The Iowa Technology Leadership Institute develops tomorrow’s Iowa technology leaders through programming designed to fill gaps that technical education and experience can often neglect. The institute provides access to networking with peers and experienced executives from across the industry. Classes focus on the non-technical aspects of leadership that help seasoned professionals build influence and move to the next level of their careers. The experience will include engaging presentations, interactive panelists and small group problem-solving scenarios.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

SESSION TOPICS

Sessions consist of engaging presentations from various speakers and panelists as well as small group problem-solving scenarios.

KEY DATES

The institute consists of 8.5 days of facilitated content, six evening events, two TAI events and a graduation reception. Evening events are not mandatory, except for the opening reception and the graduation reception.

**Dates/Locations are subject to change.

January 17, 2024:

January 17-18, 2024:

February 7-8, 2024:


March 6-7, 2024:

April 8-10, 2024:


May 7-8, 2024:

June 12-13, 2024: 

June 13, 2024:

Opening Reception (Ames)

Session 1 (Ames)

Session 2 (Des Moines)
Includes Event Registration to Legislative Launch

Session 3 (Eastern Iowa)

Session 4 (Des Moines)
Includes Event Registration to the Iowa Technology Summit

Session 5 (Cedar Falls/Waterloo)

Session 6 (Des Moines)

Graduation Reception (Des Moines)

TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE

The Iowa Technology Leadership Institute curriculum is developed and facilitated by a Technology Executives in Residence, with leadership from the Technology Association of Iowa Board of Directors.

Application & Selection Timeline

Applications for the 2024 Iowa Technology Leadership Institute have closed. Applications will reopen mid-year 2024.

Tuition for the Iowa Technology Leadership Institute is $3,500 for TAI members and $4,000 for non-members. Tuition must be paid in full by December 15, 2023, via check to the following mailing address. Checks should be made out to the Technology Association of Iowa.

Mailing Address:

Technology Association of Iowa

500 East Court Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

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SPONSORS

Thank you to these generous partners that support the vision for the Iowa Technology Leadership Institute. They share TAI’s commitment to build and unite Iowa’s technology ecosystem and develop tomorrow’s technology leaders to guide Iowa forward. 

Presenting Sponsor

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