Our annual convention is the one time of year when CCIers come together from across our issue campaigns and from across the state to connect and get recharged for the work ahead.
It's our 50th, so we're going back to a two-day event! You don't need to attend both days, but we hope you do!
Friday, July 25 from 6-10pm - we'll celebrate 50 years of organizing with food, a short presentation, music, and community.
Saturday, July 26 from 9am-4pm - we'll have a powerful panel, skill building workshops, and inspiring guest speakers to talk about our future and the work ahead.
Register today to get the best rate possible:
$50 for two days of action, info, and fun.
We have a lot to celebrate both in our community organizing roots and our current campaigns. And, it feels important to come together because we're at a crossroads in our state and nationally. We’ll hear from inspiring keynotes, attend workshops to build our skills, and take a real look at the type of people power we need to build together.
Convention highlights to look forward to:
Keynote: Juanita Lewis
Board President, People's Action
You'd be hard pressed to find an organizer who makes you more hopeful about the craft than Juanita. She brings two decades of community and electoral organizing experience and a razor sharp take on race, class and gender to our event. Originally from Minnesota, Juanita now leads Community Voices Heard, a member-led direct action policy group in New York.
Featured Guest: Misty Rebik
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Chief of Staff
Misty cut her organizing teeth at Iowa CCI, and ran her first electoral campaign as Campaign Manager during the Iowa 2018 primary season for gubernatorial candidate and nurse, Cathy Glasson She'll give us the inside scoop from D.C. and the CCI organizing lessons she's kept with her through the years.
Workshops and Panels:
Organizing through division
The power of school board elections
Basics of community organizing
Community & Connection
By far, the number one thing people love about the convention is the chance to re-connect and meet new people who care about the same issues from different parts of the state.
Don't miss out! Reserve your spot today!
If you’re looking for some light in this political moment, join us July 25-26 to remind ourselves of what we have done and what we can do together. And, no one delivers the spirit better than a CCI gathering. Whether you're a longtime CCI member, new to our work, or want to know more about organizing to win in this moment - this event is for you!
Iowa CCI's 50th Anniversary Convention
July 25-26, 2025
Iowa Events Center
Des Moines, Iowa
Early Bird registration rates:
**Friday only $20**Saturday only $35**Both days $50**
For our out of town guests, we have a block of rooms at the nearby Comfort Inn, 929 3rd St. Click here to book your room or call them at 515-282-5251 and use the code: Iowa CCI
Don't let the registration fee hold you back - sliding scale and scholarships available.