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2026 Spring Conference

The 2026 APTA Iowa Spring Conference will be hosted at Curate in Des Moines on April 15-16.

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AGENDA  |  SPEAKERS  |  VENUE  |  HOTEL   PRICING  |  EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

Agenda

Below is the schedule of conference activities.


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

 

  • 12:00 – 1:30 PM | CE Session
  • 1:30 – 1:45 PM | Break
  • 1:45 – 3:45 PM | CE Session
  • 4:00 -5:00 PM | Legislative Update
  • Join us for a free training prior to the Student Advocacy Dinner—perfect for anyone heading to the social!
  • 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Legislative Reception (Ken’s Speakeasy) 


THURSDAY, APRIL 16 


  • 7:30 – 8:00 AM | Registration
  • 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Testing principles for a mechanosensitive nervous system
  • 8:30 – 10:00 AM | Lab
  • 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Break & Poster Presentation
  • 10:30 – Noon | Lab
  • 12:00 -1:15 PM | Annual Meeting, Lunch & Awards
  • 1:15 – 1:45 PM | Treatment Principles
  • 1:45 – 2:30 PM | Pain neuroscience education
  • 2:30 – 3:15 PM | Lab
  • 3:15 – 3:30 PM | Break & Poster Presentation
  • 3:30 – 4:45 PM | Lab
  • 4:45 – 5:00 PM | Conclusion 

Speakers

Meet this year's speaker!

Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD

Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD


Adriaan earned his undergraduate, master’s degree and PhD in physiotherapy from the University of Stellenbosch in Cape Town, South Africa. He is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, teaching pain science. Adriaan has taught throughout the US and internationally for 25 years at numerous national and international manual therapy, pain science and medical conferences. 


He has authored and co-authored over 130 peer-reviewed articles related to spinal disorders and pain science. Adriaan completed his Ph.D. on pain neuroscience education and is the Director of the Therapeutic Neuroscience Research Group – an independent collaborative initiative studying pain neuroscience. Adriaan is a senior faculty, pain science director and vice-president for Evidence in Motion.



Conference Venue

The Curate logo

Curate

322 E Court Ave

Des Moines, IA 50309


Located in the hip and historic East Village of Downtown Des Moines


Hotel Recomendations

We do not have a designated hotel room block, but we suggest the following hotels.


Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines

101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Des Moines, Iowa 50309

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Staybridge Suites Des Moines

Staybridge Suites Des Moines

201 E Locust St, Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa 50309

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Pricing

LIFETIME MEMBERS

  • Wednesday Only: $75
  • Thursday Only: $100
  • Two-Day: $120


REGULAR MEMBERS

  • Wednesday Only: $120
  • Thursday Only: $175
  • Two-Day: $275


STUDENT MEMBERS

  • Wednesday Only: $45
  • Thursday Only: $70
  • Two-Day: $95


NON-MEMBERS

  • Wednesday Only: $170
  • Thursday Only: $220
  • Two-Day: $335


BUSINESS LUNCH ONLY

  • All registration types: $30

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSOR DETAILS

Join us as an exhibitor or sponsor!  We would love to connect you with our attendees and members.

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Exhibitor Information

Regular Conference Exhibitor - $550

  • Two-Day Booth (Wed-Thurs)
  • One 6ft table, with table cloth, skirting, two chairs and wastebasket
  • One-time use digital set of APTA Iowa Membership mailing labels

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EXHIBIT DETAILS

Times to exhibit and meet with conference attendees for regular exhibitors will be on Wednesday, April 15th. 


SETUP

Wednesday (April 15) - 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.


WEDNESDAY EXHIBIT TIME

Set-up 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Afternoon Break: 1:30-1:45 p.m.

Afternoon Break: 3:45- 4:00 p.m. 

Sessions Adjourn: 5:00 p.m.


Join us for our Legislative Reception at Ken's Speakeasy from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Connect with our fellow attendees in a relaxed setting—an excellent opportunity to build relationships and expand your network as an exhibitor.



THURSDAY EXHIBIT TIME

Breakfast & Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. 

Morning Break and Poster Presentations: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 

Afternoon Break and Poster Presentations: 3:15- 3:30 p.m. 

Sessions Adjourn: 4:45 p.m.


TEAR-DOWN

Thursday (April 16) - After 4:45 p.m.


BOOTH CONFIGURATION

Fee includes a 6 or 8 ft. table with table cloth and skirting, two chairs and wastebasket.


ELECTRICAL AND OTHER SERVICES

When you register, please indicate whether you will need electrical or other services including shipping.

Sponsor Information

Student Conclave Sponsor - $1,000 (One Available)

  • Signage recognizing your company at the event
  • Recognition (logo) on the APTA IA website, registration page and emails to students
  • One social media post on Facebook and LinkedIn (can include educational information; not promotional)
  • One promotional email to all student members of APTA IA
  • One set of mailing labels for all APTA IA student members 
  • Option to provide welcome/opening message to attendees of the student conclave (3-minutes; in-person or via video)
  • Exhibitor space at 2026 Spring Conference 

Course Sponsor - $1,000

  • Recognition (logo) on the APTA IA website, registration page and conference related emails
  • One social media post on Facebook and LinkedIn (can include educational information; not promotional)
  • One promotional email to all members of APTA IA
  • One set of mailing labels for all APTA IA members 
  • Option to provide welcome/opening message to attendees of sponsored session (3-minutes; in-person or via video)
  • Exhibitor space at 2026 Spring Conference 

Name Badge Sponsor - $500 (One Available)

  • Exclusive sponsor of the APTA IA Conference name badges (given to each attendee)
  • Logo highlighted on the front of each name badge for all conference attendees
  • Recognition in conference promotional materials including registration website and emails

A/V Technology Sponsor - $1,500 (One Available)

  • Signage recognizing your company at the event
  • Recognition (logo) on the APTA IA website, registration page and emails to attendees
  • One social media post on Facebook and LinkedIn (can include educational information; not promotional)
  • One promotional email to all members of APTA IA
  • One set of mailing labels for all APTA IA members
  • Exhibitor space at 2026 Spring Conference 

Payments

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.




Terms & Conditions

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.