Tiffany Tauscheck, President and CEO of The Greater Des Moines Partnership, frames the event as a critical exercise in regional collaboration. The day-long program features a keynote address by Dominic Williams of McKinsey & Company, who will analyze how emerging technologies are altering the trajectory of local industries and the future of work. Beyond the tech-focused keynote, the summit includes high-level discussions with Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, alongside panels featuring regional mayors and experts on water quality and small business support.

With sponsorship from organizations including Deloitte and Prairie Meadows, the summit serves as a platform for 400 investors and thousands of regional chamber members to align on growth strategies. Attendees will participate in workshops designed to translate these broad economic trends into actionable community priorities, focusing on talent development and sustainable infrastructure in an evolving marketplace.