On With Generative AI Workshop

Drake University Meredith Hall - 2805 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311, Des Moines, IA, US

9:00 AM - 4:00 PMDrake - School of Journalism & Mass Communication

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Thu, Oct 15

Tech Fuse Des Moines 2026

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center - 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309, IA, US

8:30 AM - 4:00 PMTech Fuse Des Moines core organizers

Tue, Oct 27

Wed, Oct 28

Tue, Nov 3

Startup Roundtable

2026 Tech Open – Central Iowa

9:00 AMTechnology Association of Iowa

Thu, Nov 5

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Mon, Oct 12

Hands-On With Generative AI Workshop

Drake University Meredith Hall - 2805 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311, Des Moines, IA, US

9:00 AM - 4:00 PMDrake - School of Journalism & Mass Communication

Gen AI is most powerful when you actually use it. This hands-on workshop is designed to move past demos and buzzwords and start building.

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Tue, Oct 13

Central Iowa — AI: From Buzz to Build

The Iowa Taproom - 215 East 3rd Street, #100, Des Moines, IA 50309, Des Moines, IA, US

1:30 PM - 4:00 PMDell Technologies

Discover how AI is transforming Central Iowa with hands-on talks and real-world builds!

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Wed, Oct 14

Blockchain and Business Networking

Moe & Curly’s Pub - 1011 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, NE 68102, Omaha, NE, US

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMStrive Networking

Strive welcomes you to 'Blockchain and Business Networking', an event for tenured and newcomers at Moe & Curly's! Event is 21+.

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Thu, Oct 15

Tech Fuse Des Moines 2026

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center - 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309, IA, US

8:30 AM - 4:00 PMTech Fuse Des Moines core organizers

ROOTED IN TECH. FUELED BY COMMUNITY. SPARKING WHAT'S NEXT.

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Tue, Oct 27

Wed, Oct 28

DreamBuilder Fall 2026 Graduation

The Iowa Center - 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, Des Moines, IA, US

5:30 PM - 7:30 PMIowa Center for Economic Success

Sponsored by U.S. Bank, Graduation Pitch Night features DreamBuilder participants as they present their businesses to the community.

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Tue, Nov 3

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Fri, Nov 6

AI for Women Summit

Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center - 6400 South University Drive Road North, Omaha, NE 68182, Omaha, NE, US

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMGamble Tech Firm

Join a morning of inspiration and tech talks celebrating women rocking the AI world and changing the game.

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Thu, Nov 19

Refugee and Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit

Great Events Center - 7440 Crown Point Avenue, Omaha, NE 68134, Omaha, NE, US

9:00 AM - 3:30 PMInternational Council for Refugees and Immigrants

Empowering refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs through education, networking, and access to business resources.

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