AUDITORIUMS, CONFERENCE & CONVENTION CENTERS
DES MOINES, IOWA
OVERVIEW
IOWA EVENTS CENTER
Centrally located at the intersection of Interstates 80 & 35 in Downtown Des Moines, and minutes from the Des Moines International Airport, the Iowa Events Center provides clean, state-of-the-art facilities that are flexible to meet the needs of events of all types and sizes. It is well-suited for conventions, meetings, trade shows, sporting, social and entertainment events. The convention center facility boasts the state’s largest ballroom, 37 meeting rooms, 3 exhibit halls, and is tax exempt!
Clients
VENUE INFO
Location
730 Third Street
Des Moines, IA
50309
Accessibility & Parking
Closest Airport: DSM International Airport
Car
Bus
Valet Parking (Paid)
Onsite Parking Lot (Paid)
Nearby Parking Structure(s) (Paid)
Nearby Attractions
Wells Fargo Arena
Principal Park (AAA Baseball)
Blank Park Zoo
Principal River Walk
Lauridsen Skatepark (opening soon)
Iowa State Capitol
Des Moines Civic Center
Science Center of Iowa
Sculpture Park
Jordan Creek Towncenter and Mall
Support
24/7
Email
Phone
FAQs/Help Center
Dedicated Event Manager
Languages
English
Spanish
Event Spaces
37 Meeting Rooms
150,000 square foot Exhibit Space
28,800 square foot Ballroom
15,000 Seat Arena
4 Boardrooms
Attached Hotel with Additional Meeting Space
Capacity
Reception Max: 6,200 attendees
Seated Max: 8,737 attendees (Exhibit Hall)
Seated Max: 17,000 attendees (Arena)
Event Types
Awards Ceremonies
Benefits
Cocktail/Networking Receptions
Conferences
Festivals/Fairs
Incentive Trips
Livestream Events
Meetings
Premieres/Opening Events
Product Launches/Promo Events
Executive/Corporate Retreats
Seminars/Workshops
Trade Shows/Expos
Training/Team Building
Wedding/Social Events
Youth Retreats/Camps
Sporting Events
ROOMS, CAPACITIES & VIRTUAL TOUR
Capacities subject to change due to COVID restrictions and regulations.
AMENITIES
AV & Lighting
In-House Audio Visual
Microphones
Computer/Laptop
Projector
Projector Screen
TV Screens
Video Conferencing
Uplighting
Spotlighting
Rigging Points
Catering
In-House Catering Required
Onsite Kitchen
Onsite Cafe/Bakery
Food Court
In-House Liquor License
Design & Decor
In-House Linens
In-House Chairs
In-House Tables
In-House Cutlery
In-House Dishes
Moveable Risers & Platforms
Branding Opportunities
Carpet
Cement Floor
Planning & Production
Dedicated Event Manager
AV Technician
Lighting Professional
Sound Professional
Banquet Captain
Full Service Staff
Venue
ADA Compliant
Ballroom
Business Center (Private)
Exhibit Hall
Green Room/Speaker Ready Room
Meeting Rooms
Patio
Storage/Back of House Operations
Men's Bathrooms
Women's Bathrooms
Other
Back Up Generators
WiFi (Paid)
SAFETY & SECURITY
COVID-19 Prevention
Sanitation Stations
Hourly Cleanings
Individually Packaged F&B
Socially Distant Floor Plans
Temperature Checks
Onsite First-Aid
Staff Temperature Screened, Attendees by Event Organizer's Request
Security
In-House Security Team
Full Video Surveillance System
INDUSTRY & AWARDS
Preferred Partners
AV: Markey's Rental & Staging
Freeman Decorating
Affiliations
Management: Spectra Venue Management
Food & Beverage: Spectra Food Services & Hospitality
Awards & Recognition
AV: MFacilities & Destinations PrimeSite Awards
CONTACT
bizba.sh/iowaevents | carrie.jackson@spectraxp.com | (515) 564-8000
730 THIRD STREET | DES MOINES, IA 50309