The 2025 APTA Iowa Spring Conference will be hosted at The Shop in Des Moines on March 27-28.
Below is the schedule of conference activities.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
Join APTA Iowa at the Iowa Wolves game as they take on the South Bay Lakers for Pack Battle Night!
Compete with other fans in the arena throughout the night in different in game competitions.
Each ticket also comes with a free drink to enjoy during the game!
Meet this year's speakers!
Trudy Messer is a Canadian-trained physical therapist with over 28 years of experience with multiple advanced certifications including an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS®) from the American Physical Therapy Association, a Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner (CKTP) from Kinesiotaping America and a Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT®) from the Institute of Physical Art.
She is an experienced registered yoga teacher of 200 hours as well as a Yoga Alliance Certified Education Practitioner (E-RYT 200, YACEP®).
Want to present a poster during the conference? Submit your proposal now!
Proposals are intended to represent scientific or clinical research or non-commercial content related to clinical practice. All submissions are due February 21.
The Shop
901 Cherry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
A historic event center with rooftop views in the heart of Downtown Des Moines.
Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Room Details
Join us as an exhibitor or sponsor! We would love to connect you with our attendees and members.
Payment must be received at the time of registration.
CANCELLATION
Notification of withdrawal by an exhibitor must be in writing and postmarked seven days prior to the first day of the conference. After that date a cancellation penalty will be assessed equal to one-half the exhibit fee. No refunds will be granted after the conference begins.
SPACE ASSIGNMENT
We ask that you inform us of any special requirements we should consider in making booth assignments. Every effort will be made to satisfy your needs consistent with the overall needs of the conference. Wherever possible, it is our policy not to place exhibitors of similar products together. We do suggest that you submit your space reservation as early as possible.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Due to limited storage space at the conference venue, we require notification of incoming shipments and storage needs and reserve the right to refuse any shipped goods. Please notify the APTA Iowa office of all shipped packages. Note that the delivery will be declined and returned to sender if APTA Iowa is not aware of its arrival.
You will be responsible for packing, labeling and shipping your own outgoing materials following the meeting. Neither APTA Iowa, the conference venue, or persons affiliated with the meeting assume responsibility for storage or mailing of outgoing materials and do not accept financial responsibility for any damaged or stolen equipment.
EXHIBIT CONDUCT
The rights and privileges of an exhibitor shall not be infringed upon by any other exhibitor. APTA Iowa reserves the right to restrict or order the removal of exhibits deemed objectionable. This restriction includes articles, conduct of exhibitor representatives, printed matter or any other material or activities detrimental to the good order and conduct of the conference and its exhibits. The Executive Committee of the APTA Iowa Board of Directors will be the final arbiter.
INSURANCE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Exhibitors must provide their own property and liability insurance. APTA Iowa and the conference facility, or any of the officers, staff, members or directors of either of the aforesaid parties, will not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage whatsoever or however arising which may occur to an exhibitor or their agents or employees or to their property or wares, arising from any cause whatsoever prior, during or subsequent to the period of this exhibit. Each exhibitor, by applying to exhibit, expressly understands that they release the aforesaid parties from any and all claims for any such loss, injury or damage.
400 East Court Ave. STE 126
Des Moines, IA 50309
P: (515) 222-9838
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